Farmers from Kirti Kisan Union and Bharatiya Kisan Union-Qadian demand Rs 19 crore in pending sugarcane payments from Cooperative Sugar Mill Limited, Nakodar. They met mill management, issued a 15-day ultimatum, and plan to raise the issue in an upcoming rally. Farmers across Doaba are also facing similar payment delays.
Phagwara's Municipal Corporation will launch a 'yellow line' campaign to remove illegal encroachments, aiming to improve traffic and pedestrian movement. The 10 lakh project will start in congested market areas, alongside infrastructure upgrades like water and sewerage systems. While welcomed, concerns exist about vendor displacement. The MC will monitor against re-encroachment.
Sanjeev K Vasal emphasizes real-world skills for students. Education should move beyond textbooks, incorporating group projects, simulations, and internships. Focus on collaboration, adaptability, and practical application alongside academic and personal growth to prepare students for a changing world.
Schools in Baupur, Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala district, will remain closed for another week due to persistent flood conditions. The closure, affecting two schools, stems from safety concerns and follows significant damage in 2023. Online classes are offered, but digital access challenges persist.
Local journalist Amar Pasi was honoured during the 79th Independence Day state-level celebrations held at Dr BR Ambedkar Auditorium in Phagwara for his pivotal role in helping the police track down and apprehend a gang of women involved in a...
When he failed to show up for the night attendance, other students informed the college security
A young sprinter from Punjab, Amandeep Kaur, who recently clinched gold and bronze medals in the 800 m and 1500 m events at the World Athletics Continental Tour (Bronze), is now preparing for the prestigious 64th National Inter-State Athletics Championship,...
A disaster response team is established at Sultanpur Lodhi Civil Hospital, with 24/7 medical support, emergency ward readiness, and essential medicine stocks. Additional Deputy Commissioners assessed affected areas, inspected medical facilities, distributed ORS packets, and assured residents of ongoing support.
A 17-year-old girl, Komal, is missing from Sheikhupur, allegedly abducted on August 14th under the pretense of marriage. Her brother, Mohit Sharma, filed a police complaint, naming Sukhjinder Singh, his parents, and an accomplice as suspects. The police have registered a case and are investigating.
Balbir Singh Seechewal, Rajya Sabha member, demands compensation and loan deferment for flood-affected farmers in Punjab's mand area. He requests special damage surveys, highlights embankment threats, and emphasizes the destruction of crops and fodder due to heavy rainfall and water released from the Pong Dam.
Shahkot police arrested two for robbery, recovering stolen items. An undertrial inmate was injured after falling from a jail wall. A woman was arrested for selling illicit liquor. Two individuals were held for selling intoxicating tablets. A youth was booked for kidnapping. BKU and other unions are uniting for farmer demands.
Night patrols ordered | Hourly updates issued on Pong Dam water release
Farmers to meet Nakodar mill management today with demand letter
An office of AYM Travels, located opposite the bus stand near ICICI Bank on the GT Road, Phagwara, was illegally demolished by using a JCB machine. Marnkern Walia, resident of Dashmesh Nagar, Phagwara, and owner of the office, said it...
Minister asks Mayor to remove dump
Punjab Police detained drug trafficker Gurnam Singh under the PIT-NDPS Act to prevent further drug activities. Singh, a repeat offender with multiple NDPS cases, was involved in peddling narcotics. He will be held in preventive custody for a year to disrupt drug trafficking and protect youth.
NAPA condemns the attack on two elderly Sikh men in Wolverhampton as a racist hate crime. Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal urges West Midlands Police and the UK Home Office to take urgent action to address rising hate crimes and protect the Sikh community.
Punjab triumphed over Madhya Pradesh 3-2 in a hard-fought encounter to advance to the quarterfinals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men’s National Hockey Championship. The championship, being organised by Hockey Punjab at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium, saw intense...
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In his letter to Prime Minister, Union Agriculture Minister and Punjab CM, he mentioned in Mand area, such calamities occur almost every second or third year
Punjab Local Bodies Minister Dr Ravjot Singh visited the site to review the Rs 78-crore sports hub project
One of the two attacked elderly men was a turbaned Sikh whose turban was removed
The Phagwara Congress held a candle march at Dr. Ambedkar Park, led by MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, to protest alleged 'vote theft' in recent elections. Protesters criticized the BJP government and Election Commission, claiming democratic processes were compromised and demanding accountability. The march aimed to highlight weakening democratic institutions and protect voting sanctity.
A free medical camp at Phagwara's Civil Hospital offered Ayurvedic and Homeopathic treatments. 510 patients received free care, primarily for digestive issues, skin conditions, joint pain, and high blood pressure. Doctors provided guidance on diet, lifestyle, and the benefits of yoga.
Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal is leading rescue efforts in Kapurthala, Punjab, due to rising floodwaters in the Beas River. His team has rescued over 125 people, with villages submerged and crops destroyed. Relief efforts include shelters, kitchens, and animal fodder.
Karwal alleges ‘lenient approach’ by the authorities
A man from Uttar Pradesh killed his girlfriend's six-year-old son in Ludhiana and brought the child to the hospital. The man, already having assaulted the child before, beat him severely, causing fatal injuries. Police arrested him and registered a murder case.
Amandeep Kaur's father works as a labourer while her mother earns a living as a domestic help, and as the eldest of the four siblings, she has over the years carried the weight of both responsibility and ambition
Medical teams are providing healthcare to flood-affected residents in Bhulath's Mand areas. The administration established a control room and deployed veterinary teams to distribute fodder and vaccinate livestock. The focus is on human and animal welfare during the relief efforts.
Kapurthala police are investigating the disappearances of two students. A 14-year-old boy went missing on Thursday after leaving for a notebook, last seen in an auto-rickshaw. A 17-year-old girl, who left for school on Wednesday, has also gone missing, and did not attend school that day.