Punjab

SGPC, Akali Dal Are Using Sri Akal Takht Sahib As Shield To Protect Their Wrongdoings: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the continued inaction in the case of 328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has deeply angered the Sangat, and pointed out that the SGPC is straining every nerve to protect affluent individuals close to its leadership who are involved in this grave sin.

Dec 29, 2025, 20:55 PM IST

Punjab CM To Chair Cabinet Meeting On Dec 29 Ahead Of Assembly Session

The cabinet meeting will be held a day before the state of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on December 30.

Dec 26, 2025, 23:58 PM IST

Punjab Votes Today: 1.36 Crore Voters Eligible As Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls Begin

Polling is underway across Punjab for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, with 1.36 crore voters casting ballots at over 19,000 booths amid tight security and political sparring.

Dec 14, 2025, 10:00 AM IST

By Election Result 2025 Updates: BJP Wins In NUAPADA (Odisha), JMM Secures Victory In Ghatsila (Jharkhand)

By Election Result 2025 Updates: In Ghatsila (Jharkhand), Somesh Chandra Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is contesting the seat, while the BJP has fielded Babu Lal Soren as its candidate. 

Nov 14, 2025, 12:44 PM IST

Major Terror Alert In Punjab, Haryana: Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Possible IED Attacks By Pak-Backed Khalistani Groups

According to top intelligence sources, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is allegedly planning a large-scale terror strike in Punjab. 

Oct 10, 2025, 11:27 AM IST

India To Soon Get Indigenous Air Taxi? Punjab Firm Gets Design Approval For 5-Seater Air Taxi - Details

Punjab-based company Nalwa Aero has received design approval for 5-seater electric air taxis capable of flying up to 350 km/h over distances of up to 300 km, both intra-city and inter-city. 

Sep 26, 2025, 18:33 PM IST

Punjab Govt's Rs 10 Lakh Health Insurance Scheme: Registration Begins Today, Check Benefits

The registration for this scheme, which has started today, will  allow every citizen of Punjab to get free and better treatment, CM Bhagwant Mann had said.

Sep 23, 2025, 13:43 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan Extends Support to Punjab Flood Victims, Launches Relief Efforts Through His NGO

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan extended support to Punjab flood victims through a heartfelt appeal and aid via his foundation. PM Modi announced a ₹1,600 crore relief package, reviewed damage in Gurdaspur, and assured additional funds under SDRF and PM-Kisan schemes for recovery efforts.

Sep 10, 2025, 14:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi To Visit Flood-Hit Punjab On September 9, Meet Affected People And Farmers

According to a post by BJP’s Punjab unit on X, Prime Minister Modi will visit Gurudaspur, where he will meet with flood-affected residents, including farmers, to listen to their concerns and ensure all possible assistance is provided.

Sep 07, 2025, 10:41 AM IST

'I Fear Encounter': AAP MLA Harmeet Singh On The Run After Escaping Police Custody Claims Life Threat

MLA Harmeet Singh claimed he chose to escape the scene because he feared for his safety, insisting that no assault on the police had taken place. 

Sep 04, 2025, 14:14 PM IST

Seven Dead, 15 Injured In LPG Tanker Explosion In Punjab

The deceased have been identified as Sukhjeet Singh, the tanker driver, Balwant Rai, Dharmender Verma, Manjit Singh, Vijay, Jaswinder Kaur, and Aradhna Verma.

Aug 24, 2025, 11:08 AM IST

Massive Fire Erupts In Punjab’s Hoshiarpur After LPG Tanker Accident; 1 Dead

One person was killed after a massive fire broke out in Mandiala village of Hoshiarpur district, ANI reported.

Aug 23, 2025, 08:57 AM IST

Fatal Florida Truck Crash: Punjab Minister Criticises US Over Visa Pause For Foreign Truck Drivers

US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the Florida highway crash.

Aug 22, 2025, 21:47 PM IST

Steepest Fall In PM-Kisan Beneficiaries: This State Records 49% Drop Over Five Years

Between December 2019 and March 2020, around 23.01 lakh farmers in Punjab got benefits worth Rs 466.47 crore. But by April to July 2025, the number had fallen to just 11.34 lakh farmers, who received Rs 387.76 crore.

 

Aug 17, 2025, 21:03 PM IST

Punjab: Two Killed, Three Injured In Oxygen Cylinder Plant Blast In Mohali

A massive explosion at an oxygen cylinder plant in Mohali’s Industrial Area killed two people and injured three. A preliminary investigation is underway, with concerns about a possible gas leak.

Aug 06, 2025, 12:39 PM IST

Tragic Accident in Punjab: four dead

A tragic accident in Khanna, Punjab. Devotees were returning from Naina Devi. 21 devotees were rescued while 4 people died.

Jul 28, 2025, 11:30 AM IST

Hariyali Teej 2025: From Alia Bhatt To Rekha, Get Inspired By Bollywood Divas’ Green Saree Looks For July 27

Green sarees have long been a symbol of grace and tradition, and this Hariyali Teej, celebrities are serving major style goals with their stunning festive ensembles.

Jul 26, 2025, 20:27 PM IST

Monsoon Havoc Hits Pakistan's Punjab; Rivers Overflow, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab, leading to mass evacuations and crop damage. Northern districts like Sialkot and Gujranwala are worst affected. Rivers including the Indus and Chenab have overflowed. PDMA reports 143 deaths, with relief efforts ongoing and aid promised to affected families and farmers.

Jul 26, 2025, 08:41 AM IST

Indian Army Soldier Arrested From Jammu And Kashmir For Spying

The arrest followed intelligence gathered during the interrogation of Gurpreet Singh, alias Guri or Fauji, a former soldier currently held in Ferozepur Jail on espionage charges.

Jul 17, 2025, 23:17 PM IST

Most Abusive States Of India: 11 States With Highest Use Of Profanity - THIS State Tops, Check Full List

In India, while many regions consider abusive language to be offensive, there are several states where profanity has become so normalized that people use it freely in everyday conversations. In these areas, speaking without using abusive words is becoming increasingly rare. This insight comes from an 11-year-long survey conducted under the “Gaali Band Ghar Abhiyan” (No-Abuse Home Campaign), led by Professor of Practice Dr. Sunil Jaglan in Rohtak. The study included nearly 70,000 participants from various walks of life, mostly from Northern and Eastern belt with majority who speaks or undertand Hindi or its variants. Here are top 10 states that lead in using abusive language as reported by Dainik Bhaskar:

Jul 14, 2025, 20:45 PM IST