For Mullanpur, landowners may be offered villas of varying sizes, but final norms need Cabinet approval as the area falls in an eco-sensitive zone
For Mullanpur, landowners may be offered villas of varying sizes, but final norms need Cabinet approval as the area falls in an eco-sensitive zone
Acting on a tip off, the CIA II team at Malout set up a checkpoint near Jandwala village on Thursday, intercepted a car, and recovered 4 kg of heroin
Citing the devastating floods in Punjab, the administration had earlier cancelled the fair on “humanitarian grounds” to express solidarity with flood-affected families
Kaur set a new record by painting miniature landscapes on 50 buttons in just two hours
He flagged off three ambulances from Mohali to provide medical services to residents of flood-affected border districts
The relics are expected to find a home in one of the gurdwaras in the national capital
Residents urge that the developer be issued directions not to hand over an incomplete clubhouse or charge any maintenance fees
MC services hit as 75 per cent employees who are on contract or outsourced have been on strike for the past 6 days
Common violations include lack of adequate air pollution control devices, unsafe handling of pyro gas and improper disposal of char residue
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announces this on X
The group was duping people in the United States and Canada on the pretext of offering software solutions
Behind his silent demeanour lies a story soaked in sorrow. A breach in a temporary bundh in Bhaini Bahadur village caused by rising waters of the Beas led to flooding of several villages including Gurjot's village Baupur Jadid on August 11. Even if the water has receded, the struggle remains.
Restoring matter at this stage would cause “grave injustice to the respondents,” observes Bench in 26-year-old land dispute
The Anandpur Sahib MC president, Harjeet Singh Jeeta, reported an attempt to forcibly remove pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from the city. He intervened to stop the miscreants, condemning the act as an attack on Sikh values and a deliberate attempt to incite communal disharmony. The police are investigating.
Bakshish Kaur, a 65-year-old widow, returned to her flood-damaged home in Baupur village. Her belongings, including her house, were covered in silt. Despite hardship, she is tirelessly trying to clean up. She faces fear, exhaustion, and a long road to rebuilding her life with little help.
Fifteen Punjab hockey players, led by Olympian Gurjit Kaur, will represent India at the International Hockey Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from October 2-5. The Punjab Warriors, approved by Hockey India, will compete against teams from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The team departs September 28 and returns October 8.
Indian athletes, including Harbhajan Singh, Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Hardik Singh, are actively aiding flood-affected communities in Punjab. They are distributing relief, offering emotional support, and directly assisting affected families, providing both practical help and a morale boost during recovery.
Woman was killed by a contract killer, hired by her would-be groom in July last, at Kilaraipur village
Punjab farmers can remove silt and sand from fields without permits under the 'Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme until December 31, 2025. This aims to aid farmers after recent floods, enabling timely sowing and providing economic relief. The removal is not considered mining.
A family in Rampur Sunnra faces homelessness after heavy rains damaged their home's roof. With the husband ill and supported by a meager pension, Parmjeet Kaur can't afford repairs. The unsafe structure poses a threat, prompting the family to seek financial aid from local authorities.
After the Punjab floods
After the floods
Many Gurdaspur-based sportspersons, who belong to economically-weaker sections, may have to quit their games following the floods
Punjab Students Union stages demonstration outside DC office
Punjab saw 163 cases of drug trafficking by drones during 2024 which included 187 kg of heroin
Rana KP Singh criticized the SGPC's action against Gurdwara officials for honoring Rahul Gandhi. He argued the move sent the wrong message and that Gandhi should not be blamed. Singh emphasized Gandhi's respect for the Sikh faith and his advocacy for secularism.
A widow in the 'Us-Paar' villages, isolated by the Ravi River, highlighted the lack of a bridge as a cause of her husband's death. A proposed concrete bridge costing Rs 100.48 crore has been delayed for years due to land acquisition issues, leaving 3,500 villagers disconnected for months.
Villages along the Sutlej River face potential disease outbreaks due to contaminated floodwater. Borewells and handpumps now dispense black, foul-smelling water. Residents rely on bottled water provided by NGOs. The Health Minister urged chlorine tablet use and directed officials to provide clean water.
Say an isolated incident should not be allowed to create fear or disrupt harmony