A statewide shutdown in Punjab called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha on Friday received a mixed response. Shops and commercial establishments remained fully or partially closed in most rural areas, while cities…
The BJP has appointed three former rivals from different parties to rebuild its Punjab organisation ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Satish Poonia, former Rajasthan BJP chief, will take over as state…
Ludhiana district has reported 99 snakebite cases so far this year, a 34% increase from the 74 cases recorded in the same period of 2024. The number has already surpassed the 94…
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that government offices must complete all pension-related formalities before an employee's retirement date to ensure timely disbursal of benefits. The court directed chief secretaries…
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders have reignited speculation about a potential re-alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the February 2027 Punjab assembly elections. On Thursday, SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur…
Four months after the academic session began in April, several students in government schools in Ludhiana are still waiting for their uniforms. Many newly enrolled children, especially pre-primary and general category boys,…
Punjab is set for a bandh on Friday, August 21, called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha to demand the release of Sikh prisoners, including parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara. The state government…
Food supply inspectors in Punjab began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, protesting delays in resolving service-related issues including salary recoveries, non-payment of allowances, and lack of basic material for handling food grain…
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has recovered more than Rs 130 crore from defaulting consumers in its central zone in the current financial year up to August 17. The total recoverable…
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, will pronounce its judgment on Thursday, August 20, 2026, on the exact ambit of the term 'industry'…
