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  Are schools closed today in Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir? Details here

  Education | May 09, 2025 8:14 IST

  If you are not aware of the school closure announcement, this article may help you find all the relevant information you wish to consume. Scroll down to know more.

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  Punjab govt orders closure of schools, colleges, universities for next three days

  Education | May 08, 2025 23:23 IST

  The Punjab government has announced the closure of schools, colleges and universities for the next three days. Meanwhile, the leaves of all the government officials and administrators have been called off. Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal and Bihar is set to follow the same path.

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  Punjab orders complete blackout from 9 pm to 5 am in Gurdaspur starting tonight

  India | May 08, 2025 19:00 IST

  Punjab government has enforced a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district from 9 pm to 5 am, effective May 8, 2025 amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions. Pakistan's recent drone and missile attacks on 15 Indian locations, including Awantipura, Amritsar, and Bhuj, were intercepted by India's air defence.

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  Schools in Punjab closed for two days amid rising border tensions, check details

  Education | May 08, 2025 17:55 IST

  The Punjab Administration has closed all schools, including private and government, in the state in view of the rising border tensions. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with the school authorities for latest updates.

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  India shoots down Pakistani 'missile' near Amritsar in Punjab amid rising tensions

  India | May 08, 2025 12:54 IST

  Amid rising tensions in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a "missile" fired by Pakistan was successfully shot down by India's anti-missile defence system in the early hours of Thursday.

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  Punjab on high alert after Operation Sindoor, public events cancelled, border areas begin evacuation

  India | May 08, 2025 2:56 IST

  Punjab on high alert after Operation Sindoor; public events cancelled, flights suspended, and border villagers begin relocating amid rising India-Pakistan tensions.

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  Seven students dead as vehicle collides with truck in Patiala, Harsimrat Badal extends condolences

  India | May 07, 2025 18:41 IST

  Seven school children who were returning to their homes from their schools lost their lives when their private vehicle collided with a tipper truck in Samana town on Wednesday afternoon. The search for the truck driver is ongoing.

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  Operation Sindoor: Emergency declared in Punjab province of Pakistan after India strikes terror camp

  World | May 07, 2025 14:20 IST

  Operation Sindoor: Indian armed forces on Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 (Tuesday) that killed 26 people.

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  Operation Sindoor: Schools closed in Pathankot for 3 days as high alert issued at airbase in Punjab

  India | May 07, 2025 13:26 IST

  The military strikes were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', almost two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

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  Bhagwant Mann on water-sharing dispute: 'Punjab repeals Dam Safety Act, will bring new laws soon'

  India | May 05, 2025 18:35 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said his government is repealing the Dam Safety Act and will bring its own Act because we know to safeguard our own dams.

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  Punjab: NIA raids 17 locations linked with Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist's key aide

  India | May 02, 2025 22:35 IST

  NIA said that the anti-terror agency has also arraigned 12 others as accused in the case, including Rinda, another designated individual terrorist, Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, as well as Passia.

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  Punjab-Haryana water dispute: A look at the history and timeline of the inter-state water row

  Explainers | May 02, 2025 12:27 IST

  The ongoing water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has deep historical and legal roots, dating back to agreements and events spanning over six decades. Let's look into the history and timeline of this inter-state water row.

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  Punjab, Haryana lock horns over water issue, CM Mann says supplying additional water not possible

  India | May 01, 2025 17:50 IST

  Bhagwant Mann said Haryana has used its share of water from May 21 to May 21, they have used their water till March itself. Now, they are asking for additional water, which we don't have.

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  Punjab PSEB 10th, 12th Result 2025 date and time soon: Check latest updates

  Exam Results | May 01, 2025 13:28 IST

  Punjab PSEB 10th, 12th Result 2025 date and time will be revealed soon. Students will be able to download their marksheets by visiting the official website of PSEB, pseb.ac.in, once the results are out. Check expected date, how to download and other details here.

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  Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system by Oct to prevent cross-border smuggling of drugs, weapons

  India | April 28, 2025 16:36 IST

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state had said last month that it would take the help of anti-drone technology to check the smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition from across the border.

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  War Against Drugs: Punjab Police ordered to wipe out drugs by May 31, DGP issues strict deadline

  India | April 27, 2025 11:52 IST

  Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has ordered all SSPs and CPs to ensure their areas are completely drug-free by May 31, 2025, under the state’s "War Against Drugs" campaign. Officials must submit detailed action plans to the police headquarters and will be held personally accountable if drugs are found.

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  Khalistani fugitive with Rs 25,000 bounty arrested in Amritsar after absconding for last 30 years

  India | April 24, 2025 6:33 IST

  The arrested Khalistani member has been facing charges of attempt to murder and under sections of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act. An FIR in the case was registered against him in 1993.

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  Punjab CM condemns Pahalgam terror attack: 'Targeting unarmed innocents is an attack on humanity'

  India | April 22, 2025 22:38 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: Security agencies are on high alert following the attack in Pahalgam and a probe is underway to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

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  Khalistani elements linked to 'Waris Punjab De' plotting my assassination: Union Minister

  India | April 21, 2025 8:34 IST

  The screenshots of the WhatsApp chat allegedly revealed its members' intention to target Bittu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the extension of Amritpal Singh's detention under the National Security Act for one more year.

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  Punjab govt extends MP Amritpal Singh's NSA detention by one year

  India | April 19, 2025 10:38 IST

  On the recommendation of the District Magistrate of Amritsar, the State Home Department approved the extension of his custody for one more year.