Punjab finds itself gripped by a chilling wave of grenade attacks, with 16 confirmed incidents in seven months since September 2024. The state and its capital, Chandigarh, have become the epicentre of these violent acts, leaving residents in fear and...
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police has busted a Lawrance Bishnoi-Rohit Godara gang with the arrest of its two active operatives and seized one .32 calibre pistol from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab...
Former Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday visited the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia and asserted that the grenade attack at his place was part of a conspiracy to destabilise Punjab...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab president Aman Arora strongly condemned the attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s house late last night and expressed his concern over the incident. Following the incident, Arora spoke to Kalia over the phone, inquired about...
Around 100 bureaucrats, including IAS, IPS and PCS officers, have volunteered to act as mentors under the ‘School Mentorship’ programme. At present, 80 Schools of Eminence and Meritorious Schools are being offered under the programme. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains...
Despite a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on felling trees in Sangrur and its surrounding areas, trees are being axed in the Civil Hospital complex these days. In all, 17 green and dry trees are to be...
Accused of raping 22-year-old woman | Declared proclaimed offender in 2023
Two gangsters, Zeeshan Akhtar and Shahzad Bhatti, were conspirators, says ADGP Arptit Shukla
The police have claimed the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Babbar Khalsa International in the grenade attack
In recent times, the paramilitary force has offered security cover to two chief ministers – Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma and Mann -- on the recommendation of the Centre
Political conference scheduled for Baisakhi on April 13 at Talwandi Sabo
Sikh pilgrims from India will arrive in Lahore via Wagah Border on April 10 to mark the Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa
DC presses for early completion of 10% pending IAF work, procuring Central nods
The court called for strict adherence to one-year limit, making it clear that inordinate delay in adjudication at the appellate level defeated the objective of Income Tax Act’s provision dealing with procedure prescribed for appeals
Violators may face a fine of up to Rs 50,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months
Police claim leads in Punjab BJP leader’s house, say same explosives as those used in Mumbai blasts and Parliament attack
World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to mark the Birthday of Dr Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. While the Punjab government is holding a state-level function to celebrate the day in Chandigarh on April 9, the...
In an interview with Manav Mander, Dr Pallavi Abhilasha, Associate Professor, Christian Medical College, discusses health implications of smartphone addiction Smartphone addiction has become a pervasive issue, especially among the younger population and is increasingly being recognised as a psychiatric...
For meat lovers, ensuring safety before indulging in your favourite dishes is crucial. Proper storage and handling of meat can prevent bacteria from spreading, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. These illnesses, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical contamination,...
The government hospitals are often seen as the primary and only health facilities for poorest of the poor, who cannot afford costly treatment at private clinics. The Government Medical College, Amritsar, has emerged as a beacon of hope for poor...
Dr Tarsem Singh urges parents to encourage healthy eating habits. As a paediatrician and neonatologist, I have seen devastating consequences of neglecting key aspects of a child’s well-being. Vaccination, nutrition and screen time are three critical areas that require attention...
A cute cherub, Sara Sethi, would often catch fever. Hailing from Nakodar, the six-year-old’s parents felt worried as her fever fluctuated in the range of 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit for over a month. Parents Sonu Sethi and Savita recall how they...
A study on the inter-connectedness of human, animal and environmental health, with a focus on zoonotic diseases was conducted by professors from the Centre for One Health, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana....
Gurdaspur’s healthcare system is neither healthy, nor caring. The Civil Hospital, the city’s primary health establishment, is located 6 km from the heart of the city, courtesy a former SAD MLA. The distance deters people from coming to the hospital...
In an interview with The Tribune, Dr SPS Grover, a general physician, sheds light on the causes of rectal bleeding and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment Dr SPS Grover, a general physician at New Ruby Multi-Specialty Hospital in...
Mansa: Jeevanjot Singh, who was named in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder case, was detained at the Delhi airport on Monday. On Tuesday, a Mansa police team left for Delhi to take his custody. Singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead...
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the Employees Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) claim that retired employees who did not exercise the joint option before September 1, 2014, automatically stood excluded from higher pension under the amended scheme. The...
A team of the Amritsar police on Tuesday reached Dibrugarh in Assam to take custody of National Security Act (NSA) detainee Papalpreet Singh, an aide of jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh who is lodged in the jail there. Senior...
Kalia says he was sleeping when he heard the sound of the explosion
The accused were arrested from Mohali