Punjab

HM’s remark against custodial torture, a welcome move

Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah

4:08 pm January 17, 2021

Bengaluru : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said doubling farmers income was the biggest priority of the Narendra Modi government and that the three central farm laws would ensure manifold hike in their earnings. Since coming to power, the Modi government had increased the budget for the farm sector and also the minimum […]

SC to hear pleas on farm laws after recusal of member from panel set up to resolve impasse

3:20 pm January 17, 2021

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the pleas relating to controversial farm laws and the ongoing farmers’ protest at Delhi borders. The apex court may take into account the matter of recusal of a member of the committee set up by it to resolve the impasse. The top court would also hear […]

Coronavirus vaccine administered at over 100 sites in Punjab, Haryana

11:18 pm January 16, 2021

Chandigarh: Senior doctors and other healthcare workers were administered coronavirus vaccine at over 100 sites in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday, according to officials. The authorities had earmarked 59 sites in Punjab and 77 in Haryana for the drive, which was rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. Senior doctors received the first shot of the vaccine at many locations to build confidence […]

Severe cold cold conditions in parts of west UP

Cold conditions persist in Punjab, Haryana

2:22 pm January 15, 2021

Chandigarh: There was no let-up in cold weather conditions in Punjab and Haryana on Friday with Bathinda being the coldest place at 3.8 degrees Celsius, an official of the Meteorological Department here said. A thick blanket of fog enveloped several places in the two states in the morning, reducing visibility and causing inconvenience to commuters. […]

Pakistani intruder killed by BSF along International Border in Jammu

Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF along IB in Punjab

2:03 pm January 15, 2021

Chandigarh: A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the BSF along the International Border in Punjab’s Amritsar district, an official said on Friday. The force personnel noticed suspicious activity near the border fence on Thursday evening, said the BSF official. Sensing threat, troops shot him dead at around 8:30 pm, the official further said.