Two Dead, Several Injured in Massive Explosion at Mohali Oxygen Cylinder Factory

Mohali, Phase 9 witnessed a devastating explosion at an oxygen gas cylinder manufacturing unit on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two people and leaving nearly six others injured. The blast occurred at Hi-Tech Gas Private Limited, located in Phase 9 of the city.Authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, and rescue operations are … Read more

NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar

NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar Over Suspected Illegal Foreign Transfers; Documents Seized, Security Tightened The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a surprise raid at a house in Amritsar’s Shastri Nagar on Tuesday morning. The residence belongs to Vishal Sharma, an immigration agent who runs a business in Ranjit Avenue reportedly related to sending … Read more

Punjab Reports Saving 35,000 Lives with SSF by August 2025; Fatalities Drop Over 45%

As of August 2025, the Punjab government announced that the state’s Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved more than 35,000 lives since its inception in January 2024. According to official data, the SSF responded to over 19,500 accident situations across Punjab within its first year and continues to provide rapid trauma intervention along the state’s … Read more

Punjab Opens 200 Aam Aadmi Clinics, Expands WhatsApp-Based Health Services

Patients receiving treatment at Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Clinics will now receive key health information—including medicine timings, follow-up dates, and lab reports—directly on WhatsApp. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched this initiative in Chandigarh, stating that prescriptions and medical records will now be delivered straight to patients’ mobile phones through a new integration system. CM Mann Inaugurates … Read more

Man Killed by Live-in Partner in Gurugram for Talking to Ailing Wife

A 40-year-old scrap dealer was allegedly stabbed to death by his live-in partner in Gurugram’s DLF Phase 3 area early Saturday after an argument triggered by his conversation with his ailing wife, police said. The deceased, Harish Sharma, belonged to Baliawas village and had been in a live-in relationship for over a year with 27-year-old … Read more

Love Marriage Triggers Social Boycott in Punjab Galwatti Village

A young couple’s return to their native village after a love marriage has sparked a full-scale social boycott by the local panchayat, reigniting the debate over intra-village marriages in rural Punjab. The couple, Taranjeet Singh and Dilpreet Kaur, who grew up across the lane from each other in Galwatti village near Nabha, had eloped and … Read more

Punjab Launches India’s First School-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum

In a bold new step to combat its drug crisis, Punjab is shifting focus from arrests to awareness—starting in classrooms. Beginning August 1, the state will introduce India’s first evidence-based anti-drug curriculum across government schools. This initiative marks the third phase of the ‘Yudh Nashian De Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign and will be officially … Read more

Punjab Demands Rs 113 Crore BBMB Dues from Haryana, Slams Previous Governments for Neglect

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said the state government is aggressively pursuing the recovery of outstanding dues from partner states in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), asserting that Punjab’s interests had long been ignored by earlier regimes. Addressing the media at Punjab Bhawan, Cheema said the state has formally written to … Read more

Punjab Cabinet Meet CM Mann’s Residence; Key Decisions on Land Pooling, Health and Recruitment Expected

A crucial meeting of the Punjab Cabinet is scheduled to take place today at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s official residence in Chandigarh on 30 July. The meeting is expected to focus on key policy decisions, including gathering feedback on the state’s proposed land pooling policy—a major step that could impact urban development and infrastructure planning. … Read more

PUNJAB GOVT DECLARES GAZETTED HOLIDAY ON JULY 31st TO MARK MARTYRDOM DAY OF SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH

In a significant move to honour the legacy of Shaheed Udham Singh Ji and fulfil the long-standing demand of the Kamboj community, the Punjab Government has declared a gazetted holiday on July 31st to commemorate the martyrdom day of the legendary freedom fighter, stated Aman Arora, AAP State President and Cabinet Minister, Punjab. While addressing … Read more

Feb 09, 2026 01:25 AM IST
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