Minister Dr Balbir Singh says there were 4 sources of oxygen at the hospital, but poor management led to the deaths
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It has also been made clear that all the officials will remain suspended and will be posted 'only outside Patiala'
Farmers say that have planned another rally in Mohali on August 24
Several tractors were fitted with music systems and extra seating to accommodate more protesters
The biggest show of strength by farmers is being witnessed in Ludhiana district, where 45,861 acres of land is proposed to be acquired
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized opposition MPs for questioning the halt of military action, highlighting the suffering of Punjab's border residents during the conflict. AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer criticized the government for not addressing common people's concerns about 'Operation Sindoor' and its foreign policy impacts on Punjab.
The Finance Department approved raising the retirement age for Punjab Dental Education (Group-A) doctors and dental faculty from 62 to 65. This change will affect 113 professionals, extending their service.
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Jagdeep Kumar is traveling to Russia to find his brother, missing for 18 months. He faced challenges during a previous trip, including language barriers and high costs. This time, he's received assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs and support from a Congress leader. Jagdeep believes his brother was tricked into joining the Russian army by a travel agent.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha for questioning the government's decision to halt military action, emphasizing the suffering of Punjab's border residents. AAP MP Meet Hayer criticized the Defence and Home Ministers for not addressing common concerns about Operation Sindoor, highlighting the daily hardships faced by Punjab's border communities.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab and Haryana High Court for delaying a bail hearing for almost two years with repeated adjournments. The Supreme Court, concerned about personal liberty, ordered the High Court to address the issue and directed the Chief Justice to review the situation.
Ropar police have repeatedly failed to register complaints or name suspects in illegal quarrying cases, despite the Mining Department identifying the accused. This follows raids along the Sutlej River. Senior officials hinted at police corruption. The SSP says he will investigate.
The Akal Takht postponed a meeting with Punjab officials and a planned visit to Takht Patna Sahib due to the officiating Jathedar's family bereavement. The meeting was about a controversial dance performance at a Guru Teg Bahadur memorial event. A new date will be announced soon.
Punjab's Chief Minister announced bullock cart races will resume once the President approves state legislation. The state assembly passed amendments to allow the races, previously banned by the Supreme Court. Mann believes these races honor the historical bond between people and animals.
Villages that earlier opposed the scheme also retract resolutions
Sangrur police arrested two individuals and seized over 1 kg of heroin, busting a drug supply ring. Punjab declared a public holiday on July 31st and will rename a road to commemorate Shaheed Udham Singh. The retirement age for medical faculty increased to 65. Sixty people were booked for blocking a highway. A labourer died in a vehicle accident on the highway.
Three deaths at Jalandhar Civil Hospital resulted from oxygen supply issues. A faulty compressor and a non-functional stabilizer caused disruptions. Lack of trained staff to operate the manual oxygen systems, coupled with technician shortages, exacerbated the crisis, leading to critical patient deaths.
The minister was presiding over a high-level health review meeting of all civil surgeons in Chandigarh
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Filed as a PIL, the petition seeks the issuance of directions to the Centre and state governments to implement in letter and spirit the fundamental rights guaranteed to the Sikh community under Article 25
The matter is expected to come up for hearing later this week.
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The hospital had only two trained technicians assigned to the plant
Gurvinder Singh was serving as Assistant Sub-Inspector in Punjab Police
The petition by comes at a time when farmers and opposition parties are fiercely protesting against the implementation of the policy
The government has issued a notification related to the public holiday
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