Punjab

Who Is Narain Chaura? Shooter Behind The Attack On Sukhbir Singh Badal At Golden Temple

04 Dec 2024

A shocking incident took place near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday, as Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. The attack took place when Badal was on his duties as a sewadar. Badal was sitting in a wheelchair, but he was safe as...

30 Kidney Patients Test Positive for HIV at Nishtar Hospital in Punjab

20 Nov 2024

Nishtar Hospital in South Punjab is facing accusations of negligence after an HIV/AIDS outbreak affected dozens of kidney patients. A fact-finding committee was formed to investigate the situation following the death of a kidney failure patient, after which 30 others tested positive for HIV/AIDS. All 30 patients had kidney ailments...

BSF Seizes 3 Drones, Heroin Near Amritsar Border In Punjab

17 Nov 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab recovered three drones and a substantial heroin consignment near the Amritsar border on Saturday, officials reported. According to the BSF, the seizure included two DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones, one China-made DJI Air 3S drone, and a package containing 540 grams of heroin. The...

EC Reschedules Assembly Bypolls in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

04 Nov 2024

The Election Commission (EC) has rescheduled by-elections in 14 assembly constituencies across Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Punjab, moving the date from November 13 to November 20. The decision followed requests from national and state parties, including Congress, BJP, BSP, and RLD, who raised concerns about low voter turnout due to...

Punjab Sees Surge In Farm Fires; Sangrur Tops With Over 350 Cases

02 Nov 2024

In a concerning development for air quality in Northern India, Punjab has reported 379 fresh cases of stubble burning this season, with Sangrur leading the tally. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) confirms that farm fires have spiked, especially in Sangrur, Ferozepur, and Tarn Taran, aggravating pollution in the region....

Punjab Businessman Presents Rs. 18 Lakh Rolex To Contractor For Building His Dream Home

01 Nov 2024

A businessman from Punjab has presented a Rolex watch to the contractor responsible for building his luxurious home on a vast 9-acre estate in Zirakpur. Gurdip Dev Bath gifted the timepiece to Rajinder Singh Roopra to acknowledge his dedication to “quality, speed of delivery, and meticulous attention to detail." Bath...

Centre asks Punjab, Haryana to intensify measures against stubble burning

28 Oct 2024

Amid growing concerns over air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, the Centre has urged Punjab and Haryana to bolster their efforts to curb stubble burning during the ongoing paddy harvest season. In an advisory issued on Saturday, the government called for strengthening of micro-level action plans for crop residue management...

Punjab aims to meet 20% fuel demand through biofuels by 2035: Aman Arora

17 Oct 2024

Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the government unveiling an ambitious Punjab State Policy for Biofuels to meet 20% of the state’s overall fuel demand through biofuels by 2035, said Aman Arora, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources at a Round...

BSF Seizes 13 Kg Of Suspected Heroin In Punjab’s Tarn Taran

11 Oct 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 13 kilograms of suspected heroin in Punjab's Tarn Taran border district on Thursday, officials confirmed. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Punjab Frontier BSF, the recovery was made after receiving reliable intelligence about narcotics hidden in a hume pipe in the...

Watch: Women In Amritsar Stops 3 Robbers From Entering Home

02 Oct 2024

In an inspiring display of courage, a woman from Amritsar, Punjab single-handedly foiled a robbery attempt at her home, earning widespread praise from social media users. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the woman's brave defense against three robbers attempting to break into her house. A Heroic Stand Against Robbers...

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