- Powercom engineers support UP engineers protest over privatisation of two discoms
PATIALA: PSEB Engineers' Association earnestly urges the Government of Uttar Pradesh to urgently review and reverse its decision to privatise the power sector in the best interest of the state's power sector and its citizens.
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- Jalandhar rural police crackdown on drug smugglers continue, two held in Phillaur
PHILLAUR: In a significant breakthrough, Phillaur police have arrested two individuals in connection with drug smuggling and seized 169 drug pills along with ₹2,310 in cash from separate locations. The operation was part of a district-wide crackdown on narcotics.
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- Prof. Yojna Rawat appointed Director of the Research and Development Cell at Panjab University
CHANDIGARH: Prof. Yojna Rawat today assumed the role of Director of the Research and Development Cell at Panjab University, succeeding Prof. Savita Bhatnagar from the Department of Mathematics.
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- Panjab University Chandigarh won overall Champion trophy at inter-varsity youth festival
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has won the overall champion trophy (1st position) in the Inter-University Youth Festival held at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. The festival was organised by the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Government of Punjab from November 29-December 2 2024. As many as 17 universities consisting of more than 2,000 students of the region had participated in the Inter-university festival. LPU Phagwara and GNDU Amritsar secured second and third positions respectively.
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- LPU Won 1st Runner-Up trophy at the Punjab State Youth Festival 2024, hosted at PAU Ludhiana
PHAGWARA: LPU once again proved its unwavering commitment to excellence and cultural preservation by securing the 1st Runner-Up position at the Punjab State Youth Festival 2024. Held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann, the three-day event brought together universities from across the state to celebrate youth energy, talent, and the vibrant Punjabi culture.
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- Punjab cultural society of Chicago showcases Punjabi culture at the Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade
CHICAGO: Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) participated in the 90th anniversary of Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade with a well decorated float, Ashke Bhangra Club team, Punjabi Dholi Manmeet Singh and DJ Miss Bhalla blasting Punjabi Bhangra music on State Street in the heart of downtown Chicago on November 28, 2024. The Chicago loop boomed with music.
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- Fostering Innovation and Leadership with CreatiVelo 2024 at CGC Mohali
MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges Mohali organized CreatiVelo 2024, dedicated to nurture creativity, innovation, and sustainability. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 400 students from 12 prestigious universities, provided a vibrant platform for showcasing ingenuity and addressing critical global challenges such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
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- A historic decision by Akal Takht: Dr.Gurmohan Singh Walia
AMRITSAR: Today 's historic decision has reestablished the Sovernity of Akal Takt Sahib on the Sikh masses both in India and abroad.For the past several decades the Sidhant( principle)of Miri and Piri was conveniently compromised by the political class in favour of Miri.
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- Vigilance Bureau nabs JE PSPCL taking Rs 10000 bribe to adjust fine
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, on Monday apprehended Narinder Singh, Junior Engineer (J.E), posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) office Nabha in Patiala district red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000.
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- Punjab Vigilance Bureau apprehends Patwari for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe for mutation
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested a revenue Patwari, Gaurav Gupta, posted at revenue halqua Saloh and additional charge at Fambra, in SBS Nagar district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
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- JCT Workers Continue dharna in Phagwara
PHAGWARA: The irate workers of JCT Mill Phagwara again assembled and staged dharna before JCT Mill Gate gathered under the leadership of Ajay Kumar, President JCT Mill Phagwara (Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh), Kamal Saroj, local level Shiv Sena Leader, Sunil Pandey, President JCT Mill Phagwara INTUC, against their pending arrears and suspension of Electricity in residential colony Thapar Colony since past 02 days.
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- Two Ludhiana resident booked for kidnapping, extortion
PHAGWARA: The Shahkot police have booked two Ludhiana residents and unidentified persons on the charge of kidnapping and extortion.
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- Jalandhar Players Shine at Punjab Badminton Championship
JALANDHAR: The Punjab State Senior Badminton Championship concluded on a high note at the Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium in Jalandhar, with local players dominating the event. Jalandhar's Manya Ralhan and Mridul Jha emerged as standout performers, each claiming double crowns in their respective categories. Ralhan triumphed in both the Women’s Singles and Doubles, while Jha secured victories in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles. Additionally, Adhyan Kakkar from Amritsar earned titles in…
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- Sri Akal Takht Sahib's decision commendable: Baba Balbir Singh Akali
AMRITSAR: Shromani Panth Akali Budha Dal Chief Singh Sahib Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh Akali 96 Crori has appreciated the decision taken by five Sikh high priests.
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- Punjab ranks 7th in milk production, Demand to increase by 15% in 5 years-Union Minister's reply to MP Arora
LUDHIANA: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has conducted a study on Demand of Milk and Milk Product in India under National Dairy Plan Phase I (NDP-I) scheme. As per the study, the demand projections of milk and milk products for the year 2030 at All India level is 266.5 million metric tonnes against a current production of 231 million tonnes.
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- Dr. Anil Receives Dr. Lalitha Kameshwaran Oration Award
CHANDIGARH: The Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS) has conferred the esteemed Dr. Lalitha Kameshwaran Oration Award to Dr. Anil Kumar, Professor and Chairperson at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh. The prestigious award was conferred during the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS) held in AIIMS, New Delhi. This recognition celebrates Dr. Kumar's exemplary contributions to pharmaceutical education, research,…
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- World AIDS Day organised at Rayat Bahra University
MOHALI: University School of Allied Health Sciences (USAHS) of Rayat Bahra University organised an awareness session for the students and faculty on World AIDS Day. Theme of the day was “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV progress”.
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- PEDA inks MoU with Chandigarh University to advance energy conservation research and development in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandigarh University (CU) to collaborate on research and innovative projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation within the state.
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- Sunny Deol and Nana Patekar to feature in Anil Sharma's next!
MUMBAI: Actors Sunny Deol and Nana Patekar will soon be sharing the screen in the upcoming movie. Director Anil Sharma made the announcement about the film featuring the two actors during a media event for his upcoming directorial ‘Vanvaas’.
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- Mehidy to lead Bangladesh in ODIs against West Indies in Shanto's absence
DHAKA: All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on December 8 in Saint Kitts. Mehidy will captain Bangladesh for the first time in the format as regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is still recovering from a groin injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said.
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