Punjab

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

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco products

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on 'sin goods'

Chandigarh's Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union opposes proposed 35% GST hike on "sin goods", citing income loss and potential smuggling, hurting legal sales.

Dec 19, 2024

Commuters inconvenienced with 'rail roko' protest by farmers in Punjab

Railway commuters faced inconvenience in Punjab on Wednesday after farmers squatted on rail tracks in support of their long-pending demands, including the legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Dec 18, 2024

Dense Fog Expected in 17 Districts as Bihar witnesses Cold Wave

Meteorological Department has forecast that dense fog will envelop Bihar's 17 districts over the next two days as cold conditions will intensify.

Dec 18, 2024

Blast at police station in Amritsar; police denies

Blast at police station in Amritsar triggering panic among residents

A blast was reported at a police station in Punjab's Amritsar on early Tuesday, triggering panic among residents.

Dec 17, 2024

Parts of Ambala under 4-day Internet suspension ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march

'Delhi Chalo' march: Parts of Ambala under 4-day Internet suspension ahead of farmers movement

Ahead of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, Internet services in several areas of Ambala, Haryana, have been suspended from 6:00 A.M. on Saturday to 11:59 P.M. on December 17.

Dec 14, 2024

India's 100-Day Campaign: A Major Step Towards TB Elimination

India launches a 100-day TB elimination campaign, aligning with the 'TB-Mukt Bharat' vision. The campaign aims to enhance TB case detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve treatment outcomes across 347 districts.

Dec 6, 2024

PM Modi pays tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary

Bhagat Singh's birthplace being developed as iconic tourist destination

The birthplace of revolutionary Bhagat Singh, just outside Banga town in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab is being developed as an iconic tourist destination of global standards.

Dec 4, 2024

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