Protests Erupt in Ropar After Tragic Death of Balwinder Kaur

October 25, 2023

Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Civil Hospital in Ropar as the body of Balwinder Kaur, a member of the Assistant Professors and Librarians Front, was recovered from the Sirhind canal near Ropar and brought to the hospital today. This incident triggered a series of high-profile visits and demands for action....

Spiritual Guru Stands Firm on Controversial Statements Amid Christian Group Concerns

October 25, 2023

On Monday, spiritual guru Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Baba or Maharaj, declined to retract his statements that had sparked concerns among Christian groups in Punjab. A Christian organization had lodged a complaint with the Amritsar police, alleging that Shastri had offended religious sentiments. Shastri, who was...

Barnala police apprehends all four suspects in fatal assault on head constable

October 25, 2023

In Barnala, Punjab, all four individuals allegedly involved in the assault on a head constable leading to his subsequent demise have been taken into custody by the police. During the arrest, one of the accused sustained injuries in a brief encounter with law enforcement. The victim, Darshan Singh, aged 50,...

Body of Punjab Prof Balwinder Kaur Found, SAD Holds Protest at Hospital

October 25, 2023

Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Civil Hospital in Ropar as the body of Balwinder Kaur, a member of the Assistant Professors and Librarians Front, was recovered from the Sirhind canal near Ropar and brought to the hospital today. This incident triggered a series of high-profile visits and demands for action....

Manpreet Badal Seeks Medical Exemption from VB Inquiry

October 24, 2023

Former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Badal did not appear before the Vigilance Bureau (VB) in Bathinda for questioning in a case related to plot allotment on Monday. He cited back pain as the reason for his absence and stated that he had been advised to undergo bed rest. Manpreet Badal...

Tragedy Strikes as Kabaddi Players Assault and Kill Constable During Restaurant Scuffle

October 24, 2023

In Barnala, a tragic incident unfolded on a Sunday night around 11:30 pm, involving eight kabaddi players and Constable Darshan Singh, a 50-year-old police officer stationed at the City Police Station. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the 22-acre Market. The confrontation erupted when the kabaddi players engaged in...

Punjab Police ARRESTS Drug Smuggler in Chandigarh Raid

October 24, 2023

In a big blow to the trans-border narcotic network amidst the ongoing war against drugs, Punjab Police have busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket being operated by USA-based smuggler Sarwan Singh with the arrest of one person after recovering 12 heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP)...

Citing back pain, Punjab’s Ex-Finance Minister Manpreet Badal skips VB summons

October 24, 2023

Former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Badal did not appear before the Vigilance Bureau (VB) in Bathinda for questioning in a case related to plot allotment on Monday. He cited back pain as the reason for his absence and stated that he had been advised to undergo bed rest. Manpreet Badal...

Chandigarh College’s Heritage Chair at Barcelona Auction Raises Concerns

October 21, 2023

Yet again, a Teakwood and Wicker Heritage Chair from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh heads to an auction in Barcelona. A heritage chair crafted from exquisite teakwood and wicker, housed at the boys’ hostel of Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh, is slated for auction in Barcelona, Spain. The reserved price for...

Chandigarh’s Canadian Consulate Suspends Services Amid Diplomatic Tensions

October 21, 2023

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, the Consulate General of Canada office in Chandigarh has temporarily suspended its services, starting from Friday. Official sources have confirmed this development. Services for Canadians and those requiring consular assistance will now be accessible at the High Commission of Canada’s office in...