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
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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
Post ‘Operation Sindoor’, hundreds enrol in safety and rescue operation programmes
Simply Punjab: The Punjabi culture of home-brewed liquor vs the hooch tragedy
Simply Punjab: The state schools need enough teachers, books on time and revision in syllabi to keep with the times
Simply Punjab: Government needs to bring affordable housing to discourage illegal colonisation
SIMPLY PUNJAB: Raise the demand that the Centre come to the rescue of the border state; the governor backs them