Punjab
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Suspected drug addict hacks wife to death with axe in Punjab; dies by suicide after consuming poison
Crime | Oct 17, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTThe police said 50-year-old Bhola Singh hacked his wife, identified as Karamjit Kaur alias Kammo, in the Chananwal village in Punjab's Barnala district. Later, he died by suicide after consuming poison.
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Home Ministry to seek report from Punjab govt over anti-drug activist's murder: Amit Shah
India | Oct 16, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTIn a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Home Ministry will seek a report from the Punjab government over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in the Mansa district, as he targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the drug menace in the state.
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Raising voice against drugs has become death sentence: Rahul slams Mann govt over activist's killing
India | Oct 15, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's remark came after Parvinder Singh Jhotta, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot in broad daylight in the busy marketplace on Tuesday.
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Punjab shutdown after anti-drug activist's killing: Markets closed, schools shift to online class
India | Oct 15, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTBathinda Range DIG Harjeet Singh says, "We are ensuring that emergency services are not affected. We are also in touch with the protesters. We will ensure that normal life is not affected. The main accused has been arrested, one more individual has also been arrested along with him."
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CBI cracks down on Punjab govt, seeks files from 15 departments in corruption probe
India | Oct 14, 2026, 11:06 PM ISTThe CBI has sought confidential records from 15 Punjab government departments in a probe into alleged corruption in postings, transfers and policy decisions. Files related to appointments, recruitment, housing projects and clearances are also under scrutiny.
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Aaj Ki Baat : 'Flying Punjab' burning in the fire of drugs!
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 15, 2026, 12:12 AM ISTPeople in Mansa erupted in anger today following the murder of Parvinder Singh, an activist who led an anti-drug campaign in Punjab. The anger of Mansa residents, already grappling with the drug problem, was evident on the streets.
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House of accused in anti-drug activist Jhota's murder demolished, shop torched in Punjab | VIDEO
India | Oct 14, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTPunjab authorities demolished the house of Ashwani Kumar, the prime accused in anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota's killing, hours after his arrest in Rajasthan. The action was followed by the burning of Kumar's commercial shop.
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'No one will be spared': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on anti-drug activist murder in Mansa
India | Oct 14, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTParvinder Singh alias Jhota, known for raising his voice against drug abuse, was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store at a busy marketplace on Tuesday.
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Prime accused in Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder arrested from Rajasthan
India | Oct 14, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTParvinder Singh Jhota was shot on Tuesday, October 13 during a confrontation at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab, while livestreaming what he alleged was the sale of 'chitta', or heroin. He later succumbed to his injuries at Mansa Civil Hospital.
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Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota shot dead during Facebook Live in Mansa
India | Oct 13, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTAnti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot during a confrontation at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab. He was livestreaming the incident on Facebook and later succumbed to his injuries at Mansa Civil Hospital. The accused shop owner reportedly fled the scene.
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EC releases final electoral rolls of Punjab after SIR, with over 13.60 lakh voters deleted
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTEligible voters who have not yet been included can register themselves by filling out Form 6—either online via the ECI app or offline through the Booth Level Officer (BLO).
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Who is Gaurav Yadav? 1992-batch IPS officer appointed regular Punjab DGP after four years
India | Oct 09, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTPunjab has appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as its regular DGP after four years of him serving as acting police chief. Yadav, who has led the Punjab Police since July 2022, will have a minimum tenure of two years.
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CBI raids Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office, AAP hits back at BJP amid poll preparations
India | Oct 06, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTThe CBI conducted a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh as part of an investigation into an alleged cash-for-posting and tender corruption case. Mann accused the BJP of using central agencies to target his government.
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Former sarpanch shot dead in Punjab's Ludhiana by bike-borne assailants
India | Oct 04, 2026, 05:00 PM ISTThe incident happened around 6:30 PM, when Navtej Singh alias Neetu was returning home to Krishna Nagar from his village in his Toyota Innova. The attackers fired eight to 10 rounds at his car on South City Road in the Ladhowal area of Ludhiana before fleeing the spot, as per reports.
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Amrinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chief ahead of polls: Who could replace him?
India | Oct 01, 2026, 10:35 AM ISTAmrinder Singh Raja Warring has submitted his resignation as Punjab Congress president to the party high command. This has sparked speculation about which leaders might be in the running to succeed him. Let us take a look at the details.
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'Outsiders involved in vandalism': Dean on unrest in LPU campus over alleged rape | EXCLUSIVE
India | Sep 28, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTLPU Dean Sorabh Lakhanpal said, "A social media post spread rumours which lead to protests. Later, it turned violent and vandalism occurred. Neither the girl's name nor the location is mentioned anywhere. What do you think would have happened if such a major incident had occurred?"
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Punjab campus unrest: What led to massive student protests at LPU, Chitkara University?
India | Sep 28, 2026, 02:00 PM ISTThe protests at Chitkara University and Lovely Professional University in Punjab have been brought under control. A heavy police force has been deployed by the administration, and classes have been suspended.
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Internet suspended at LPU amid protest, CM Bhagwant Mann orders strict action against culprits
India | Sep 28, 2026, 09:25 AM ISTInternet services have been suspended around Lovely Professional University in Phagwara after violent student protests over an alleged rape case. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has directed DGP Gaurav Yadav to visit the spot and has ordered strict action.
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LPU postpones mid-term exams, suspends classes for 10 days amid violent protests | Check advisory
India | Sep 28, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTLovely Professional University has suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28 and postponed mid-term examinations indefinitely following violent campus protests in Phagwara. The unrest began after social media claims about an alleged rape of a female student.
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LPU protests: Students clash with police, vehicles torched over alleged rape; varsity denies claim
India | Sep 27, 2026, 10:46 PM ISTProtests continued at the Lovely Professional University on Sunday, with agitators clashing with police and setting vehicles on fire over alleged rape of a female student inside the campus. However, the varsity has denied the rape claims.