Jalandhar

A fire in Sultanpur Lodhi destroyed a tent house warehouse and threatened a nearby home. Residents escaped unharmed. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours, but the warehouse's contents, worth over Rs 15 lakh, were lost. The cause is unknown, and the owner seeks compensation. An investigation is underway.

Sahil Sharma is accused of robbing and assaulting Kamal near the Kapurthala railway station. Sharma allegedly blocked Kamal's scooter, threatened him with a sword, and stole ₹18,000. Kamal was injured during the attack, and Sharma reportedly planned the assault. Police have registered a case, but the accused remains at large.

Police arrested three men at a checkpoint near Beas bridge and seized 900 grams of heroin. The suspects, identified as Dharu, Major Singh, and Sameer, were in a car from Amritsar. They are being interrogated regarding the drug's source and destination.

Two masked individuals on a motorcycle fired shots at the residence of NRI social media influencer Simran Sikand in Model Town. The attackers fled after firing, with the incident captured on CCTV. Sikand reported threats from a Pakistani gangster and claimed previous attacks and inadequate police security despite prior threats. Police have filed an FIR and are investigating.

On the occasion, players took an oath to win battle against drug addiction

The event showcased a colourful blend of Punjabi folk traditions

Hire retired specialists at competitive salaries & incentives

Says Teej festival is dedicated, especially to women

Minister Bhagat lays stone

Police in Phagwara booked individuals for harassment, defamation, and abetment to suicide after a woman attempted suicide. Four were arrested for murder. Two drug addicts were arrested for heroin use, and a man was arrested for wheat theft. Another man was arrested for selling intoxicating tablets, with 24 tablets seized.

Says the claims are politically motivated

The event will be held from August 21 to 24,in Ranchi

Decision taken at a meeting chaired by the morcha’s national secretary Avtar Singh Mand.

Urge Washington to choose dialogue over division

The operation conducted in line with standard policing protocols

A few months ago, Sikand commented on a religious post on social media, which allegedly led to an online argument with Mohammad Sehyad Bhatti, a Pakistani national residing in Canada

Jalandhar police increased security for Independence Day, conducting intensive checks at bus and railway stations. Led by ACPs Roopdeep Kaur and Amarnath, 110 officers and anti-sabotage teams searched individuals and luggage, verifying identities and using the PIAS app. Citizens are urged to report suspicious activity to 112.

An 80-year-old woman, Krishna Kaur, died after being run over by a bus at a Sultanpur Lodhi bus stop. She fell while boarding and was injured by a bus tire. Family blames the driver and conductor for negligence. Police have registered a case and will investigate.

Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal visited the Mand area, assuring farmers worried about rising Beas River levels. He directed officials to prepare for potential embankment breaches. Seechewal urged farmers to vigilantly strengthen the embankment and promised his support, as the rising water poses a threat to their crops.

Display of weapons by singers R Nait, Gulez Akhtar defiance of court orders: Plaint

Joga Singh, former security officer of MLA Sukhpal Khaira, was arrested at Delhi airport. He is an aide of Khaira and wanted in a 2015 drug trafficking case involving heroin, gold, and Pakistani SIM cards. Khaira was previously arrested in the same case. The arrest may intensify political tensions.

Realtor's nephew, son were injured in attack/No arrest so far

Councillor Paramjot Singh Sherry Chadha is personally conducting fogging operations in his ward and his wife's, spending his own money due to lack of action from the Municipal Corporation. He also funds other public works like road repairs and cleaning.

Punjabi writer Sukirat reminisces about his visit to Sialkot in Pakistan to trace his ancestral roots — and how emotions flow through the tangled histories of the subcontinent

Eish Rao scored an unbeaten 126, leading Nawanshahr to victory against Fatehgarh Sahib in the Katoch Shield Trophy. Nawanshahr won by an innings and 71 runs, thanks to Rao's batting and strong bowling from Prabhkirat and Mohit.