Chandigarh: After nearly two years without an elected Senate, Panjab University’s long-awaited electoral process finally gets under way Monday, marking the beginning of elections to the institution’s apex decision-making body following months of uncertainty, protests and political intervention.The first phase of the seven-stage Senate elections will see principals and staff of technical and professional colleges…
Mohali: Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh has announced financial support for three economically disadvantaged students who qualified the NEET examination this year, committing to cover part of their medical education expenses.According to teacher Manjit Singh, all three students studied in meritorious schools and secured admissions to medical colleges.Mehakdeep Singh, a resident of Alamwala village in Sri…
Man climbs mobile tower in Bahadurgarh village of Safidon subdivision in Jind Jind: A 35-year-old married man climbed a mobile phone tower in Bahadurgarh village of Safidon subdivision on Sunday, seeking a divorce from his wife and permission to marry the woman with whom he is currently in a live-in relationship.Sunil, a labourer and resident…
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Patiala: SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday kept up his attack on CM Bhagwant Mann over allegations that his wife sought Rs 5 crore from a rape accused.Addressing a gathering at Bassi Pathana as part of the SAD’s ‘Punjab Bachao’ campaign, Badal said the SAD would seek…
Punjabi University in Patiala Patiala: A Punjabi University researcher has developed a terahertz patch antenna design for future 6G and ultra-high-speed communication systems, with findings published in several international journals.Researcher Nipun Sharma conducted the study under the supervision of Amrit Kaur in the department of electronics and communication engineering.Sharma said the proposed design represented next-generation…
SKM functionary Balbir Singh Rajewal Bathinda: A rift has emerged within the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella organisation for about 500 farmer outfits, over demands to repeal Sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, which govern interstate river water sharing and hydro-power management from the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas projects.While the…
“The BJP government at the Centre does not give any importance to Punjab,” CM Mann said BATHINDA: Expressing anger over the appointment of the chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high court without waiting for the Punjab government’s permission, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said the state government had been asked for its…
Shimla: The mutilated body parts of a newborn baby was found near Tikrigarh village of the Churah sub-division in Chamba district on Friday. Upon receiving information, a team from the Nakror police post arrived at the site and initiated an investigation. During a search of the surrounding area, the remaining body parts were also recovered….
Cyber fraud accused in police custody Ambala: Ambala police on Saturday claimed to have arrested a cyber fraudster from Delhi for duping a man of around Rs 45 lakh on the pretext of offering high returns through online trading.The arrest was made by Ambala Cyber Crime Police as part of a special drive against cyber…
Sachin Pilot (L) has been appointed AICC general secretary for Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel (R) CHANDIGARH: The Congress leadership on Saturday appointed Sachin Pilot as AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, a day after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi chaired a meeting of the state party leadership in Delhi to find a…
