Intense rain and strong winds caused significant disruption in the city late Monday morning. Roads flooded, paralyzing traffic and stranding commuters. Several areas experienced knee-deep water, highlighting failures in the Municipal Corporation's monsoon preparations.
Say these colourful insects are great for understanding ecology that how living things interact with their environment
Directed the Mandi Board to ensure completion by the October deadline
Diarrhoea cases in Alipur Araian reached 137, with six new cases reported on Friday. Four deaths have occurred due to contaminated water. Officials report improved conditions, with water quality now confirmed as potable. Only two patients remain hospitalized, both stable.
The meet was presided over by Rattan Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University
The drain had been left uncovered amid construction work
Civic apathy comes under the scanner
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Patiala Management Association organised a patriotic talk on ‘Insights of Operation Sindoor’
Yadav assessed the pipeline laying status along key stretches
A diarrhea outbreak in Patiala's Alipur Araian continues, with 15 new cases reported. Though the situation is claimed to be under control, residents are skeptical, especially after municipal tanker water failed potability tests. Contaminated water issues are also reported in Omaxe City, and sewage overflow plagues Charan Bagh.
The protesting employees said the centre government has diverted the attention of people
Under the new system, residents can now choose any sub-registrar office within the district to register their property
A Rewari man, Jai Kishan Bharadwaj, was arrested for impersonating Manish Sisodia. He used five phones to contact politicians, officers, and businessmen, attempting to extort money and promise favors. He obtained Sisodia's former phone number through Vodafone contacts.
Only 30 of 1,000 households in Alipur Araian have legal supply
The accused has been identified as Jai Kishan Bharadwaj of Rewari
The DC v directed officials and the agency handling solid waste management to expedite the disposal of legacy waste
Government releases payment for June after four-hour stir
107 taken ill so far, 8 water samples fail purity test
Officials told to ensure that samples found to be contaminated are confirmed through lab testing.
Directed officials to thoroughly clean the rainwater chambers and install protective grilles
Gill is the first rider from North India and third in the country to earn the title
Patchwork repairs on the Sirhind–Patiala Road are underway during monsoon season as part of a larger infrastructure upgrade. Commuters criticize the timing, fearing rapid erosion of the repairs. The road widening project, approved in 2021, faces delays due to pending clearances and utility relocations. Compensatory afforestation is planned to offset environmental impact.
Patiala police demolished an illegal structure in Banur, Mohali, owned by drug peddler Mohan Singh Mogli. The demolition followed complaints and involved police security for the Municipal Council. Mogli faces four drug-related FIRs.
Two entrepreneurs developed 'Nutty Samosas' using PAU's PBW1 Chapati wheat, known for its superior quality and nutrition. Experts at PAU's NIDHI-TBI incubator, including Dr. Ramandeep Singh, provided mentorship. The PBW1 samosas impressed with better texture, flavor, and shelf life. PAU also introduced PBW1 BISCUIT wheat for baking.
Rs 7.29 lakh fine levied on violators
Students told to be ready to play an active role in shaping society
Party dubs the landpooling policy "anti-farmer" and "anti-Punjab"
The Rajpura-based man has been accused of training and using his pitbull dogs to hunt wild animals, including porcupines that are listed as endangered
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