Protesters from QIM, SKM, and KMM ended their dharna at the Punjab-Haryana border after meeting with a Union Home Ministry official. They were assured their demands for the release of Sikh prisoners would be considered. The planned march to Delhi and resulting highway blockade caused significant traffic disruption. The sit-in at Mohali continues.
Rajpura turns fortress with heavy police force guarding both sides of the highway as activists of both unions began assembling at the border
Maj Gen BS Grewal addresses students at Blossoms Senior Secondary School
Ambala police issue traffic advisory; put diversions in place
Punjab imposed over Rs 1 crore in fines on farmers for burning crop residue, with 1,961 cases and 1,574 FIRs. Despite a 35% decrease in farm fires compared to last year, 4,662 fires have been recorded. Enforcement and awareness efforts have led to a 70% drop since 2023.
Rest either lease out or share farmholdings
Punjab initiates land acquisition for ₹443-crore fully Centre-funded projec
A comprehensive struggle strategy will be announced at the Delhi meeting on December 14
The cost of each project ranges from Rs 23.94 lakh to Rs 117.16 lakh, depending on the size and facilities of the stadium
Annual Professor BR Rao Memorial Lecture at Punjabi University, Patiala
Nearly 2.1 crore people in India suffer from diabetic retinal disease, while 24 lakh are already blind. Early and regular eye examination can prevent the problem
The stadiums will feature athletic tracks, basketball and volleyball courts, high-quality turf, sprinklers, restrooms, lighting, benches, and will be beautified with flower plants
Members said while farmers are preparing their fields for the upcoming wheat-sowing season, the high cost of diesel has deepened their economic woes.
Punjab's Pollution Control Board summoned 14 major brands contributing to hard-to-recycle plastic waste after a state-level brand audit. The audit revealed these brands accounted for 59% of non-recyclable plastic waste. The companies must present plans to address the issue within a month or face penalties.
They have been named Temnothorax arunachalensis, Temnothorax boltoni and Temnothorax pangchenensis
Residents at receiving end as CM city stinks with littered garbage
Assistant professor said she was being pressured to withdraw earlier harassment complaints
The engineers strongly criticised the involvement of private, non‑technical consultants in core operational and policy matters
Both professors have been directed to appear before the Commission on November 11 at 10 am at its Chandigarh office.
The walk conducted by the Patiala Foundation, that celebrated its 17th Foundation Day
The new Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express now serves Patiala, promising faster travel. Political leaders from various parties showed unity, acknowledging collective efforts. The train will cover the 486-km route in 6 hours and 40 minutes, benefiting students, professionals, and local businesses.
BJP hails PM Modi's initiative while Congress credits MP Dharamvira Gandhi as city celebrates faster rail connectivity to Delhi
The association alleged that despite multiple rounds of talks, the government has failed to address these demands, forcing pensioners to hold protest
Farmers in Punjab face challenges including delayed paddy residue removal, lack of funds for machinery repair, and low biofuel utilization. The CAQM directed authorities to address these issues, including increasing biomass pellet blending in thermal plants, and address a rise in farm fires.
If Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra does not appear in the court by the stipulated time, the court can declare him a fugitive and his property can be attached: Legal experts
The Bench had taken cognisance of the matter on July 25, 2024
Reviews paddy residue management, biomass-coal mixing at Rajpura thermal plant
Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra received a court notice to appear on November 12 regarding a rape, cheating, and intimidation case. Failure to appear could lead to him being declared a fugitive and his property seized. He evaded arrest in September.
The Tech Utsav is an annual flagship event of the college, and this year marked its 8th successful edition
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had last Friday suggested a triple action plan and instructed Punjab officials to simultaneously register FIR, impose fines and make 'red entries' in revenue records against farmers involved in stubble-burning