Punjab & Sind Bank opened an MSME sports cluster branch in Football Chowk. The inauguration was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services. Nagaraju praised public sector banks for their strengthening MSME support, credit growth, and improved financial performance.
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CTIEMT won the IKGPTU North Zone Youth Festival, securing four overall trophies and nine gold medals. Khalsa College of Engineering, Amritsar, was the runner-up. CTIEMT students excelled in fine arts, theatre, dance, and music, with notable performances in giddha, skit, and various music categories.
Hoshiarpur's U-15 women's cricket team reached the inter-district final for the first time, defeating Ludhiana in the semi-final. Hoshiarpur scored 92 runs, with Bhumi Sharma contributing 30. Ludhiana was bowled out for 46, with Ananya Thakur and Anshika taking three wickets each. Hoshiarpur will now face Amritsar in the final.
Ahli Kalan and Ahli Khurd Panchayats lead relief efforts
Accident occurred on the Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur road near Nangal Shama link road
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Colonel Rajesh Kwidhaan reported an attempted unauthorized investment of approximately Rs 20-20.5 lakh. Police arrested three villagers, including two women, for selling illicit liquor, seizing 150 kg of lahan. Authorities also apprehended two individuals for heroin use and four others for drug possession. Additionally, three were booked for assault and several for stealing cash from a school.
Started taking drugs when he was in Class X
Heavy police personnel deployed
Security guard in hospital
Father-daughter seriously injured as car crashes into divider
Give Rs 1.46 lakh to Seechewal for restoration of fields; honoured at Nirmal Kutiya in Sultanpur Lodhi
Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar distributed compensation to flood-affected farmers in Kapurthala, fulfilling the CM's promise. Farmers received direct bank transfers and Rs 20,000 per acre. The government will aid land restoration and provide wheat seeds. Over Rs 14.5 crore has been released for district flood relief.
Brain haemorrhages, often from ruptured aneurysms, are life-threatening emergencies. Misdiagnosis is common, delaying treatment. Symptoms include sudden, severe headaches. Timely intervention, utilizing advanced methods like endovascular therapy, significantly improves survival rates, crucial given high mortality rates.
Jalandhar saw 382 snakebite cases in 2025, including two deaths, due to early monsoons and floods displacing snakes. Cases surged, especially in rural areas and flood-affected zones. Authorities are promoting awareness and timely medical attention to prevent further fatalities.
Nawanshahr district is on high alert due to the approaching peak dengue season. With 24 cases reported, preventive measures are in place, including monitoring, awareness campaigns, and fogging. Officials urge residents to eliminate breeding grounds and seek medical attention if symptoms arise.
NIT Jalandhar's Textile Technology department and Tynor Orthotics signed an MoU. The partnership focuses on collaborative research, student internships, workshops, and knowledge sharing in medical textiles and healthcare solutions. The goal is to advance technology and provide practical experience for students.
The North Zone Youth Festival 2025 began at CT Institute, showcasing Punjab's culture and the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision. Over 19 teams participated in various art, literary, and performance competitions. Organizers highlighted the event's role in connecting youth to their heritage and promoting innovation.
DAV College, Hoshiarpur hosted the second day of the Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival. Performances included folk dances, musical events, and visual arts competitions. SGGS Khalsa College, Mahilpur and DAV College, Hoshiarpur were among the top performers across various categories.
Was transferred, suspended after allegations by girl, her mother
Every year post Diwali, hospitals are full of people, mostly children, with fireworks injuries causing severe eye damage in half of the cases. Caution and common sense are the only preventive measures
The tanker sustained extensive damage, with large portions charred and melted by the fire
Chaman Lal’s scarf gets entangled with the passing train, pulling him towards the tracks
Lok Sabha MP Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal demanded the immediate arrest of Haryana government officers named in IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar's suicide note. He condemned the Haryana government for allegedly protecting the officials and urged them to stop shielding the accused, expressing his grief over the tragic event. He also condemned harassment against Scheduled Castes.
Dr. Sanjeev Bhagat emphasized children's health, highlighting the RBSK program. This government initiative provides free treatment for various illnesses in children aged 0-18, especially benefiting economically weaker families. Gurleen, a five-year-old with a congenital heart defect, successfully received free surgery through RBSK.
Tree originally stood on about 4.5 acres of land owned by farmer Balbir Singh, which was acquired by NHAI for Bharat Mala project
Youth missing since 2023 in Russian warzone
Violators at 9 other points too will face challan in a few days
Madhvi Sharma is the new SP of Phagwara. Police arrested a PO, Gurpreet Singh, wanted for drug charges. Four individuals were arrested for drug-related offenses, including selling poppy husk and possession of intoxicating tablets. A drug peddler, Pujari, received a 10-year jail sentence. Jalandhar police arrested Shubham with 40g of heroin.
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