Punjab

Bikram Singh Majithia's judicial custody extended by 14 days. Muktsar Civil Hospital appoints a regular SMO. A man received a 20-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter. Two individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment for a 17-year-old murder.

SDMs must directly engage farmers to promote paddy stubble management and prevent burning. The district has increased stubble management machinery and disposal options. Officials are tasked with raising awareness, ensuring machinery availability, and encouraging farmers to use in-situ and ex-situ techniques for soil health and environmental protection.

Crop on 8,000 acres damaged as excess rainfall compounds problem

Relief material reaching state from as far as Gujarat as well as neighbouring Delhi, Haryana

Tragedy struck twice at the home of Satnam Singh, a farmer from Sangra village, as devastating floods first destroyed his entire paddy crop and then he lost his mother

Traffic coming from the Sangrur side will be diverted via Old NH-7 up to the Passiana police station and thereafter via the Patiala-Samana road along the Bhakra main canal to reach the national highway

Their core grievance is the state government’s alleged move to centralise sanitation and water supply services

The situation escalated when associates of the targeted group also tried to break out of their barracks to retaliate, leading to a riot

The petitioner, a hockey coach, was tried by court martial for sexually harassing a 12-year old girl who was staying at a BSF hostel in Punjab to learn the sport

The floodgates there did not open during the heavy inflow of water in the Ravi river, leading to severe flooding in areas of Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts

The police recovered 6.286 kg of heroin and Rs 4 lakh in cash suspected to be drug proceeds

Crimestoppers offers a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the rape of a Sikh woman in Oldbury. West Midlands Police are actively investigating the attack and seeking anonymous tips. Community concern arose after a suspect was released on bail.

Footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, preserved for 300 years by Hardeep Puri's family, will be placed in Delhi. A committee recommended their safekeeping and display. The SGPC wants the relics' authenticity verified, while Puri's family claims direct blessings from the Guru.

Dasehra celebrations are underway in the city, with the oldest and most iconic fair at Daresi. A 121-foot Ravana effigy is being built. Effigy makers from Agra are preparing for the festival. The Daresi celebrations feature a unique order of effigy burning and the Bharat Milap ritual.

They feel blessed to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with their local brethren and perform service

Identification of victim’s remains a challenge as none of parts is recognisable

Rs 60 lakh freezed in 21 accounts of fake companies, says Khanna SSP

In bread capital of Punjab, Amritsari kulcha stands out for its preparation that has remained unchanged over the years, retaining taste & texture

Punjab's Chief Minister announced price reductions on Verka dairy products starting September 22. Ghee will be cheaper by Rs 30-35 per liter/kg, butter by Rs 30-35 per kg, cheese by Rs 20 per kg, milk by Rs 2 per liter, ice cream by Rs 10 per liter, and paneer by Rs 15 per kg.

The couple lost their home, fields in floodwaters | Name her Jaapleen Kaur to thank the Almighty

Holds demonstration with educators at PAP Chowk

During the ongoing admission process for the 2025-26 session, parents have been mandated to pledge two properties or land worth at least Rs 20 lakh each

Topped in heroin seizure

Unions discussed the government and management move to sell or lease valuable lands and assets of the department

2024 stats show Delhi topping with record 208 cases