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.
SSOC Fazilka & BSF crack down on cross-border drug network. One smuggler arrested with 5.11 kg heroin delivered via drone from Pakistan. Read the full operation details.
The Punjab & Haryana HC quashes an FIR against Punjab Police officers, highlighting systemic issues. This editorial argues for new rules of public engagement to restore trust. Read the full analysis.
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 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 in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security failure after kabaddi player's public killing. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read details.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
Punjab's revenue surged by 25% in 2025-26, hitting Rs 1,200 crore. FM Harpal Cheema attributes growth to GST reforms and anti-evasion measures. 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.
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but faces critical gaps in ambulance response & trauma care. State plans ₹26 crore boost for emergency services to save lives.
Punjab PSSSB extends application deadline for 406 Group D vacancies. Matric pass candidates can apply for stable government jobs with pay up to ₹56,900. Apply online by January 3, 2026.
The Ludhiana District Men's Table Tennis team emerged victorious at the Punjab State Inter-District Championship. Read about their triumphant journey and key players.
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
108 ambulance staff in Punjab protest for salary hike, 8-hour shifts & insurance. They warn of service disruption if demands are ignored. Details on their 8-point charter inside.
Sangrur police intensify their anti-drug campaign with a CASO drive, registering seven new cases and arresting suspects. Read about the latest crackdown in Punjab.
Punjab Police's SSOC arrests ex-serviceman Rajbir Singh with heroin & a grenade. He is linked to espionage, drug trafficking, and the Sirsa police station attack. Details inside.
Punjab Police nabs army deserter Rajbir Singh near Nepal border with heroin & grenade. He is accused of espionage for Pakistan and conspiracy in Sirsa police station grenade attack. Details inside.
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann awards 505 mini bus permits to youth, dismantling family-run monopolies. New buses, app-based booking, and toll plaza closures announced to boost public transport.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Punjab panchayat polls, winning 218 zila parishads. Congress alleges misuse of power, while SAD's Malwa comeback sparks BJP alliance buzz. Analysis for 2027.
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.
Punjab govt is creating eight nature parks in Pathankot, Patiala, Amritsar & Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission to enhance forest cover and environmental awareness.
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chairs strategic dialogue with UK, targeting collaboration in higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, and agro-processing. Explore the new roadmap.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.