Punjab

Police register case under various Sections of the Arms Act

Terms recovery of proceeds a ‘paramount duty’ of investigators; denies anticipatory bail in Rs 23.5 lakh visa fraud case

The hospital had only two trained technicians assigned to the plant

Gurvinder Singh was serving as Assistant Sub-Inspector in Punjab Police

The petition by comes at a time when farmers and opposition parties are fiercely protesting against the implementation of the policy

The government has issued a notification related to the public holiday

1000 vehicles to take part

The Golden Temple's surroundings have been drastically altered by modern construction, violating heritage guidelines. The government's recent directions aim to regulate construction, but conservationists feel damage is already done. They urge preservation of remaining historic structures and a review of building bylaws.

A Punjab land pooling policy faces backlash with an AAP leader's resignation. Concerns arise over acquiring 65,533 acres, given thousands of unsold properties. Critics accuse the policy of being anti-farmer, while the government defends it as voluntary, blaming opposition and builders for misinformation.

SAD protested the AAP government's land pooling policy, calling it a land grab and citing unused Mohali land. A Congress leader challenged the CM to a debate, claiming the policy allows forced land acquisition despite promises of voluntary participation. Further protests are planned.

Punjab Congress leaders urged a major overhaul, not cosmetic changes, to win the 2027 election. They advocated for aggressive leadership to challenge the ruling AAP and suggested internal surveys to gauge popularity. Some leaders want representation based on their caste. Changes are expected after the Tarn Taran bypoll.

Rana Gurjeet Singh accuses the AAP and BJP of a conspiracy to change Punjab's demographics via a land pooling policy. He claims it's designed to allow outsiders to outnumber Punjabis, influence voting, and benefit real estate developers. He also questions the policy's scale and planning.

The SGPC seeks Akal Takht action against officials for a dance performance at a Guru Teg Bahadur commemoration. It demands the release of Sikh political prisoners, including Balwant Singh Rajoana, and condemns the barring of a Sikh girl from an exam. The SGPC also wants the Kartarpur corridor to be more accessible.

Eight pilgrims, including three women and three children, died when their tempo plunged into a canal near Jagera Bridge. Two others are missing. The accident occurred while the group, from Manakwal village, was returning from a temple visit. Rescue operations are ongoing.

Says multiple back-up systems failed; leaders question why no autopsy done

Chief Minister Mann inaugurated a heritage complex in Bhagat Singh's ancestral village, Khatkar Kalan. He criticized political opponents, including Amarinder Singh, Majithia, and Badal, accusing them of working against the state. Mann emphasized the importance of the project and the need for freedom's benefits to reach all.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail when the trial was almost over. The court ruled that the usual concern of witness tampering diminishes near the end of evidence presentation. Continued pre-trial detention at this stage hinders the accused's ability to prepare a defense, violating the right to a fair trial.

Residents say scheme being implemented without consent

Punjab will launch an anti-drug curriculum for Classes IX-XII in state schools. The program, developed with J-PAL South Asia, aims to empower 800,000 students through interactive sessions. It will cover 3,658 schools, starting August 1.

Transport Department officials face action for bribe-related irregularities in printing certificates and licenses. Police arrested 80 drug peddlers, seizing drugs and cash during raids. Opposition leader Bajwa advocated for an Australian consulate in Chandigarh.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed Punjab to abide by the decision taken in the meeting held on May 2 under the chairmanship of the union home secretary

Three drones from Amritsar and one from Tarn Taran neutralised

The accused, Chinki, an aide of absconding foreign-based gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patial of the Davinder Bambiha gang, was injured in the crossfire and arrested

Kang, who was earlier the chief spokesperson of the Punjab unit of AAP, had posted his viewpoint on X, urging his party leaders to 'earn the trust' of farmers regarding this policy

All the pilgrims were returning to their village after visiting Shri Naina Devi in Himachal Pradesh