Chandigarh as UT and Capital: A Long-Standing Tension Between Punjab and Haryana

Chandigarh as UT and Capital: A Long-Standing Tension Between Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh has been a joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. The issue has been there for decades. That seemingly advantageous arrangement to both states had bred an unmistakable division, which made it a political point and the object of recurring discussion and demand. … Read more

Strict action in Moga to curb stubble burning

Strict action in Moga to curb stubble burning. In a stringent response to rising incidents of stubble burning in Moga, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal has issued show cause notices to two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), and two Station House Officers (SHOs), among other officials, for alleged lapses in controlling … Read more

Delegation of 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Thanks CM for Safeguarding their interests

DELEGATION OF 1158 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS AND LIBRARIANS THANKS CM FOR SAFEGUARDING THEIR INTERESTS. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of every strata of society. During a meeting with the delegation of 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians, who had called on … Read more

NIA Summons Sikh Leader Sukhraj Singh Ahead of Gidderbaha Bypoll

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Sukhraj Singh, a Sikh leader who recently announced his candidature for the Gidderbaha Assembly bypoll, today confirmed that he had been summoned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that he was not sure what the summons was about. Singh’s father was killed in 2015 police firing at Behbal Kalan village in Punjab. NIA Summons … Read more

Village sharing Pakistan border go standstill with Rain aftereffects

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Village sharing Pakistan border go standstill with Rain aftereffects. This is village Simbal Sakol in Pathankot District near Bamiyal. The entire village’s livelihood comes to a complete standstill whenever it rains, even on the Pakistani side. What could be more distressing is that even the lightest rain puts the whole village in a flood-like situation … Read more

Nihangs attacks on other community raising tension in Punjab

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In the past 5-6 years, there has been a disturbing trend acknowledging incidents of violence involving Nihang Sikhs as attackers over the other community. Nihangs attacks on other community raising tension in Punjab. On July 5th, 58-year-old Sandeep Thapar, known as Gora and the chief of the Shiv Sena in Punjab, was viciously attacked with … Read more

Gulab Chand Kataria Sworn In as 37th Governor of Punjab

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Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as 37th Governor of Punjab. The oath was administered by Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab-Haryana High Court. The ceremony took place at the Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh, attended by several distinguished guests, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, and various Punjab government ministers. … Read more

Punjab Governor Purohit’s Resignation Linked to Sahasra Purna Chandrodayam

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Punjab Governor Purohit’s Resignation Linked to Sahasra Purna Chandrodayam. This is the the significant Hindu custom called Sahasra Purna Chandrodayam. This milestone marks the occasion of an individual witnessing their 1,000th full moon, signifying profound longevity, wisdom, and spiritual achievement. In his farewell address as Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Banwari Lal Purohit revealed that … Read more

Gurdwara Jamuni Sahib in Ferozepur serves langar during bomb scare

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In a heartwarming act of community service, Gurdwara Jamuni Sahib stepped up to provide langar to over 1,000 passengers stranded at Kasu Begu railway station in Punjab’s Ferozepur district. This followed a bomb threat that halted the Jammu Tawi-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (train number 19926), en route from Jammu to Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. The threat, later … Read more

Punjab’s Daughters Ensnared by Their Own Relatives in Gulf Countries

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Many daughters from Punjab are falling prey to schemes devised by their own relatives in Gulf countries. These relatives are commodifying family bonds. Girls from impoverished households in Punjab are enticed by relatives with promises of a bright future, painting a rosy picture that captivates both the girls and their parents. This is the beginning … Read more

Mar 06, 2026 04:03 AM IST
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