Punjab Schools Shut Till Jan 13 Due to Cold
Punjab government extends school closure till January 13 due to severe cold wave. All government and private schools affected. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
Punjab government extends school closure till January 13 due to severe cold wave. All government and private schools affected. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
The Punjab government extends school holidays till January 13 for all classes due to severe cold and dense fog. Check the official order and safety guidelines here.
Two leopard cubs found in a Dibrugarh tea estate were rescued by forest officials. The healthy cubs will be released back to reunite with their mother. Read the full story.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Five Indian women from Punjab, trapped in Oman, were successfully repatriated with the intervention of environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal. Read their harrowing journey to freedom.
A Jalandhar woman, trafficked to Oman on a fake job promise, shares her horrific ordeal of being sold and abused. She reveals 70 other Indian women are trapped. Read her warning.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
A toddler was rescued in Bengaluru after officials intervened in a suspected 'treasure sacrifice' ritual. The incident occurred in Hoskote taluk on Saturday, January 4, 2026.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
A new study finds nearly 4 in 10 rural women in Punjab suffer from hypertension. Discover the key risk factors and urgent public health implications revealed by the research.
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.
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.
Guna administration rescues 26 Sahariya tribal labourers from exploitation in Maharashtra's sugarcane belt. They were lured with job promises, held captive, and denied wages. Read the full story.
A routine check on East Coast Road led to the discovery of an illegal child care centre in Chennai. Officials found 21 children in confined rooms without mandatory surveillance. The centre has been sealed.
A 17-year-old girl from Gujarat was rescued by railway officials from the Okha Express in Udupi. The TTE and RPF team intervened, ensuring her safety. Read the full story.
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 17-year-old girl from Kharghar, allegedly abducted and coerced into eloping, has been rescued after six days. The accused, Ajay Kumar Janzorad (29), has been arrested and charged under the POCSO Act. Read the full story.
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.
Two teenagers who fled a Mahisadal private school were rescued by police after four days. The Chandipur residents will be presented in court on Monday. Read the full story.
Police rescue 10 girls, including 9 minors, from exploitative orchestra groups in Bihar's Saran district. Two victims are from Jharkhand's Garwah. Read the full story.
Dehradun administration enrolled 27 children rescued from begging into schools, bringing the 2024 total to 154. 267 children have been rescued and rehabilitated this year through the Intensive Care Centre.
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.
Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 24-year-old sailor off Goa, rescued 4 fishermen from Sri Lanka, and detained 35 poachers in Bangladeshi boats. Read about their lifesaving missions.
A French tourist sustained grievous leg injuries in Hampi, Karnataka, and was rescued after two days. Local farmers found him in a banana plantation. Read the full story of survival.
Thane police rescue a 7-day-old baby from traffickers demanding Rs 6 lakh. Five arrested in Badlapur after a decoy operation. Read the shocking details.