Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
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Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Khanna Police 2025 Anti-Drug Drive: 1250 Arrests, Big Haul
Khanna police in Punjab's Ludhiana district report a massive 2025 anti-drug crackdown with 719 cases & 1250 arrests. Heroin, opium, poppy husk seized. Read the full details of the war on drugs.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Bengaluru engineer arrested for making drugs at home
A Bengaluru software engineer was arrested for allegedly manufacturing synthetic drugs like MDMA in a makeshift home laboratory. Police seized drugs worth lakhs and equipment. Read the shocking details.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
DCA Raids Quack's Clinic, Seizes Illegal Drugs Worth ₹15,011
Drugs Control Administration officials raided an unlicensed clinic in Karimnagar, seizing illegal steroids and antibiotics. The crackdown highlights the public health risks of unauthorized drug sales. Read more.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Bollywood Films Based on Real War Heroes & Battles
Explore how Bollywood films like Ikkis, Border, Raazi, Shershaah, and Uri turned real-life war stories of courage and sacrifice into cinematic masterpieces. Discover the true events behind the drama.
Punjab CM Claims Upper Hand in War Against Drugs
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cites 88% conviction rate & 85,000+ arrests in anti-drug fight. Opposition questions claims amid HC's law & order concerns. Read the full data.
India's Weight-Loss Drug Market to Grow 10x by 2030
Explore the social and economic impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro in India. A ₹1,000 crore market is poised for massive growth. Share your thoughts.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
115 Drug Smugglers Arrested in Punjab Police Raids
Punjab Police's 'Anti-Drugs Campaign' leads to 115 arrests in massive statewide raids. Heroin, opium, and poppy husk seized. Read about the major crackdown.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
GLADA razes 3 illegal colonies, recommends FIRs
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
GLP-1 Drugs Show Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide offer significant heart, liver, and kidney benefits, transforming treatment for obesity-related conditions. Discover the full scope of their impact.
Lack of Drug Inspectors Hampers Action on Spurious Drugs
A severe shortage of drug inspectors is hampering enforcement against spurious and adulterated medicines in India. Officials admit the staffing crisis is a major hurdle. Read more on the critical public health issue.
146 Punjab College Teachers Trained in Anti-Drug Drive
Punjab trains 146 teachers as nodal officers to combat drug abuse in colleges. Workshops under NAPDDR focus on mental health, stigma, and support. #DrugFreePunjab
Himachal Leads Nation in Substandard Drugs: 49 Fail
Himachal Pradesh reports the highest number of substandard drug samples in India. 49 samples failed quality tests, raising serious concerns about public health and pharmaceutical regulation.
Trump's Cannabis Reclassification: A Major Policy Shift
US President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a historic shift, challenging the costly and racially biased 'War on Drugs'. Explore the implications.
Supreme Court to Hear Bikram Majithia's Bail Plea on July 15
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
Karnataka Passes Key Amendment to Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Karnataka Assembly passes the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2024, enhancing penalties for spurious drug manufacturers and regulating online pharmacy sales. Learn the key changes.
FIR registered in Nayagaon lawyer assault case
Punjab Police files FIR against Hisar CIA officials for assaulting an advocate. Bar Association demands named accused, stricter charges, and action against SHO. Lawyers' abstention from work continues.
Ex-Ukraine Commander Warns of Civil War Post Russia Conflict
Former Ukrainian military chief Valeriy Zaluzhny warns of potential civil war and political chaos after the war, citing the challenge of reintegrating one million soldiers. Read the full analysis.
Shark Tank's Mittal on Ozempic Launch & 2026 Pharma Shift
Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal comments on Ozempic's India launch, its ₹8,800/month price, and the 2026 patent expiry that could 5x the market. Read his take on fitness shortcuts vs. discipline.
Delhi seals shop, seizes 204 drug samples in Bhagirath Palace raid
Delhi's Drugs Control department sealed a shop & collected 204 samples from 27 wholesale dealers in a major drive against illegal drug trade. Health Minister vows zero tolerance for spurious medicines.
Saudi Arabia executes 340 in 2025, breaks death penalty record
Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, a new annual record. Most cases are drug-related, raising human rights concerns amid the kingdom's reform push. Read the full report.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to 1971 War Heroes on Vijay Diwas
On Vijay Diwas, PM Narendra Modi honored the valor of Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 war. He called it a defining moment of national pride. Read more about the tributes.
Ferozepur Police to Book Officials Skipping Duty
Ferozepur SSP orders FIR against officials absent during PM Modi's rally. Action follows a high-level inquiry into security lapses. Read the full report.
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