Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and recovered a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in Punjab.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Indore police arrest Prahlad for supplying MD drugs during New Year parties. The accused bought narcotics cheap and sold high for illegal profit. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
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.
Delhi Police arrested a woman with 9.14 grams of heroin near Rain Basera Park in Sultanpuri on December 25. A subsequent raid led to the seizure of syringes, needles, and buprenorphine tablets. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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 touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.
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.
Kerala Police's DANSAF is set to close the drug case against Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko after a hotel raid in April. Read the full story on the investigation's outcome.
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.
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 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.
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.
A special court in Ahmedabad sentenced two individuals to prison for possessing over 31g of mephedrone. One convict is a repeat offender. Details on the NDPS Act case and acquittals inside.
A 40-year-old man was shot dead in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. The police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the brutal killing.
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.