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Punjab: LPG tanker collision in Mandiala; death toll rises to 7, 16 injure
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A tragic accident in Mandiala village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, claimed the lives of seven people and left 16 others injured after an LPG tanker collided with a pickup truck, triggering a massive explosion and fire occured in Saturday.
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Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora writes to Centre, urges intervention in froz
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his letter, Arora mentioned that the step taken by the US government following the highway accident in Florida, which involved a Punjabi-origin driver, has put the livelihood of 1.5 lakh Punjabi drivers in danger.
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Punjab CM mourns lives lost in Mandiala tragedy, announces Rs 2 lakh aid a
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister on Saturday expressed grief over the tragic incident, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased while assuring full support, including free medical care for the injured, according to a Directo
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Punjab: DC Komal Mittal pays floral tributes at Shaheed Bhagat Singh statu
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a release, Mittal stated, "Legendary freedom fighters like Sardar Bhagat Singh sacrificed their lives for the noble cause of India's freedom struggle. The Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has installed this statue to keep alive the memories and contributi
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MHA announces President's Medal for Punjab Police officials, DGP Gaurav Ya
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to an official release from the Punjab government, an IPS-officer Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) State Armed Police Punjab MF Farooqui and Inspector Suresh Kumar, Counter Intelligence, Ludhiana to be conferred with President's Medal for Distinguished Service.
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Punjab: Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat reviews progress
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to a release, in line with this commitment, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Wednesday reviewed the progress of war memorial construction projects and the renovation of Sainik Rest Houses in the state.
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Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring hails withdrawal of Land Pooling Policy
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The PCC president also thanked thousands of Congress workers for resisting and opposing the policy, standing by farmers, and staging regular protests across the state.
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Punjab government withdraws land pooling policy after High Court stay, pub
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The High Court had given the government four weeks to rectify the shortcomings in the scheme, but the decision to withdraw the policy was made before the deadline.
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Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains declared 'Tankhaiya' by Akal Takht, acc
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Bains acknowledged the violation and expressed remorse, stating that he humbly accepted the religious punishment assigned to him by the five Sikh High Priests
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Punjab extends deadline for general transfers, postings of officers, emplo
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The revised directive, issued today by the Personnel Department, pushes the deadline from the earlier date of August 1 to August 20, 2025, providing additional time for administrative departments to finalise pending transfers.
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Punjab police continues its crackdown on drug smugglers
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Notably, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab a drug-free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub-Committee, led by the state's Finance Minister, Harp
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Punjab government boosts stipends for medical, dental interns and resident
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a bid to strengthen healthcare and medical education infrastructure, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced a significant hike in monthly stipends for interns, junior residents, and senior residents at government medical and dental colleges. The move is expected to cost the
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