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  Schools closed in Haryana, Punjab to pay homage to Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day

  Education | July 31, 2025 9:13 IST

  Shaheed Udham Singh jayanti: The Punjab Government has issued an official notification declaring July 31 a gazetted holiday across the state. All government and private schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed.

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  Punjab declares holiday on July 31 to mark Udham Singh’s martyrdom | What all will remain closed?

  India | July 29, 2025 15:57 IST

  The Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on July 31 to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. All state government offices, educational institutions, and boards and corporations will remain closed. A state-level tribute event will also be held in Sunam, his birthplace.

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  Babbar Khalsa terrorist wanted in Punjab grenade attack arrested in Delhi

  India | July 27, 2025 13:16 IST

  Karanbir, a resident of Gurdaspur, was linked to the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit and the April 7 attack on Qila Lal Singh Police Station in Batala.

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  BSF foils multiple cross-border smuggling attempts, recovers drones and heroin in Punjab

  India | July 23, 2025 7:50 IST

  BSF credited the successful operations to the effective integration of advanced surveillance technology and the constant vigilance of its personnel. The force emphasised that these recoveries reflect the strong coordination between cutting-edge counter-drone systems and the alertness of troops.

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  Punjab board PSEB compartment 2025 exam date sheet out, check complete schedule

  Exam Results | July 19, 2025 16:19 IST

  Punjab Board PSEB compartment 2025 exam date sheet has been released. Students can download their exam Punjab board PSEB compartment 2025 exam schedule for 10th, and 12th from the official website of PSEB - pseb.ac.in.

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  Golden Temple receives second bomb threat in 2 days, security tightened in Amritsar

  India | July 15, 2025 19:11 IST

  Amritsar's Golden Temple received a second bomb threat via email in two days, prompting heightened security with bomb squads and police commandos deployed. Authorities have launched an investigation while urging the public to stay calm and vigilant.

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  Golden Temple receives bomb threat; Amritsar police launches probe, tightens security

  India | July 14, 2025 23:54 IST

  The police have deployed bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage teams in and around the Golden Temple area. Senior police officials have been stationed to oversee security arrangements and ensure public safety.

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  Punjab Cabinet approves bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against religious scriptures

  India | July 14, 2025 17:33 IST

  The Punjab Cabinet has approved a stringent anti-sacrilege bill proposing life imprisonment for desecrating religious scriptures, along with new regulations to curb illegal mining through crusher unit oversight.

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  Punjab DA case: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia sent to judicial custody for two weeks

  India | July 06, 2025 14:56 IST

  Public prosecutors Ferry Sofat and Preet Inderpal Singh confirmed the development, saying the next hearing will be held on July 19.

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  Punjab Police busts Pakistan's ISI-backed BKI terror module; three, including juvenile, arrested

  India | June 27, 2025 15:53 IST

  The nabbed accused have been identified as Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, both residents of Ramdas in Amritsar Rural, along with a juvenile. An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act at SSOC, police said.

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  Kashmir Singh Sohal, Punjab AAP MLA, dies at 66 after prolonged illness

  India | June 27, 2025 15:53 IST

  Kashmir Singh Sohal, AAP MLA from Tarn Taran, passed away after a prolonged illness, prompting condolences from Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

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  SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia arrested during Vigiliance Department raid at his residence

  India | June 25, 2025 13:54 IST

  There was no official confirmation from the Vigilance Bureau on the matter and it is unclear in which connection the "raid" was conducted at the residence of Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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  Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Punjab, Haryana from June 25-30

  India | June 24, 2025 23:52 IST

  According to the IMD, the conditions are favourable for its further advancement over Haryana and some more areas in Punjab in the next two days. The monsoon had advanced over parts of Punjab on Sunday.

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  Ludhiana West bypoll 2025 results: AAP's Sanjeev Arora wins Ludhiana West by margin of 10,637 votes

  India | June 23, 2025 14:54 IST

  Ludhiana West bypoll 2025 results: The bypoll was necessitated after AAP Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi died earlier this year.

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  Assembly bypolls results: AAP wins two seats, Congress, BJP, TMC secure one each across four states

  India | June 23, 2025 16:57 IST

  Assembly bypolls 2025 results Live updates: The counting of votes for bypolls in five assembly constituencies across four states, including two in Gujarat and one each in Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, is underway and results will be declared soon.

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  Punjab: Three of a family found dead with gunshot wounds in parked SUV in Patiala

  India | June 22, 2025 22:35 IST

  The deceased have been identified as Sandeep Singh (45), his wife Mandeep Kaur (40), and their 18-year-old son Abhay. Their bodies were discovered near Chharbar village in the Rajpura area of Patiala.

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  Omar Abdullah opposes canal plan linking Jammu and Kashmir water to northern states

  India | June 20, 2025 23:53 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made his stance clear on the proposed 113-km-long canal, saying, "We will use the water first, and then we will think about others."

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  Assembly bypolls 2025: Voting underway on five seats across four states | Key updates

  India | June 19, 2025 8:17 IST

  Assembly bypolls 2025: Bypolls is being held in two Assembly constituencies in Gujarat and one each in Kerala, West Bengal and Punjab

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  IAF Apache attack helicopter makes emergency landing in Pathankot | Video

  India | June 13, 2025 13:16 IST

  In April, another helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing near a dam in Gujarat's Jamnagar district.

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  Kamal Kaur: Who was the Punjabi influencer found dead? A look at some of her most popular videos

  Trending | June 12, 2025 13:52 IST

  The body of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, alias Kamal Kaur, was found in a car in Bathinda, Punjab. The probe is on now. Let us see why she was so renowned and some of her most popular videos.