Punjab

Retired Inspector Jaspal Singh, a former football player, uses football to steer Ghamaur village children away from drugs. He trains children from low-income families, providing them with kits and organizing tournaments, fostering discipline, teamwork, and a hopeful future.

SGPC members Amrik Singh Shahpur, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur, and Harjap Singh accuse SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami of politicizing Guru Tegh Bahadur's centenary. They claim their gurmat programs in Dera Baba Nanak were cancelled in favor of the centenary events.

The Punjab government seeks public suggestions on draft building bylaws to simplify regulations and increase transparency. Residents have 30 days to submit feedback via www.puda.gov.in and www.enaksha.lgpunjab.gov.in. The minister aims to involve stakeholders in the process.

Waterlogging plagues Muktsar town after heavy rain, worsening conditions. A broken helpline and unaddressed complaints fuel resident outrage. Crumbling infrastructure and stagnant water cause misery. Despite protests, officials cite delays in sewage and road repair projects, promising solutions.

The Enforcement Directorate seized assets worth ₹53.64 lakh from a former forest officer in a money laundering case. A bank clerk in Faridkot is being sought for embezzling ₹6 crore from SBI accounts. An illegal drug de-addiction center in Dhuri was shut down. Police also seized 50 liters of 'lahan,' pills, and heroin in Sangrur.

Punjab's AAP government launched a land pooling policy, drawing criticism from the opposition and farmer groups. Minister Aman Arora defended it, claiming it was based on the SAD-BJP's framework. The policy aims to acquire over 65,000 acres for urban development, offering landowners higher-value plots.

The Punjab government revoked a nine-year-old order, shifting approval authority for municipal works from the Local Bodies Department Directorate to the administrative secretary's office. Critics fear this centralizes power, causing delays. The move follows a government initiative involving Additional Deputy Commissioners.

Three child beggars, apprehended under the Jeevanjyot 2.0 campaign, escaped from a care home in Amritsar. Despite police security, the children, aged 10-15, fled by climbing a wall with a ladder. Authorities are investigating the escape and lack of security measures.

The ED attached Rs 21 crore of Dr. Amit Bansal and his family due to a money laundering investigation. Bansal allegedly illegally sold Buprenorphine/Nalaxone drugs from 22 de-addiction centers, depositing illicit profits into hospital accounts, then his and his family's accounts. Raids were conducted in multiple cities.

AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal raised concerns about Indian civil aviation safety, citing the AI-171 crash and an IndiGo incident in Patna. He questioned infrastructure limitations at Patna airport and safety measures for larger aircraft. The Aviation Minister acknowledged the issue, hinting at a potential new airport due to land constraints.

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana ranked 93rd globally in agricultural sciences by EduRank-2025. It's the only state agricultural university from India in the top 100. IARI, New Delhi, ranked 47th. PAU also holds top positions in national rankings.

Health officials seized 368 kg of fake ghee from a manufacturing unit in Tarn Taran. The unit, operating under the brand 'Noor,' mixed vanaspati ghee and refined oil with artificial essence to mimic desi ghee. The premises were sealed after samples failed quality tests.

The Punjab anti-sacrilege bill faces new demands. The Ravidassia community wants their scripture included, citing their significant political influence. Other religious groups may follow suit, with the committee seeking public suggestions and examining similar laws. The bill aims to punish sacrilege with imprisonment.

Davinder Singh, from near Bhulath, India, died suspiciously in Winnipeg, Canada. He was found in a lake. His family, who last spoke with him on July 16th, believes he was murdered. They are demanding a thorough investigation by Canadian authorities and intervention from the Indian government.

A portion of the road along the paddy fields in Malleyana village in Nihal Singh Wala subdivision was washed away due to heavy rain

Kataria is currently under observation and is expected to resume his routine activities soon

Accused Amit Dhingra is alleged to have manipulated customer records to carry out unauthorised withdrawals

Commutes death to 30 years RI without remission

Behind this inspiring transformation is a retired CRPF Inspector, Jaspal Singh, who has dedicated his post-retirement life to steering children away from the grip of drugs

The committee directed officials to ensure that the benefits of all welfare schemes reach the rightful beneficiaries at the grassroots level without delay

The vehicle carrying 30 students was on its way to the school at Handowal village when a bus belonging to a private transport company rammed into it

Five of them were neutralised using technical counter measures in the Modhe village at Amritsar border alone

As 245 matters get listed before a single Bench in a day, judicial functioning enters the realm of the impossible. Stakeholders and experts believe it is time to cap daily listings, prioritise hearings, and protect the constitutional promise of meaningful justice

Legislation to be presented in Assembly before November

Car trapped in railway under-bridge floodwater, family had come to Moga to get a member's MRI done