8 Patients Escape from De-addiction Centre in Punjab’s Sangrur, Cop and Nurse Attacked

Eight patients escaped from a de-addiction centre located in Ghabdan village of Sangrur district, Punjab. During their escape, the accused attacked an on-duty policeman, Malkit Singh, and a nurse. Malkit Singh lost consciousness during the attack and was later admitted to the hospital. The police have launched a manhunt to trace the absconding individuals, with … Read more

Punjab Government to Provide ₹1 Lakh Annually to Farmers Under Amended Land Pooling Policy: CM Bhagwant Mann

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved several farmer-friendly amendments to the Land Pooling Policy-2025, making it more transparent, inclusive, and beneficial for landowners who voluntarily participate in urban development projects. ₹1 Lakh Annually Till Land is Developed The highlight of the revised policy is the financial assistance … Read more

Punjab to Begin Paddy Procurement from September 15 to Prevent Moisture Damage: CM Mann

In a significant move to protect farmers’ interests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that government procurement of paddy will begin two weeks earlier than usual—from September 15 instead of the traditional October 1 start. The decision aims to reduce crop damage caused by increased moisture levels during colder nights and early mornings … Read more

22000 smugglers arrested under Yudh Nasheya Virudh

Over 22,000 narcotic smugglers have been arrested so far under a state-level campaign against drugs, officials said on Friday. Under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (war against drugs) campaign, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested 113 drug smugglers and recovered 1.5 kg heroin, 5 kg opium, and 31,237 intoxicant pills from their possession. With this, the number … Read more

Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora unveils plan for industrial policy with comments from committees of different sectors

The Government of Punjab intends to bring in a new industrial policy that will be the best in India and will pave the way for providing a progressive climate for industrial growth and employment generation in Punjab. The policy will be designed after extensive consultation with various industries, said Sanjeev Arora. As a first step, … Read more

PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA UNANIMOUSLY REFERS THE SACRILEGE BILL TO SELECT COMMITTEE

Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously referred the Punjab Prevention of Crime against Religious Scriptures Bill, 2025 to the select committee of the assembly for seeking the views of all the stakeholders. Taking part in the discussions of the bill on the floor of the Punjab Vidhan … Read more

Alliance of Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP in Exchange for Protecting Majithia: AAP

BJP Actively Shielding Majithia; Central Agencies Interfering Unnecessarily in Investigations: Tarunpreet Sond Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh held a press conference on Tuesday, addressing the matter of the investigation into the illegal properties and wealth amassed by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Sondh accused the … Read more

AAP Suspends MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap for Five Years Over Remarks on Majithia Case

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended its senior leader and former IPS officer and MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh from the party for five years, citing anti-party activities. The decision was taken by the party’s top decision-making body, the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), sending a strong signal that AAP will not tolerate any political … Read more

Sanjeev Arora Sworn In as Ludhiana West MLA; Meets CM Mann with Family

Sanjeev Arora, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, took oath today at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh. The oath was administered by Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan in a brief ceremony attended by AAP state president Aman Arora, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, AAP national leader Manish Sisodia, and other … Read more

Rs. 540 crores of drug money has been laundered through several ways by Majithia claims Vigilance

HEAVY ILLICIT ENRICHMENT OF MORE THAN 540 CRORES HUGE UNACCOUNTED CASH WORTH RS. 161 CRORES DEPOSITED IN BANK ACCOUNTS OF COMPANIES CONTROLLED BY MAJITHIA CHANNELISATION OF RS. 141 CRORES THROUGH SUSPECTED FOREIGN ENTITIES EXCESS DEPOSITION OF RS. 236 CRORES WITHOUT DISCLOSURE/EXPLANATION IN COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEARCHES AND SEIZURES OF 22 PERSONS BY S.I.T. AND 03 … Read more

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