CHANDIGARH: Chairman of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, S. Jasvir Singh Garhi, has taken suo-moto notice of a serious incident reported in the media, regarding the alleged refusal to keep the body of a Dalit youth in the mortuary. Taking cognizance of the matter, he has issued strict directions to the Deputy Commissioner, Rupnagar to conduct an immediate inquiry and submit a detailed report.

NEW DELHI: Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to safeguard the interests of Punjab and Punjabis, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that as the custodian of the rights of the state and its people, he will not allow anyone to snatch them. 

MOHALI: Reacting to the shocking news of nearly 27 lakh workers being removed from the MGNREGA database in just one month — from 10 October to 14 November — former Health Minister Balbir Sidhu termed it extremely alarming and called it a direct injustice to the poor working class. He said this action by the Central Government is a serious administrative failure and an anti-labour decision. 

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: In order to ensure smooth and secure arrangements for the upcoming grand event to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday visited Sri Anandpur Sahib and reviewed the comprehensive security, facilitation, and traffic management arrangements. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora announced a significant pro-people decision of the Punjab Government, stating that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) will now release electricity connections without NOC after applicants furnish a mandatory undertaking. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar said on Tuesday that targeted killings are taking place with the clear intent to destroy the state’s communal harmony, while the Aam Aadmi Party government has completely failed to discharge its responsibility.

CHANDIGARH: At the Regional Council Meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region held in Amritsar, the Government of Punjab presented its forward-looking industrial reform agenda, sector-specific policy initiatives, and major infrastructure plans aimed at accelerating the state’s investment momentum.

The England men’s tour of New Zealand ran from 18 October to 1 November 2025, with a three-match ODI series played between 26 October and 1 November 2025 — three ODIs that carried bilateral pride and preparation value ahead of the summer white-ball calendar. Fans followed the series closely on Linebet, where they could track live scores, stats, and place bets on match outcomes.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has approved the proposal regarding the Phase-Wise Recruitment of 345 Veterinary Inspectors in the Animal Husbandry Department.

CHANDIGARH: Braving the odds posed by the recent floods in the State, the Foolproof and resilient infrastructure in the mandis of Punjab has ensured the surpassing of 150 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark in terms of lifting also.

Car insurance renewal in India is often viewed as a last-minute formality. Even with the legal requirement under the Motor Vehicles Act that mandates third-party insurance for every registered automobile, about half of the vehicles on Indian roads are uninsured or running with a lapsed coverage, as per a survey by the General Insurance Council. This persistent issue exposes motorists to various legal & financial risks, but it also creates opportunities for insurers, OEMs, and policymakers.

NEW DELHI: The Australian High Commission in India, in partnership with international counterparts, is raising awareness about visa scams and fraudulent migration practices as part of the ongoing November 16–22 International Fraud Awareness Week - a global event encouraging governments, businesses, and community organisations to work together to reduce the impact of fraud through education and awareness.