PUNJAB

On March 24, a cake consumed by a 10-year-old girl in Punjab led to her tragic death. Officials have confirmed that the chocolate cake ordered online from a bakery in Patiala to celebrate her birthday contained a high concentration of an artificial sweetener. Hours after celebrating with the cake, the entire family fell ill. The girls began vomiting, and the …

In a tragic turn of events, a 50-year-old man from Ludhiana, identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Raju, stands accused of fatally stabbing his wife in Abbotsford, Canada, just a week after his arrival. The victim, identified as Balwinder Kaur (41) of Mallah village in Jagraon, was found dead late Friday night, sending shockwaves through her family and the local community. …

In 2021 and 2022, road accidents in Punjab resulted in more deaths than injuries, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. In 2022 alone, 6,122 road accidents in Punjab led to 4,688 fatalities and 3,372 injuries. The preceding year saw 6,097 accidents, causing 4,516 deaths and 3,034 injuries.Contrastingly, Haryana witnessed a higher number of injuries than deaths despite a …

As swine flu cases surface in Punjab, the health department orders the setup of flu corners for the upcoming season. However, the vaccination of high-risk healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, is delayed due to the unavailability of vaccines. The flu centers, designed for isolation, are expected to be operational within a week. Vaccine procurement delays raise concerns The state …

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the “Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar” scheme, aiming to provide 43 citizen-centric services at people’s doorsteps. Kejriwal hailed the initiative as a “revolutionary step” and a significant blow against corruption. The scheme covers essential services like birth certificates, income certificates, and land demarcation. The leaders emphasized the end of …