Punjab

Earlier, the temporary path built along an under-construction bridge over the Chandbhan drain at Rupana village was not only risky but also got washed away during the recent rains

7 youths were abducted, tortured and shown as militants in 2 fake encounters

While five NDPS cases have been registered against Jagiro, her son Vijay Kumar faces 10 cases under the Act

Issue spotlights gaps in healthcare infrastructure after Jalandhar tragedy

The AAP government will initially focus land acquisition under its land pooling policy in areas near Ludhiana, Patiala, and Mohali, where the policy has a history of success. The government aims to create land banks to attract investors and boost Punjab's economy, implementing master plans created earlier.

The land, reportedly used for agricultural purposes by villagers for years, has now been claimed by the Gram Panchayat under the supervision of the Committee of Common Land (Shamilat Deh)

The Bhakra Beas Management Board is deploying CISF in Nangal, funded by an Rs 8.5 crore deposit. This move, met with mixed local reactions, aims to secure BBMB properties. Concerns exist over property disputes and the potential for evictions without Punjab Police involvement.

After more than a century of 282 soldiers being buried alive in Ajnala, historian pushes for exhibit of discovered relics

Upcoming volume in honour of Prof (Dr) Balram K Gupta features essays from 10 sitting SC judges — with Justice Surya Kant arguing why judgment writing needn’t be humourless

Congress stages demonstration against land pooling in Patiala

Randhawa alleges Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal have turned Punjab into a gangsters' paradise where law and order has totally collapsed

Remarks ‘linking’ Sikh philosophy with Vedanta in presence of RSS chief stir up row

Dr. Dahiya condemns the termination of a house surgeon for oxygen-related deaths, calling it unjust. He argues the house surgeon is a scapegoat for systemic failures and administrative negligence. Dahiya demands reinstatement, an independent inquiry, and improved accountability.

The Chandigarh government struggles to regularize farmhouses due to forest laws, Supreme Court guidelines, and conflicting departmental stances. An eco-sensitive zone further complicates matters. Regularization requests have been rejected, and proposed guidelines face opposition from Forest and Tourism Departments.

Tewari alleged that people “who grow tea” and “make cars” are now running Air India    

Punjab's GST collection in July 2025 grew 32.08% to Rs 2357.78 crore. Year-to-date net GST revenue reached Rs 9,188 crore. The state recovered Rs 156.40 crore in penalties and sanctioned Rs 241.17 crore in GST refunds in July.

A Mohali court set August 4 for Bikram Singh Majithia's bail plea hearing in a corruption case. Defense argued completion of arguments, accusing the prosecution of delay. Majithia's counsel wants his physical presence in court, while the prosecution seeks his videoconferencing for a separate hearing on August 2.

The victim’s family has accused her in-laws of abetment to suicide and domestic abuse

20 head, 608 sub post offices, branch, operative offices in Chandigarh, Punjab circles to observe 2-day closure

Following an oxygen supply disruption causing three deaths at Jalandhar Civil Hospital, the oxygen plant supervisor was dismissed. Previously, three doctors and a house surgeon were suspended. The operator was reportedly absent during the incident. The Civil Surgeon received additional charge, and suspended staff must report to the Health Department.

A viral video has sparked a broader debate about the need for improved coordination and enhanced patient care facilities at the hospital

Gill, who joined the BJP in the presence of Haryana CM Nayab Saini, is eyeing the Kharar Assembly seat

Assure them that all accused will be behind the bars soon

3 Special Police Officers were among 7 killed in the incident

The driver swerved to avoid hitting a stray animal, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree