Punjab

FSSAI Flags Misleading Age Labels, Added Flavours in Alcoholic Beverages

FSSAI bans Venolex Forte, suspends Matri Drinking Water licence; cracks down on alcohol brands over food safety violations

The government also clarified that FSSAI's action against several alcohol manufacturers relates to the use of flavouring substances that mimic standardised alcoholic beverages and misleading age-related claims, affecting brands including Old Monk, McDowell's, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue and Royal Challenge.

20 days ago

ED Conducts Raids in J&K, Punjab; Uncovers Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network

The sleuths of the ED conducted raids at nine locations in J&K and Punjab as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Pakistan-linked narco-terror funding network. The probe revealed a cross-border heroin smuggling racket with suspected links to Hizbul Mujahideen, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and the freezing of bank accounts containing approximately ₹49.9 lakh.

Jul 24, 2026

PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC seeks restoration of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj'

'Satluj' makers cannot hide behind excuse of creative freedom, says Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu

Bittu also accused the film of selectively depicting Punjab's militancy era by underplaying the killings of civilians, the sacrifices of security forces and Punjab Police, and the suffering of victims of terrorism. He warned that legal and constitutional remedies would be explored if the claims are not substantiated.

Jul 12, 2026

Karnataka Police arrest terror suspect linked to Pakistan

Karnataka Police and intelligence agencies have arrested a man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, in Davangere district over suspected links to Pakistan and alleged terror-related activities. Authorities said suspicious information connected to terrorist activities was found on his WhatsApp account.

Jun 24, 2026

42 Pistols, AK-47 Recovered in Four Days as Punjab Foils Pak-sponsored Gangsters-Terrorists Nexus

Security forces in Punjab have recovered 42 sophisticated pistols and an AK-47 rifle in separate operations near the Indo-Pak border during the last four days, exposing a suspected cross-border effort to revive terrorism in the state. Investigations have revealed links to foreign-based operatives.

Jun 22, 2026

Diljit Dosanjh stops Canada concert, confronts crowd amid pro-Khalistan protests; shocks fans with 'left my body' remark

Diljit Dosanjh pauses concert, confronts crowd over pro-Khalistan protests in Canada: Watch

Diljit Dosanjh paused his Canada concert to confront a section of the crowd waving flags linked to a banned organization, asking organizers to remove them. Other videos from the concert show Diljit saying he left this world and trying to get out of his body, which raised concern among fans.

May 4, 2026

Private university VC in Punjab terminated for 'misbehaving' with Kashmiri students

The Vice-Chancellor of CT University in Punjab was removed after Kashmiri Muslim students alleged misbehaviour and threats when they sought Sehri and Iftar arrangements during Ramzan.

Feb 25, 2026

Budget 2026-27 aimed at empowering poor and increasing farmers' income: PM Modi [Watch]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 will empower the poor, increase farmers' income and strengthen villages while boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. Addressing a gathering in Jalandhar on Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Modi said the budget focuses on youth and women power. The budget was presented earlier in Parliament by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

Feb 1, 2026

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'poor'; cold wave grips region

Area-wise data indicated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to hover in the poor range across most parts of the city. Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, while ITO registered 256, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Jan 5, 2026

Punjab: ISI-backed grenade attack module busted, 10 arrested

DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through three operatives based in Malaysia to coordinate the pickup and delivery of a hand grenade.

Nov 13, 2025

Punjab: Huge haul of arms seized along Indo-PAK border; two held

The recovery comes just hours after one of the largest seizures of pistols in recent times, in which two smugglers were apprehended and a huge cache of arms, comprising 27 pistols and ammunition, was seized. Both seizures were reported in the Fazilka sector.

Sep 12, 2025

Punjab Floods: Shehnaaz Gill sends food, essentials, SRK, Alia, Ranveer Singh, Kapil Sharma pray for victims

Punjab floods: Shehnaaz Gill sends food, essentials; SRK, Alia, Ranveer, Kapil Sharma pray for victims

Over 1,300 villages across Punjab are submerged, with 6,582 people shifted to 122 relief camps, according to official data. Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar are among the worst-hit districts. Celebs have offered aid and are supplying essentials to Punjab. Many have taken to social media and condemned the situation.

Sep 3, 2025

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

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