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Punjab's Diwali Farm Fires: 45 Incidents Reported

Punjab recorded 45 fresh farm fire incidents on Diwali day, with Tarn Taran emerging as the worst-affected district. While overall numbers show improvement, the persistent stubble burning raises serious environmental and health concerns across North India

Massive Fire Guts Bathinda Factory on Diwali Night

A devastating fire broke out at a sack manufacturing unit in Bathinda's Industrial Focal Point area on Diwali night, triggering a massive emergency response. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours as flames illuminated the festive night sky.

Delhi Chokes: Severe Air Quality After Diwali 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to hazardous levels the morning after Diwali celebrations, with several areas recording 'Severe' AQI readings above 400. Here are the 10 most polluted locations and health advisory.

Global AWS Outage Disrupts Apps Worldwide

Amazon Web Services faced massive global disruption affecting apps and services across continents. The tech giant scrambles to restore normalcy after hours of chaos.

Mizoram Floods: 4,756 Families Affected by River Swell

Heavy monsoon rains trigger devastating floods in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district as Rawthing River overflows, displacing thousands and damaging critical infrastructure. Official damage assessment underway.

Punjab & Haryana HC Names 7 New Senior Advocates

In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has designated seven distinguished advocates as Senior Advocates, recognizing their exceptional legal expertise and contributions to the judiciary.

Swadeshi transforms former Naxal areas: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reveals how remote tribal areas, once plagued by Naxal violence, are now embracing self-reliance through government initiatives and local entrepreneurship.

Punjab HC: Violence for land possession illegal

In a significant judgment, Punjab and Haryana High Court declares use of force for land possession unlawful, emphasizing legal recourse over vigilantism in property disputes.

Major Fire at Ludhiana Hosiery Scrap Godown

A massive fire broke out at a hosiery scrap warehouse in Ludhiana's Gaushala Road area, requiring multiple fire tenders and hours of effort to control. No casualties reported but significant property damage occurred.

Seechewal distributes water tanks to 25 Punjab villages

Renowned environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal launches major water conservation initiative, distributing water storage tanks to 25 villages across Kapurthala and Jalandhar districts to combat water scarcity.

Science City marks 29 years with blood donation drive

Jalandhar's iconic Science City marked its 29th foundation day with a massive blood donation camp, bringing together staff, students, and community members for a noble cause that combined scientific spirit with social responsibility.

Free Wheat Seeds for Flood-Hit Punjab Farmers

In a significant relief measure, the Punjab Agriculture Department provides free high-quality wheat seeds to farmers devastated by recent floods across Amritsar district.

Kthala man loses ₹3.14L in scam, two booked

Two individuals have been formally charged for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that cost a Kthala resident over ₹3 lakh. Jalandhar police are investigating the case under multiple IPC sections.

SC Rebukes States Over ICU Standards Failure

SC takes stern action against Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh for failing to establish ICU guidelines. Health secretaries summoned for emergency hearing.

Punjab: 241 stubble burning cases in one month

Despite government warnings, Punjab records 241 stubble burning incidents in one month, raising alarms about deteriorating air quality in North India as winter approaches.

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