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No political motive behind anti-drug drive: Guv Kataria

Ferozepur, Feb. 12 -- Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday said that he has no electoral ambitions and his role in the state is guided purely by constitutional responsibility. "I am not here to f... Read More


Jakhar invites farmers for talks on India-US deal

Mohali, Feb. 12 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday invited farmer organisations for a dialogue, stating that if they see any shortcomings in the India-US trade ag... Read More


Latifpura protesters end stir after assurances on rehabilitation

Jalandhar, Feb. 12 -- Protesters who had climbed atop a water tank in Latifpura ended their agitation on Wednesday after the district administration assured them that their rehabilitation demands woul... Read More


CM: Investment summit to act as catalyst for state's industrial growth

Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to be held from March 13-15 in Moh... Read More


PSPCL's software switch triggers bill glitch

Ludhiana, Feb. 12 -- A shift to a new billing software has impacted the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) ability to generate bills, especially those of high-revenue-generating industri... Read More


Prahaar-2 ends with 1,450 in preventive custody

Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- In a first, the Punjab Police have taken 1,450 persons into preventive custody during Operation Prahaar-2, part of the ongoing anti-gangster drive. The preventive action, initia... Read More


Amritsar: Policebust terror module, recover IED, pistol

Amritsar, Feb. 12 -- State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, has busted another Pakistan-backed terror module with the arrest of one accused and recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED... Read More


Amritpal plea: File reply in 10 days, HC tells Punjab

Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- The high court on Wednesday sought response from the Punjab government on a plea from jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, seeking temporary release to attend the ongoing bud... Read More


20-year-old woman's body found in suitcase near highway: Police

BATHINDA, Feb. 12 -- A semi-burnt body of an unidentified woman was found in a suitcase dumped in the fields of Behman Diwana village, located on the Bathinda-Fazilka national highway, on Wednesday. P... Read More


former Meham MLA alleges extortion call demanding Rs.5cr

Rohtak, Feb. 12 -- Former Meham independent MLA Balraj Kundu on Wednesday filed a complaint with police claiming that he had received threatening calls and text messages from an unidentified caller de... Read More