A team led by District Epidemiologist Dr Sumeet Singh inspected the on-groundwork of anti-larval teams
A team led by District Epidemiologist Dr Sumeet Singh inspected the on-groundwork of anti-larval teams
Processing plant underperforms, collection delays spark public anger
Amritsar worst-hit
Every year, hospitals see a rise in gastrointestinal complaints soon after the festival season
Govt yet to release data for entire state; 1,554 patients confirmed in 12 dists
Pay tribute to 12 officers and employees of the rank of IG (Jails), Assistant Superintendent Jails and Head Warder/Warder
26 treated at PGI for eye injuries, half of the victims below 14 years of age
Meanwhile, the police launched an investigation after a car was gutted in Phase 7
Sanjeev Sharma Bittu quit Bharatiya Janata Party
Bittu served as the Patiala Mayor during former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh's government
A bridge in MLA Kulwant Singh Baazigar's constituency collapsed due to a strong canal current. The bridge was previously in disrepair, and heavy vehicles allegedly continued to use it despite warnings. Villagers report similar bridge failures and urge authorities to inspect and repair aging bridges.
The girl was allegedly sexually violated multiple times by a teacher on the premises of Auro Mirra School
From October 8 to October 15, 47 incidents of farm fires were reported in Punjab (India) whereas Punjab province in Pakistan side reported 1,161 fire events, they say
Police in Patiala are investigating the alleged repeated sexual abuse of an 8-year-old girl at Auro Mirra School by a physical education teacher. The accused was arrested. The investigation includes questioning school staff, reviewing CCTV footage, and examining DNA samples. Authorities are also investigating if other students were harassed.
Punjabi University researchers developed a method to grow mustard/canola in cadmium-contaminated soil. Using the hormone 28-HBL and a fungus, the plants withstand pollution, confining cadmium to the roots. This technique, published internationally, may also naturally clean polluted soil.
The Deputy Director mentioned that the Animal Husbandry Minister, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, has initiated the FMD vaccination work
Kaur said in the past few days, seven homes belonging to innocent Scheduled Caste families were demolished
Physical education teacher suspended; doctors to send the DNA sample of the accused for medical examination
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
BJP councillor and Deputy Leader of Opposition Anuj Khosla and his party councillors staged a protest against the proposed “anti-trade” policy
Additionally, 107 kg of suspected substandard khoya barfi and 25 kg of sweet khoya were seized.
After the meeting, which was held for almost an hour, Dhami left in his cavalcade without talking to the waiting media
Admn had ordered closure of 50 shops on Morinda, Badali roads
Collection of nursery rhymes in ‘Punjabi Chatt Gayee Malai’ written by a teacher-writer Maninder Kaur was released here at the Department of Languages
Condemn government’s proposal to recruit staff through PESCO company instead of filling vacant posts through regular recruitment
Residents complained of ‘targeted’ action
Health minister Dr Balbir Singh at the ambulances’ launch event in Patiala. TRIBUNE PHOTO: RAJESH SACHAR
7 teams consisting of 200 government officers, including those from food supply, the mandi board, and police, have started checking trucks
In the women category, Srajal Singh of Madhya Pradesh (MP) claimed a clean sweep
The march aimed to urge authorities to take concrete steps to control stray animal population and improve road safety