Residents of Pawala village and nearby areas disrupted traffic and staged a dharna on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Chandigarh Road at Chuni town, protesting the deaths of two cousins within a week due to drug overdoses. The protesters, who placed the body...
Residents of Pawala village and nearby areas disrupted traffic and staged a dharna on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Chandigarh Road at Chuni town, protesting the deaths of two cousins within a week due to drug overdoses. The protesters, who placed the body...
The Saras Mela here has become a vibrant celebration of Punjab’s cultural heritage, with two specially designed selfie corners set up by the Patiala district administration emerging as major attractions. These selfie points, showcasing elements of traditional Punjabi life, have...
The Department of Pulmonary Medicine, TB Hospital, Government Medical College, Patiala, is organising a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) event on February 23rd. The event would be preceded by a half-day workshop on Non-Invasive Ventilation on February 22nd, led by...
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, organised an International Conference on “Navigating the Future: Ethics, Regulations and Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” on 22-23 February. The event was held in collaboration with the Indian Society of...
MLA Fatehgarh Sahib Lakhbir Singh Rai today inaugurated the work of laying sewer lines in village Tarkhan Majra that is to be completed at the cost of Rs 20 lakh. He also called upon the village sarpanches to rise above...
MLA Fatehgarh Sahib Lakhbir Singh Rai today inaugurated the work of laying sewer lines in village Tarkhan Majra that is to be completed at the cost of Rs 20 lakh. Addressing the gathering, he said the state government is committed...
With the arrest of 24 persons, 16 women and eight men, the Patiala police claimed to have busted an immoral trafficking racket being operated in the garb of two spa centres near market located close to Punjabi University. Harjinder Singh...
The SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society) Mela, organised by the district administration at the Heritage Sheesh Mahal in Patiala, is drawing large crowds eager to explore and purchase a wide variety of handicrafts and specialty products. Artisans...
The tournament has attracted 48 entries from the Chandigarh Golf Club, Panchkula Golf Club, SEPTA, Chandi Mandir, and KEPTA, Ambala, besides the hosts
While the Kharif season is yet to begin, the controversial hybrid short-duration rice variety has once again come under scrutiny, creating a stir in Punjab’s agricultural sector. Tarsem Lal Saini, president of the All-India Rice Millers Association, who had led...
The North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) has brought artistes from different states of India to the Saras Mela, where they entertain thousands of visitors daily with their vibrant cultural performances. “Been Jogis” enthral visitors with their mesmerising tunes, while “Bahurupiyas”...
The district police claim to have solved 27 cyber fraud cases and with the assistance of courts managed to return Rs 50 lakh to the victims. Addressing mediapersons here, Dr Ravjot Grewal, SSP, Fatehgarh Sahib, said, “Cyber fraud cases are...
The Research and Development Cell of Jagat Guru Nanak Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU) organised a discussion forum session titled “Guru Dakshta: Significance of Faculty Induction Programme” today in the Academic Block. During the talk, Navleen Multani, Dean Research,...
The Department of English, Punjabi University, organised the Second Annual Balraj Sahni Memorial Lecture today. It was dedicated to the enduring legacy of writer, playwright, actor and activist Balraj Sahni whose life and works exhibit his lifelong commitment to the...
The Department of English, Multani Mal Modi College, today organised an insightful interaction with renowned journalist, translator and writer Nirupuma Dutt. The event was a thought-provoking discussion with students and faculty on the topic “Reading Literature in the Digital Landscape.”...
At the vibrant Saras Mela, held in the courtyard of Sheesh Mahal, the Tourism Department of Punjab has set up an exhibition bus to showcase the state’s rich heritage. The bus has quickly become a major attraction, drawing thousands of...
In 2024, over 21,000 dog bite cases were reported
After facing intense criticism, the Patiala Municipal Corporation (MC) has finally decided to abolish the contract of road repair given to L&T. “It has been decided that the MC will take charge of the repair work,” said civic body officials....
In a significant step towards empowering the youth, the World Skill Centre of Excellence in front of the Municipal Corporation office, under the aegis of Sun Foundation, was inaugurated by Aman Arora, Cabinet Punjab, along with Dr Vikramjit Singh Sahney,...
The police cracked the kidnapping case of a six-month-old child within few hours and arrested two abductors. According to the police, the accused had planned to give abducted child to their daughter, as she had been childless for the past...
The Bench made it clear that the affidavit should also contain details of other public establishments equipped with automatic switch-over
The Saras Mela, which is in full swing at the Sheesh Mahal, has been helping artistes from various states showcase their talent on stage, and leading them are the baazigars (traditional acrobats) who have been entertaining the audience with thrilling...
Renowned flute player Dr Mujtaba Hussain was honoured with the ‘International Cultural Heritage Icon’ award at concluding function of an international conference organised by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Drug Research, of Punjabi University. The conference was organised in collaboration...
The fourth evening of the Patiala Heritage Festival-2025 was turned into a musical spectacle as renowned sitar maestro Niladri Kumar and acclaimed tabla player Satyajit Talwalkar captivated the audience with their extraordinary musical synergy. Held in the open courtyard of...
The New Mehak Cultural Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a mushiara at the Harpal Tiwana Auditorium today. People from Malerkotla, Sangrur, Lehra and Chandigarh got an opportunity to listen to some good poets....
The third Patiala Military Literature Festival, organised under the Patiala Heritage Festival 2025 by the Patiala District Administration, concluded with full military splendour at Khalsa College. The festival aimed to educate the public about India’s rich military history and inspire...
Shanthakumar was injured in an accident that occurred three days ago and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Patiala
Sandeep Singh and Pradeep Singh were wanted in a murder case registered in 2023
Patiala Foundation in collaboration with the Patiala district administration successfully organised Patiala Heritage Walk as part of the Patiala Heritage Festival celebrations. The participants were briefed by Ravee Singh Ahluwalia, founder, Patiala Foundation. The walk commenced from Shahi Samadhan and...
Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court, and Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court, conferred degrees on 300 students in the presence of Justice Arun Palli, Judge, high court. The degrees were given to three batches of...