Free Legal Aid, Lok Adalats and Mediation Services displayed through Tableau on I day The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar shared information regarding the Free Legal Aid Scheme implemented by the Government under Article 39-A of the Constitution of India to safeguard the rights of the poor and weaker sections of … Read more
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab – An early morning encounter on Tuesday in Behram area between police and gangster Sonu alias Kali exposed a deeper terror-criminal nexus involving Pakistan-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Sonu, a resident of Alamgir in Kapurthala, was arrested along with associates Jitendra Chaudhary alias Ritik, Sanjay, … Read more
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
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
In a significant move to protect farmers’ interests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that government procurement of paddy will begin two weeks earlier than usual—from September 15 instead of the traditional October 1 start. The decision aims to reduce crop damage caused by increased moisture levels during colder nights and early mornings … Read more
PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA UNANIMOUSLY PASSES PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (PUNJAB AMENDMENT) BILL 2025 SAYS RURAL GAMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF PUNJAB’S GLORIOUS CULTURE AND HERITAGE Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to promote and preserve the tradition of rural games in the state. Participating … Read more
Asserts Punjab has no spare water for any other state Says Punjab needs to be compensated for marvellous service rendered to nation Moots idea of YSL instead of SYL for amicable resolution Reiterating that Punjab has no surplus water for any other state, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday sought share for state … Read more
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Saturday visited the Super Specialty Hospital in Moga to meet the family of Dr. Anil Kamboj, father of popular Punjabi film actress Tania, who was critically injured in a targeted shooting incident two days ago. Dr. Kamboj remains in serious condition and is under intensive … Read more
The Punjab State Farmers and Agricultural Workers Commission’s Chairman Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh held detailed discussions to accelerate export of pesticide-residue-free basmati from Punjab to further give a big push to crop diversification. Stressing that crop diversification should be implemented a efficaciously in active participation of all stakeholders, the Chairman Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh pointed … Read more