Jalandhar

Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal Charged In Nun Rape Case

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday August 13, 2020

The Kottayam Additional Sessions Court today framed rape charges against rape-accused former Bishop of Jalandhar Diocese Franco Mulakkal for repeatedly sexually abusing a nun in Kerala between 2014 and 2016.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Running Cricket Betting Racket In Punjab, Rs 1.23 Crore Seized: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday July 27, 2020

A 39-year-old man allegedly involved in a cricket betting racket has been arrested from the BSF colony and Rs 1.23 crore cash seized from him, police said on Sunday.

Bishop Accused Of Raping Kerala Nun Goes To Top Court, Seeks To End Case

Kerala News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday July 25, 2020

A bishop from Punjab's Jalandhar has approached the Supreme Court seeking to clear rape charges against him. Bishop Franco Mulakkal was accused of raping a nun several times between 2014 and 2016 in Kerala. The 43-year-old nun filed a complaint with Kottayam police in June 2018.

Sports Goods Manufacturers In Jalandhar Eye Government Support For Revival

Mohammed Ghazali | Saturday July 18, 2020

The three months of the coronavirus lockdown has broken the back of sports goods manufacturers in Jalandhar.

Punjab Technical University Asks Final-year Students To Choose Offline Or Online Exam

Education | Edited by Atul Krishna | Monday June 8, 2020

Punjab Technical University has said that, for students from other states, examination centres “will be established in the respective state” for the exams in July. The university has asked all students to “submit their consent” by June 10.

Air Force's MiG-29 Crashes In Punjab's Nawanshahr, Pilot Ejects Safely

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 8, 2020

A MiG-29 multi-role fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Chuharpur village near Jalandhar in Punjab on Friday after it developed a technical snag, officials said. The pilot of the jet ejected safely.

MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashes In Punjab, Pilot Ejects, Probe Ordered

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday May 8, 2020

A MiG-29 multirole fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission near Punjab's Jalandhar today. The pilot ejected safely. He was soon taken away in a rescue helicopter, the IAF said in a statement.

Watch: Punjab Cop Tried To Stop Car During Lockdown, Dragged On Bonnet

India News | Reported By Mohammed Ghazali, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Saturday May 2, 2020

A policeman in Punjab was dragged on the bonnet of a car for several minutes this morning after a team of cops tried to stop the driver -a 20-year-old man - at a checkpost in Jalandhar amid a nationwide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus.

Punjab Hospital Discharges 2 COVID-19 Positive Patients After Report Gaffe

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 29, 2020

The doctors and para-medical staff at the Jalandhar Civil Hospital have come under the scanner after two COVID-19 patients were "cured" and discharged only to be called back hours later as their test reports confirmed that they were still infected with the virus.

COVID-19 Patients In Punjab Hospital Enjoy Song, Video Goes Viral

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 21, 2020

A video of twelve coronavirus patients in a hospital in Jalandhar was shared widely on social media as they grooved to a Punjabi song and kept up their spirits by clapping and enjoying the song.

Action Against 60 In Punjab For Obstructing Cremation Of COVID-19 Patient

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 10, 2020

Police cases were filed against 60 people in Punjab's Jalandhar after they allegedly tried to obstruct the cremation of a person who was COVID-19 positive, fearing further spread of the disease, sources said. Several such instances have already been reported from the state and two state ministers on Thursday attended cremations to bust the myth.

Jalandhar Sees Snow-Capped Himachal Mountains For First Time In Decades

Cities | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday April 4, 2020

The residents of Jalandhar seem to have rediscovered the scenic beauty around the city thanks to the 21-day lockdown that was enforced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi nationwide to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

On Camera, Teen Attacked By Pitbull, Locals Struggle To Rescue Him

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 29, 2020

A video of a pet pitbull attacking and injuring a 15-year-old boy in Punjab's Jalandhar surfaced today, showing the dog continuously biting despite being hit by many people several times.

Over 1,600 Needy Students Given Scholarships In Jalandhar

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2019

Scholarships were distributed to over 1,600 needy students of different schools on Sunday by Shri Ram Navmi Utsav Committee, Jalandhar.

'Grateful,' Kapil Sharma Writes Special Post On 1st Wedding Anniversary With Ginni Chatrath

Entertainment | Pranita Chaubey | Thursday December 12, 2019

"Can't thank God enough for blessing us with the best gift of our life," wrote Kapil Sharma