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.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir reports a significant 20% drop in pilgrim footfall in 2024. Explore the reasons behind the decline and the board's response.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has renovated 10 government schools in Jammu & Kashmir, enhancing infrastructure for over 2,000 students. Discover how this initiative is transforming education.
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.
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 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.
Massive protests erupt in Jammu demanding college closure after Muslim candidates dominate admissions. Samiti members burn effigies, clash with police. Full details inside.
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.
Bengaluru's major churches, including St Mary’s Basilica and Infant Jesus Shrine, held special Christmas services and midnight masses, filling the city with festive spirit. Read more about the celebrations.
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.
BJP leaders accuse Karnataka Congress govt of targeting Hindu traditions after police action against 'koli anka' ritual at Kepu shrine. MP Brijesh Chowta vows to raise issue in legislature.
Dakshina Kannada police charge 43, including MLA Ashok Kumar Rai and ex-MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor, for illegal cockfighting. Rai defends it as an 800-year-old cultural practice. Read the full story.
A Reasi court dismissed a plea for an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine officials for the August 26 landslide that killed 35 pilgrims. The judge ruled it a natural disaster, with no criminal negligence found. Read the full details.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
Katra court dismisses plea for criminal action against shrine board officials in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it a natural calamity. Read the full details of the ruling.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.
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.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meets Indian Ambassador in Seoul, outlines vision for collaboration in agri-tech, defence & infra. Delegation to engage with major Korean firms.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi laid the foundation for the Rs 312 crore Maa Tarini shrine project in Keonjhar, pledging completion in a year. He also announced massive infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores for the district's transformation.
A record 85,000+ aspirants will compete in the Punjab State Civil Services Exam on June 23. Get details on exam centres, key instructions, and the selection process for PCS and allied services.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Punjab PSSSB invites online applications for 331 Group D posts. Eligibility: Matric with Punjabi. Apply at sssb.punjab.gov.in from Nov 21 to Dec 15, 2025. Check details now!
Punjab's AAP government stalls plan to add sugar, tea leaves & mustard oil to Atta-Dal scheme from 2026 due to financial burden. Details on the Rs 1000 crore hurdle inside.
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
Controversy erupts in Jammu as Hindu groups protest admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi medical college, raising fears of deepening religious divides overshadowing regional issues. Read more.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou sees devotees using phones for digital blessings. A unique fusion of ancient faith and modern tech sparks global debate. Discover the full story here.
The BJP has officially declared it will not form an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, opting to contest independently. Get the full details on this major political shift.