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Majithia skips SIT summons in 2021 drug probe; SAD alleges SC order violation

India, Oct. 5 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia failed to appear before the Punjab Police special investigation team (SIT) at the Patiala Police Lines on Monday for questioning... Read More


In 3rd arrest, varsity student nabbed for spreading rumours

Patiala, Oct. 4 -- Police on Saturday arrested a student of Chitkara University for allegedly spreading misleading messages on social media that triggered panic and fuelled violent protests on the uni... Read More


2 ex-students held for spreading rumours that triggered violence

Patiala, Oct. 3 -- Police have arrested two former students of Chitkara University for allegedly spreading misleading information on social media that triggered panic among students and led to violent... Read More


Tipper owner held for kidnapping, caging driver in revenge attack

Patiala, Oct. 3 -- Police have arrested a tipper truck owner for allegedly kidnapping his driver, locking him inside an animal cage and thrashing him to avenge a prior assault. The police action came ... Read More


Punjab logged 59 farm fires in Sept

Patiala, Oct. 3 -- Authorities in Punjab said they have logged 59 incidents of stubble burning until Wednesday, as per the figures released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Thursday, wh... Read More


Jathedar, Dhami meet Rajoana, seek early decision on mercy plea

Patiala, Sept. 30 -- Days after death-row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an immediate decision on his long-pending mercy petition, Akal Takht acting jathed... Read More


Punjab govt hospitals face acute specialist shortage

Patiala, Sept. 30 -- Punjab's state-run healthcare system faces a shortage of medical specialists, leaving multiple districts without expert care in key disciplines, according to a recent state health... Read More


Punjab govt hospitals face acute specialist shortage

India, Sept. 28 -- Punjab's state-run healthcare system faces a shortage of medical specialists, leaving multiple districts without expert care in key disciplines, according to a recent state health d... Read More


Chitkara varsity suspends classes till Oct 1

Patiala, Sept. 28 -- Chitkara University near Rajpura has suspended regular academic activities for four days, from September 28 to October 1, amid ongoing student protests over unverified social medi... Read More


Centre objects to Punjab using welfare board funds for women aid scheme

Patiala, Sept. 26 -- The Union labour ministry on Friday, in an affidavit filed before the Punjab and Haryana high court, objected to the Punjab government's decision to use the Building and Other Con... Read More