Punjab

Total debt of state expected to balloon to Rs 4.47 lakh crore by March 31 next year

AAP govt bets big on women voters, fulfils pre-poll promise of monthly stipend

Sameera Auluck, a fashion designer and mother of three, has achieved the Abbott World Marathon Majors six-star medal, completing marathons in London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Boston, and Tokyo. Her journey highlights women's strength and resilience.

Two siblings, Danika (9) and Aarav (6), died mysteriously in Tarn Taran. They reportedly ate fast food Saturday night, later experiencing vomiting and discomfort. Their parents found them unresponsive Sunday morning. The family suspects food poisoning; the vendor denies responsibility. Postmortem is pending.

The demand has been raised by the Sehajdhari Sikh Party, which claims that millions of Sehajdhari Sikhs are facing increasing marginalisation

Punjab is the second largest contributor of manpower to the Armed Forces amongst all states

Plan for 2,367 CCTV cameras along the border

The landmark decisions were taken during the General Body Meeting of the PSCA in Bathinda district

The sixth edition of the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit is scheduled from March 13 to 15 at Plaksha University

Residents of Gholia Khurd have voiced frustration over the administration's failure to manage stray cattle population

The decision aims to maintain adequate supplies of domestic LPG, particularly at a time when demand for cooking gas continues to remain high

Police say accused fabricated gangster calls to obtain security; one more suspect absconding

Opposition leader says document offers no clear roadmap for jobs, industry revival or controlling Punjab’s rising debt

Apparently, the children had brought fast food from a roadside vendor on Saturday

Live telecast on LED screens in Gambhirpur draws women representatives and villagers to watch Assembly proceedings together

Sunil Jakhar, Sukhbir Badal and more react

Fashion designer, ultra-cyclist and mother of 3 conquers 6 major marathons, inspiring women worldwide with her endurance journey

Karnataka native and engineer Belan Sangun passes away; police investigating

Rs 1,000/month for women, Rs 1,500 for SC women under new scheme

Punjab's AAP government presents its fifth budget today, the first on a Sunday and coinciding with International Women's Day. The Cabinet approved supplementary demands for 2025-26, budget estimates for 2026-27, and CAG audit reports for 2024-25.

The video is said to have been recorded late at night on the elevated bridge on Ferozepur Road

A drug inspector in Muktsar was arrested for accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe from a Bathinda drug manufacturer. The inspector allegedly blackmailed the manufacturer for Rs 2 lakh after the factory was previously sealed. A case is being registered.

Bikram Singh Majithia appeared in CBI court for a Prevention of Corruption Act case hearing. The next hearing is April 16. Outside court, Majithia criticized Punjab's debt and the AAP's law and order, citing Sidhu Moosewala's murder.

Indian basmati rice, valued in crores, is stuck at ports due to attacks on Iran. Nearly two lakh tonnes are held up, with shipping costs increasing by $2,000 per shipment due to a 'war surcharge.'

BJP is holding a massive 'Badlav Rally' in Moga on March 14, addressed by Amit Shah, to launch its election campaign. Preparations are underway across 117 assembly segments to mobilize workers and supporters for the event, which aims to set the political agenda for Punjab.