Punjab

In almost 50 per cent of cases, it is the reproductive health problems in men which are causing child-bearing issues for couples

Yoga guru Ramdev donated Rs 1 crore to the SGPC for flood relief. He visited the Golden Temple, expressing peace and citing the Gurus' teachings on humanity. SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami felicitated him.

Punjab farmers, hit by devastating floods, are disappointed by the new wheat MSP of Rs 2,585 per quintal. They feel the Rs 160 increase doesn't adequately compensate for crop losses, higher input costs, and increased diesel usage due to flood damage.

Bhagwant Mann inaugurated De Heus Animal Nutrition India's new feed factory in Rajpura, with a 1.8 lakh MT capacity and Rs 150 crore investment. The factory will create jobs, attract industries, and boost agri-businesses, using international standards and supporting local communities. Mann also discussed strengthening ties with the Netherlands.

Misleading figures nothing short of betrayal of Punjabis

‘CM should come clean on Rs 12,589-cr SDRF’

The national total for drug overdose deaths in 2023 was 654

‘Fake wife’ forges death certificate, gets ashes immersion report too

The CPCB deployed 22 scientists to monitor farm fires in Punjab, especially from October 15 to November 15. They will conduct field surveys, coordinate with state agencies, and assess pollution. Eight districts account for most fires. Punjab has a 'parali protection force' to address the issue.

Punjab expects 11.7 MMT of rice production with limited storage. Existing storage is 15 LMT, increasing to 30 LMT by December. FCI plans monthly rice movement. Additional 4.6 MMT storage is planned. Procurement is ongoing, with private buyers offering higher prices than MSP.

Sanitation workers ended their strike, resuming solid waste services. The strike was in response to the Local Government Department's plan to privatize waste management. After a meeting, the department halted the privatization tender process.

Department of Justice Secretary apologises

The Mohali centres have been curated as a 'Mini India' under one roof

The state undertakes 7-day notice before arrest

Rule 13.21 empowers the DGP to relax any provision relating to promotion

He said the state government should submit its flood damage report to the Union Home Ministry

The former SAD leader's joining comes days after he met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Venugopal in Delhi

In absolute terms, the highest increase has been announced for safflower at Rs 600 per quintal, followed by masur at Rs 300 per quintal

The staff shortage is expected to severely affect services, say locals

Medical teams from the Critical Care and Neurosciences departments at a private hospital in Mohali are closely monitoring him

Out of 504 reported road accidents in the city in 2023, a staggering 402 individuals lost their lives, translating to an alarming 80 per cent fatality rate

In a 3-minute video, Simranjit Kaur says if anything happens to her, government will be responsible

Villagers’ fake SIM cards supplied to Cambodia fraudsters through Punjab conduit

Punjab topped the country with the highest proportion of drug-smuggling cases — 25.3 cases per lakh of population. In contrast, cases of drug use stood at 12.4 per lakh, showing a clear tilt towards trafficking rather than consumption

Mohammad Shakeel, a Muslim artisan, prepares Ravana effigies for Dasehra in Malerkotla, continuing a family tradition spanning three generations. He fosters communal harmony, working alongside his family and earning respect within the Hindu community while prioritizing service over profit.