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08 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh Weather: Monsoon Showers to Continue, No Heavy Rain Warning Till August 13

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon system over the next few days, with intermittent showers expected across several areas. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has forecast light to moderate rain, along with thunderstorms at some places, through August 12, while the broader outlook indicates rainfall may continue at intervals until August 13. The recent showers have brought some relief from the humid conditions, with temperatures dropping below normal in several parts of the region. Chandigarh remains cooler than usual Chandigarh is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions during the day.…

07 Aug

Punjab Government Launches Free Statewide Theatre Initiative With ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday joined the audience to witness the inaugural performance of the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead performance, marking the beginning of a statewide cultural initiative under which the Punjab Government will organise 41 free performances across 12 cities during August and September. Describing the initiative as an effort to take the timeless teachings of Lord Sri Ram to the people, the Chief Minister said the programme aims to strengthen the values of Sanatan Dharma while spreading the message of…

07 Aug

Punjab-Chandigarh Weather: Rain Forecast Continues, Hoshiarpur Gets Highest 18 mm; Temperature Drops

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity is expected to remain intermittent across Punjab and Chandigarh as the monsoon continues to influence the region. Several parts of Punjab received showers on Thursday, while the weather office has forecast light to moderate rain at a number of places on Friday. Chandigarh is likely to see partly cloudy conditions, with one or two spells of rain or showers possible during the day. The rainfall brought some relief from the heat, with Punjab’s maximum temperature falling by 2.2 degrees Celsius. The average maximum temperature is now around 2.2 degrees below normal. Sri Anandpur Sahib recorded…

06 Aug

Punjab Sees Fresh Spell of Rain; IMD Issues Alert for Seven Districts, Power Demand Rises

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of monsoon showers swept across parts of Punjab on Thursday, with Jalandhar witnessing heavy rainfall while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of intense showers at isolated locations in seven districts. The advisory remains in place for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr), Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, and SAS Nagar (Mohali). The weather office has predicted partly cloudy conditions over Chandigarh, with intermittent light rain and thunderstorms likely during the day. Temperatures Rise Despite Rain Although rainfall has been reported from several areas, the state's daytime temperature has increased by 2.1 degrees Celsius,…

05 Aug

Punjab Police Attribute Morinda Firing to Road Rage, Reject Link to Amritpal Singh Case

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Morinda, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police have ruled out any immediate connection between a firing incident involving a witness in a case against Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and the legal proceedings against the jailed leader, stating that preliminary findings indicate the episode was triggered by a road rage dispute. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when Varinder Singh Mavi, a resident of Salempur village and a witness in the Ajnala case linked to Amritpal Singh, alerted police after alleging that an individual had fired at him. Responding swiftly, police teams reached the spot and began an investigation. Officials said…

05 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh to Witness Continued Monsoon Activity; Yellow Alert Remains in Place, Patiala Logs Heaviest Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon showers continued to drench Punjab and Chandigarh on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to maintain a yellow alert for the next two days. Weather officials have predicted intermittent rain and thunderstorms across several districts till August 6, while conditions are expected to improve gradually later this week. The persistent rainfall has brought a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures, offering respite from the humid conditions that prevailed over the past few days. Morning hours saw overcast skies across many districts, including Ludhiana and Pathankot, with light showers reported from several locations. Among all districts, Patiala…

05 Aug

Punjab Pilgrim Killed After Boulder Crashes Into SUV on Himachal Route to Manimahesh

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh shrine ended in tragedy after a Punjab resident lost his life when a large boulder crashed onto the vehicle he was travelling in on the Chamba-Bharmour road in Himachal Pradesh during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides across the hill state. According to police, four friends from Punjab were heading towards the Manimahesh pilgrimage site in a Mahindra Thar when the accident took place near Mehla in Chamba district at around 3 a.m. A massive rock suddenly rolled…

05 Aug

AAP Accuses BJP of Political Vendetta After ED Action Against PSIDC Officials

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action against officials linked to the Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC), alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using central investigative agencies to target political opponents instead of addressing public concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ruling party claimed that the BJP was attempting to divert attention from growing public dissatisfaction by launching what it described as politically motivated investigations. AAP alleged that the Centre has repeatedly used agencies such as the ED, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income…

04 Aug

Monsoon Regains Strength in Punjab; Rainfall Continues in Chandigarh, IMD Sounds Alert for Nine Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh monsoon showers brought relief to parts of Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday, with rainfall reported in Chandigarh and Mohali, while dense cloud cover prevailed over districts such as Jalandhar. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the state, placing nine districts under a weather alert. The recent spell of rain has led to a 1.1-degree Celsius drop in the state's average maximum temperature, easing humid conditions that had persisted over the past few days. Officials have also confirmed that the water levels in…

04 Aug

Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak Urges Centre’s Immediate Intervention in Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Crisis

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak urged the Central Government to intervene immediately in the post-graduation work permit crisis being faced by Indian students, particularly Punjabi students, in Canada. He appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs to engage with the Canadian government at the diplomatic level and protect the affected Indian students from deportation. The Minister said that the students who enrolled at Portage College in Brampton in 2024 have completed their two-year post-graduation program. However, after the change of government in Canada, the authorities there have arbitrarily altered the rules and withheld the students' work permits.…