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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
In a major breakthrough in the Bhamanwala murder case, Faridkot police on Sunday apprehended a key accused after an armed encounter near Beer Sikhawala village. The accused, identified as Chinki, is said to be a close associate of foreign-based gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patial of the Davinder Bambiha gang. According to Senior Superintendent of Police … Read more
The Punjab government is preparing to send the third batch of teachers to Finland for advanced training, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Saturday. He said the selection process for the teachers will be based strictly on merit. Alongside the Finland training initiative, the government is also finalising a ₹400 crore plan to upgrade … Read more