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'Too little, too late': labour rights activists give hike a thumbs down

Patiala, May 2 -- Labour rights activists on Friday claimed that the 15% hike in minimum wages was "too little, too late" and fellshort of expectations amid rising inflation and the high cost of livin... Read More


Rail track blast accused used encrypted App to contact handler

India, April 30 -- A suspected railway track bomber was in contact with a Malaysia-based handler, identified as Jujhar Singh, through the encrypted messaging app 'Threema', according to officials inve... Read More


Accused used encrypted app to contact handler

Patiala, April 30 -- A suspected railway track bomber was in contact with a Malaysia-based handler, identified as Jujhar Singh, through the encrypted messaging app 'Threema', according to officials in... Read More


Punjab to hire private specialists for CHCs too

Patiala, April 30 -- Moving beyond district and sub-divisional hospitals, the Punjab government will now hire private specialists for Community Health Centres as well to tackle the persistent shortage... Read More


Railway police push for CCTVcameras along freight corridor

Patiala, April 29 -- Lack of video surveillance along the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) would have made it impossible to crack the Monday night blast case had the accused not died, giving investiga... Read More


Pro-Khalistan terror module behind Patiala rail track blast, 4 held: Police

Patiala, April 29 -- Police on Tuesday unearthed a pro-Khalistan terror module, backed by Pakistan's ISI and arrested four men following a botched sabotage attempt on the Rajpura-Shambhu railway line ... Read More


ED raids 11 sites linked to PMLA case against suspended DIG

Patiala, April 28 -- The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted searches at 11 locations across Punjab as part of a money-laundering probe against suspended state police deputy inspector general ... Read More


Punjab misses wage revision deadline, labourunions threaten 'Noida-like' stir

Patiala, April 28 -- Despite the mandatory daily wage revision being due in March, the Punjab labour department has not yet completed the process. This delay has prompted labour unions to threaten pro... Read More


chandigarh to Bathinda: PRTC launches Volvo service

Patiala, April 28 -- The Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) has launched its intra-state Volvo bus service, providing a significant relief for local travellers. The service debuted on the Chandig... Read More


Patiala rail blast: Police bust Pakistan-backed terror module after botched sabotage

India, April 28 -- Patiala police on Tuesday unearthed a Pakistan-backed terror module and arrested four men following a botched sabotage attempt on the Rajpura-Shambhu railway line on Monday night. ... Read More