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  Punjab Speaker flags errors in NCERT's Punjabi textbook, demands immediate review

  India | March 18, 2025 6:38 IST

  Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan pointed out significant spelling mistakes and factual inaccuracies in the book 'Punjabi Primer'.

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  Amritsar grenade attack main accused killed in encounter, say Punjab Police sources

  India | March 17, 2025 10:05 IST

  Amritsar grenade attack: A blast occurred in Amritsar around midnight on March 15 when an unidentified attacker who came on a motorcycle hurled an explosive device towards a building, damaging a portion of its wall and shattering window panes.

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  Punjab: Three arrested after Shiv Sena leader shot dead, minor suffers bullet injuries in Moga

  India | March 15, 2025 14:52 IST

  Punjab: The accused were arrested following an exchange of fire with police at Malout in Muktsar district.

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  Grenade attack rocks Amritsar's Khandwala area, CCTV footage shows two bike-borne miscreants | Watch

  Crime | March 15, 2025 11:35 IST

  The miscreants arrived in the Khandwala area with a flag on their motor cycle. After waiting for a couple of seconds, one of them threw grenade before they fled away. The massive explosion caused panic in the area.

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  Haryana man attacks devotees with iron rod at Golden Temple, five injured, one critical

  India | March 14, 2025 21:36 IST

  A man from Haryana allegedly attacked devotees and SGPC staff with an iron rod inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday, injuring five people. One of the victims is in critical condition and admitted to ICU. The accused, identified as Zulfan, was overpowered and handed over to police.

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  Punjab Police conducts raids at 538 locations, arrests 112 smugglers in ongoing anti-drug drive

  India | March 10, 2025 23:30 IST

  In 10 days of the launch of anti-drug drive in Punjab, the police have arrested 1,436 individuals. Meanwhile, 1,035 kg of heroin, opium, and other synthetic drugs have been seized.

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  Punjab Police arrests FBI-wanted international drug dealer from Taran Tarn | Details here

  India | March 10, 2025 14:12 IST

  The arrest comes days after the US authorities nabbed four of Shehnaz Singh’s associates on February 26. In that operation, a massive haul of 391 kg of methamphetamine, 109 kg of cocaine, and four firearms were seized from their residences and vehicles, as per police.

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  Punjab: BSF recovers drone from farming field in Tarn Taran district

  India | March 09, 2025 18:00 IST

  The BSF said that robust technical countermeasures were deployed in the border area to thwart the drones flying from across the border with Pakistan.

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  Punjab: Two worker dies after textile factory collapses in Ludhiana

  India | March 09, 2025 17:34 IST

  Two teams of National Disaster Response Force and other teams of police, fire brigade and factories departments, the Municipal Corporation were undertaking the rescue operation.

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  Six feared trapped after multi-storey building collapses in Punjab's Ludhiana, one rescued

  India | March 08, 2025 22:01 IST

  The incident occurred in an old part of a dye factory in Phase 8 of Ludhiana's Focal Point area. The rescue operation is underway.

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  Punjab Police conducts raids, detains several farmers ahead of 'Chandigarh Chalo' protest

  India | March 04, 2025 11:50 IST

  Farmer leaders said the police action came a day after a meeting between Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and SKM leaders broke down. The SKM has called for a week-long sit-in in Chandigarh starting March 5 in support of their various demands.

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  Punjab govt transfers 36 IAS, 7 PCS officers in big administrative reshuffle, check list

  India | March 03, 2025 20:48 IST

  In a notice, the Punjab government stated that the posting or transfer of the officers has been ordered on administrative grounds, with immediate effect.

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  Punjab Police cracks down on grenade blast cases, key accused killed in Batala encounter

  India | February 27, 2025 22:28 IST

  During the operation, Batala Police had surrounded the prime accused Mohit and his two associates. In an attempt to resist arrest, Mohit launched a grenade attack. In the ensuing encounter, Mohit was neutralised.

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  BSF foils infiltration attempt at LoC in Pathankot, intruder neutralised

  India | February 26, 2025 11:07 IST

  The BSF sensed suspicious movement along the international border in Pathankot following which the intruder was challenged. After the intruder didn't pay heed and continued to move, the BSF troops sensed the threat and neutralised him.

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  Punjab Police Recruitment 2025: Over 1,700 vacancies notified for constable posts - apply now!

  February 24, 2025 19:05 IST

  Punjab Police Recruitment 2025 notification has been released. Candidates seeking a job in the paramilitary force have a significant opportunity to apply to the Punjab Police Department. Applications can be submitted online at punjabpolice.gov.in.

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  Punjab emerges as an industrial hub, attracts investment worth Rs 86,000 crore since March 2022

  India | February 24, 2025 13:07 IST

  The state's pro-business policies, industry-friendly environment, and focus on local employment have made Punjab a preferred destination for investors.

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  Punjab: NOC no longer required for property registration in illegal colonies, CM Mann's big 'gift'

  India | February 23, 2025 20:08 IST

  The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, brought relief to millions of citizens buying plots in illegal colonies. The bill did away with the practice of NOC (no objection certificate) for the registration of properties in illegal colonies.

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  Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal

  India | February 23, 2025 15:37 IST

  Sonia Mann joins AAP: Sonia Mann is a Punjabi actress who has appeared in various films in multiple languages and has collaborated with famous singers.

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  Punjab govt fiasco: Mann Cabinet scraps 'non-existent' portfolio after allocation to minister

  India | February 22, 2025 14:27 IST

  The Mann Cabinet has made the shuffle to take away the charge of the Department of Administrative Reforms, a non-existent portfolio, from Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.

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  Punjab govt cracks down on corruption, dismisses 52 police officers from service in state

  India | February 19, 2025 17:23 IST

  The action comes just two days after the suspension of the District Commissioner of Muktsar on the charges of irregularities. The anti-corruption drive has gained momentum in Punjab, especially after AAP’s recent electoral setback in Delhi.