Punjab Police arrest key accused Mohan Singh in Gurdaspur grenade attack case. DGP reveals links to Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti. Read the full details of the investigation and recoveries.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Punjab State Election Commission permits candidates to file affidavits in lieu of NOCs and NDCs for upcoming local body elections, easing nomination process. Read more.
Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma alleges AAP aims to win rural elections by misusing state machinery. BJP to contest all Zila Parishad, Block Samiti seats and go solo in 2027 assembly polls.
BKU Ekta Ugrahan activists besieged the Muktsar DC office, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation and a job for a deceased farmer's family. The siege lasted 7 hours. Read full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognizance of graffiti announcing open drug sale in Maur Kalan village. Court seeks report from Punjab Chief Secretary, treats case as PIL. Details inside.
Shiromani Akali Dal accuses Punjab AAP govt of political vendetta via a false FIR to prevent SAD members from contesting zila parishad elections. Legal head vows to move HC.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring writes to state CEO, alleging officials are deliberately delaying or denying NOCs to party candidates for local body elections, calling it a violation of fair process.
Graffiti lamenting open heroin sales appears in Punjab's Maur Kalan, a listed drug hotspot. As rural polls near, the incident puts AAP's anti-drug stance under scrutiny. Details inside.
A graffiti in Punjab's Maur Kalan village reading 'heroin openly sold here' exposes the drug menace. Police claim action, but residents call it grim reality. AAP faces heat ahead of December 14 rural polls.
Filing of nomination papers for Amritsar rural polls begins today. Voting on July 7, counting on July 10. Key democratic process for panchayat elections.
Residents of Maur Kalan village protest open drug sales with wall graffiti. Police claim 70% reduction through Yudh Nashia Virudh campaign. Villagers demand stricter action.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
Tarn Taran district prepares for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections on December 14. Learn about polling stations, nomination dates, and election procedures.
Congress struggles to field candidates in Saswad and Bhor civic polls after key leaders defect to BJP. Elections on December 2, counting December 3. Read more about this political shift.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Punjab BJP announces it will contest upcoming block samiti and zila parishad elections using party symbol. Decision marks significant shift in state's political strategy.
Bathinda police arrest suspect who forged marriage certificate 15 years ago. Key accused in document fraud case finally apprehended. Read the full investigation details.
Amritpal Singh, a controversial Sikh preacher, faces UAPA charges for allegedly supporting gangster Deep Sidhu's election campaign from jail. The case reveals growing concerns about radical influences in Punjab politics.
BJP leader Sham Lal Jain assumes key role in Bathinda Municipal Corporation following unanimous election, marking significant political development in Punjab governance.
Seven elected councillors in Bathinda locked the Municipal Corporation office entrance, protesting against alleged corruption and administrative negligence in Punjab's civic body.
In a shocking incident, KTHALA Zila Parishad Vice Chairman narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle in Shahjahanpur. Read details about the attack and ongoing police investigation.
Punjab Police scores major victory as wanted criminal Ranjit Singh arrested in Bathinda operation. Authorities recover pistol and live cartridges in significant law enforcement breakthrough.
Punjab government postpones Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections to December due to devastating floods. Get the latest updates on the election rescheduling and flood situation.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut appeared before Bathinda court in a defamation case filed by a farmer leader. Get exclusive details about the court proceedings and what's next in this high-profile legal battle.
A 55-year-old farmer from Muktsar district died following a violent scuffle at the local grain market, raising serious concerns about market security and farmer safety in Punjab.
A devastating fire broke out at a sack manufacturing unit in Bathinda's Industrial Focal Point area on Diwali night, triggering a massive emergency response. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours as flames illuminated the festive night sky.