Smuggling of firearms from Pakistan into Punjab has increased significantly, including AK-47s and RPGs. Recent seizures indicate attempts to destabilize the region, with attacks on police facilities. Drones and land routes are used to transport weapons, often controlled by handlers in Pakistan. The BSF and Punjab Police have made numerous seizures and arrests.
#Simply Punjab: Punjab’s farmers are about to be caught in the headlights, between a sickle and a plough
As per Agri Dept estimates, basmati on 50K acres, parmal on 12K acres & sugarcane on 3.5K acres affected due to floods in Ajnala
#SimplyPunjab:The police officer’s literary turn — from chasing criminals to reciting couplets — offers a refreshing contrast to daily headlines of crime, drug busts and encounter operations in the state
#SimplyPunjab: The resilience of the people and their “sewa” to the rescue teams, even when they are themselves facing the wrath of the river waters, is an example of how Punjabis know to rise from the ashes
#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