Teachers in Amritsar have raised concerns over what they describe as growing “Census fatigue,” protesting against repeated government survey, census, election, and administrative assignments that they say are affecting their primary responsibility of teaching students. The protest, organized by local teacher unions and education staff associations, was held in Amritsar this week. Participants argued that...
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Patiala Police Struggle to Identify Child Found Dead in Bhakhra Canal After One Week
One week after the recovery of a headless child’s body from the Bhakhra Canal, Patiala Police continue to face significant challenges in identifying the victim and determining the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said. The body was discovered by local residents near a section of the canal, who alerted authorities after noticing the remains in...
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Young Man Climbs Mobile Tower Over Dispute With Wife and In-Laws in Punjab
A young man climbed a mobile tower in Punjab after allegedly becoming distressed over ongoing disputes with his wife and her family, prompting a lengthy rescue operation involving police, local administration officials, and emergency responders. According to authorities, the incident occurred after the man reportedly traveled to the tower site and climbed the structure to...
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Punjab Congress Begins Three-Day Strategy Session to Strengthen Party Organization
The Punjab Congress on Monday began a three-day brainstorming and discussion session aimed at reviewing the party’s performance, strengthening its organizational framework, and preparing strategies for future political challenges in the state. The session has brought together senior party leaders, office-bearers, district representatives, and grassroots workers to assess the Congress party’s current position in Punjab...
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Spy Camera Found in Bathinda Military Zone; Two Arrested in Security Breach Case
A major security breach has come to light in Punjab after authorities discovered a spy camera allegedly installed in a military-sensitive zone in Bathinda. The case has raised serious concerns among security agencies, with investigators examining claims that footage captured by the device was transmitted to recipients in Pakistan and Canada. According to preliminary findings,...
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Punjab’s Job Crisis, Haryana’s Participation Gap: What PLFS Reveals About Young Women
Recent findings from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) have highlighted contrasting labour market challenges facing young women in Punjab and Haryana, pointing to both employment shortages and participation gaps that continue to shape the region’s workforce landscape. The PLFS data indicates that Punjab continues to face a broader job crisis, reflected in lower employment...
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Consumer Commission Orders PSPCL to Pay ₹23,000 Compensation for Delay in Replacing Defective Meter in Jalandhar
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jalandhar has directed the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to pay ₹23,000 as compensation to a consumer for failing to replace a defective electricity meter within a reasonable time. The commission held that the delay caused undue hardship and inconvenience to the complainant. According to the complaint...
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Minor Boy Apprehended in Hoshiarpur in Alleged Sexual Assault and Blackmail Case
A minor boy has been apprehended in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in connection with an alleged case of sexual assault and blackmail involving a teenage girl, police officials said on Sunday. The case has triggered concern in the local area, with authorities launching a detailed investigation into the matter. According to preliminary information shared by...
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SAD (Punar Surjit) Delegation Meets Punjab Governor, Raises Sikh Panth, Farmers and Economic Issues
A delegation of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Lok Bhavan on Sunday, raising a range of issues related to the Sikh Panth, farmers, labourers, and the state’s economic condition. The meeting focused on both religious and socio-economic concerns affecting Punjab. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a...
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Ferozepur Youth Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances, Family Suspects Foul Play
A young man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Punjab’s Ferozepur district, prompting allegations of foul play from his family and an ongoing investigation by the police. The incident has created tension in the area, with locals demanding a thorough probe into the death. According to initial information, the body of the youth was...