Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, saying it will provide opportunities to many players. He praised the initiative by the Punjab government and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), and expressed happiness at being part of the event.
Lohri celebrations, particularly in northern India, are marked by bonfires, traditional foods and folk songs, adding warmth and joy to the festive season.
On the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) held in Rajkot, special focus was placed on the textile industry. The state's textile sector is an important medium for development as it generates innovative employment and is a sustainable industry. On this subject, exp
The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the release of Amit Mehra on bail, emphasising that an undertrial cannot be kept behind bars indefinitely.
The agitation is set to begin on 13 January 2026, with village-level protests across Punjab where farmers will burn copies of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, the Seed Law 2025, and amendments related to the VB Gram Scheme. This will be followed by a second phase on 21 and 22 January,
The protests followed the arrest of the sister of Councillor Suman Devi by the Punjab Police on Sunday morning. Suman Devi, along with Councillor Poonam Devi, had joined the BJP in December, weeks before the crucial mayoral election in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.
Punjab's anti-encroachment drive in Lahore has sparked concern as residents and environmental groups allege green belts and historic landscapes are being damaged. Activists warn of heavy tree loss, worsening pollution and shrinking green cover, urging protection of parks. The government s
Addressing a press conference in Bathinda, Mann said, "BJP is doing politics of religion, politics of hatred. They are attempting to incite religious sentiments in Punjab through actions which could not even be thought of."
The Punjab government ordered a major reshuffle and promotion of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on administrative grounds, with immediate effect. According to orders issued by the Department of Home Affairs, several senior officers have been transferred, while many have been promote
Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta on Friday said, "The DGP Punjab, Police Commissioner Jalandhar, and Special DGP Cyber Cell, Punjab, have been issued notices and given 48 hours to submit their written explanations along with all relevant documents in response," whi
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, cold day conditions are expected in isolated areas of East Rajasthan, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh over the next two days.