FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Jalandhar - The Untold Story

Surviving a punishing Church: The story of Sr Ranit and Stand By Me

In 2018, Sister Ranit became the first Catholic nun in India to file a rape complaint against a bishop, accusing Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual assault. Franco was acquitted by the trial court in 2022. Sister Ranit’s appeal is pending before the Kerala High Court.

Newslaundry · Oct 26

Hockey India announces free entry to all matches to men's Asian Champion Trophy

Hockey India announced that fans will receive free entry to all matches of the men's Asian Champion Trophy. The matches are to take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 and November 5. All league-stage matches will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while the…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 to be held in Punjab

Pakistan has withdrawn from the upcoming Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026, and Bangladesh will take their place. The tournament is scheduled to run from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. India is set to open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 after an opening ceremony. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crores in Jalandhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated rail and road projects valued at over Rs 5,470 crore. He dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. New rail lines and train services were also inaugurated, enhancing regional connectivity. Road infrastructure projects, including a new expressway section, were also dedicated.…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore during his Punjab visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 5,470 crore. He will dedicate 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. New rail lines and train services will enhance connectivity between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Several national highway projects worth over Rs…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

PM Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen train on Friday

Prime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. He will also launch development projects worth around Rs 14,700 crore in Jind. Later, he will inaugurate projects exceeding Rs 4,700 crore in Chandigarh. The prime minister will then visit Jalandhar for more development projects. These initiatives mark significant…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Jasmine Sandlas Engaged :Fiancé Shekhar Chaudhary Revealed

Jasmin Sandlas is renowned for her strong voice and popular Punjabi songs. As well as for making her recent debut in Dhurandhra. However, nowadays she is making headlines due to her private life. She announced that she was getting engaged to one of her concert audiences. She introduced her fiancee…

MyLifeXP · Jul 13

Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth Rs 540 cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGP

Punjab Police has taken decisive action against cyber fraud, freezing over 63,000 bank accounts linked to transactions worth ₹540.34 crore in the past year. Significant recoveries, totaling ₹64 crore since 2024, have been made and returned to victims. The crackdown has exposed organized cybercrime networks, with Jalandhar leading in frozen…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

TSC India announces expansion into hotels and visa services

Jalandhar-based TSC India Ltd has expanded its travel services platform by entering the hotels and visa segments. The company acquired GITHM Pvt. Ltd. for its visa services, aiming to broaden its offerings and create new revenue streams. This strategic move is expected to contribute positively to TSC India's growth trajectory…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission order

A man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled the charge was an unfair trade practice. The restaurant claimed it was staff contribution but bills showed service charge. The commission found no proof of consent for the…

The Economic Times · Jun 18