Punjab news

Kumar, who is from Abohar in Punjab, announced on Monday that if India beats Pakistan on October 14 in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, he will offer free rides once more.

A truck loaded with a stone crusher collided with a sand-laden tractor-trailer, being driven by victim Sukhdev Singh (21), from behind, police said.

Chandigarh, Launching an attack on the BJP for trying to control gurdwaras, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today made it clear that it was against the imposition of President’s rule in Punjab but also wanted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to…

Purohit also warned that he would initiate criminal proceedings for the failure of constitutional mechanism in the state.

Other passengers of the luxury car, which was running over 200 kmph, have been identified

Chandigarh, Hundreds of farmers have lost the paddy crop that they had replanted in August. Their crop was first damaged during the floods in July. “While farmers have not been informed about the compensation for the crop that they had…

Chandigarh, Punjab is on high alert as the water inflow into two dams — Pong and Bhakra — has begun to increase again, raising their water level. This necessitated the release of more water from the two dams today as compared to…

The officials said a farmer identified as Pritam Singh came under a tractor-trolley belonging to one of the protesters and sustained severe injuries. He later died during treatment.

The residents belonging to the flood-affected villages are recalling the terrifying memories of the 1988 floods when the entire Ferozepur had got submerged in floods.

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar equated the current situation in Punjab and the rise of gangsters to the iconic dialogue of famous Bollywood movie ‘Sholay’ during his visit to Ludhiana.

Officials fear the flood situation may escalate further as heavy rain is expected in upstream Himachal Pradesh, where the catchment areas of the Pong and Bhakra dams lie.

The coach reiterated that she was contemplating moving the court against her "unjustified" suspension. She said that eight months ago, she had lodged a complaint against the Haryana minister.

Sources said the state government has allowed short-term permits to aggrieved farmers -- not to the hunters or others -- as was the case earlier. CHANDIGARH:  An improved wildlife habitat due to better management of the forest areas in…

Chandigarh: The government's financial problems could get worse because it must now pay the power subsidy to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in advance or risk imposing the unsubsidized tariff on all consumer categories.…

The High Commission was attacked in March by a group of about 50 people, who committed criminal trespass, caused disrespect to the Indian flag, damage to public property and injuries to officials.

Sikhs in Singapore are lauded for their ability to uphold their culture while making significant contributions in a variety of professions. On Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister Wong delivered these remarks while speaking at the celebration…

MP Vikramjit Sahney was responsible for the release of 17 Indian teenagers who had been detained in Libya. On the pretence of dispatching them to Italy for well-paying jobs, several shady travel brokers defrauded them to the tune of an…

CM Bhagwant Mann has decided to make 12,710 temporary teachers permanent, which will more than treble their pay. This programme has been allocated a budget of 21 crores, and the primary objective of it is to provide financial assistance to…

Youth in Punjab, riding customised tractors, are working to fill breaches and assist those who have been affected by the flood. The youth of Punjab, who are frequently caricatured for their obsession with drugs or tractors that have been…

Punjab revenue officers are threatening to cease land registries as of August 7 and have written a letter to the Chief Minister complaining about being humiliated and interfered with by MLAs. During a meeting of the Punjab Revenue Officers…