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PRTC struggles to meet expenses as Rs.450-cr dues pending

Patiala, Dec. 3 -- With the Punjab government failing to reimburse Rs.450 crore to the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) against the free travel scheme for women travellers, the corporation's co... Read More


173 severe dog bite victims not given serum, probe ordered

Patiala, Dec. 3 -- The Punjab health department has ordered a probe after discovering that 173 victims of grade-3 dog bites were not administered the mandatory anti-rabies serum (ARS). The department ... Read More


Roadways employees agree to call off strike

Patiala, Dec. 1 -- Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) employees' strike, which had paralysed transport services in the state for over 72 hours, was called off afte... Read More


Despite employees' protest, PRTC to hire buses under Kilometre Scheme

Patiala, Nov. 30 -- Terming it a viable model, the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) is set to hire nearly 105 buses under the controversial 'Kilometre Scheme' despite an ongoing employees' prot... Read More


Punjab faces 47% shortage of regular medical specialists

Patiala, Nov. 29 -- Despite a persistent shortage of medical specialists, the Punjab government has not appointed regular specialists since 2022, worsening an already strained healthcare system. Offic... Read More


Punjab Roadways, PRTC staff protest turns violent, Dhuri SHO suffers burns

India, Nov. 28 -- Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) protesting the Kilometre Scheme turned violent in Sangrur on Friday, leaving Dhuri station ho... Read More


State sees over 900 dog bite cases daily: Data

Patiala, Nov. 26 -- Punjab is witnessing a rise in dog bite cases, with eight people dying of rabies this year - the highest annual toll ever recorded in the state. Rabies, a deadly yet fully preventa... Read More


AAP suspends Nabha MC head, husband for 'anti-party' activities

Patiala, Nov. 25 -- Amid mounting backlash from opposition parties and farmer unions, the Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended Nabha municipal council president Sujata Chawla and her... Read More


Interfaith meet pays homage to Guru

Anandpur Sahib, Nov. 24 -- A Sarv Dharam Samelan (interfaith conference) was held here on Sunday in Anandpur Sahib with spiritual and religious leaders from Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Chris... Read More


Anandpur Sahib set for 3-day events with tent cities, enhanced security

Patiala, Nov. 23 -- The holy city of Anandpur Sahib is all set to host a grand three-day commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh master Guru Teg Bahadur from November 23. Al... Read More