Punjab

Jalandhar Bandh Called for September 10 Following Desecration of Dr. BR Ambedkar Statue in Ludhiana

Sep 09, 2026 04:46 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A call for a total shutdown of Jalandhar city on Thursday, September 10, has been issued by members of the Valmiki community and various Dalit organizations following the desecration of a statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar at Jalandhar...

PUNJAB SIR 2026: Citizens Turning 18 by October 1, 2026 Must Apply by September 12 to Register as Voters – CEO Punjab Anindita Mitra

Sep 09, 2026 04:29 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

“Youth participation forms the cornerstone of a vibrant and resilient democracy” – Anindita Mitra As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, the last date for filing claims and objections regarding the Draft Electoral Roll...

Major Political Push: BJP Anti-Drug Campaign Set to Kick Off in Punjab on September 18

Sep 09, 2026 02:18 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the launch of a 13-day statewide campaign, titled the ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’, starting September 18. The initiative aims to address the state's drug menace while serving as a strategic mobilization...

Punjab Government Declares Local Holiday in Amritsar on September 12

Sep 09, 2026 12:29 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Punjab Government has officially declared a local holiday in Sri Amritsar Sahib district on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in observance of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. According to the official notification, all government...

Punjab Congress SC Department Ends 8-Day Protest After Uttarakhand Police Register FIR in Haldwani 'Purification' Case

Sep 09, 2026 10:18 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

The ongoing series of protests conducted by the Punjab Congress Scheduled Caste (SC) Department at the Punjab Congress Bhawan was successfully called off on its eighth day following administrative action by the Uttarakhand Police. The demonstration...

36-Day Block Approved at Chandigarh Railway Station for Redevelopment; 12 Trains Cancelled

Sep 09, 2026 10:13 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Rail commuters traveling through Chandigarh are likely to encounter significant schedule disruptions over the coming weeks as a 36-day block has been approved at the Chandigarh Railway Station for ongoing station redevelopment work. The approval...

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Tax Crackdown Exposes ₹22.53 Crore Tax Evasion, Recovers ₹9.50 Crore Cash On-Spot: Harpal Singh Cheema

Sep 08, 2026 05:17 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Bogus Input Tax Credit networks face strict action as Bhagwant Mann Govt intensifies technology-led tax enforcement: Harpal Singh Cheema Honest taxpayers will always find smooth sailing, but Bhagwant Mann Govt vows zero tolerance on tax evasion...

INVEST IN THE BEST: AMAN ARORA HOLDS BACK-TO-BACK MEETS WITH UAE BUSINESS TITANS TO BRING INVESTMENT TO PUNJAB

Sep 08, 2026 04:45 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Aman Arora pitches Industrial & Business Development Policy-2026 and Single-Window System to Top UAE Conglomerates including Lulu, GEMS, Sharaf, Apparel Group Industries Minister assures time-bound facilitation & end-to-end handholding...

Bhagwant Mann Govt Extends Cleanliness Campaign 2.0 Till September 12 As Over 5,400 Grievances Resolved: Harjot Singh Bains

Sep 08, 2026 03:19 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Four Mega Saturday Cleanliness Drives To Be Held Across 166 Urban Local Bodies: Harjot Singh Bains Door-To-Door Garbage Collection Rolled Out Across All Cities To Prevent Garbage Vulnerable Points: Harjot Singh Bains Local Government Minister Harjot...

US Pizza Restaurant Front Busted: Indian-Origin Man Arrested in California Drug and Arms Operation

Sep 08, 2026 01:08 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A 50-year-old man of Punjab origin, identified as Kanwalpreet, has been arrested in California during a joint operation conducted by local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Authorities allege that the accused was operating an...