scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Monday, August 3, 2026
TopicPatiala

Topic: Patiala

‘Assess the threat, protect’—HC to Patiala cops on delayed action after women in live-in seek protection

SSP had received representation from the 2 women on 14 May, seeking protection from their own family members, opposed to their relationship. But there was no action for over a week.

Punjab farmer who climbed tower says, ‘Don’t want to get into politics, want to do Guru’s seva’

Over the last few months, Gurjeet Singh Khalsa has become a sort of a folk hero in his village. His protest has moved from social to the divine realm as stories and whispers get attached to him.

10-min operation ends 560+ days of protest for sacrilege law. Patiala farmer brought down from tower

The 43-yr-old had been staying atop the nearly 400-foot tower since 12 October 2024. Punjab govt passed amendment to Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 this week.

Delayed FIR, missing DVR—CBI probe indicts Patiala cops sluggish probe in Colonel Bath assault case

CBI drops attempt-to-murder charge in its charge sheet after AIIMS medical panel rules that injuries of Colonel Bath & his son were not life-threatening.

Punjab AAP MLA takes a jab at his own govt, gets arrested in rape case. And then, a dramatic escape

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra alleges action being taken against him on a 3-year-old complaint as he questioned Punjab government's flood preparations. 

With Punjabi University under fire for ‘water burial’ of ‘Mahan Kosh’, Akal Takht steps in for inquiry

The Sikh temporal body came down heavily on the administration after students staged massive protests alleging desecration of the revered text. V-C & other top officials have been booked.

Students now on hunger strike over ‘lack of action’ against him, RGNUL V-C refuses to resign

Controversy began after Jai Shankar Singh is said to have inspected girls' hostel on 22 September without notice. Female warden was present during visit, says law university's V-C.

Patiala RGNUL students want V-C resignation at all costs. They won’t have their voices muzzled

Students spoke to the media but from behind umbrellas. They’re walking a tightrope – trying to voice their concerns to the government while avoiding the wrath of college authorities

Patiala stronghold crumbles as Preneet Kaur loses to Congress’s Dharamvira Gandhi

Gandhi now has tag of giant slayer as he had earlier defeated Kaur in 2014 parliamentary elections as AAP candidate. Outgoing MP is a member of erstwhile Patiala royal family.

Saved by a pothole? ‘Dead’ Haryana man ‘jolted to life’ on way to village for last rites

Darshan Singh's family was bringing his 'body' back home in an ambulance when his son noticed his hand moving after the vehicle hit a 'big pothole'.

On Camera

The thrill of ‘down low’ wears off fast. Why do gay men even fall for it?

Being DL is not the same as being closeted, though there’s some overlap. A closeted man knows he is queer, but a DL one does his best to not acknowledge the Grindr logo on his phone.

Despite PM Modi’s appeal to cut fertiliser use, farmers show no sign of scaling back—Parliament data

Combined sales of urea, DAP, MOP and complex fertilisers rose 25 percent in April even as Modi asked farmers to cut chemical fertiliser use by up to half to save soil and foreign exchange

Gorkha recruitment rests with Nepal, Agnipath only route to join Indian Army, says ex-CDS Chauhan

Recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into Indian Army is on hold since 2022 with Nepal viewing four-yr tenure of Agnipath scheme, among others, as inconsistent with historical frameworks.

India’s Gen Z has opened a breach, for BJP to fill or Opposition to widen

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.