Tag: Punjab

Punjab: Amritsar Police arrests six operatives, recovers 4.03 kg heroin and two pistols

The operation was led by the Kapurthala Police, which arrested an associate involved in funding operations linked to the Ludhiana-based hawala operator.

September 25, 2025

African Swine Fever Detected in Punjab’s Ajnala; Authorities Step Up Containment Measures

“It is not flu. It is African Swine Fever, and it infects swine only. Some swine died at a farm, tests confirmed positive cases. To prevent further spread, infected swine are being culled and farms are being sanitised,” Ravinder Singh Kang clarified.

September 12, 2025

Swati Maliwal Accuses Kejriwal of Misusing Punjab’s Funds Amid Flood Crisis

Her criticism comes as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹60,000 crore in pending funds for relief and rehabilitation, citing widespread devastation caused by floods across the state.

September 2, 2025

Mohali Deputy Commissioner reviews first day of Independence Day rehearsals

This year's celebrations will feature tableaux highlighting the state's flagship programmes and welfare schemes, alongside the traditional March Past and cultural performances.

August 11, 2025

Two Held, Including Minor, for Spray-Painting Anti-National Slogans in Amritsar

The accused were identified as a minor from Dargabad village in Batala district and Jashanpreet Singh.

August 9, 2025

BSF recover four drones with heroin, pistol along Punjab border

In a joint search operation based on specific input, yesterday, the BSF and Punjab Police jointly recovered 1 DJI AIR 3 drone from a farming field adjacent to the village of Dal, Tarn Taran.

July 28, 2025

Omar Abdullah Slams Mehbooba Mufti Over Recruitment Reservation Silence, Opposes Sharing J-K’s Water with Punjab

On the restoration of J&K’s statehood, Abdullah said his party is still waiting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise.

June 20, 2025

Amritsar on Red Alert as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate; Residents Urged to Stay Indoors

Earlier, at 4:39 a.m., residents were advised to turn off all lights and avoid exposure to open spaces such as windows, roads, balconies, and terraces.

May 11, 2025

Pakistani Drone Wreckage Found After Blast in Punjab’s Jalandhar; India Strikes Back Amid Widening Conflict

The incident was part of a larger wave of drone attacks and explosions as Pakistan targeted 26 locations across India.

May 10, 2025

Ferozepur Cantonment Holds Blackout Drill Amid India-Pakistan Tensions; Two Held for Espionage in Punjab

The exercise, aimed at enhancing readiness during emergencies, was carried out from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM under the directives of the President and the Cantonment Board/Station Commander.

May 5, 2025