Patiala: Protest by Rajiv Gandhi National University (RGNUL), Patiala law students against alleged sexism and administrative practices against fundamental rights continue on fourth day. It began when six students in the boys’ mess began striking plates in unison to complain and protest against unhygienic food. Following, the administration issued a[Read More…]
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Punjab: Five teachers climb atop water tank; protest for jobs in Patiala
The protesters are demanding jobs from the government who promised them of providing employment after they clear Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
Punjab: Congress wins 331 Zila Parishad seats, SAD got 18, BJP two and AAP none
The ruling Congress has swept the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls in Punjab, according to the results declared Sunday. The Congress won 331 of the 335 zila (district) parishad seats, while the Shiromani Akali Dal got 18, Bharatiya Janata Party secured two and the Aam Aadmi Party none, the[Read More…]
Daler Mehndi convicted in human trafficking case
Chandigarh: A court in Patiala on Friday convicted Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi in a 15-year-old human trafficking case. He was sentenced to two years in jail. The police had registered a case against Daler and others after it was alleged that the accused took money from people to the[Read More…]
Studies suggest that farmers use 30% share of loans on domestic needs
According to a recent study, farmers in Punjab who are barely managing their expenses, have been spending around 30% share of their total debt towards meeting their domestic needs, like maintaining families, repairing houses, on health, education and socio-religious purposes. Professors of Punjabi University Patiala conducted the survey which was[Read More…]
Maruti to extend its contribution for ‘Skill India’ initiative; to set up skill building centres
As part of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) campaign, Maruti Suzuki will invest Rs 6 crore to start 15 Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres (ASEC) by August 2017. These centres will be operated in partnership with government-run ITIs (Industrial Training Institute) across 11 states in the country. The first out of[Read More…]
Patiala: 100-year-old woman murdered, rape suspected
In a shocking incident, a 100-year-old woman was murdered by unidentified persons outside her house near Patiala, Pujab. It is suspected that the woman was sexually assaulted before the murder. The victim used to sleep on a cot outside her house and her body was found a few metres away[Read More…]