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29 Sep

Rain Brings Noticeable Chill to Punjab, Chandigarh; Power Demand Falls Sharply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of rain combined with cooler conditions in the hills has brought a marked change in the weather across Punjab and Chandigarh, with mornings and evenings turning noticeably cooler. However, the latest conditions do not yet indicate the arrival of winter, with temperatures expected to rise again as October progresses. The state’s average maximum temperature has fallen by around 2.1 degrees, leaving it about 5.1 degrees below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest maximum temperature at 31.2°C, while Chandigarh remained cooler at 25.4°C. The city’s temperature was around 7.2 degrees below normal, with the September reading marking…

28 Sep

Punjab Government Halts Power Disconnections for Domestic Consumers Facing Inflated Electricity Bills

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDomestic Consumers, Electricity, Patiala, Power Bills, PSPCL, Punjab, Smart Billing

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): In a major relief to electricity consumers facing incorrect or inflated bills due to ongoing billing-related issues, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has directed its field offices to keep disconnection of Domestic Supply (DS) consumer connections on account of default in abeyance with immediate effect. The decision has been taken in view of complaints from consumers who have received incorrect or inflated electricity bills, with such amounts subsequently appearing as outstanding or defaulting dues in the billing system. PSPCL has directed that no disconnection action be taken against such consumers until the billing system is…

28 Sep

Punjab Committed to Fulfilling Bhagat Singh’s Vision of Equality and Justice, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagat Singh, Bhagwant Mann, governance, Khatkar Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that his government is working with a clear resolve to fulfil the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and build a Punjab rooted in the values of patriotism, equality, justice and public welfare. During the Jashan-e-Inquilab programme at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on the birth anniversary of the legendary martyr, the Chief Minister said that his government has taken concrete steps to honour Shaheed Bhagat Singh, from naming the Mohali airport after him and installing a 30-feet-high statue to putting up portraits of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Baba Sahib…

28 Sep

Abhijeet Dipke Questions LPU Security After Campus Chaos

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAbhijeet Dipke, Punjab

Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh): Questions over campus security at Lovely Professional University (LPU) have surfaced following unrest on the university premises, with Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urging the Punjab Police to investigate how people from outside the institution were allegedly able to enter the campus. In a post on X, Dipke said the responsibility for the disruption should not be placed entirely on students. He claimed that outsiders had entered the university and contributed to the disorder on campus. Dipke also raised concerns about the safety of female students, saying several students had reportedly expressed fear and a sense…

28 Sep

LPU unrest: Punjab CM seeks action as police assess campus situation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

PHAGWARA (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken cognisance of the violence at Lovely Professional University (LPU) and directed authorities to take strict action against those involved in the vandalism and arson that erupted on the campus. The developments followed protests by students over allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted at the university's GH3 girls' hostel. The allegation triggered demonstrations that later turned violent, prompting police intervention and heightened security on the campus. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited LPU on Monday to assess the situation and review arrangements following the unrest. He…

27 Sep

Punjab to Celebrate Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary with Grand ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagat Singh, Bhagwant Mann, Jashan-e-Inquilab, Ludhiana, PAU, Punjab

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Sunday invited Punjabis from across the state to participate in the ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ programme being organised at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) ground in Ludhiana on September 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. Calling it a celebration of Punjab’s rich cultural heritage, music, history and the legacy of its martyrs, Baltej Pannu said the programme would bring together people from across the state along with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, ministers and MLAs. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said,…

26 Sep

“Congress and AAP Policies Have Pushed Punjab Backwards”, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingNayab Singh Saini, Punjab

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a yatra was being taken out to make Punjab drug-free and urged the people of Punjab to unite against drugs so that the state could become not only drug-free but also economically strong. The Chief Minister was addressing public representatives from Nawanshahr at Sant Kabir Kutir. He also welcomed a team led by Tempo Union president Kamaljit Rana into the BJP by draping party scarves around its members and extended his congratulations and best wishes to them on joining the party. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the…

24 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 50 Lakh Reward for Punjab Rower Satnam Singh After Asian Games Bronze

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a Rs 50 lakh cash reward for rower Satnam Singh after he helped India secure a bronze medal at the Asian Games. Satnam Singh and his teammate Salman Khan finished third in the men's double sculls rowing final at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Indian pair clocked 6:13.25 to claim the bronze, adding a historic medal to India's rowing campaign. CM Mann congratulated the two athletes in a post on X, praising their performance and acknowledging the pride their achievement has brought to Punjab and the country.…

22 Sep

Monsoon Retreat Begins in Punjab as State Faces 12-Year Rainfall Low

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is heading toward a prolonged dry spell as the southwest monsoon begins withdrawing from the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating that the retreat could be completed across Punjab and Chandigarh within the next two to three days. The withdrawal line has reached parts of the state, currently extending through Patiala and Gurdaspur. Weather conditions are considered favourable for the monsoon to pull out completely, while September 22 is expected to remain dry across Punjab. The shift comes after a season marked by a significant rainfall deficit. The monsoon reached Punjab on July 1…

20 Sep

Punjab Weather Set to Turn Drier as Monsoon Begins Its Retreat

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to see a prolonged dry spell from today as the southwest monsoon begins withdrawing from the region, bringing a gradual change in the weather pattern. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh said atmospheric conditions have become favourable for the monsoon to pull back from parts of Punjab, along with Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch, over the next three to four days. The transition is expected to bring clearer skies and a noticeable difference between daytime and early-morning temperatures. Faridkot Records 38°C Punjab did not receive any rainfall during the last 24 hours, while Chandigarh…