The HRCP warns that the proposed Punjab Labour Code 2025 could weaken workers' rights, citing poor consultation, diluted protections, and loopholes on child and forced labour. The report urges Punjab's government to rewrite the code in line with ILO standards and ensure genuine worker par
Chandigarh [India], November 29: To honour the invaluable contribution made by private schools in elevating the stature of education, sports and culture in the country, Chandigarh University in collaboration with Federation of Private Schools and Associations of Punjab (FAP) felicitated prin
The DGP said the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led state government had constituted the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), headed by ADGP Promod Ban, to effectively curb gangster activity in Punjab.
Chandigarh [India], November 28: Chitkara University, Punjab, is hosting the North Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp 2025, which commenced on 21st November and will continue until 30th November 2025. The campus is witnessing a gathering of over 200 NSS volunteers from northern states, cr
The two accused have been identified as Patras Kumar (alias Kelis), a resident of Punjab, and Saurabh, a resident of Gujarat. Kumar revealed during interrogation that he was going to go abroad to Laos to get training for such scams, while Saurabh had got his training already, according to
The Punjab government has rejected the request of Khadoor Sahib MP and NSA detainee Amritpal Singh for temporary release to attend the Winter Session of Parliament beginning December 1, 2025. The decision was issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Punjab, in complia
The IMD scientist provided weather updates for various regions of the country, stating that due to a western disturbance over central Pakistan and nearby areas, a cyclone-like situation is developing in southwest Rajasthan. However, the IMD Scientist does not anticipate any significant ch
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the government has launched a special initiative to help citizens reclaim their unclaimed assets lying in banks, under the campaign 'Aapki Poonji Aapka Adhikar'. Speaking to the media at the sidelines of the Financial Awareness M
An alleged key associate of gangster Nishan Joriyan, named Kawaljit Singh, was arrested by the Batala police, Punjab, on Friday, according to an official X post by the DGP Punjab Police.
Chouhan began his one-day tour by offering prayers at a local gurdwara before heading to the fields to review farming practices with officials from the Agriculture Ministry. The minister interacted with farmers to understand their methods of direct seeding, reduced fertiliser use, and stu
Ransingh Kalan has gained recognition for its sustained efforts in eco-friendly farming. For the last six years, farmers in the village have not engaged in stubble burning.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the accused, hiding in a house along the highway, opened fire on the police during the cordon-and-search operation.