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Patiala jail attack accused examined at Sangrur civil hospital

India, Sept. 18 -- A day after former inspector Suba Singh, who was serving a life term in the 1993 Tarn Taran fake encounter case, died during treatment at the Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala... Read More


Basmati growers seek MSP amid price slump

Sangrur, Sept. 16 -- Basmati growers in flood-ravaged Punjab are complaining of low rates for their produce this year, claiming that in the absence of a minimum support price (MSP) for the crop, priva... Read More


Over 3,800 schools hit by floods, loss pegged at Rs.200 cr

Sangrur, Sept. 14 -- The recent floods across the state resulted in damages to government school buildings worth over Rs.200 crore, according to a report of the education department. The data compiled... Read More


Boy electrocuted, woman dies in roof collapse

Barnala/ Sangrur, Aug. 27 -- A 10-year-old boy and a woman died in separate incidents in Barnala, while seven houses collapsed in Tolawal village in Sangrur due to heavy rainfall on late Monday night.... Read More


Punjab's C-section rate nears alarming 50%, sparks concern

SANGRUR, Aug. 22 -- Punjab's C-section delivery rate has seen a sharp and concerning rise, with the latest data showing that 47.1% of all births across the state are now cesarean, approaching the 50% ... Read More


Akali Dal factions hold parallel rallies in show of strength in Sangrur

Sangrur, Aug. 21 -- The two Akali Dal factions on Wednesday put up a show of strength by holding parallel rallies to mark the 40th death anniversary of former Shiromani Akali Dal president Sant Harcha... Read More


SAD factions hold parallel rallies in show of strength in Sangrur

Sangrur, Aug. 21 -- The two Akali Dal factions on Wednesday put up a show of strength by holding parallel rallies to mark the 40th death anniversary of former Shiromani Akali Dal president Sant Harcha... Read More


Forced to buy fresh air tickets after testing Covid +ve, doctor wins refund

Sangrur, Aug. 20 -- A retired assistant civil surgeon, who was forced to buy fresh air tickets after testing positive for Covid-19 during his US trip in January 2022, has won relief from the District ... Read More


Ghaggar river water level on rise in Sangrur

Sangrur, Aug. 10 -- The water level in the Ghaggar river in Sangrur district has risen to 742.9 feet, which is just six feet below the danger mark of 748 feet, officials said. Punjab water resources m... Read More


Charged in '23 food poisoning case, messcontractor hired again

Sangrur, Aug. 10 -- A mess contractor, whose director was charged with attempt to murder after over 70 students fell ill at the meritorious school in Sangrur's Ghabdan in 2023, has been re-awarded the... Read More