Punjab is increasingly being viewed as one of India’s most strategically significant states in shaping the country’s future national security framework. Positioned along the sensitive international border with Pakistan, the state has once again become the focal point of multiple security challenges ranging from cross-border terrorism and narcotics trafficking to espionage networks and drone-based smuggling...
In a major breakthrough against cross-border organised crime, Chandigarh Police have dismantled a Pakistan-linked narco-terror network operating across Punjab and neighbouring regions, arresting three key suspects during coordinated raids in the border districts of Tarn Taran and Amritsar. The operation also exposed an extensive criminal syndicate involved in the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons, and...
After years of uncertainty and prolonged delays, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s much-awaited film Punjab 95 is finally set to reach audiences under a new title. The film has been officially renamed Satluj, a decision that has reportedly helped clear the final hurdle for its release. Most significantly, the makers have confirmed that the film will be...
The demolition of the historic Gurdwara Singh Sabha, a Sikh place of worship believed to be around 125 years old, has triggered widespread concern among Sikh communities, heritage conservationists, and political leaders. The incident has reignited debates over the preservation of religious and cultural heritage sites in Pakistan, particularly those associated with minority communities. Indian...
A religious gathering organized to welcome four Nihang Sikhs recently released on bail descended into chaos after a scuffle broke out inside a gurdwara in Punjab’s Mohali district. The incident occurred during a felicitation ceremony attended by members of different Nihang groups, creating a tense atmosphere and prompting swift intervention by local police authorities. According...
A group of Nihang Sikhs has continued its occupation of the premises around Paonta Sahib Gurdwara, declaring that it will not end its protest or leave the site until several detained members of the community are released by authorities. The ongoing standoff has drawn attention from religious leaders, local officials, and members of the Sikh...
The Punjab government has continued its employment generation campaign by issuing appointment letters to 355 newly selected candidates across various government departments. With the latest recruitment round, the total number of government jobs provided during the tenure of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has surpassed 67,000, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to create...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive search operations linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora as part of an ongoing financial investigation, escalating political tensions in the State and drawing significant public attention. The searches were conducted at multiple premises associated with the minister and individuals believed to be connected to the probe. According to...
Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is set to announce a new policy that will allow farmers to mine and sell the sand deposited in their fields due to the recent floods. The announcement is expected within the next two to three days, according to Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia. The decision...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...