Punjab: News
18 Mar 2024
BelarusIndians stuck in Russia seek PM's help in video appeal
A group of men from Punjab and Haryana have issued a fresh video plea seeking help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian Army and engaging in the Ukraine conflict.
14 Mar 2024
Congress PartyPreneet Kaur, wife of ex-Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, joins BJP
A year after being ousted from the Congress, Patiala MP Preneet Kaur officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Thursday.
14 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLS polls: AAP releases names of 8 candidates for Punjab
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of eight candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Punjab.
14 Mar 2024
Farmers ProtestFarmers' mahapanchayat at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan today, traffic jams likely
After camping at Delhi's borders for a month, protesting farmers are set to march into the national capital on Thursday to take part in the "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" at Ramlila Maidan.
11 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.
10 Mar 2024
Farmers ProtestFarmers' bodies call nationwide 'rail roko' protest today
Farmers, who resumed marching toward Delhi on March 6, will be holding a nationwide "rail roko" (stop trains) agitation for four hours on Sunday.
08 Mar 2024
KhalistaniSuperintendent of Dibrugarh jail, housing Amritpal Singh, arrested for 'laxity'
The Dibrugarh Central Jail superintendent in Assam has been arrested for negligence after electronic devices were found in the possession of pro-Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh and his aides.
06 Mar 2024
Haryana7 Indians from Punjab, Haryana 'tricked' into joining Russian Army
At least seven men from Punjab and Haryana have claimed they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian military to fight in Ukraine while visiting Russia as tourists.
04 Mar 2024
Indian RailwaysRunaway freight train: Station master, 3 others terminated
Four Indian Railways employees were fired on Monday concerning an incident wherein a 53-wagon freight train traveled unattended for 84 km from Jammu to Punjab on February 25.
28 Feb 2024
FarmersFarmers' protest: Punjab, Haryana battle fuel shortage amid supply crunch
The ongoing farmers' protest has triggered an unprecedented fuel crisis in Punjab and Haryana, with the supply of diesel and cylinder gas severely affected in both states.
27 Feb 2024
PregnancySidhu Moose Wala's parents expecting baby soon: Reports
The parents of the late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moose Wala, are expecting a baby, family members have reportedly revealed.
25 Feb 2024
Indian RailwaysGoods train runs driverless for 80km from Jammu to Punjab
A goods train reportedly traveled nearly 80 kilometers without a driver, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour before being stopped near Unchi Bassi in Punjab's Dasuya on Sunday.
24 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestProtesting farmers pause 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29
Farmer leaders announced on Friday that the future course of action regarding their "Delhi Chalo" march will be decided next Thursday (February 29).
22 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestWho was Shubkaran Singh: 22-year-old who died during farmers' protest
The death of a 22-year-old Punjab farmer during the "Delhi Chalo" protests has sparked condemnation from farmer leaders.
22 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP, Congress finalize seat-sharing formula for Lok Sabha polls: Reports
The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reportedly reached an agreement on seat-sharing for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.
22 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' march paused for 2 days after farmer's death
Farmer leaders have put the "Delhi Chalo" march on hold for two days after a protester was killed during clashes with the police at the Haryana-Punjab border.
21 Feb 2024
DelhiFarmers' protest resumes today: Traffic restrictions at Delhi, NCR borders
The "Delhi Chalo" farmers' protest march continued on Wednesday, following the failure of four rounds of talks with the Centre.
21 Feb 2024
Minimum Support PriceCentre calls for talks, farmers tear-gassed at Punjab-Haryana border
The Centre on Wednesday urged protesting farmers to hold the fifth round of talks, even as the agitators resumed their "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaAAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
20 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' march to resume on Wednesday after talks fail
Farmers participating in the "Delhi Chalo" protest have turned down the Centre's new five-year plan for minimum support prices (MSP).
19 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestFarmers put protest on hold after Centre proposes MSP plan
The protesting farmers have put their "Delhi Chalo" march on hold after the Centre proposed a new five-year plan for the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.
17 Feb 2024
Piyush GoyalCentre's 4th round of talks with farmers on Sunday
The Centre will likely hold the fourth round of talks with protesting farmers on Sunday.
16 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestBharat Bandh today: Farmers to join widespread 'chakka jam'
Several farmers' unions have called for a "Bharat Bandh" on Friday, in solidarity with the "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
15 Feb 2024
ManipurJourney through India's martial arts heritage
India, with its diverse cultural tapestry, has a long and storied history of martial arts that evolved over centuries.
15 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestGramin Bharat Bandh tomorrow: See what's open and what's closed
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and central trade unions have announced a Gramin Bharat Bandh nationwide strike on Friday, in solidarity with the farmers' march to Delhi.
15 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestProtest Day 3: 'Rail roko' across Punjab today
The Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ugrahan (BKU-Ugrahan) has announced a "rail roko" (stop trains) protest in Punjab from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday, even as the farmer leaders get ready to hold talks with the Centre.
14 Feb 2024
Central GovernmentFarmers resume 'Delhi Chalo' march after a day of chaos
Protesting farmers resumed their "Delhi Chalo" march on Wednesday, undettered by clashes with the police at the Punjab-Haryana border a day earlier.
14 Feb 2024
IndiaBasant Panchami: Celebrating traditions and rituals
Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja in many parts of India, marks the onset of the spring season and is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm across the country.
13 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP offers Congress only 1 Lok Sabha seat in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday declared that it is willing to allocate only one of Delhi's seven Lok Sabha seats to the Congress within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
13 Feb 2024
DelhiFarmers' protest: Chock-a-block traffic at Delhi's Gurugram, Noida borders
Vehicular traffic in Delhi was disrupted on Tuesday as farmers began their "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
11 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo': Security tightened ahead of farmers' protest on Tuesday
Ahead of Tuesday's "Delhi Chalo" march, organized by roughly 200 farmers' unions, authorities are fortifying the national capital by barricading the Delhi-Haryana and Delhi-Uttar Pradesh borders.
10 Feb 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP to contest all Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, Chandigarh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has declared that his party will contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and one in Chandigarh in the upcoming general elections.
05 Feb 2024
GoaPunjab businessman found murdered in Goa villa
A 77-year-old businessman from Punjab, Narottam "Nims" Dhillon was discovered dead in his North Goa villa on Sunday.
03 Feb 2024
Bhagwant MannPunjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit stepped down from his position on Saturday, citing personal reasons for his decision.
31 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Over 50 flights, 23 trains delayed amid dense fog
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a dense fog on Wednesday — the third day in a row.
23 Jan 2024
CanadaWhat does Canada's cap on international student admissions mean?
Canada on Monday announced that there will be a 35% cut in international student admissions for 2024.
21 Jan 2024
SpiritualityTemple tales: 5 bizarre places of worship in India
India, a land rich in cultural and religious diversity, is home to a multitude of temples, each with its unique charm and significance.
16 Jan 2024
KhalistaniKhalistani terrorist Pannun's Republic Day death threat to Punjab CM
Khalistani terrorist and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a threat to assassinate Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and state's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Republic Day, NDTV reported.
16 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog delays over 100 flights, 30 trains
Delhi witnessed dense fog and cold wave again on Tuesday causing disruptions to flights and trains.
15 Jan 2024
Punjab PoliceMan arrested for impersonating girlfriend in recruitment exam
A man in Faridkot district of Punjab was caught red-handed attempting to impersonate his girlfriend during a government recruitment examination for health workers, police has said.
14 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations
Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.
14 Jan 2024
AmritsarDazzling dances and bonfires: Top destinations for Lohri celebrations
Lohri, the vibrant and exuberant harvest festival celebrated primarily in North India, is a time of joy, warmth, and communal harmony.
06 Jan 2024
DelhiSevere cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday
Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.
01 Jan 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaPro-Khalistani gangster, Moose Wala murder accused Goldy Brar declared 'terrorist'
The Indian government on Monday designated Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar a terrorist under the 1967 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
01 Jan 2024
DelhiDense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave
Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.
31 Dec 2023
Bhagwant MannWhy Defence Ministry rejected Punjab, Bengal tableaus for R-day
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rejected the Punjab and West Bengal governments' tableau proposals for the 2024 Republic Day parade, The Indian Express reported.
31 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.
29 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Dense fog disrupts transport in North India, red alert issued
Heavy fog continued to disrupt transportation across North India, causing delays in numerous flights and trains on Friday.
17 Dec 2023
Bhagwant MannChandigarh: Police use water cannon to stop Youth Congress protest
A protest led by Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) workers in Chandigarh took a dramatic turn on Sunday when police used water cannons to disperse the crowd.
28 Nov 2023
KhalistaniSFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.
26 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi security breach case: 7 Punjab Police officers suspended
The Punjab Police has suspended seven officers in connection with the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur, Punjab, in 2022.
23 Nov 2023
Punjab PolicePunjab: Constable killed as Sikh groups clash over gurdwara's control
One Punjab Police personnel was killed, while six others suffered injuries on Thursday in an exchange of gunfire between two Nihang groups vying to take control of a gurdwara in the Kapurthala district of Punjab.
22 Nov 2023
HaryanaNIA raids 14 places in Punjab, Haryana over SFJ links
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids on the properties of individuals linked to the banned Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and its chief, designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Farmers portrayed as villains': SC questions Punjab's stubble burning approach
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh governments for failing to curb stubble burning.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
08 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
07 Nov 2023
KhalistaniVisitors banned at Delhi, Punjab airports following Pannun's threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has reportedly asked airport operators in Delhi and Punjab to stop issuing airport entry passes to visitors.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDon't know how, but stop stubble burning: SC to Punjab
Amid the rising air pollution across North India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Punjab government, asking it to stop stubble burning.
07 Nov 2023
KhalistaniPannun's threat to blow up Air India flight serious: Report
Canada-based Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's purported warning to blow up an Air India flight on November 19 cannot be taken lightly, News18 reported, citing intelligence sources.
06 Nov 2023
DelhiAAP blames Haryana for worsening pollution levels in Delhi
Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has blamed neighboring Haryana for the current air pollution crisis in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
05 Nov 2023
Bhagwant MannPunjab: Officer enforcing anti-pollution rules made to burn stubble
A group of farmers in Punjab's Bathinda allegedly forced a Public Works Department (PWD) officer to burn stubble after defying prohibitory orders against crop residue burning.
31 Oct 2023
DelhiAir pollution: SC seeks report from Delhi, neighboring states
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to submit a report on steps taken to control stubble burning and its effects on the national capital's air quality.
29 Oct 2023
IndiaPunjab lawyer arrested for torturing mother, victim rescued by NGO
A lawyer from Punjab's Rupnagar, Ankur Varma, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly subjecting his 73-year-old mother, Asha Rani, to brutal physical abuse.
16 Oct 2023
Indian ArmyAgniveer's 'suicide' controversy: No military honor per rules, says Army
Amid a major ongoing controversy over not according a guard of honor to Agniveer recruit Amritpal Singh, the Indian Army reportedly clarified on Sunday that he died by suicide by shooting himself on sentry duty.
12 Oct 2023
Delhi2 alleged associates of Khalistani terrorist group arrested in Delhi
The Delhi Police Special Cell apprehended two associates of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorist Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dala, in Delhi based on secret information, according to the news agency ANI on Thursday.
07 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi AQI crosses 300, thanks to farm fires, temperature drop
Delhi's air quality took a nosedive on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 300 in some places for the first time in the season, per News18.
05 Oct 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra policeman shoots wife, 2 daughters, then self to death
A tragic murder-suicide occurred in Andhra Pradesh, where a 55-year-old police head constable, Venkateswarlu, reportedly shot and killed his wife and two daughters before taking his own life.
02 Oct 2023
JalandharPunjab: Dead bodies of 3 missing sisters found inside trunk
In a shocking development from Punjab, the dead bodies of three sisters were reportedly discovered at their home in Jalandhar's Maqsudan on Monday.
01 Oct 2023
KhalistaniScotland: Indian envoy heckler supporter of Beant Singh's assassination conspirator
After Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Vikram Doraiswami was stopped from entering a gurdwara in Scotland by a group of radical British Sikh activists on Friday, a video of the encounter went viral on social media.
29 Sep 2023
DelhiAnti-smog guns, bio-decomposer: Kejriwal's winter plan to control air pollution
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday revealed a 15-point action plan to combat air pollution during the colder months.
28 Sep 2023
Uttar PradeshWhy Punjab farmers are holding 3-day 'rail roko' starting today
Several farmers' organizations have organized a three-day rail blockade in Punjab over their demands for financial aid for flood-related damages, a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), and debt waivers.
25 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)'Wants to divide India': NIA on Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Pannun
The founder of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is reportedly wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly "commissioning terrorist acts."
25 Sep 2023
CanadaCanada-based Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla linked to LeT: Report
Alleged Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Dalla alias Arsh Dalla (27), based in Canada, has links to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reported NDTV, citing sources.
25 Sep 2023
CanadaIndian intelligence report reveals Khalistani terror cells' nexus in Canada
Indian intelligence agencies have revealed a Khalistani terror network operating in Canada, identifying several Canadian nationals allegedly linked to the proscribed International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) and the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).