Punjab

A sticker with wi-fi sign is seen on a glass fence

Only PAK Radio channels available around Punjab border; Prasar Bharti CEO to act

At least 15 FM stations have been set up in Pakistan to spew the most venomous propaganda against India 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Oct 18, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Sidhu becomes "obedient" after high command's tough posture, withdraws his resignation [details]

After meeting Rahul Gandhi, 'sulking' cricketer-turned-politician announces to resume work as Punjab Congress chief

Oct 16, 2021

Major power crisis knocks on Punjab's door; coal shortage in thermal plants hits hard [what next]

To overcome the coal shortage, power cuts have been imposed across the state of Punjab, ranging from three to four hours daily.

Oct 10, 2021

New Punjab "captain" has six new faces in Cabinet [details inside]

Several ministers from the previous Amarinder Singh government were retained including both women ministers Aruna Chaudhary, who is related to Channi, and Razia Sultana, a prominent Muslim face.

Sep 26, 2021

As Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab CM, infighting erupts in Congress [details]

Party stalwart in Punjab Jakhar was the frontrunner for Chief Minister's post after Captain resigned on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2021

Runaway brides & duped grooms: What is causing reverse dowry trend, constantly on rise in Punjab [Details]

Unethical as the marriage might be, but it is legal nevertheless. The reverse dowry trend, while equally deplorable, is an ironic shift from the patriarchal mind-set. Girls are now an asset and also the ticket to settle abroad.

Sep 12, 2021

Despite farmers' agitation, India records all-time high paddy, wheat procurement [details]

Some state governments have also recorded the highest ever procurement of food grains in the current year.

Aug 1, 2021

Kamalpreet, India's discus thrower, makes a spectacular throw to qualify for final Tokyo Olympics

Kamalpreet Kaur, a 25-year-old Indian discus thrower from Patiala, has qualified for the discus final at the Tokyo Olympics. This is Kamalpreet's Olympic debue.

Jul 31, 2021

Amid farmers' stir, BJP diverts forces in Punjab for coming polls; how it aims to win [details]

After breaking of alliance with Akali Dal, party to expand on its own in a hostile region.

Jul 10, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Upset Punjab CM's camp to discuss Priyanka Gandhi's new formula today

After disgruntled Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu met Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi separately on Wednesday, there is a speculation that Priyanka Gandhi has suggested that Sidhu be made Punjab Congress chief, but Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and some of the other factions in the party are not accepting this formula.

Jul 2, 2021

Khalistani terrorists set up terror gangs in Punjab, UP; NIA raids nine locations [details]

NIA conducted raids in nine locations across UP, Punjab regarding extortion cases.

Jul 1, 2021

Punjab CM flexes muscles after Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka; Capt Amarinder convenes party meet [details]

To give a message to high-command, Captain Amarinder Singh convened a meeting of prominent leaders from urban areas of Punjab on Thursday.

Jul 1, 2021

liquor ban on highways, liquor shops, bars and pubs, sc order on liquor, liquor shops on highways, bars protest against liquor ban

Punjab announces Covid lockdown relaxations, bars and pubs to open from tomorrow [Details]

Covid lockdown restrictions extended till July 10 due to Delta plus variant but bars, pubs, Ahatas to open from July 1

Jun 29, 2021

Katra-Delhi expressway corridor hits roadblock; J&K farmers demand proper rehabilitation [details]

Farmers of Punjab have already announced not to give land for the prestigious project.

Jun 17, 2021

Agitating farmers embarrass Congress with fresh announcement [here's how]

Sitting on dharna for the last over six months, farmers announce to hold protests, across the country, on June 26 to 'save democracy'.

Jun 16, 2021

Amarinder to remain Cong captain in Punjab; Sidhu likely to be "suitably accommodated" [details]

Constituted to bring truce between two warring factions of Punjab Congress, the three-member-panel submits its report to Sonia Gandhi.

Jun 10, 2021

Within days after sending emotional video for help to Punjab CM, this DSP succumbs to COVID

From the ICU ward, the deceased DSP had sent a video to Punjab Chief Minister, sought financial help for lungs transplantation

Jun 9, 2021

112-year-old Jeeto of Punjab becomes "India's oldest woman" to beat COVID [Details]

At the time of admission to the hospital elderly woman's oxygen level was between 80-85 but she survived, fought the virus bravely

Jun 8, 2021

Facing flak, Punjab government withdraws vaccines from private hospitals

On Friday, the Punjab government issued an order requiring private institutions to return Covid vaccine doses they had sold for a higher price. All of these immunizations would now be provided at no cost.

Jun 5, 2021

Cong's infighting takes ugly turn: Sidhu's "missing" posters emerge in Amritsar [details]

Instead of showing flexibility, cricket-turned-politician is going to take direct confrontation with Punjab CM.

Jun 2, 2021

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