Punjab

Two men were arrested for illegally transporting 235 quintals of paddy from Rajasthan to Abohar. They hoped to sell it at the MSP of Rs 2,389/quintal. The police intercepted them, seizing the paddy and registering a case. Local farm leaders had initiated night patrols due to market saturation concerns.

MP Malvinder Singh Kang accused Panjab University of cancelling a seminar on Guru Teg Bahadur's martyrdom due to pressure from the central government. The university denies cancellation, citing incomplete documentation. Kang believes the denial is politically motivated, restricting academic freedom and suppressing Sikh heritage.

Says will pose a grave threat to national security

With no real-time air quality monitoring available, farmers bear the brunt

Seizure of improvised explosive devices

Rice mills stare at losses due to dip in crop production in flood-hit dists

Accused have already duped over 23K investors across country of Rs 170 crore

Energy drinks and oral rehydration solutions are also under government scanner

Illegal mining under the guise of land restoration detected in Moga

Extensive awareness campaigns, field demonstrations and timely availability of crop residue management machinery played a crucial role in achieving the goal, say officials

Faridkot court warrant relates to 2022 escape from judicial custody; separate probe underway over 'fake video' of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Family meets SAD chief, urges fair probe and protection of Jashanpreet Singh's rights in the case

Operations carried out after a tip-off, with recoveries from farmland and drones near Ferozepur and Amritsar border areas

Jagman Samra and Keval Singh are booked for fraud. They allegedly lured a man into organizing unpaid training sessions for farmers, promising lucrative payments. Keval Singh, introduced as the head of an organization, is now absconding.

Diljit Dosanjh appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Diljit entertained with songs and conversations. Bachchan warmly welcomed Diljit, calling him 'Punjab de putra'. The episode airs October 31.

Nimrat Kaur visited her martyred father's memorial in Kashmir on his 73rd birth anniversary. Major Bhupender Singh, posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra, also had a memorial inaugurated in Rajasthan a year prior. Kaur shared emotional reflections on his sacrifice and legacy.

Sharp decline after new tech introduced; numbers down to 1,500 from 2,700

Leaders from various groups offered condolences to Mohammad Mustafa and Razia Sultana on the death of their son, Aqil Akhtar. Prominent figures from Congress, BJP, and other organizations attended the meeting and expressed support. Mustafa and Sultana, currently facing charges, thanked those present.

Farmers in Punjab are demanding the state government increase sugarcane support prices to Rs 450 per quintal due to rising costs. They also want defunct mills reopened, mills operational by October 15, and timely payments. Cultivation area has declined due to low returns.

Tie him dastar at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib

Veerpal was brought to police station regarding suspected drug overdose death of Maseetan village sarpanch’s son

Around 1.15 am, while dancing with friends, Pooja suddenly collapsed; she was rushed to a nearby clinic, but was declared dead

The total number of farm fires in the state has reached 621 with 196 (the highest this season) coming from Tarn Taran alone, followed by Amritsar (144).

With winters now descending over the region and upper reaches experiencing snow, the minimum temperature is used as the benchmark to determine the weather conditions.

Dinanagar MLA Aruna Chaudhary reported illegal trucks carrying mining material are damaging village link roads. Villagers complain of severe road damage, with potholes making them unusable. Officials acknowledge the issue, with trucks from Pathankot/Jammu using roads as a shortcut, exceeding their construction specifications.