Punjab

Amandeep clocked an impressive 2:04.31 minutes in the 800m event, securing the top podium position

According to the police, prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide

The state women’s panel on August 7 had asked the state police to inquire into the matter and submit a report in this regard

Case was registered under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with provisions of the POCSO Act

The rising waters have instilled widespread fear of impending floods, prompting an urgent evacuation effort

Satwant Kaur appointed chairperson of Panthic council

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.

Punjab Congress accuses BJP and ECI of electoral fraud, citing voter roll manipulation. They allege the BJP added and deleted votes strategically in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. The Congress claims these actions, facilitated by the ECI, are designed to win elections through unfair means.

Suspect Manjit Singh is father of Gursimran Mand, who was president of International Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Front | NRI police took action only after victim filed writ in HC against cops

An 11-year-old boy rescued from begging awaits his mother's return. Jeevanjyot 2.0 rescued children in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Rehabilitation is difficult due to manipulation, understaffing, and weak enforcement. Many rescued children and their parents deny begging.

Within a month of being launched, as many as 245 children have been rescued

Ludhiana's dyeing industry faces NGT scrutiny for polluting Buddha Nullah. CETPs are in violation, failing to meet environmental standards, including Zero Liquid Discharge. The NGT mandates a report from MoEF&CC and PPCB, and action is promised by the Industry Minister.

Anmol Gagan Maan was removed from the Vidhan Sabha Committee on Questions and References and replaced by Neena Mittal. This move is seen as a routine adjustment, possibly paving the way for Maan to join the Committee on Petitions. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal replaced the deceased Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal on the Committee on Public Undertakings.

PSPCL workers in Punjab will strike for three days starting Monday due to unfulfilled promises by the management. The strike, supported by multiple unions, protests issues like staff shortages and salaries. Operations will be halted despite management's warning to remain on duty. A meeting with the Power Minister yielded no resolution.

#HeartofPunjab: Short bursts of high-intensity rainfall in recent years have worsened the impact, especially in areas such as Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Abohar and Fazilka.

5,600 subsidized crop residue management machines are missing in Ferozepur. The Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner reported this. An Agriculture Officer was suspended, and the District Agriculture Officer was charged. The department also failed to track machine status and reduce paddy cultivation area.

Front-runners include sacked Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, panel member Satwant Kaur

His younger brother, Babaljit Singh, was in police custody since August 5 in connection with a house theft incident

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

The two soldiers were killed in an overnight gunfight with terrorists on the ninth day of an ongoing encounter, which began on August 1

The scheme’s dual impact is not only rewarding vigilant consumers but also tightening the state’s tax enforcement mechanisms

Punjab will build two new hostels for Backward Class students, one for boys and one for girls, each with a 100-student capacity. The total construction cost is Rs 6.99 crore, with each hostel costing Rs 3.49 crore. The first installment of Rs 1.12 crore has been approved for Punjabi University, Patiala.

Two soldiers from Punjab, Pritpal Singh and Harminder Singh, died during anti-terrorist operations in Kulgam, Kashmir. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 1 crore honorarium for each family. The soldiers were killed in the Akhal Devsar area during a joint security forces operation.

Government Mohindra College, Patiala, a historic institution, celebrated its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1860, it evolved from a language school to a college affiliated with Calcutta University. Notable alumni include prominent figures in various fields. The college faced challenges during the freedom movement but persevered, becoming one of the largest in the state.

Harbhajan Singh ETO made chief guest for much-publicised event at last moment; Opposition slams state govt over initiative