NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
PSEB Engineers Association Urges Punjab CM to Address Professional Chandigarh, September 2024: The PSEB Engineers Association has made an urgent appeal to Punjab Chief Minister, calling for immediate recognition and valuation of professional expertise within the state. The association has also urged the Chief Minister to meet the legitimate demands of the Punjab Civil Medical … Read more
Punjab Government Doctors to Suspend OPD Services Over Unmet Demands Chandigarh, Punjab – Government doctors in Punjab have announced a complete suspension of outpatient department (OPD) services starting from Thursday, after the state government failed to provide a written acceptance of their demands. The decision comes in the wake of a meeting between the Punjab … Read more
AAP Kisan Wing President Tarlochan Singh DC Shot Dead in Khanna Vill; Khanna, Punjab – Tarlochan Singh DC, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Kisan Wing in Khanna, was tragically shot dead by unidentified assailants on Monday evening in Khanna’s Ikolaha village. The incident occurred while Tarlochan was returning home from his farm. Tarlochan … Read more
Gurmeet Singh Gill Leads Dhanula Union, Focus on Rights & Anti-Drugs Dhanula, Punjab – In an important development, on 02/09/2024 the election of Punjab Mazdoor Union Dhanula President was held under the supervision of District Superintendent Malkeet Singh. Gurmeet Singh Gill has been elected as the new president of Dhanula Mazdoor Union. During this election, … Read more
Punjab Computer Teachers Protest Hunger Strike Gains Momentum Sangrur, Punjab – The hunger strike and statewide protest initiated by computer teachers in Punjab since September 1 is rapidly gaining momentum. On the 8th day of the protest, a large number of computer teachers, along with supporting organizations, gathered in Sangrur to show their solidarity with … Read more
Palwinder body returned Amritsar after Dubai death Amritsar, Punjab – The body of a 22-year-old man, Palwinder, who tragically died of a heart attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), was repatriated to Punjab on Friday. His body arrived at the Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar, leaving his family devastated. Palwinder, who … Read more
Punjab Fever Surveys as Punjab Dengue and Chikungunya Cases Surge Chandigarh, Punjab – With a dramatic surge in dengue cases across the state, the Punjab Health Department has announced immediate measures to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases, including fever surveys and extensive fogging operations. Dengue cases have spiked by over 127%, with 369 cases … Read more
PAU KVK Hosts Village Camp on Paddy Residue Management Hoshiarpur, Punjab – Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Bahowal, Hoshiarpur, recently organised a village-level awareness camp on paddy residue management at Thinda, its adopted village. Dr. Maninder Singh Bons, the Associate Director of Training at KVK, highlighted the detrimental environmental impact of burning … Read more
Punjab Teachers Protest on Teacher Day Over Neglect Higher Education Teachers from 136 aided colleges in Punjab, including 22 in Ludhiana, marked Teacher Day on Thursday with black badges in protest against the state government’s neglect of higher education. The demonstration, led by the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU), highlighted ongoing issues such … Read more
Punjab Govt Hikes Fuel Prices, Ends Power Subsidy to Boost Revenue In a significant move to address Punjab’s financial difficulties, the state’s council of ministers, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has introduced two major initiatives aimed at increasing revenue. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday, the government decided to raise retail fuel prices and … Read more