Punjab

India to hold mock drills in states bordering Pakistan tomorrow

Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, mock drills will be conducted on Thursday in the border states of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Punjab, officials said on Wednesday.

May 28, 2025

NIA arrests CRPF trooper for espionage, sharing sensitive information with Pakistan

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF trooper from Delhi for sharing sensitive information with Pakistani Intelligence officers, an official said on Monday.

May 26, 2025

PAK PM's 'copycat' meet with soldiers unmasks its web of lies on 'Operation Sindoor'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited an Army cantonment in Sialkot of Punjab province on Wednesday evening, to meet and express solidarity with the soldiers.

May 15, 2025

Four days after ceasefire understanding, Pakistan repatriates BSF jawan to India

Four days after the ceasefire understanding, Pakistan on Wednesday released Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was captured and held captive on April 23.

May 14, 2025

I came for 'darshan' of heroes: PM Modi salutes Indian armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning visited the Adampur Airbase in Punjab, where he met with Indian armed forces personnel and saluted their courage, declaring that he had come to have the "darshan of the heroes" who defended the nation with fearlessness and dedication.

May 13, 2025

Harpreet Singh, responsible for terror attacks in Punjab, arrested by FBI

National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge-sheeted Harpreet Singh, accused of carrying out terror attacks in Punjab, has been arrested by the US security agencies – the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Enforcement and Removal Operations in California's Sacramento.

Apr 18, 2025

Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as "Udta Punjab" during their respective tenures.

Mar 26, 2025

Punjab child abduction case: Accused sustains bullet injuries while trying to escape

In a major action by the Punjab Police, Harpreet Singh, one of the accused arrested for the kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy, sustained bullet injuries while attempting to escape police custody during a follow-up operation to recover illegal weapons, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gagan Ajit Singh on Friday.

Mar 14, 2025

Indian-origin drug lord wanted by FBI arrested by Punjab Police

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin international drug lord wanted by the US-based intelligence and security agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Monday.

Mar 10, 2025

In Delhi-like protest, Punjab farmers heading to Chandigarh

In a Delhi-like protest by farmers, mainly from Punjab, over their long-pending demands, several farm unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are heading to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday to start their indefinite agitation wherever they were stopped by the security.

Mar 5, 2025

Hours after talks fails, police raid residences of farmer leaders in Punjab

Hours after talks between the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and farm unions under the umbrella of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) failed, raids were being conducted on Tuesday at residences of farmer leaders, including Joginder Singh Ugrahan.

Mar 4, 2025

Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh

Feb 18, 2025

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers in Chandigarh today

Centre - Farmers meeting in Chandigarh today to discuss long-pending demands, MSP

The Centre will hold a meeting with protesting farmers late Friday afternoon in Chandigarh to discuss their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Feb 14, 2025

First batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants reaches Punjab

A US military aircraft carrying the first batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants, with the highest number of 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, reached Amritsar in Punjab on Wednesday.

Feb 5, 2025

Nine killed, 11 injured in road accident in Punjab

At least nine people were killed and 11 injured in a collision between a pick-up van and canter truck while transporting workers of a catering service provider in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Friday, police said.

Jan 31, 2025

BSF unfurls Tricolour at Attari-Wagah border on 76th Republic Day

On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday held the customary national flag hoisting ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab.

Jan 26, 2025

SC to hear on Jan 15 Cong plea challenging amendments to Conduct of Election Rules

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Jan 12, 2025

Farmers protest: SC grants additional time to Punjab govt to hospitalise Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred till January 2 the hearing on a contempt plea seeking action against the Chief Secretary of Punjab for not complying with its earlier orders, where the Punjab government was directed to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal.

Dec 31, 2024

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Dec 30, 2024

Ensure immediate medical assistance to fasting farmer leader, SC tells Punjab govt

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Punjab government to ensure immediate medical assistance and checkup for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on fast unto death.

Dec 19, 2024

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