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Kapurthala man narrates harrowing tale of torture

Jalandhar, July 6 -- A harrowing tale of illegal immigration has come to light as five youths - four from Punjab and one from Haryana - attempting to reach the US through the notorious "donkey route",... Read More


Big fish in drug trade to get exemplary punishment: CM

Amritsar, July 6 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said exemplary punishment will be ensured for those who had ruined the lives of youth by selling drugs. Addressing a gathering at Gu... Read More


Heavy rain predicted in Punjab, Hry for 2 days

Patiala, July 6 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Punjab and Haryana over the next 48 hours as monsoon activity is highly likely to intensif... Read More


At 17,233 MW, Punjab's power consumptionshoots up to new high

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Prevailing humidity amid monsoon and increased agricultural activity due to paddy transplantation drove Punjab's power demand higher on Saturday, soaring to an all-time high of 1... Read More


Mann govt to introduce fresh anti-sacrilege bill in assembly

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Even as two anti-sacrilege bills passed by the Punjab assembly in 2018 await Presidential assent, the state government is set to introduce a fresh and more stringent bill to deal... Read More


Planning to study in Canada? Show Rs.14L as proof of funds

Toronto, July 6 -- Prospective international students seeking higher education in Canada will have to furnish proof of funds beginning September this year that is over 10% higher than the amount speci... Read More


Custodial death: Trial to resume against 5 Bathinda cops

BATHINDA, July 6 -- A Bathinda court will resume hearing the case of alleged culpable homicide against five police personnel on July 15 after the Punjab and Haryana high court dismissed their petition... Read More


Yogi govt announces Rs.10k aid for Sikh, Buddhist pilgrims

Lucknow, July 6 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to launch two new pilgrimage assistance schemes - Panch Takht Yatra Yojana and Buddhist Tirtha Darshan Yo... Read More


36 hurt in Amarnath convoy pile-up involving five buses

Jammu, July 6 -- At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims were injured after five buses of the Pahalgam-bound convoy collided with each other at Chanderkote in Ramban district on Saturday morning, officials said... Read More


4th FIR against NHAI, this time by forest dept for 'unscientific' work

Shimla, July 6 -- Another case has been registered against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this time by the forest department, blaming the agency for a massive landslide that affected... Read More