Complainant stated that the Congress leader allegedly remarked that Buta Singh was made minister 'only because he was a black Mazhabi Sikh who worked in buffalo fodder feeding activities'
Complainant stated that the Congress leader allegedly remarked that Buta Singh was made minister 'only because he was a black Mazhabi Sikh who worked in buffalo fodder feeding activities'
The bodies of Kiranjit and Sukhchainpreet have been recovered from the canal downstream in Sirsa, Haryana, while efforts are underway to trace the body of Harmanjit
Amar Chand and 6 of his family sent back from Pakistan
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains directs higher education institutions to hold seminars on Guru’s life
Phase-2 resident Bhushan had alleged that his wife Sunita and Taranjeet were allegedly involved in an illicit relationship
"I have not visited Tarn Taran yet, but the reports I am receiving are positive and encouraging"
The son of late SAD MP Zora Singh Mann was taken into custody from Sangrur in connection with last year’s violent incident in Jalalabad
The "parkash purb" is being celebrated with great religious devotion and fervour in the holy city
Fazilka cotton, millet growers stopped from entering neighbouring state
On Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary, Bhagwant Mann prays for peace and progress in Punjab, calls for resuming trade and people-to-people access with Pakistan
Punjab is investigating paddy procurement in flood-hit districts. Despite crop losses, procurement in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Fazilka is comparable to last year. Officials suspect smuggling of cheaper paddy from Rajasthan, particularly in Fazilka. Farmers also shifted to government-procured non-basmati varieties.
3rd-year BSc student strikes assistant professor at university after being denied late entry to mid-term test
Allows only ‘conditional’ purchase after verification of farmers’ bonafides
Gumtala, once a Punjabi village, faces rapid urbanization and environmental degradation. Farmland is replaced by development, leading to social changes and poor infrastructure. The Tung Dhab drain, polluted by industrial waste, contaminates water and air, posing health risks. The area also suffers from neglected infrastructure and traffic problems.
As protests intensify, former Punjab CM Channi, MP Simranjit Mann, farmer unions back students; Satya Pal Jain defends move as constitutionally sound
Has authored over 14 books & 300 articles
Channi joins the ongoing protest by the PU students against the Centre's latest move of restructuring the Panjab University's governing bodies
Bhagwant Mann will inaugurate the Shahpurkandi Dam on Gurpurb, 26 years after its 1999 start. The dam, costing Rs 3,394 crore, will provide irrigation to 1.18 lakh hectares in Punjab. Construction of the powerhouse is expected to finish by March 2026. The project faced delays due to inter-state disputes.
Earlier, Centre had declined to send the jatha to Pakistan, citing security concerns following a limited drone exchange between the two countries
The termination of his service comes close on the heels of the suspension of Chief Engineer of Ropar and Goindwal Sahib, Harish Sharma, on November 2
The assertion came as the bench refused to condone a delay of 350 days in filing an appeal by the state of Punjab in a service matter
Former minister Anmol Gagan Maan and three other AAP leaders were acquitted by a Chandigarh court. They were accused of protesting outside the BJP office in 2021, breaking barricades, and injuring police officers. The case stemmed from a police complaint.
Punjab's Housing Department introduced a 60-day SOP for colony development licenses. The process includes a 30-day letter of intent and a 30-day license issuance. This streamlined approach replaces a previously lengthy and complex process, with fixed timelines and disciplinary actions for delays.
The Power Ministry denies issuing a warning to discoms about privatization or loss reduction. The ministry emphasizes its commitment to supporting states and discoms, working with stakeholders to ensure sustainable power delivery, protect consumers, and promote fiscal prudence.
Also finds property papers in raids across Patiala, Ludhiana
Punjab is preparing for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib with tent cities, a special Assembly session, and a light-and-sound show. Despite government efforts and road repairs, locals complain the city's transformation is incomplete, with delayed projects, poor cleanliness, and neglected infrastructure.
The event revived the glorious memory of the 21 Sikh soldiers
Amit Sehra bought the lottery ticket from a shop in Bathinda after borrowing money from a friend
The SKM submitted memorandums in Punjab demanding DAP supply without coercion, FIR cancellation for stubble burning, and flood/rain relief. They seek compensation for damaged crops, yield loss bonuses, and stubble management assistance, citing significant losses due to disease and weather.