Punjab

Becomes first in the country to deploy such equipment along International Border

The "tankah" was imposed by five Sikh high priests, including the officiating Jathedar of the Akal Takht, for permitting song and dance during an event commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom anniversary in Srinagar — an act deemed a violation of Sikh maryada

The scheme’s dual impact is not only rewarding vigilant consumers but also tightening the state’s tax enforcement mechanisms

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau is investigating BFUHS and GGSMCH over alleged irregularities in equipment purchases and 'undue' nursing staff promotions. The Vice-Chancellor, previously claiming no involvement, is now part of the probe. Officials are suspected of buying equipment at inflated prices.

The policy provided subsistence allowance to the landowners, but 'there is no provision for rehabilitation of those landless labourers, artisans and others who are dependent on the land'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that contractual employees are entitled to maternity benefits. The court cited the Maternity Benefit Act and the Constitution, stating discrimination based on employment type violates Article 14. A clinic assistant's maternity leave was wrongly denied, leading to cancellation of her job.

Joga had been absconding after being named as an accused on September 28, 2023, and despite numerous police raids, he remained at large

Write to Executive Officer, seeking House meeting to remove Cong's Verma from post

Majithia is lodged in New Nabha jail at Patiala after the Mohali court extended his judicial custody until August 14

Punjab will build two new hostels for Backward Class students, one for boys and one for girls, each with a 100-student capacity. The total construction cost is Rs 6.99 crore, with each hostel costing Rs 3.49 crore. The first installment of Rs 1.12 crore has been approved for Punjabi University, Patiala.

Two soldiers from Punjab, Pritpal Singh and Harminder Singh, died during anti-terrorist operations in Kulgam, Kashmir. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 1 crore honorarium for each family. The soldiers were killed in the Akhal Devsar area during a joint security forces operation.

Patiala’s Government Mohindra College, which is marking its 150th year, has a rich legacy

Malout subdivision has lacked a regular SDM for nearly three months since the previous SDM was transferred. The current SDM, also Gidderbaha SDM, Brar, manages the workload while also managing the position of Joint Commissioner of the Bathinda Municipal Corporation. The absence of a dedicated SDM is causing delays in public services and compounding administrative challenges, especially with the ongoing rainy season.

Khanna’s Lance Naik Pritpal Singh was killed during an anti-terrorist operation in the dense forests of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir

Court slams 'hasty' implementation; September 10 fixed next hearing date

The document, initiated by senior advocate Tahar Singh, also demands the implementation of a five-year transfer policy for high court judges and retrospective investigations into the accumulation of disproportionate assets, even post-retirement

Family members allege the accident was the result of negligence on the part of the bus driver and conductor

About four dozen drains and nullahs of various capacities were carved out in Fazilka district in the last three decades to flush out water from villages affected by waterlogging, but some of them have become the bane for local residents due to their ill-maintenance

Punjab Police conducted a security operation at 151 railway stations, detaining 72 for questioning. Authorities arrested a drug peddler after a crossfire and seized heroin and sedative pills from multiple individuals. Brick kiln owners will halt sales from August 11-15 due to government policies. A Rajya Sabha member sent an open letter to the US President regarding tariff hikes.

Among the mosques reopened this year are at Kairon Market and Farid De Chowk, each around 175 years old

Authorities purchase cylinders of life-saving gas from private supplier as ‘back-up’ plan

Punjab's major political parties are holding rallies at the Baba Bakala fair, seen as a show of strength ahead of a bypoll. AAP, SAD, Congress, SAD (Amritsar), and Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) will participate. These events come amidst internal party challenges and farmer opposition to land policy.

The Punjab government appointed chairpersons to various welfare boards, including those for Brahmans, Dalits, Rajputs, Sainis, Muslims, Kanojias, Masihs, Vimuktjatis, Prajapat Samaj, Aggarwals, and Gujjars. These appointments aim to represent diverse communities, with the Saini community drawing attention due to the BJP's outreach efforts.

24 industrial sector committees launched by AAP govt

The Punjab and Haryana High Court fined a Deputy Director ₹25,000 for rejecting a fair price shop license transfer due to delay, despite instructions allowing head office consideration. The court criticized the rejection as violating the petitioner's rights and ordered the Deputy Director to pay personally within two months.