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Protesting MGNREGA workers, staff face tear gas, water cannons

Ludhiana, July 16 -- A protest by MGNREGA employees and workers from across Punjab turned violent in Khanna on Wednesday after demonstrators alleged that police resorted to a lathicharge and fired tea... Read More


One dead, 20 injured as protesters' vehicle overturns

Ludhiana, July 16 -- A MGNREGA worker was killed and around 20 others were injured when a vehicle carrying protesters overturned while returning from a demonstration in Khanna on Wednesday. The victim... Read More


Hansi villagers call off protest after Khattar assures T-joint

Rohtak, July 16 -- The 61-day-long protest at Chanot village in Hansi region for a T-connection from the Bhakra pipeline ended on Wednesday after Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured the p... Read More


INLD questions financial viability of pvt firm's licence bid for Gurugram & Nuh

Chandigarh, July 16 -- The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on Wednesday expressed shock at the financial contradictions embedded in the proposal of Eleven Power Private Limited, the 2025 incorporated c... Read More


Hepatitis-A, typhoid outbreak hits Kaithal village; 47 infected

Karnal, July 16 -- Kaithal deputy commissioner (DC) Aparajita on Wednesday visited Sajuma village after at least 47 residents were found to be infected with Hepatitis A and Typhoid this month, alleged... Read More


Modi's July 17 visit likely to set tone for Punjab assembly polls

New Delhi, July 16 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders expect Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Punjab on Friday, during which he will inaugurate a series of development projects, ... Read More


Contract bus staff announce statewide strike from today

Patiala, July 16 -- Contractual employees of the PRTC, Punjab roadways and PUNBUS on Wednesday announced to shut down bus stands across the state from Thursday onwards after one of their colleagues wa... Read More


PSPCL deposits half of Rs.4.86-cr fine, seeks NGT relief on balance

Chandigarh, July 16 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has deposited half of the Rs.4.86-crore environmental penalty imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for ... Read More


India's first hydrogen train: All you need to know

India, July 16 -- All eyes are on Jind, Haryana's political nerve centre, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country's first indigenously built hydrogen-powered train on Friday ... Read More


Transparency panel warns ADCs against filing unverified reports

Chandigarh, July 16 -- Aiming to strengthen accountability in the delivery of public services, the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) on Tuesday directed the additional deputy co... Read More