Power situation eases in Punjab, Haryana due to rains

Power situation in Punjab and Haryana eased considerably following widespread rain lashing the northern region with demand for power dipping sharply.

Punjab govt okays Rs 20-cr jail upgrade plan

The Punjab government gave its nod to a plan to modernise and upgrade security at jails in the state at a cost of Rs 20 crore.

Pre-monsoon showers lash Punjab & Haryana

Pre-monsoon showers lashed vast swathes of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh.

Rains bring down temperatures in Punjab, Haryana

Large parts of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, on Tuesday received rains, bringing down temperatures.

Punjab doctors call off strike after meeting Health Minister

Government doctors in Punjab, who had gone on strike to protest the recent transfer of doctors, called off their stir after a meeting with state Health Minister.

Girl kidnapped, raped in Punjab

Moga: A 20-year-old girl of Lohgarh village here was allegedly kidnapped from Dharamkot bus stand by a youth, who raped her for a week at different places including Shimla, police said on Tuesday.

Heat wave claims life in Phagwara

The ongoing heat wave conditions in Punjab continued unabated, claiming a life here, police said on Tuesday.

Punjab, Haryana sizzle; but relief may be in sight

Sizzling temperatures coupled with power cuts added to the woes of people across Punjab, Haryana on Monday.

Now, funds for Punjab govt depts only via online route

State government departments in Punjab will soon be able to submit only online proposals for release of funds as the finance department has decided to make the entire procedure paperless.

Mixed response to doctors` strike in Punjab

The two-day strike call given by a body representing a large number of government doctors in Punjab evoked a mixed response on its first day.