Punjab Archives - Page 16 of 277

05 Jun

Strong 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Widespread Panic Across Chandigarh and North India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh earthquake, Hindu Kush tremors, National Centre for Seismology, North India quake, tectonic plates

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Strong earthquake tremors rattled Chandigarh and the tricity region on Friday night, triggering widespread panic as residents — particularly those in high-rise apartments and multi-storey housing societies — abandoned their homes and spilled onto streets and open grounds. The deep-focus seismic event radiated energy across vast distances, shaking multiple states across North India but leaving no immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage in the local area. The quake, recorded at around 9:46 pm IST, measured 5.9 on the Richter scale. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was located in the Hindu…

05 Jun

Punjab to Launch Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna on July 1 to Empower 97 Per Cent of Women

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, direct benefit transfer, financial independence, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab women welfare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced that eligible women across the state will start receiving financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna from July 1. Reviewing the implementation of the flagship scheme, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at strengthening women’s financial independence and ensuring that they live with dignity and self-respect. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, every eligible woman in Punjab will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive ₹1,500 per…

05 Jun

Cashless Healthcare Relief Reaches 3.79 Lakh Patients as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Reviews Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, cashless treatment, MMSY cards, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reviewed the progress of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) and said that the flagship healthcare initiative is proving to be a major relief for people across the state, with 3.79 lakh patients already availing cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore under the scheme. Chairing a review meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring quality and affordable healthcare for every family in the state. “The scheme has witnessed an overwhelming response from the public and is emerging as a transformative step towards universal…

05 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Drive Gets Grassroots Boost as E-Rickshaw Campaign Expands to 3,440 Villages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab: Punjab drugs, Bhagwant Mann, community awareness, Drug De-addiction, e-rickshaw campaign, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann government’s flagship initiative against drug abuse in Punjab 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' is getting a major boost from a campaign that involves specially designated e-rickshaws at the grassroots level. These e-rickshaws are operating across Punjab's 86 legislative assemblies as part of a pilot project aimed at mobilising communities against drug abuse. As part of the campaign, one assembly segment has been selected in each of the 23 districts for the pilot project. In these assembly segments, one e-rickshaw has been assigned to cover 40 villages to spread awareness and collect anonymous tip-offs about drug peddlers…

05 Jun

Nihang Singh killed, three injured in firing following road rage incident near Batala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Batala Road, Clash, Firing, Murder, Nihang Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Gurpreet Singh :- A Nihang Singh was killed and three others sustained bullet injuries in a firing incident that reportedly stemmed from a dispute over passage of vehicles near Simbal Chowk on the Batala-Gurdaspur road on Thursday. According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between two groups after a disagreement over allowing a vehicle to pass. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated into a violent confrontation. Sources said tensions flared rapidly, following which members of both groups allegedly opened fire at each other using their licensed pistols. The exchange of gunfire created panic in…

05 Jun

Amritsar Police Crack International Smuggling Link, Recover Drugs, Firearms and Cash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major police operation in Amritsar has exposed an alleged international network involved in the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons and hawala money, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the apprehension of two juveniles. Officials said the operation resulted in the seizure of 1.035 kilograms of heroin, five advanced pistols, two live rounds of ammunition and ₹5 lakh suspected to be proceeds from the drug trade. Investigators believe the accused were part of a wider syndicate operating under the guidance of handlers based outside India. Initial inquiries suggest that social media platforms were being used…

05 Jun

Western Disturbance Triggers Fresh Rain Spell in Punjab; Authorities Issue Weather Advisory

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unstable weather has swept across Punjab and Chandigarh, prompting meteorologists to issue warnings for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next 48 hours. The change in conditions has brought respite from intense heat, but officials have cautioned residents about potential damage from gusty winds and localized storms. The India Meteorological Department has forecast wind speeds of up to 50 kmph in several districts, accompanied by intermittent rainfall. Weather experts said the ongoing conditions are being driven by an active western disturbance affecting northwestern India. Many districts across the state are expected to…

04 Jun

Tragic Death of 24-Year-Old Resident Doctor at GMCH Chandigarh Sparks Investigation and Mental Health Concerns

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Police, Dr Yogesh Banga, GMCH Chandigarh, resident doctor death

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): A 24-year-old first-year postgraduate junior resident doctor, Dr. Yogesh Banga, was found dead in a suspected suicide inside a washroom at the Trauma Centre of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, during his duty hours. According to initial reports, Dr. Banga, who was posted in the Department of Internal Medicine, had gone to the washroom during his shift but did not return for an extended period. When colleagues received no response after repeatedly knocking, the door was forced open, and he was found unresponsive. Hospital staff immediately initiated emergency resuscitation efforts and shifted him…

04 Jun

Haryana Governor Urges Youth to Become Job Creators and Contribute to Building a Developed India

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabEntrepreneurship, Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh, Haryana Government, Tripura delegation, Yuva Sangam

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh called upon the youth to pledge themselves to becoming job creators rather than job seekers. He emphasised that by embracing entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance, young minds can transform their progressive ideas into successful enterprises, creating employment opportunities for others and playing a pivotal role in nation-building. The Governor made these remarks while addressing a student delegation from Tripura visiting Haryana under the "Yuva Sangam" program, an initiative organized as part of the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" campaign at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh. Highlighting the critical role of the younger generation, Ghosh…

04 Jun

New Employment-Oriented Courses to Begin in State Government Polytechnic Institutions, Says Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana Government, Mahipal Dhanda, NEP-2020, polytechnic courses, technical education

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken a major decision to modernise technical education and provide fresh employment opportunities for youth. Sharing details on Thursday, Haryana Education and Technical Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced that several new modern, industry-oriented diploma and technical courses will be introduced across various government polytechnic institutions starting from the upcoming 2026-27 academic session. The Technical Education Department designed these courses keeping in view the present and future requirements of changing industries, emerging technologies, and skill-based job roles. Dhanda stated that in this era of rapid technological advancement, youth must possess specialized skills that enhance…