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#SimplyPunjab: Over the years, Jalandhar has become a hub of badminton training academies

Punjab's political landscape is shifting as AAP and BJP clash over welfare schemes and voter outreach. BJP targets Congress's base, aided by internal dissensions. AAP counters BJP's expansion, focusing on OBCs and Hindu voters, potentially hurting Congress's vote share in the 2027 elections.

#SimplyPunjab:The case brings the probe full circle to the Bhola drug racket of 2013-14, where Majithia’s name first surfaced

Punjab's government colleges face a severe teacher shortage. A Supreme Court ruling quashed recent assistant professor appointments, exacerbating the issue. The student-teacher ratio is poor, with many principal positions vacant. Recruitment has been stalled for decades, relying on part-time staff.

Both the AAP government and the BJP-led central government are pushing for industrial investment in Punjab. The state's 'Udyog Kranti' initiative and the expansion of a semiconductor unit in Mohali aim to revive investor confidence and boost economic growth. Potential investors had lost faith in Punjab because of shrinking agriculture income and other factors.

Particularly affected are the roads in the border areas of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Tarn Taran

SIMPLY PUNJAB: Auto component manufacturers, basmati exporters, hand tool manufacturers, and leather exporters in the state are now weighing their options

Moga district topped the contamination chart, where 35 out of 45 water samples (77.7%) were found unfit for drinking, followed by Pathankot at 66%

Simply Punjab: Cases of violence on the rise as district has no less than 25,000 arms licence holders

Call it the infrastructural improvements being brought out at the Raizada Hansraj Stadium over the last six years or the growing recognition for promising shuttlers, several success stories are now emerging from here

Simply Punjab: These workers may create nuisance at times, but are indispensable for the state's agricultural economy

Despite ban, expensive dog breeds like Pitbull Terriers and Mastiffs (Boerboels) are fast catching the fancy of Punjabis

With 65,533 acres targeted for land pooling across Punjab, farmer unions warn of displacement of thousands of farming families

Simply Punjab: After Pahalgam incident, locals lose all hope of re-opening of Hussainiwala-Lahore border for trade and transit

#SimplyPunjab: Only Mohali and Ludhiana development bodies are financially sound

Over the years, drug inflow into jails has remained unchecked, with gangsters operating syndicates via mobile phones, visitors employing innovative smuggling methods, and staff facilitating the entry of contraband

The plots were sold for Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 1.65 lakh per square yard, compared to the reserve price of Rs 39,000 to Rs 42,900 per square yard

He faces significant challenges, including restoring the faith of the Catholic community in the diocese, which was shaken by the controversy surrounding his predecessor, Bishop Franco Mulakkal

With the poorly framed laws and stringent provisions missing, it has been difficult to curb illegal mining

A trip on National Highway 5, stretching from Chandigarh to the border town of Ferozepur, offers a unique insight into Punjab

The bypoll is being held after the AAP lost the Delhi Assembly polls in February, and the party desperately needs an electoral win to boost its cadres and reaffirm its position

Punjab has been witnessing extreme weather conditions, with four severe thunderstorms, freak rain spells, and cool mornings and nights that feel like autumn

According to official data, 9,992 reported incidents of farm fires have been recorded until May 24, with 92 per cent of these occurring in May alone

The Punjab Assembly in July 2022 passed a resolution against the Centre’s scheme, underlining drawbacks of short-term recruitment to the armed forces

The visitors clap and cheer the BSF jawans as slogans of ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ rend the air

Simply Punjab: The party will roll out many state-sponsored events to mark the 350th martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur