Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Ferozepur and Fazilka districts are the worst hit
Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Ferozepur and Fazilka districts are the worst hit
Punjab is seeing convictions of police officials for fake encounters during the insurgency (1980-1996), with many Bandi Singhs being released. The Punjab Police Welfare Association opposes the convictions, while human rights advocates welcome them. Delays in trials were overcome by Supreme Court intervention.
Narinder Singh, a GPS Jandiali teacher, won the National Teachers' Award-2025. He will receive a certificate, Rs 50,000, and a silver medal. Singh credits his students and colleagues. He began teaching in 2002 and is praised for his dedication and innovative teaching methods.
All power houses at Bhakra Dam, Pong Dam and Ranjit Sagar Dam are generating maximum power
Municipal Council installs gensets to speed up rainwater drainage
Punjab CM Mann accuses the Centre of a conspiracy to halt free ration for 55 lakh people, claiming discrimination against Punjab. Union Minister Joshi denies the allegations, suggesting the state government fix its ration card system. Mann vows to fight the Centre's alleged move.
A head-on collision between a Haryana Roadways bus and a pickup truck near Kaithal killed five Faridkot residents and injured two others. The pickup truck was carrying devotees to a religious congregation. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus driver was negligent.
Three pilgrims from Punjab died during a trek to Manimahesh lake in Himachal Pradesh. They were identified as Aman, Rohit, and Anmol. Preliminary reports suggest the deaths were due to lack of oxygen. The bodies are being brought to Bharmour for post-mortem and then will be handed over to their families.
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh caused the Beas River to flood, damaging villages in Mukerian and submerging crops. Dams were damaged, and roads and a school wall collapsed. Residents have evacuated. Government officials assessed the damage, promising compensation and flood prevention efforts.
Heavy rain continues to worsen flood conditions in Sultanpur Lodhi. The Beas River's water level rose to 1.60 lakh cusecs. Flood relief is hampered. Several villages are impacted, with evacuations underway due to damaged homes. The administration is conducting rescue operations.
The forgotten 'samadhis' of Ferozepur's last ruler, Sardar Dhanna Singh, and his wife Rani Laxman Kaur, lie in ruins near a temple. Rani Laxman Kaur ruled after Dhanna Singh's death until Ferozepur was taken by the British. A dry pond, Rani Ka Talaab, and a temple built by her still exist. Locals are unaware of the historical significance and want the government to revive the structures.
AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal conveyed the message of party president Mallikarjun kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi that "indiscipline and breaching the party line will not be tolerated".
Farmers gathered in Delhi demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all agricultural products, including dairy and poultry. They protested against potential negative impacts from trade deals and sought withdrawal of cases from the 2020-21 farm stir.
Heavy rainfall upstream of the Ravi and Beas rivers caused severe flooding in Punjab, particularly in Gurdaspur and Pathankot. Dams like Pong, Bhakra, and Ranjit Sagar are releasing water due to high water levels. Schools in Amritsar and Jalandhar will be closed.
Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal alleges Pakistan is building river embankments along the Ravi to divert water flow towards India, causing floods and damaging farmland. He claims this is part of anti-India conspiracies, impacting border villagers' livelihoods and potentially inundating BSF outposts. Government is providing compensation and funds for flood relief.
Patiala residents are advised to be cautious due to forecasted heavy rainfall and swollen rivers, particularly the Ghaggar. The district administration has issued alerts, urging people to avoid water bodies, especially ensuring children's safety. Authorities are focused on drainage and public health precautions.
Following minister's inspection of Malout's waterlogging, the SDM issued notices to officials blaming each other. The Engineer blamed the Municipal Council for malfunctioning motors, while the Council cited the Sewerage Board's responsibility. Waterlogging persists, disrupting life, with more rain predicted.
A 20-year-old Agniveer recruit, Mariyappan M, died by suicide at a military station in Rajasthan. His body was found after he failed to report for duty, and a search was initiated. The police are investigating the death.
Schools shut in 20 villages; NDRF, BSF, Army on alert
Waterlogging also disrupted traffic movement as vehicles found it difficult to pass through submerged stretches
Emergency responders had to break through a side wall to rescue the trapped individuals
The IED was found in the same location from where the police had seized four hand grenades last week
Administration sets up relief camps, NDRF and BSF also put on alert
Accused Bhupinder Singh and his 3 accomplices had allegedly snatched a luxury car at gunpoint near Jhanjeri on August 17 night
The former cabinet minister was interrogated for approximately two and a half hours
The 28-year-old, originally from Rataul village in Tarn Taran district, was arrested after a tragic accident in Florida on August 12
Congregation comes nearly four years after the farmers’ movement at Delhi’s borders, which had forced the repeal of the three farm laws
Veterinary Student Union says stipend is not in line with inflation
Police say motive behind woman’s actions still unclear
Preliminary investigation reveals that the consignment was placed on the directions of UK-based Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Nishan Singh alias Nishan Jodia