The suicide of an IPS officer is causing political waves in Punjab. It's being called caste-based discrimination, with AAP and Congress using it to attack BJP. The incident could hurt BJP's efforts to gain Dalit voter support. Experts predict the situation will be difficult for all parties, yet it is not certain if it will make a large impact on the Dalit population.
IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's death: Vikramjit, a Dalit leader, forwards the letter to Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes too
Charanjit Singh Channi blames ‘Manuvadi’ ideology for incident
Punjab had the third-highest road fatalities in India in 2023. Despite claims of reduced highway deaths and black spot elimination, discrepancies exist in data reporting and analysis. The state lags in implementing the e-DAR system, leading to an underestimation of accident data and persistent road safety issues exacerbated by poor driving skills and a fake license scam.
Over 30% cases reported in past 3 days
Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj says according to the Sikh Gurus' philosophy, all humans are equal, so it is deeply concerning that caste-based prejudices still surface in this age
The order came from a Bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on an application filed by Punjab Unaided College Association, representing the unaided colleges which conduct various professional, technical, management and diploma courses in the state
In a first case of its kind, police book Himachal man for leaving his cow astray in Ropar
The accused has been identified as Sukhpreet Singh, a resident of Ludhiana
Assailants, reportedly parents of a woman involved with the teacher, open fire on campus; no students injured
'Senior leaders, who have got everything from the Congress party, should be more careful in making statements that create embarrassments for the party'
Operation Bluestar was a military operation held between June 1 and 10, 1984
Case registered under Section 111 of the BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act
Attempt to stock the smuggled grain stopped at two rice mills located in Hari Naun village in Faridkot
Praveen Kumar, ASI with Punjab Police, is contributing both at the club in Nawanshahr and by training budding players in his village Sloh, after fulfilling his official duties
The video, captioned 'Junior Sidhu Moosewala', has garnered widespread attention, with many praising the little one's cuteness
Both criminals are residents of Amritsar in Punjab
Punjab's CM Mann called for a case against officers named in Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide note. He urged the Haryana government to support the officer's family and decried the targeting of weaker sections. Mann also mentioned raising the issue with the Punjab Governor.
Amritsar’s AQI stands at an unhealthy 150 ahead of this year’s Diwali celebrations
Flood-ravaged villages in Sultanpur Lodhi face a bleak Diwali. Families have lost homes and livelihoods, leaving them homeless and unable to celebrate. The loss of their homes and resources has created immense sadness, especially for children.
Rajasthan Police arrested two Punjab youths in Sriganganagar and seized 1.492 kg of heroin worth Rs 7.5 crore. The heroin, dropped by Pakistani smugglers via drone, was collected by the youths on the orders of a Punjab-based smuggler who communicated via WhatsApp. The youths were directed by Jashanpreet Singh to collect the drugs.
Hanumangarh police seized 31.6 quintals of poppy husk hidden in a truck en route from Rajasthan to Punjab. Three individuals were arrested. The truck and an escort car were also seized near Kohlan village. Authorities noted the Amritsar-Jamnagar highway is increasingly used for drug smuggling.
Amritsar traders are optimistic about resuming trade with Afghanistan through the Attari border after talks between Afghan and Indian officials. The border's closure increased prices of Afghan goods like dry fruits, but reopening could lower costs and boost sales, especially during the festive season.
Amritsar airport is a major transit point for drug trafficking, particularly ganja. Over the past year, authorities have made multiple seizures from passengers arriving from Southeast Asia, like Thailand and Malaysia. Smugglers conceal drugs in everyday items, linked to international syndicates.
A Muktsar biomass plant closed due to low power purchase rates, raising fears of increased stubble burning during Diwali. Baler owners are worried about losses and potential rate cuts if other plants also cease operations. They've sought government intervention.
The Nangal hydel canal is heavily polluted with trash, threatening drinking water schemes. The pollution extends 6 km from Nangal town, raising concerns about toxic water impacting wildlife and power plants. BBMB is removing the trash, blaming both upstream sources and local waste disposal.
Party's state vice-president Subhash Sharma writes to CM
A dispute over the management of Gurdwara Baba Namdev in Fazilka resulted in a physical clash between two groups, leaving three injured. The fight, which involved weapons, stemmed from a four-year-old disagreement. One group, led by Paramjit Singh, claimed the other attacked them. The other group wanted to hold elections. Police are investigating.
The Punjab Congress blamed the BJP for rising atrocities against the Dalit community, citing incidents like a murder and attacks on officials. They demanded strict SC/ST Act enforcement, independent investigations, and reforms to end caste discrimination, accusing the BJP of hypocrisy and fostering division.
Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann accused opposition parties of being envious of his common background and wanting power for revenge, not service. He highlighted infrastructure projects and urged youth to contribute to Punjab's progress, while also acknowledging protests from unemployed people.