Punjab
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Schools in Punjab closed for two days amid rising border tensions, check details
Education | May 08, 2025, 05:55 PM ISTThe 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 PM ISTAmid 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, 02:56 AM ISTPunjab 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, 06:41 PM ISTSeven 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, 02:20 PM ISTOperation 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, 01:26 PM ISTThe 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, 06:35 PM ISTPunjab 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, 10:35 PM ISTNIA 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 PM ISTThe 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, 05:50 PM ISTBhagwant 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, 01:28 PM ISTPunjab 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 | Apr 28, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 27, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTPunjab 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 | Apr 24, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 22, 2025, 10:38 PM ISTPahalgam 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 | Apr 21, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 19, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTOn the recommendation of the District Magistrate of Amritsar, the State Home Department approved the extension of his custody for one more year.
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Happy Passia, most-wanted gangster behind 14 attacks in Punjab, detained in US
World | Apr 17, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTHappy Passia earlier had claimed responsibility for an attack in which a senior police officer's vehicle exploded near the Gumtala police post in Punjab's Amritsar in January 2025.
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Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Registration window for 15,000 vacancies ends tomorrow, apply now
Jobs | Apr 15, 2025, 07:29 PM ISTBihar Home Guard Recruitment 2025 registration window will be closed tomorrow. Candidates who have yet not submitted their application forms can do so by visiting the official website -onlinebhg.bihar.gov.in.
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Punjab: Sukhbir Badal re-elected as Shiromani Akali Dal president
India | Apr 12, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTSukhbir Singh Badal was elected unanimously by SAD delegates, four months after he was forced to resign as party president by Akal Takht over ‘religious misconduct’.