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Patients from the local town and over 30 villages in this region of Ludhiana district, who rely on the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Machhiwara for diagnosis and treatment, are facing severe hardships. An acute shortage of paramedical staff and...
The imposition of property tax on residents of Kapurthala has caused widespread resentment, with the primary objection being its retrospective implementation from 2013–2014. Residents of several localities have also raised concerns over the Municipal Corporation levying taxes in areas maintained...
Despite the prolonged dry spell, the streets of Chhehharta tell a different story, frequently flooding due to choked sewer lines. Residents also complain of contaminated water supply, an issue they have been vocal about, but it seems they would have...
Renowned for communal harmony among Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims, Machhiwara holds great significance for members of all communities. Widely known for its illustrious association with the life of 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, the history of this habitation dates back...
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Residents of the semi-urban locality are increasingly aware of their rights but often overlook their duties in ensuring the smooth functioning of local services. This growing disconnect is affecting both government and non-government organisations that provide essential services, ultimately impacting...
Though Qadian town in Gurdaspur is the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, but Hoshiarpur is considered highly important in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s history as it is the birthplace of the Jamaat in Hoshiarpur in the late 19th century....
With tourist footfall in the holy city declining in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack that led to the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, the flow of tourists to the Punjab War Heroes Memorial and Museum located in...
Long before the modern concepts of community kitchens and food sustainability emerged, Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606), the fifth Sikh Guru, had already laid the foundation of a revolutionary idea. After establishing ‘Guru ka langar’ (the free community kitchen) at the...
Once a thriving industrial township with a distinct identity, Chheharta’s story is now one of decline and neglect. Located on the outskirts of the holy city of Amritsar, Chheharta was a bustling hub, home to over a dozen large mills...
A month after the vandalisation of the Dr BR Ambedkar statue at Nangal village in Phillaur, the Nagar Council-installed CCTV camera at the site remains non-functional. Right beside the brand new statue of Dr Ambedkar stands a tall pole with...
Ashok Kumar, Patron of the Hoshiarpur-based NGO Dr Surender Dalal Keet Saksharta Mission, has been actively propagating the message of pesticide-free farming across Punjab for several years. Kumar also established the Innovative Farmers Association (IFA) and introduced several unique initiatives,...
Mohit Sonu Kundra, the first citizen of the historic town of Machhiwara and President of the Municipal Council, is setting an example for all residents by embodying the true spirit of civic duty. Kundra has emphasised the conservation of natural...
The authorities concerned have issued a safety advisory for residents and visitors not to go near the Beas as its water level may rise unexpectedly due to the possible release from the Pandoh dam in Mandi district today. The Additional...
The Weather Department has issued a yellow alert for a thunderstorm and lightning at most places in the state over the next four days. Gusty winds at a speed of around 40 km per hour to 50 km per hour...
Claiming involvement of bigwigs in the multi-crore illegal driving licence scam in the Transport Department, Kamal Soi, member of the National Road Safety Council and road safety expert, on Wednesday sought judicial probe to unravel the truth. He said, “Instead...
Abdul Hamid Bhat had arrived in India in late ’80s and settled in the Kashmir Valley
Police seize a hand grenade and a country-made .32 pistol, along with 5 live cartridges
The petitioner contended that preventing the construction of a Bio-CNG plant on the land of Bhogpur Cooperative Sugar Mills Limited in Jalandhar project was essential to protect the lives of village residents and curb environmental pollution
She was a third-year student in the five-year integrated course
The airstrip used by the Indian Armed Forces during 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars was fraudulently sold off in 1997, allegedly in connivance with revenue officials
The case registered in Batala following a complaint filed by one Emanual Masih
Giving a boost to Punjabi diaspora, as many as 22 Punjabis have been elected to Canada’s Parliament
Former Punjab Congress chief says it is sans ‘politics’
BJP leader’s statement came a day after Mann refused the release of more water to Haryana
During interrogation, Harvinder, a convicted history-sheeter, revealed that he had abducted and strangled a local lawyer and his live-in partner who was his (Harvinder's) ex-wife
Move aligns with directive from Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, who has set a deadline of May 31 to eradicate drug menace from the state
Despite these initiatives, several parts continue to suffer from overflowing sewage and heaps of garbage
Harsimran Singh (30), a resident of Begowal, was recently involved in a serious accident while riding his motorcycle with his mother as a pillion passenger. He reportedly fell asleep while driving, causing the bike to crash into a pole. His...
Data collected by Health Dept reports 22 maternal deaths in pvt hospitals during 2024-25, compared to 17 in govt hospitals
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