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The Punjabi entertainment industry is in mourning following the tragic passing of actor and singer Rajvir Jawanda. Jawanda succumbed to injuries sustained in a severe road accident that occurred on...
Social media can elevate someone from rags to riches, while also propelling many to the heights of popularity. This is precisely what happened to 19-year-old Paramjeet Kaur from Punjab, who has made...
Diljit Dosanjh's performance in the biopic 'Amar Singh Chamkila' has earned him an International Emmy nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor category. The film itself has also been nominated...
The weekend episodes of Bigg Boss 19 are highly anticipated by viewers, as they feature host and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan interacting with the housemates. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode...
Honey Trehan's 'Punjab 95' emerges as a powerful cinematic statement, delving into the consequences of unchecked governmental authority. The film meticulously chronicles the human cost of police...
A new chapter in Punjab's aviation history unfolds on February 1 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Halwara Airport virtually during his state visit. Located in Ludhiana, this greenfield...
A significant political row has erupted in Punjab over the central government's proposal to place Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. This move, aimed at granting the President direct...
A significant constitutional amendment proposal by the central government is set to ignite heated debate in the upcoming parliamentary winter session. The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill...
A senior Delhi minister has leveled serious accusations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming the party is coercing farmers in Punjab to burn crop residue. Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that...
A startling incident unfolded this morning at Sirhind Station in Punjab, where a fire erupted on the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express (Train No. 12204). The blaze, which began around 7:30 AM, was...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its candidates for the upcoming assembly by-elections scheduled for November. Key nominations include Aga Syed Mohsin for the Budgam constituency in...
The weather in North India is undergoing a transition towards winter, leading to shifts in climatic conditions. These changes are affecting residents of Delhi-NCR, with many districts experiencing...
In a shocking incident from Punjab, Harjeet Kaur was caught on camera physically abusing her elderly mother-in-law. The assault, which included hair-pulling and physical violence, was recorded by her...
As the autumn season approaches in North India, instances of stubble burning are on the rise. Farmers in the region commonly burn crop residue to clear fields after harvesting. However, due to its...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared bye-elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir and one seat in Punjab. Voting and counting for all five seats are scheduled for...
A new railway line connecting Rajpura and Mohali in Punjab, estimated to cost Rs 443 crore and span 18 km, has been announced. Additionally, a proposal for a new Vande Bharat train to serve Firozpur...
Once plagued by a grim reality of daily road accidents, Punjab has witnessed a dramatic shift, thanks to the implementation of the Road Safety Force (SSF) and the 'Farishatey' (Angels) Scheme. The...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on September 25th, where he will lay the foundation stone for a nuclear energy project. In Punjab, a special session of the assembly will...
In Gurdaspur district of Punjab, Rahul Gandhi encountered a disagreement with police officers during a visit to flood-affected areas. Gandhi had arrived at Makoda Pattan in Dinanagar, where several...
Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Congress party, visited Punjab on Monday to assess the damage caused by the recent floods. He began his tour in Amritsar, visiting the flood-affected areas. He then...
Following the devastating floods in Punjab, the state is now focusing on relief, sanitation, and reconstruction efforts. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his government have launched a massive...
Punjab is currently grappling with the devastating aftermath of severe flooding, leaving millions homeless, decimating crops, and crippling industries. Amidst this crisis, many in Punjab anticipated...
Following devastating floods in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a comprehensive compensation package. The floods caused widespread damage, destroying crops, homes, and livestock....
The Punjab government has initiated a relief operation to aid those affected by the devastating floods. As part of this operation, a team of doctors from AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi arrived in Punjab...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to evaluate the impact of the recent floods and landslides that have caused significant devastation. The Prime Minister's...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has unveiled significant relief measures for those affected by the recent floods. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced several major initiatives on...
Following a cabinet meeting, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has announced a series of significant measures to aid those affected by the recent floods. The decisions are...
Following a month of heavy rainfall, Delhi anticipates a shift in weather patterns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts thundershowers for Monday, with maximum and minimum...
Following devastating floods and heavy rainfall that ravaged Punjab, leaving countless people displaced and farmlands submerged, the government is set to provide significant relief to affected...
A three-day all-India coordination meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded on Sunday. The meeting, held in Jodhpur, focused on the situations in several states, expressing...
Severe weather conditions across several Indian states have led to critical situations, with Punjab being particularly hard hit. The state has tragically witnessed 46 fatalities due to the floods....
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, has been admitted to Fortis Hospital following a decline in his health. Mann had been feeling unwell for several days and was initially advised to rest at...
The Supreme Court initiated suo motu cognizance of the devastating floods and heavy rainfall impacting several North Indian states. Affected regions include Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,...
The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns regarding the recent heavy rainfall and floods in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai...
North India is currently experiencing the full force of the monsoon season. Continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days has resulted in significant waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides...
Following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, several schools across the Delhi-NCR region and in Punjab have announced closures for September 3rd. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an...
Severe flooding across North India has created dire situations, with Punjab particularly affected by relentless rainfall. Approximately 1300 villages in the state are submerged, causing significant...
In the wake of severe flooding and heavy rainfall that has ravaged Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has called for assistance from all political parties, state...
The Punjab Government's proactive measures led to the evacuation of 4,711 flood-affected individuals to safety within the past 24 hours. This includes 812 residents of Ferozepur, 2,571 from...
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, has formed a high-powered committee comprising three senior state officers to directly oversee relief and rescue operations in the districts affected by...
In response to potential emergency situations, Punjab has established state-wide flood control rooms that are operational around the clock. The Water Resources Minister, Barinder Kumar Goyal,...
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange has announced his departure for Mumbai today to resume his hunger strike, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. The Parliamentary Standing...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged on Saturday, August 23rd, that the central government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is planning to remove the names of over eight lakh ration...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann visited Sri Kali Mata Mandir on Tuesday, seeking blessings for the state's progress. The Chief Minister expressed his commitment to serving the people and...
Leaders associated with the rebel faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal have declared Giani Harpreet Singh, the former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, as their president. This breakaway group is...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared a firm stance against the drug menace plaguing the state, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. Speaking at the dedication of new Tehsil...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has requested Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi to release the state's pending dues of over ₹9,000 crore, comprising the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market...
A devastating incident in Punjab's Patiala district resulted in a double suicide, born from a tragic misunderstanding. Gurmeet Singh, 42, took his own life on July 3rd, convinced his wife, Manpreet...
The Indian government has named senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). He will take over the responsibility for a two-year term, succeeding Ravi...
Following raids by the Vigilance Department at the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declared the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...
North India is bracing for significant rainfall this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for heavy rains across several regions. The Northwest regions, including...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has voiced his opposition to a proposed canal project aimed at supplying water to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Speaking in Jammu, Abdullah stated...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed a public gathering in Ludhiana, Punjab, in support of BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta for the upcoming by-election on June 19. Gupta outlined the BJP's vision for...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, predicting scorching temperatures across several states. West Rajasthan is expected to experience extreme heat from June 10th to...
New Delhi: Tara Wali village in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district witnessed one of the largest military deployments in recent times. The village is situated a few miles away from the tense India-Pakistan...
Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday appeared before police in connection with an FIR registered against him over his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" statement. The party rallied...
Punjab has become the first state to introduce sign language in its Legislative Assembly to facilitate persons with disabilities, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur...
The district president of a Shiv Sena group has been shot dead here while a boy was injured in the attack, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday night when the outfit's district...
The weather in Delhi has changed. The rain in Delhi appeared to subside on Friday, with the sun shining brightly throughout the day. Although the Meteorological Department had issued a yellow alert...
A gang war in Portugal involving Indian gangsters has recently come to light. Randeep Malik, associated with the Lawrence gang, claimed responsibility for a shooting via a social media post. The post...
A shocking case of fraud has emerged from Punjab, India, involving a woman with alleged 15 husbands. The incident came to light when a man seeking a visa to join his wife in England was denied. Upon...
Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has drawn criticism for his remarks regarding the devastating floods affecting the country. In response to questions about relief efforts, Asif suggested...
Heavy rainfall has brought severe hardship not only to India but also to neighboring Pakistan. The situation is worsening, with hundreds of villages in Punjab province submerged due to floods. Water...
The family of 28-year-old Harjinder Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, is appealing for a reduced sentence following a fatal highway crash in Florida. The incident, which occurred on August 12 on...
Torrential rainfall has caused severe distress in Pakistan's Punjab province. The administration has issued an alert for the next 48 hours, anticipating continued heavy rain. In response to rising...
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized her government's strong commitment to fostering religious tolerance and mutual respect at all levels. She expressed solidarity with all those...
Following a call for demonstrations, supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), took to the streets across Pakistan on Tuesday. Police responded by...
In a tragic incident, an Indian student who was the Daughter of Punjab AAM AAMI AADMI PATY Leader Devinder Singh, was found dead under mysterious circumstans in Canada after She Went Missing Four...
Two ministers from Punjab recently met with the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, extending a special invitation to the upcoming martyrdom day ceremony of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The meeting, held in...