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Confusion and disquiet gripJD(U) RANKS amid political churn

Patna, March 6 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha triggered disquiet among JD(U) leaders and workers on Thursday as large groups gathered at the party office and the CM's P... Read More


noted journalist, former HT editor hk dua dies at 88

New Delhi, March 6 -- Hari Krishan (HK) Dua, former editor-in-chief of the Hindustan Times, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He headed the newspaper from 1987 to 1994, and held senior editoria... Read More


Indo-Canadian Khalistan critic Nancy Grewal stabbed to death

Toronto/Jalandhar, March 6 -- An outspoken critic of pro-Khalistan separatists and a prominent Punjabi social media influencer has been murdered in the town of LaSalle, Ontario. The victim, identified... Read More


Mother-son duo arrested with 3.23 kg heroin near Abohar

Ferozepur, March 6 -- In a significant drug seizure, a mother-son duo was caught with 3.23 kg heroin following a tip-off in Fazilka on Thursday. Sharing details, a police spokesman said the State Spec... Read More


Free power to continue under AAP govt: Mann

SANGRUR, March 6 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the upcoming budget will introduce several new pro-people initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth while strengthening welfar... Read More


Rs.1k aid for women in focus; Oppn to flag rising crime

Chandigarh, March 6 -- As the Opposition gears up to corner the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the Budget Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha starting Friday over law and order, ... Read More


Robbers loot gold worth Rs.3-cr, Rs.40L cash from Gurdaspur jeweller

GURDASPUR, March 6 -- A jeweller, living in a posh locality here, was robbed of Rs.40 lakh cash, gold worth Rs.3 crore and a car in broad daylight after armed robbers held the family hostage on Thursd... Read More


Forest dept gears up for lab test of Punjab sandalwood

BATHINDA, March 6 -- The Punjab forest department is all set for sample testing of the pilot project of home-grown sandalwood trees to scientifically validate oil content and promote future commercial... Read More


Tax revenue growth slows to 7.8% in '25-26

Chandigarh, March 6 -- Amid the Punjab government's claims of a sharp surge in revenue receipts during its tenure, the growth in the state's tax revenues has slowed during the 2025-26 financial year. ... Read More


Congress seeks White Paper on Punjab finances

CHANDIGARH, March 6 -- Punjab Congress on Thursday demanded a White Paper on the state of finances in Punjab in view of the mounting debt that has crossed the Rs.4 lakh crore. "Reckless borrowing by t... Read More