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Trump order: Workers in diversity jobs put on leave

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US federal employees working in diversity offices must be put on paid leave by Wednesday evening as the new administration of Donald Trump has ordered the programmes shut.

World Bank, MC Officials Review 24×7 Canal Water Supply Project

After tendering process completes, pipelines will be laid from Bilga village to supply water directly to households. OFFICIALS

Dallewal's Health Improving After Medical Aid: Test Reports

The health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal — whose fast-unto-death entered its 58th day on Wednesday — has improved significantly days after getting medical aid, the farmer leader's latest medical examination report showed.

CBI to move HC for death penalty to RG Kar convict

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the West Bengal government are engaged in a battle of words before the Calcutta high court over the right to challenge the life sentence awarded to Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year.

Lorry knocks down electric pole, causes 14-hour power outage

Collision caused traffic disruptions as Gill road is key route for commuters travelling to & from Malerkotla, Sangrur, say officials

Moving car goes up in flames

A moving car caught fire on the Doraha road on Wednesday, causing panic in the area as the incident occurred close to a petrol pump.

BJP to Win With 2/3rd Majority, Says Anurag

Former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Delhi assembly election, alleging that voters have seen through the \"excuse-maker and anti-woman\" stance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

I Understand Struggles of a Common Citizen

The city's seventh mayor, Inderjit Kaur, the first woman to hold the post, says her perspective is grounded due to humble background and she understands the struggles of a common citizen.

In district, 65 of 94 Aam Aadmi Clinics rebranded

To restore funding under the National Health Mission (NHM), the local health department has changed the name of at least 65 Aam Aadmi Clinics to Ayushman Arogya Kendras.

DGP Shukla Conducts Checks Ahead of R-Day

Ahead of the Republic Day event, director general of police (DGP Law and Order) Arpit Shukla conducted a surprise inspection in the city to assess the prevailing situation.

BJP Promoting Hatred: AAP MP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) New Delhi candidate Parvesh Verma has labelled Punjabis travelling inside Delhi as a \"threat\" to national security on Republic Day.

SGPC Alleges Large-Scale Registration of Bogus Voters

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday called for extending the time period for the registration of new voters for the apex gurdwara body polls, alleging large-scale registration of bogus voters as well as incomplete voter lists.

2 Arms Smuggling Cartels Busted, 8 Pistols Recovered

Busting two major weapon smuggling cartels, the Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday recovered 8 pistols and 11 magazines.

Corruption Allegations: Jind Varsity Exam Controller Relieved

Acting on a complaint filed by a woman employee, Loveleen Mohan, registrar of Jind's Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (CRSU), has relieved controller of examination Nihal Singh.

Admin Gives ₹8L Each to Families of Five Farmers Who Died in Road Mishap

The Bathinda district administration on Wednesday gave Rs 8 lakh compensation each to the families of five activists of the BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) who died in a road mishap on January 4.

Varun, Abhishek help India to 7-wicket win

With a packed infield, a wide slip and a gully, Arshdeep Singh made the ball climb up on Phil Salt from length and England were straightaway told scoring wouldn't be easy despite the dew.

Hurting culture with litigation

Art comes under attack as a Delhi court orders seizure of two MF Husain paintings

AIP Moves Delhi HC, Seeks Bail for Jailed MP Rashid

The Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) moved to Delhi high court to secure bail for its incarcerated supremo and Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, alias Er Rashid in a terror-funding case.

5 Get Death Penalty for Minor's Rape, 3 Murders

Case that shook C'garh

Nat'l games: Punjab teams announced

The Punjab men's and women's basketball teams are all set to compete in the upcoming 38th National Games, scheduled to take place in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 5.

Drug menace, poor upkeep plague bus stand waiting rooms

Drug menace, antisocial elements and poor upkeep are among the primary issues plaguing the three waiting rooms at the Amar Shaheed Sukdev Interstate Bus Terminal.

Security Beefed Up in Punjab Ahead of R-Day

Special director general of police (DGP), law and order, Arpit Shukla, on Wednesday reviewed security arrangements in Jalandhar ahead of Republic Day.

British-Sikh soldier booked under UAPA for attacks on police posts

Police say Jagjeet, a Tarn Taran native, is associate of Khalistan Zindabad Force head Ranjeet Singh Neeta

70-Year-Old Ludhiana Man Gets 20-Year Jail for Raping 4-Year-Old

In a fast-track special court under POCSO, additional sessions judge Amar Jeet Singh convicted a 70-year-old man for raping a four-year-old girl after luring her with a pack of snacks.

PHSC Chief Lauds Civil Hospital Staff for Improved Cleanliness

To ensure the improvement of services at Ludhiana civil hospital, Punjab Health System Corporation (PHSC) director Anil Goyal visited the hospital on Tuesday as part of what he called a \"planned initiative\".

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.

Man Held For Raping Woman On Pretext Of Marriage

The Jamalpur police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and assaulting her, officials said.

Job fair for women in city on Friday

FROM 9.30 AM TO 4 PM AT KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Will turn Ludhiana into model city: Mayor Inderjit takes charge

Says will work with residents, councillors, officials to ensure comprehensive development

ICC chairman Shah meets Thomas Bach

ICC chairman Jay Shah has held discussions with IOC president Thomas Bach ahead of the Extraordinary IOC Session in Lausanne from January 30, as the sport's inclusion at the Summer Games beyond the 2028 edition continues to gather pace.