HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 | History Defined

How can India future-proof wheat?

The year 2022 saw the hottest March in India since observed record-keeping started in 1901, with temperatures exceeding the normal by 4-6°C in many parts.

Newslaundry · Jul 22, 2024

Punjab Police held Pak-backed drug smuggling racket, arrests 2 persons with 7 kg heroin, 5 pistols

Punjab police on Wednesday busted a Pakistan-backed drug smuggling racket with the arrest of two persons with 7 kg of heroin and 5 pistols. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2024

Jarmanpreet Singh's Olympic debut is Indian hockey's 'never give up' story

Indian men's hockey team's defender Jarmanpreet Singh was considered a rising star when he was selected by the Punjab franchise in the prestigious Hockey India League in 2015. He seemed destined to represent India at the Junior World Cup in 2016, which launched the careers of many of his contemporaries,…

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2024

SAD turmoil spotlights newspaper editor’s ‘influence’ in Punjab politics

The rebellion within the Shiromani Akali Dal has spotlighted the influence of regional papers in Punjab, especially Barjinder Singh Hamdard, the owner and editor-in-chief of the Jalandhar-based daily Ajit.

Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2024

Punjab Police arrest five operatives of Canada-based Lakhbir Landa gang

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police on Sunday arrested five operatives of the Canada-based Lakhbir Landa gang and recovered five foreign-made pistols. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2024

Bhangra in Barbados: When the Punjabis in Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh came out to celebrate T20 World Cup win - watch

Once the emotions had settled a little and tears of joy were shed, it was time for India to celebrate the T20 World Cup win; and Virat Kohli Arshdeep Singh did it in typical Punjabi style, dancing to the famous Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi's evergreen number 'tunak tunak tun' in…

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2024

Amritsar Rural Police arrests 6 people, recovers 8 kg heroin, 6 pistols in two seperate drug busts

The Amritsar Rural Police has arrested six people and recovered heroin weighing eight kilogrammes and three pistols, along with cash amounting to Rs 30,000, in two separate cases, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 29, 2024

Hafta letters: Punjabi voters, Elon Musk, VODCAST

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Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2024

Punjab Police bust two drug cartels backed by Pakistan-based smugglers, arrest three traffickers

Punjab Police have busted two separate cross-border drug smuggling cartels being operated by Pakistan-based smugglers, arrested three drug traffickers, and recovered a total of 9.2 kg heroin from their possession. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 28, 2024

Punjab police seize 66 kg opium, two arrested

Fazilka police in Punjab have seized 66 kilograms and arrested two persons for smuggling opium from Jharkhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 28, 2024