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Punjab: rRs.r377 crore disbursed for houses damaged in floods

India, Nov. 27 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday disbursed compensation amounting to Rs.377 crore to more than 30,000 families whose houses were damaged during the recent floods. Addressin... Read More


Cane price increased to rRs.r416 per quintal, highest in country: Mann

India, Nov. 27 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced an increased state advised price (SAP) of Rs.416 per quintal for sugarcane for the upcoming crushing season - Rs.15 higher than la... Read More


14-year-old's rape, murder in Jalandhar: Punjab women's, child rights panels push for fast-track trial

Jalandhar, Nov. 27 -- The chairpersons of the Punjab state women's commission and state commission for protection of child rights (PSCPCR) met the family members of the minor girl, who was allegedly r... Read More


Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here's what we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026. The tighter regulations were mooted amid the recent spa... Read More


PPCB acts against open burning of waste in Mohali

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- Taking cognisance of complaints on social media, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Wednesday took action on open burning of waste in Mohali. Upon every complaint, the co... Read More


NGT slams Punjab govt for delay in providing clean drinking water to Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura belt

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) reprimanded the Punjab government for delaying in providing clean drinking water to the residents of Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura ... Read More


National Guard shot in DC: Shooter's potential motive revealed after deadly attack near White House

India, Nov. 27 -- Two National Guard members were critically injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 26. The suspect is now in custody, and while... Read More


'Sonia, Rahul and I will fix it': Kharge on Karnataka power tussle

Bengaluru, Nov. 27 -- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday acknowledged the ongoing leadership crisis in the state and said the matter would be resolved soon. "Sonia, Rahul and I will fix i... Read More


Tarn Taran man caught with 5 kg heroin, 1.6 kg crystal meth in Kharar

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- In a major drug seizure, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Punjab Police caught a Tarn Taran resident with 5 kg heroin and 1.6 kg crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Kharar on We... Read More


350th martyrdom anniv of Guru Tegh Bahadur: AAP targets PM for skipping Punjab events; BJP hits back

Chandigarh, Nov. 27 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministers over their absence from events organised by the Punjab government to commemo... Read More