Punjab

The marathon runner passed away at the age of 114

Dilbag Singh allegedly attempted to kill his brother Gurwinder, his wife, and daughter by ramming his car into them. The attack, captured on CCTV, stemmed from a property dispute and threats following their parents' relocation. An FIR has been filed, but the suspect is still at large.

PAU warns Punjab farmers about rice dwarfing disease caused by SRBSDV, which severely damaged crops in several districts in 2022. The virus stunts growth, potentially causing plant death and yield loss. Early detection and reporting to PAU or KVKs is crucial, along with regular field surveys, especially in nurseries.

Gurpartap Singh Mann, a former PPSC member, and two ex-directors of a power firm are accused of fraud. They allegedly inflated a loan amount by Rs 5.77 crore in the firm's balance sheet after selling it for Rs 3 crore in 2020. A case was filed based on a complaint by the new owner.

Excessive rainwater submerged crops across several villages. Moong and paddy crops on hundreds of acres were flooded, particularly in Retewali Bhaini and Dhani Sadda Singh villages. Villagers blamed the overflowing Ladhuka drain and Sutlej water for the damage.

Udekaran village faces renewed flooding and crop damage twelve years after a major monsoon. Officials blame the low-lying topography, ineffective drainage, and lack of lift pumps. The Health Department issued an advisory due to the conditions.

An Army Colonel and his son were allegedly assaulted by police in March. Despite three prior Punjab government investigations, no results or arrests have been made. The family hasn't received updates and is still waiting for departmental inquiries to be completed. A CBI probe has been ordered.

The Shiromani Akali Dal accused AAP leaders of orchestrating the 2015 Punjab sacrilege incidents. They cited the arrest and conviction of AAP legislator Naresh Yadav in a Quran desecration case. SAD demands criminal action against ministers Harpal Cheema and Harjot Bains, along with other AAP leaders.

Seeks passports, papers from those wishing to visit Pakistan

Amritsar police seized 10 Pakistan-smuggled .30 bore pistols and magazines, busting a trans-border arms module. They arrested Harjinder Singh, a drug smuggler with prior NDPS Act cases, who allegedly distributed weapons to criminals, fueled by a Pakistan-based drone smuggler. This follows a recent bust of a similar module.

The Supreme Court nullified 1,158 appointments of assistant professors and librarians made in 2021, citing violations of UGC norms. The Punjab government is reviewing legal options regarding the decision, as it impacts the recently hired staff and exacerbates existing faculty shortages in the state's colleges.

The Golden Temple received its sixth bomb threat email. The police are investigating, using leads from a USA-based software firm. Punjab's CM assured security, while an MP requested central forces. SGPC officials met with the police.

Punjab government mandates DNA tests for children found begging with adults to combat child trafficking. The tests will determine familial relationships. Unrelated adults will face strict action, and children will receive temporary institutional care.

Lokesh Kumar Godara received a life sentence for the 2019 murder of Sarpanch Mohinder Kumar, fueled by election rivalry. Satish Godara and Om Vishnu received three-year sentences for aiding Lokesh. Punjab will launch a flower plantation pilot project along highways in five districts. The government transferred several IAS and PCS officers. AAP appointed district media and social media in-charges.

A Muktsar man was arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter for a month. The father, a daily-wager, sexually assaulted her nightly while intoxicated and threatened her to remain silent. The victim's mother and aunt work night shifts. A police case has been registered.

A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismisses the challenge to the High Court’s order that declared the wife as the owner

The city earned 8,124 marks out of 10,000 in the field survey alone

Harjinder has prior NDPS Act cases filed against him and was recently out on bail

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

The Bench clarified that the petitioner would be free to approach the high court again in case the Magistrate failed to act

Alongside its rise in the cleanliness rankings, Amritsar has also achieved the Water+ certification

Invites passports, documents from devotees wishing to visit the gurdwara

The recovery was made from an agricultural field near Bhanewala village in Ferozepur

Victim claimed his younger brother had been issuing threats over the past few weeks, culminating in the violent attack

Balbir, who has a known history of alleged drug abuse, had been a source of constant trouble for the neighbourhood