2025 Punjab Politics: A Year of Drama, Comebacks & Wit
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.
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Srinagar court acquits 3 in terror case over evidence flaws
A TADA court in Srinagar acquitted three men accused of terror links, citing serious shortcomings in prosecution evidence and witness identification. Read the full details of the judgment.
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
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 MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
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 Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
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.
Interstate Arms Licence Racket Busted in Rourkela
Rourkela police dismantled an interstate arms racket forging licences. Kingpin arrested, weapons seized. Read about the major crackdown and ongoing investigation.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
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.
Punjab MGNREGA Row: Workers' Fears, Political Clash
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
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.
Amritsar Border: Arms Seizures Spike 300% in 2023
Amritsar's border district faces heightened security concerns as arms seizures skyrocketed by 300% in 2023. Read the full analysis of drone threats and police action.
Amritsar man arrested for showing illegal gun on social media
Amritsar police arrest a man for posting videos with an illegal pistol on social media. The accused, identified as Lovepreet Singh, faces serious charges under the Arms Act. Read more.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
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's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
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.
China sanctions Boeing, 19 other US firms over Taiwan arms sale
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives, freezing assets and banning transactions in response to a major US-Taiwan arms deal. Full details inside.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Muzaffarnagar Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 2
Muzaffarnagar police raided an illegal arms factory hidden in an agricultural field, seizing 20 firearms. Two men were arrested in the major crackdown on weapon smuggling.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Kalaburagi seer booked after viral gun-firing video
Shantalinga Shivacharya Swami, seer of Udchan village mutt, remanded in judicial custody after video of him firing shots goes viral. Police register suo motu case.
Moga man arrested over Facebook photo with toy gun
Punjab Police arrests a 40-year-old welder from Moga for allegedly promoting gun culture via a Facebook photo. His family claims it was a toy from a pilgrimage site two years ago. Read the full story.
Moga youth booked for flaunting weapons on social media
Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.
Haryana Police Arrests 162 Criminals in Major Crackdown
Haryana Police conducted massive raids, arresting 162 criminals and seizing drugs, arms, and illicit liquor. The operation targeted organized crime networks across the state. Read the full details.
Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment to Punjab Abadi Deh Act
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
Thane police arrests 3, seizes firearms in two operations
Thane police arrested three men, including a 19-year-old, and seized firearms, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle in two separate crackdowns. Read the full details of the operations.
HC Bar ends protest, work resumes after demands met
The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association calls off protest after authorities accept demands: CIA officials added to FIR, SHO transferred. Court work resumes Friday.
5 Arrested in Major Bihar-Jharkhand Arms Smuggling Bust
Bihar Police and STF arrested five members of an interstate arms smuggling gang in Nalanda, seizing AK-47 ammunition and pistols. A key NIA-wanted accused was among those held. Read details.
Two Cattle Smugglers Arrested After Police Encounter in Kanpur
Kanpur Dehat police arrested two wanted cattle smugglers after an exchange of fire. The accused, with criminal histories, were injured and apprehended with illegal arms. Read the full details.
Nagpur Woman Arrested for Storing Gang Weapons
Pachpaoli police arrest Rama Sikkalwar in Nagpur for allegedly storing weapons for the Ippa gang. Weapons worth Rs 3,500 seized. Read the full details.
NIA arrests key accused in Bihar-origin arms trafficking network
The NIA has arrested Kamalkant Verma, the 11th suspect, in a major illegal arms network spanning Bihar, UP, and Haryana. Read about the nationwide crackdown and seizures.
Amritsar Police Solve Shop Firing Case, Arrest Three
Amritsar police solved a shooting and extortion case on Fatehgarh Churian Road, arresting three. The main accused was shot in the leg after firing at police. Read the full story.
Punjab Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
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