The Golden Temple is adorned with imported flowers for the first Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib. Decorations include flowers from the Netherlands, Thailand, and Singapore, crafted by artisans from major Indian cities. Celebrations involve a Nagar Kirtan and a 'Jalau' display.
Baggan, along with his friend Sarvan, was heading home when they were cornered by armed men who fired at them
Harjinder denied bond by county judge
Says rightful claim cannot be denied
MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi requested direct flights from Amritsar and Chandigarh to Australia, the UK, and North America. He also urged the reopening of the Kartarpur corridor, more NRI-dedicated police and courts, and a strengthened NRI Commission with executive power.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal requested India's External Affairs Minister to address the US government regarding the freeze on work visas for foreign truck drivers, sparked by a Punjabi trucker's fatal accident. She fears widespread impact on Punjabi truckers, who constitute a significant portion of the US trucking industry, and seeks consular access for the arrested driver.
Authorities seized Rs 1 crore worth of smuggled English liquor and beer. A truck transporting the alcohol from Punjab to Gujarat through Rajasthan was intercepted in Hanumangarh district. The truck held 908 cartons of liquor and 360 cartons of beer. The driver and helper were arrested.
Newly recruited doctors in Punjab are awaiting appointment letters after a recruitment exam held in June. Document verification concluded in early July, but the Health Department has delayed issuing joining letters. The PCMS Association is advocating for a resolution, with the final approval from the Chief Minister's office pending.
AAP plans counter outreach programmes to 'expose' BJP
Agriculture Minister Khudian visited flood-affected Fazilka villages, instructing the administration to speed up compensation. The Sutlej's rising water levels, with 1,29,936 cusecs released, threaten more crop damage in border areas.
The Supreme Court dismissed both appeals filed by Nabha Power Limited and Talwandi Sabo Power Limited seeking compensation of Rs 5,460 crore from PSPCL under deemed export benefits and change in law.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria lauded doctors' contributions to national health at The Tribune Health Care Awards 2025. The awards, recognizing 21 medical professionals, highlighted the importance of health and encouraged medical advancement. The Tribune Group was praised for acknowledging doctors' service.
The Beas River's water level surged, threatening floods, exceeding 1.30 lakh cusecs. Farmers and volunteers, led by MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, are reinforcing the Ahli Kalan embankment, using sandbags and wire to address cracks. Officials released water from Pong Dam, hoping for decreased rainfall to stabilize the situation.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a Rs 95 crore land sale fraud in Punjab. Golden Sandhar Mills is suspected of illegally selling/mortgaging land leased in 1933 for a sugar mill. Raids yielded incriminating records, including the original lease, revealing potential proxy directors and financial trail details.
The Director of Punjab Languages Department, the agency that conducts the test, has written to the Special Secretary (Sports and Youth Services) terming the appointment of the 38 junior coaches as “illegal” as they have “violated Punjab Civil Services norms by not clearing the Punjabi language examination.” The Director has sought a clarification.
Sunil Jakhar accused Punjab's AAP government of planning to remove over 10 lakh ration card beneficiaries in 2023. He claimed the government blocked BJP's awareness programs for central schemes. Jakhar also cited delays in vehicle registrations and driving licenses.
Sukhbir Singh Badal of SAD demanded Rs 1 lakh/acre compensation for destroyed kinnow orchards and Rs 40,000/acre for ruined paddy crops. He criticized the AAP government's flood response, accusing them of inaction and failing to provide relief. He urged the SGPC to provide medical aid and party members to supply fodder and food.
Actor-comedian Jaswinder Bhalla was cremated, drawing tributes from politicians, film stars, and fans. Attendees included Binnu Dhillon, Gippy Grewal, Mohammad Sadiq, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond. Bhalla was lauded for his comedic legacy, particularly as Chacha Chatar Singh, and his contributions to Punjabi culture.
‘In spite of our strenuous efforts, we could not understand the reasoning given in the impugned judgments and orders,’ a Bench led by CJI BR Gavai said, setting aside the order of the HC judge
Appeals to SGPC to hold medical camps in affected villages
In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Trinamool Congress leaders urged him to take the “strictest” action
The district administration had formed a three-member committee to identify those organising data collection camps and warned that violators would face legal consequences
A preliminary inquiry suggest the tanker caught fire after colliding with another vehicle, say officials
The foot march will commence from Akal Takht on September 20
Statement comes in response to The Tribune report, which revealed that Centre had asked Punjab Government to verify lakhs of 'suspicious' NFSA beneficiaries
This is the second FIR in the past five days
With just days left, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation ramps up awareness drives
Had the unique distinction of being the only Lok Sabha Speaker in independent India to have presided over two successive Lok Sabhas for their full terms
Blast occurred after the tanker, attempting an improper turn, collided with a pickup, triggering a massive explosion
Finance Minister Cheema defended action against BJP's data collection camps in Punjab, citing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. He accused the BJP of intending to manipulate voter lists and potentially commit fraud, emphasizing that collecting personal data without permission is illegal.