Historic Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project Revived after almost 100 years : Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food processing industries 39.68-kilometre long broad-gauge corridor at an estimated cost of approximately ₹1,400 crore A Major Boost to Connectivity, Tourism and Development in Punjab New Delhi/Chandigarh/ Gurdaspur 18 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In a landmark development for Punjab's Majha region, the Government of India has revived the long-pending Qadian–Beas New Railway Line Project. Addressing the media at Rail Bhawan today Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food Processing Industries expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hon'ble Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support and commitment towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Punjab. Elaborating on the Qadian Beas rail link, Ravneet Singh said that proposed railway line will connect Qadian in Gurdaspur distri...
Family Seeks Justice in Alleged Medical Negligence Case Doctor Accused of Negligence, Her Husband Allegedly Part of Inquiry Committee Chandigarh 19 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : A 31-year-old man’s life was allegedly devastated following what his family describes as serious medical negligence after a violent assault incident. Addressing a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club, the victim’s family demanded an impartial investigation and strict action against the doctors allegedly responsible for the loss of his eyesight. Raman Kumar, a resident of Ajauli village in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district, stated that the incident began on the night of April 6, 2024, after a minor argument with a group of motorcycle-borne youths during an evening walk. He alleged that around 15–20 people attacked him with sharp weapons, causing severe injuries, including critical damage to his left eye, a fractured wrist, and multiple injuries on his body. According to Raman, he was first taken to Civ...