‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab Farmers in Punjab stage 'rail roko' protest demanding MSP, pension, and justice, causing train service disruptions and inconvenience. The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024
What’s driving cancer rate in Malwa, the cotton belt of the country? Situated to the south of the Sutlej River and the west of the Sivalik Hills, nestles the Malwa region in Punjab. It is also called the cotton belt of India, especially in the Southern and Southwestern parts of the region. Despite its natural and geographical glory, the Malwa region is… The Times of India · Mar 10, 2024
Farmers ‘rail roko’ protest across 60 locations in Haryana and Punjab today; travel with precaution Farmers are all set for another nationwide protest today. The ‘rail roko’ agitation will take place for four hours on Sunday between 12 PM and 4 PM. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have called for the protest to continue pressing their demands to the Centre. The Times of India · Mar 10, 2024
Punjab cabinet approves new excise policy, aims at over ₹10,000-Crore collections The Punjab cabinet gave its nod to the excise policy for 2024-25. The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024
Bassi Pathana’s former Congress MLA Gurpreet Singh GP joins Aam Aadmi Party In a setback to the Congress, its former MLA Gurpreet Singh GP on March 9 joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in Chandigarh. The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024
BSF, Punjab Police recover packet of suspected heroin in Punjab's Amritsar The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a packet of suspected heroin of gross weight, approximately 5 kg, in Punjab's Amritsar district, officials said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 8, 2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann launch Aam Aadmi Party's campaign in Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann launched the party’s Lok Sabha poll campaign, in New Delhi. The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024
2 Punjab journalists say ‘heckled’ by AAP MLA in assembly’s press lounge Two journalists have accused Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, the AAP MLA from Patiala’s Sanour, of heckling them inside the Punjab assembly’s press lounge. Newslaundry · Mar 7, 2024
HC flays agitating farmers for putting children in the frontlines of protest The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday pulled up agitating farmers for putting children in the frontlines of their recent 'Delhi Chalo' protest and criticised the two state governments for failing to fulfil their responsibility properly. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 7, 2024
Punjab police arrest 2 members of Babbar Khalsa International-backed terror module Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of 2 members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 7, 2024
BSF, Punjab Police recover packet of suspected heroin in Tarn Taran One packet of suspected heroin has been recovered in a joint operation carried out by BSF (Border Security Force) troops and Punjab Police in Tarn Taran district. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 7, 2024
In Punjab Assembly, Congress corners AAP govt. on MSP, OPS issues Congress raises MSP and OPS issues in Punjab Assembly, criticizing AAP government for not fulfilling pre-poll promises. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
Farmers' protest: 'Delhi Chalo' march to restart amid tight security at borders of national capital As protesting farmers are set to resume their march once again to the capital city Delhi, to press for their demands including minimum price guarantees for their crops, the police has increased security at the Punjab and Haryana borders. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 6, 2024
SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Sukhbir Singh Badal. The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024 Punjab FM flays Centre for withholding funds, as he presents budget Punjab budget 2024: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the State’s budget in the State Assembly for the financial year 2024-25, envisaging a total outlay of over ₹2 lakh crore.
Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2024 Uttarakhand: Flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar start tomorrow The central government has approved the flight operations from Dehradun to three major cities of the country-- Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Varanasi and Punjab's Amritsar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday.
The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024 AAP-Opposition spar after CM asks Speaker to ‘lock’ Vidhan Sabha Chandigarh Assembly chaos as CM Bhagwant Mann hands Speaker "lock and key" to keep opposition inside during discussion.
The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024 Samyukt Kisan Morcha reaches out to splinter group, calls for united fight against Centre SKM has reached out to the protesting farmers on the Haryana-Punjab boundary led by its splinter group SKM (Non Political) and the KMM, and appealed for issue-based larger unity among all farmers’ platforms and organisations.
The Times of India · Mar 2, 2024 'My passion lies in...': Yuvraj Singh clarifies speculations on contesting Lok Sabha elections NEW DELHI: Former India cricket star Yuvraj Singh took to social media late Friday to dispel rumors regarding his candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab.
The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024 At Sportstar Sports Conclave, Minister says govt. making efforts to restore old glory of Punjab Punjab Sports Minister highlights efforts to revive sports culture in Punjab, with record-breaking results at Asian Games.
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Runaway freight train | Loco pilot refused to work without guard Chennai freight train incident: Loco Pilot refuses to work without Guard, leading to runaway train in Punjab.
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Focus Punjab in Sportstar Conclave on Wednesday Join Sportstar’s Conclave in Chandigarh on February 28 with Punjab's Sports Minister and top sports personalities.
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2024 Sidhu Moosewala’s mother Charan Kaur is pregnant: Precautions for women considering IVF after 50 The parents of the late Punjabi musician Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moosewala, are reportedly expecting a baby, according to family sources. Moosewala's mother, Charan Kaur, is set to give birth soon. Family sources verified the news, though the late singer's parents haven't yet released an official statement.…
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 NIA conducts raids in Punjab and Rajasthan in terrorist-organised criminal syndicates nexus case NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab and Rajasthan, detains six in crackdown on terror-criminal nexus.
The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024 Quit WTO, farmers demand with tractors lined up on highways Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest against government repression, demand MSP and farm loan waivers, and call to 'Quit WTO'.