Taruni Gandhi

BJP gears up for Gurdaspur parliamentary seat

February 29, 2024

In the race for the Gurdaspur parliamentary seat, several prominent figures vie for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) nomination. Former Member of Parliament and state BJP chief, Sunil Jakhar, along with Kavita Khanna, wife of the late four-time MP and film icon Vinod Khanna, emerge as frontrunners among half a...

Moosewala’s family anticipates new arrival as late singer’s mother prepares for March delivery

February 28, 2024

In a poignant turn of events, the parents of the late Punjabi sensation, Sidhu Moosewala, are set to welcome a new member into their family. Charan Kaur, Moosewala’s mother, is reportedly pregnant through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and is expected to deliver in March. The family, grappling with the loss...

Punjab to open 12 more public mining sites on affordable rates

February 28, 2024

To ensure the easy availability of sand on cheaper rates in the state, Punjab Government to open 12 more Public Mining Sites (PMS) in various districts. The official spokesperson today informed that Punjab Mining and Geology Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra will dedicate 12 new public mining sites under 4th...

Bunty Bains, close friend of Moosewala, narrowly escapes assassination attempt

February 28, 2024

Bunty Bains, a prominent songwriter and singer hailing from Punjab and known for his close association with Sidhu Moosewala, narrowly escaped a life-threatening attack in Mohali. According to a recent report by India Today, the incident unfolded at a restaurant in Sector 79 of Mohali, where an assassination attempt took...

Complete development works near Mullanpur Cricket Stadium for IPL Match, says Chief Sec

February 28, 2024

Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma issued immediate directives on Tuesday to expedite ongoing development projects in the vicinity of the International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Conducting a comprehensive review meeting with officials from PUDA, GMADA, and representatives of the...

Repoll for Chandigarh Municipal Corporation deputy mayor posts postponed

February 27, 2024

The anticipated repoll for the positions of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, initially slated for Tuesday, faces the likelihood of postponement. Congress candidates Gurpreet Singh and Nirmala Devi have taken legal action by filing a petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, contesting...

Mysterious fish deaths at Sukhna Lake spark investigation by UT authorities

February 27, 2024

In a concerning incident, a significant number of lifeless fish were discovered at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Monday. The grim discovery was made in the area stretching from Suicide Point to the Regulatory Ends. Authorities swiftly responded to the situation, with teams from the UT Animal Husbandry and Fishery...

PM Modi unveils rail projects in Punjab

February 27, 2024

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a slew of railway infrastructure projects on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s transportation sector. Among the initiatives launched were the redevelopment plans for 534 railway stations, with three stations in Punjab—Jalandhar, Beas, and Moga—being part of the comprehensive...

Farmers protest across Punjab and Haryana, demand removal of agriculture from WTO

February 27, 2024

Punjab and Haryana witnessed widespread demonstrations on Monday as farmers, affiliated with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), parked their tractors along highways, calling for the exclusion of the agriculture sector from the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement. The SKM, a non-political umbrella organization comprising various farm unions, organized the protests...

Unmanned goods train travels 70 kms in Punjab, investigation on

February 26, 2024

In a harrowing incident today, a potential disaster was averted as a goods train, laden with stones, traveled driverless for approximately 70 kilometers in Punjab, instigating widespread panic. Authorities revealed that the train’s driver inadvertently forgot to engage the handbrake before disembarking from the stationary train at the Pathankot station,...

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