NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s 300 Units Free Electricity Scheme In 2022, when Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took office, a pressing question on the minds of more than 3 crore people of Punjab was whether the new government would implement its promise of providing 300 units of free electricity. On April 16, just weeks after … Read more
AAP Kisan Wing President Tarlochan Singh DC Shot Dead in Khanna Vill; Khanna, Punjab – Tarlochan Singh DC, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Kisan Wing in Khanna, was tragically shot dead by unidentified assailants on Monday evening in Khanna’s Ikolaha village. The incident occurred while Tarlochan was returning home from his farm. Tarlochan … Read more
Gurmeet Singh Gill Leads Dhanula Union, Focus on Rights & Anti-Drugs Dhanula, Punjab – In an important development, on 02/09/2024 the election of Punjab Mazdoor Union Dhanula President was held under the supervision of District Superintendent Malkeet Singh. Gurmeet Singh Gill has been elected as the new president of Dhanula Mazdoor Union. During this election, … Read more
Palwinder body returned Amritsar after Dubai death Amritsar, Punjab – The body of a 22-year-old man, Palwinder, who tragically died of a heart attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), was repatriated to Punjab on Friday. His body arrived at the Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar, leaving his family devastated. Palwinder, who … Read more
Punjab, Pakistan: 33 Terrorists Arrested, Major Terror Plot Foiled Punjab, Pakistan – Law enforcement agencies in Punjab successfully foiled a major terror plot by arresting 33 terrorists linked to various banned organizations, including Al-Qaeda and the 133 Brigade. This major crackdown came as a result of 475 intelligence-led operations conducted across multiple districts in the … Read more
Jimpa Inaugurates Block-Level Under Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan 2024 Hoshiarpur, Punjab – State Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa today inaugurated the sports competitions of Hoshiarpur block-1 under the second phase of the block-level games as part of the ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan-2024’ initiative at Lajwanti Multipurpose Stadium. The event saw enthusiastic participation from players across … Read more
PAU KVK Hosts Village Camp on Paddy Residue Management Hoshiarpur, Punjab – Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Bahowal, Hoshiarpur, recently organised a village-level awareness camp on paddy residue management at Thinda, its adopted village. Dr. Maninder Singh Bons, the Associate Director of Training at KVK, highlighted the detrimental environmental impact of burning … Read more
Bangladesh Seeks Meeting Between Interim Leader Yunus and Modi UNGA New York, September 2024 – Bangladesh has formally requested a meeting between its interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly later this month. However, the Indian side has yet to make a final decision, … Read more
Punjab Teachers Protest on Teacher Day Over Neglect Higher Education Teachers from 136 aided colleges in Punjab, including 22 in Ludhiana, marked Teacher Day on Thursday with black badges in protest against the state government’s neglect of higher education. The demonstration, led by the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU), highlighted ongoing issues such … Read more
Punjab Govt Agrees to Farmer Demands, Draft Policy Reviewed by Unions Chandigarh — In a significant development, the Punjab government has agreed to send its 1,600-page draft Agriculture Policy to leaders of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union for review by September 30, following marathon talks held today. The … Read more