Punjab
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BSF, Punjab Police jointly recover drone, heroin and pistol body from Tarn Taran district
India | May 29, 2025, 06:51 AM ISTBSF troops recovered a pistol body without its upper slide from a farming field near Daoke village in Amritsar district. The pistol was wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with a metal ring attached.
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Bypolls to five assembly constituencies in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and Bengal on June 19
India | May 25, 2025, 11:00 AM ISTThe Visavadar seat in Gujarat's Junagadh district has remained vacant since December 2023 after AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani resigned and joined the BJP.
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Punjab: AAP MLA Raman Arora arrested over corruption charges in Jalandhar | Video
India | May 23, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTRaman Arora, the AAP MLA representing Jalandhar Central, is accused of demanding money in exchange for carrying out official duties and using intimidation to extort funds from residents.
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India-Pakistan conflict: Sukhbir Badal hails Army’s role in protecting Punjab
India | May 21, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTShiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal praised the Indian Army for protecting Punjab amid recent cross-border tensions with Pakistan, highlighting their role in intercepting drone attacks.
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BSF foils infiltration bid along international border, arrests Pakistani intruder in Amritsar
India | May 21, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTA BSF spokesperson said that troops noticed the movement of a person, who crossed the international border and started approaching the border fence on Tuesday evening. The intruder was later handed over to local police for further investigation.
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BSF beating retreat at Punjab borders to resume today without handshakes or gate opening
India | May 21, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTBSF to resume Beating Retreat ceremony at Punjab borders from May 21 with limited protocols and no public interaction with Pakistan Rangers.
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Agricultural growth in Punjab: Paddy cultivation to start from June 1 in three zones | Check details
India | May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the zone-wise cultivation of the paddy crop will start from June 1 (Sunday).
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Punjab's historic Malwa Canal Project to benefit 2 lakh acres, transform irrigation in 5 districts
India | May 20, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTThe upcoming Malwa Canal in Punjab is a transformative irrigation project designed to address water scarcity and boost agricultural productivity in the southern region of the state. This project also represents a key step towards sustainable agriculture and water management in Punjab.
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Punjab Police arrests two 'Pakistani spies' for sharing details related to Indian Armed Forces
India | May 19, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTA case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at the Dorangla Police Station in Punjab's Gurdaspur, and a detailed investigation is currently underway.
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YouTuber Jyoti to student Devendra, list of 11 'Pakistani spies' arrested from Haryana, Punjab, UP
India | May 19, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTDuring the investigation, Jyoti Malhotra told police that she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 to apply for a visa and met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish.
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Punjab govt sends teachers to Singapore, IIM Ahmedabad and Finland for advanced training
India | May 19, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTGlobal exposure for Punjab teachers: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann views teacher training as a crucial step toward transforming the state’s education system.
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Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers
India | May 19, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTThe 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran.
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Early childhood care: Punjab to build over 1,400 new Anganwadi centres with modern facilities
India | May 18, 2025, 08:16 PM ISTThe Punjab government has launched a Rs 200 crore initiative to construct 1,419 new Anganwadi centres across the state, aimed at strengthening early childhood care and development. In the first phase, 1,000 centres are being built, with 56 already completed and 644 under construction.
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Free bus service transforms lives of girl students in Punjab's schools of eminence
India | May 17, 2025, 08:51 PM ISTAcross 200 government schools in Punjab, including 118 Schools of Eminence, more than 10,448 students — of whom 7,698 are girls — are now benefiting from safe, reliable and free school bus services.
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Punjab government's anti-gangster task force scores major wins against crime networks
India | May 17, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTThe Punjab government's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has made significant progress in its fight against organised crime, successfully targeting and dismantling major gangster networks across the state.
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Punjab PSEB class 10th toppers 2025: Top 3 positions dominate by female students with full marks
Exam Results | May 16, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTPunjab PSEB class 10th toppers 2025 list has been released. As per the results declared on May 16, female students have dominated the 10th class board exam topper list. Check details here.
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Punjab government's sports policy and rewards to players help prepare for Asian and Olympic Games
India | May 16, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTA total of 32 sportspersons from Punjab won medals at the Asian Games, and their efforts were recognised with cash prizes amounting to Rs 29.95 crore.
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Punjab PSEB class 10th result 2025 out, 95.61 per cent pass, Akshnoor tops by securing 100%
Exam Results | May 16, 2025, 03:03 PM ISTPunjab PSEB class 10th result 2025 has been released by the Punjab School of Education Board (PSEB). Students who appeared in the Punjab Board Class 10th exam can download their results using their roll number, date of birth and other details.
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Gujarat Police arrests man in Jalandhar for leaking sensitive info to Pakistan's ISI through app
India | May 16, 2025, 09:26 AM ISTAuthorities also seized four mobile phones and three SIM cards from the accused's possession. The accused had been residing in a rented house in Jalandhar's Gandhi Nagar while secretly carrying out espionage activities, as per officials.
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Punjab: 196 ultra-modern libraries operational, 135 on the way, CM Mann's special gift to students
India | May 15, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThese libraries have been equipped with high-end facilities like Wi-Fi, solar power, digital analogues and others. The libraries have all types of books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience.