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Daily Punjab Times is an Indian Punjabi & English language daily newspaper owned by PT Live Private Limited from Jalandhar, and published in Punjab, India. Baljit Singh Brar is the editor.

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May 02, 2026

Centre raises commercial LPG price by Rs 993

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have significantly raised the cost of 19-kg Commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs 993 with effect from Friday viz May 1, while the price for domestic LPG have remained unchanged.

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Remarks against Assam CM’s wife: SC grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera

Facing imminent arrest, Congress leader Pawan Khera has got a huge relief from the Supreme Court which granted him anticipatory bail in a case over his allegations that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.

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Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana set for another week of thunderstorm, rain

After Thursday's scattered showers brought the first meaningful relief in over a week from the heatwave that had held the Chandigarh tricity and the broader Punjab-Haryana region in a vice-like grip, Friday turned out to be a dry day; there were partly cloudy skies with no rain and a gentle reprieve before the next spell of active weather arrives.

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Strengthen PM Modi’s Leadership to make Punjab Prosperous, CM Nayab Singh Saini tells industrialists

CM Addresses Meeting of Industrialists in Mandi Gobindgarh

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Punjab Sets New Benchmark: Highest GST Collection Since Inception, Tops India in Growth: Harpal Singh Cheema

Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday announced that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has set a historic benchmark in tax revenue for April 2026 as the state achieves its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection since the tax's inception, simultaneously topping the nation in overall GST revenue growth.

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Election Commission orders repolling in 15 polling stations in West Bengal today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (May 1) ordered repolling in 15 booths of West Bengal on May 2 (tomorrow, Saturday).

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CM Bhagwant Mann Announces 15% Minimum Wage Hike on Labour Day

All registered workers in both govt & private sectors will benefit from wage hike

2 mins

India Should Launch a Nationwide Business Skill Test to Nurture Young Entrepreneurs

India stands at a crucial juncture in its economic journey.

1 mins

The Kohinoor: A Jewel of Empire, Identity & Unfinished Sikh History

From Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the British Crown, a story still debated today

3 mins

Helpful Tips for School Students on managing stress and the transition from School to College

Transitioning from school to college is a significant milestone that often brings a mix of excitement and stress.

2 mins

Punjab Pollution Control Board Sensitises more than 13,000

Waste Workers to Prevent Open Waste Burning, Strengthening Air Quality Management

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Protest against Power Crisis in Punjab; Sukhpal Singh Nannu led the protest in front of the Power House

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday launched a massive statewide agitation against the worsening power crisis in Punjab, with largescale dharnas held in front of power grids, SDM offices, Deputy Commissioner offices, and thermal plants across multiple districts.

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Jeevanjot Singh found innocent in Moosewala murder case; probe against 3 others on

The Mansa police on Friday informed the District and Sessions Court that Jeevanjot Singh alias Jugnu, named in the murder case of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh alias Sidhu Moosewala, had been found innocent during investigation in September last year.

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Sri Guru Ravidass Naujawan Sabha to Mark 650th Gurupurab with Religious Fervour

Religious fervour to fill Bhushanpura as devotees participate in prayers and seva

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Muniya Foundation Collaborates with Youth United at Thapar to Organise Event for Underprivileged Children

Muniya Foundation, in collaboration with Youth United at Thapar Institute, organised a lively and engaging event for students from government schools, who are beneficiaries of the foundation's initiatives.

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Special Seminar on Course Awareness Held in Mansa

A special seminar on course awareness was organized at Veer Nagar, Mansa.

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Mega Health Camp Organized Under HMEL Initiative; AIIMS Specialists Provide Treatment at Village Doorstep

Free check-ups, medicines, and telemedicine consultations provided by expert doctors

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MLA Sherry Kalsi and DIG Border Range Sandeep Goyal inaugurate construction of a grand new District Police Office Batala

Punjab Working President and MLA Sherry Kalsi has given another gift to the residents of Batala by formally inaugurating the construction of a new building for the District Police Office Batala at Police Lines, Batala.

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Master Tarsem Kumar, In-charge of Government Primary School, Retires

Cabinet Minister Varinder Goyal specially attended the retirement party

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CITU celebrated International Workers' Day today on May 1st

CITU celebrated International Workers' Day today on May 1st and International Workers' Day at the Loading and Unloading Workers' Union (CITU) and Punjab Roadways Workshop, Chheharta CITU office.

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Election of Adhyapak Dal Punjab District Unit Barnala held

The election of Adhyapak Dal Punjab District Unit Barnala was held under the supervision of Baj Singh Khaira State President, Convener Ravinderjit Singh Pannu, Satnam Singh Randhawa at G S S School (Boys) Barnala in which Amarjit Singh Raipur was elected District President and Sukhdev Singh Thikriwal District General Secretary.

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Visit of District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority, Amritsar to State After Care Home

The District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority, Amritsar conducted a detailed visit to the State After Care Home located on Majitha Road, Amritsar.

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Deputy Commissioner Navjot Kaur and SSP Bhagirath Singh Meena Encourage Farmers Avoiding Stubble Burning

To encourage farmers who are actively contributing to curbing the practice of stubble burning, Deputy Commissioner Navjot Kaur and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhagirath Singh Meena took a proactive initiative.

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Human Rights Commission, Punjab's core group of Ferozepur commits to solving public grievances-Gama Sidhu

In line with the guidelines of the Punjab State Human Rights Commission, an important meeting of the Core Group of District Ferozepur was held today at the Sutlej Press Club, Ferozepur.

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Technical Services Union pays tribute to Chicago martyrs on Labor Day

International Labor Day, Technical Services Union Circle Ferozepur, paid tribute to the Chicago martyrs by hoisting the flag.

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Major Ajaib Singh Convent School Hosts Enthusiastic Cub and Bulbul Camp

A three-day Cub and Bulbul camp was successfully organized on April 27 to 29, 2026, fostering a spirit of leadership and teamwork among young learners.

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Barnala Among Top Districts in Speedy Disbursement of Wheat Payments

Wheat procurement is progressing smoothly in the mandis of Barnala district, with farmers receiving payments directly into their bank accounts within the stipulated 48 hours.

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Pawan Kumar Valecha Appointed President of Punjab State Steel Consumers Forum

Under the aegis of the Steel Consumers Forum, Mr. Pawan Kumar Valecha has been appointed as the President of the Punjab State Unit.

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'Mera rabb rakha, mata tension na leya kar': Gopi Nijjar's mother recalls son's last words

“Mera rabb rakha, mata tension na leya kar,” an inconsolable Guljinder Kaur, mother of Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Nijjar, recalled these words of her son, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the wee hours of Friday.

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Man shoots wife at wedding, dies by suicide in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

A 31-year-old man allegedly shot his wife during a wedding function, and then died by suicide in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district on Friday, police said.

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Rajya Sabha Member Balbir Singh Seechewal and the Deputy Commissioner visited sensitive areas of the Mand region regarding protection from possible floods

Under the leadership of Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal, a special meeting was held to prepare a strategy in advance for protection against possible floods in the Mand area.

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Three Rohtak health university staffers chargesheeted over attendance flaws

Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak, has initiated disciplinary action by ordering chargesheets against three of its employees allegedly involved in a fake attendance verification of personnel deployed by a private firm in the university/ PGIMS on an outsource basis.

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ICAR-NDRI hosts National Workshop on climate- resilient livestock farming

A three-day national animal husbandry officers’ workshop on 'Innovations and Strategies for Climate-Resilient Livestock Farming' in India concluded at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI).

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Fresh western disturbance from May 2 in Punjab, Haryana, to bring week-long wet spell

A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from May 2, which is expected to bring rainfall over parts of Punjab and Haryana till May 7 along with a drop in day temperatures.

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Nepal airlines row: J&K shown part of Pakistan in map, apology issued

State-run carrier Nepal Airlines has issued a public apology after a controversial “network map” shared on its social media platforms depicted the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as part of Pakistan, triggering sharp backlash across India.

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Div Comm reviews preparations for 'Nasha Mukt J&K' padyatra in Srinagar

In preparation for the Nasha Mukt J&K Padyatra scheduled for May 3, Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements, stressing precision, coordination and seamless execution.

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Jodhpur Schools adopt Al-driven system for faster, detailed student assessment

An Al-driven assessment pilot launched across government schools in Jodhpur is reshaping how students’ performance is evaluated, offering more nuanced insights into learning outcomes across subjects, officials said on Thursday.

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Tech role in healthcare growing, but can’t lose human touch: JP Nadda

While technological advancements are transforming healthcare, the human touch must not be lost.

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ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), today announced that its New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window is now open.

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POCO Introduces POCO C81 Series: Bigger Display, Reliable Performance for Everyday Essentials

POCO, a leading brand among young technology enthusiasts, today announced the launch of the POCO C81 Series, that comprises of the POCO C81 and POCO C81x.

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Three ISC Class XII toppers from Chandigarh, one from Mohali

Three students of Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, topped their respective streams in the Tricity in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII results, which were announced today.

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Educationist and Thinker Dr. Kamla Saini Honoured with National Bhutiko Thakur Ved Ram Lifetime Achievement Award

Eminent Gandhian educationist, thinker and writer Dr. Kamla Saini has been conferred with the prestigious National Bhutiko Thakur Ved Ram Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the field of education spanning 40 years.

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REWIRING INDIA’S CCTV ECOSYSTEM

A Needonomics Perspective on Security and Self-Reliance

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Ita Mehrotra : A graphic journey of speaking out

Before writing her latest graphic novel 'Uprooted' (Westland Books), Delhi-based writer Ita Mehrotra, who has long been interested in ongoing forest rights struggles, spent months living with the Van Gujjar community-not with a project in mind...

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IndiGo flight aborts take-off at Lucknow after monkeys spotted on runway

An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur aborted its takeoff at Lucknow airport after a group of monkeys was spotted crossing the runway, airport sources said on Friday.

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Fast evolving realms of governance call for rapid adaptiveness: ability to continuously learn: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra

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President of India Visits Headquarters Army Training Command

The Honorable President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla today.

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Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Tables Resolution in Punjab Vidhan Sabha to Raise Base Rates of Minimum Wages on International Labour Day

On the occasion of International Labour Day, Labour Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond today tabled a significant resolution in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to revise and increase the base rates of minimum wages for labourers across the state.

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5th India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee Meeting Held in Dar es Salaam to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Cooperation

The 5th Session of the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on 29-30 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Odisha Gets a New Development Push as Double Engine Govt Launches Fresh Growth Agenda from Rayagada

In a major boost to rural infrastructure and inclusive development in Odisha, the launch ceremony of PMGSYIV held in Rayagada on Friday emerged as a landmark occasion in the state's rural development journey.

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026 unanimously

With a motive to modernise the prison system, Punjan Vidhan Sabha on Friday passed Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026 unanimously.

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Bharat Khera Assumes Charge as Secretary, Ministry of MSME

Shri Bharat Khera has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.

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Union Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Visits NIPER Mohali, Reviews Biopharma Research and Innovation

Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Shri. Jagat Prakash Nadda visited the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali today.

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