Punjab

Two dead, many injured in alleged suicide attack in Ludhiana court; NIA reaches spot [details]

Two teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been dispatched and will be looking into the blast.

Dec 23, 2021

Farmers vacate Delhi borders, start leaving for home

2 Punjab farmers returning from protest site killed in road accident

Two farmers from Punjab were killed in a road accident on Saturday in Haryana's Hisar district while they were returning from the protest site at Tikri border, police said.

Dec 11, 2021

Consensus between farmers, Center on few demands not on agitation.

Return of Farmers: Haryana Police advise motorists to modify journey on national highway

Haryana Police have advised motorists to modify their journey on national highways on Saturday to avoid inconvenience owing to the return of farmers to various destinations in Punjab after ending their year-long agitation on the national capital borders.

Dec 11, 2021

Mansukh Mandaviya new Health Minister after Harsh Vardhan's exit

Only Punjab reported 4 deaths due to oxygen shortage: Health Minister

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that Punjab had reported four deaths due to shortage of Oxygen during the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic.

Dec 3, 2021

Setback for former Punjab CM Captain Amrinder, close aide loses Patiala Mayor post

The mayor received only 25 votes, although a majority of at least 31 votes was required.

Nov 26, 2021

Punjab stubble burning events fell by one-third in Sep-Oct: Centre to SC

Uttar Pradesh had a slight rise in fire incidences - on October 19, 2019, 55 incidents were reported, compared to 61 incidents on October 19, this year.

Oct 29, 2021

A sticker with wi-fi sign is seen on a glass fence

Only PAK Radio channels available around Punjab border; Prasar Bharti CEO to act

At least 15 FM stations have been set up in Pakistan to spew the most venomous propaganda against India 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Oct 18, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Sidhu becomes "obedient" after high command's tough posture, withdraws his resignation [details]

After meeting Rahul Gandhi, 'sulking' cricketer-turned-politician announces to resume work as Punjab Congress chief

Oct 16, 2021

Major power crisis knocks on Punjab's door; coal shortage in thermal plants hits hard [what next]

To overcome the coal shortage, power cuts have been imposed across the state of Punjab, ranging from three to four hours daily.

Oct 10, 2021

New Punjab "captain" has six new faces in Cabinet [details inside]

Several ministers from the previous Amarinder Singh government were retained including both women ministers Aruna Chaudhary, who is related to Channi, and Razia Sultana, a prominent Muslim face.

Sep 26, 2021

As Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab CM, infighting erupts in Congress [details]

Party stalwart in Punjab Jakhar was the frontrunner for Chief Minister's post after Captain resigned on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2021

Runaway brides & duped grooms: What is causing reverse dowry trend, constantly on rise in Punjab [Details]

Unethical as the marriage might be, but it is legal nevertheless. The reverse dowry trend, while equally deplorable, is an ironic shift from the patriarchal mind-set. Girls are now an asset and also the ticket to settle abroad.

Sep 12, 2021

Despite farmers' agitation, India records all-time high paddy, wheat procurement [details]

Some state governments have also recorded the highest ever procurement of food grains in the current year.

Aug 1, 2021

Kamalpreet, India's discus thrower, makes a spectacular throw to qualify for final Tokyo Olympics

Kamalpreet Kaur, a 25-year-old Indian discus thrower from Patiala, has qualified for the discus final at the Tokyo Olympics. This is Kamalpreet's Olympic debue.

Jul 31, 2021

Amid farmers' stir, BJP diverts forces in Punjab for coming polls; how it aims to win [details]

After breaking of alliance with Akali Dal, party to expand on its own in a hostile region.

Jul 10, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Upset Punjab CM's camp to discuss Priyanka Gandhi's new formula today

After disgruntled Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu met Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi separately on Wednesday, there is a speculation that Priyanka Gandhi has suggested that Sidhu be made Punjab Congress chief, but Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and some of the other factions in the party are not accepting this formula.

Jul 2, 2021

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Punjab

Two dead, many injured in alleged suicide attack in Ludhiana court; NIA reaches spot [details]

2 Punjab farmers returning from protest site killed in road accident

Return of Farmers: Haryana Police advise motorists to modify journey on national highway

Only Punjab reported 4 deaths due to oxygen shortage: Health Minister

Setback for former Punjab CM Captain Amrinder, close aide loses Patiala Mayor post

Punjab stubble burning events fell by one-third in Sep-Oct: Centre to SC

Only PAK Radio channels available around Punjab border; Prasar Bharti CEO to act

Sidhu becomes "obedient" after high command's tough posture, withdraws his resignation [details]

Major power crisis knocks on Punjab's door; coal shortage in thermal plants hits hard [what next]

New Punjab "captain" has six new faces in Cabinet [details inside]

As Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab CM, infighting erupts in Congress [details]

Runaway brides & duped grooms: What is causing reverse dowry trend, constantly on rise in Punjab [Details]

Despite farmers' agitation, India records all-time high paddy, wheat procurement [details]

Kamalpreet, India's discus thrower, makes a spectacular throw to qualify for final Tokyo Olympics

Amid farmers' stir, BJP diverts forces in Punjab for coming polls; how it aims to win [details]

Upset Punjab CM's camp to discuss Priyanka Gandhi's new formula today

Khalistani terrorists set up terror gangs in Punjab, UP; NIA raids nine locations [details]

Punjab CM flexes muscles after Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka; Capt Amarinder convenes party meet [details]

Punjab announces Covid lockdown relaxations, bars and pubs to open from tomorrow [Details]

Katra-Delhi expressway corridor hits roadblock; J&K farmers demand proper rehabilitation [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious