NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
Punjab Launches E-Sanad Portal to Streamline NRI Document Verification In a landmark move aimed at easing the document verification process for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Punjabis, the Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has successfully operationalized the E-Sanad portal. Launched in September 2024, this digital platform allows NRIs to … Read more
SIT Arrests Two in Punjab Ongoing Battle Fraudulent Travel Agents In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of human trafficking and fraudulent immigration practices, the Punjab Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), under the leadership of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) NRI Affairs, Praveen Sinha, has intensified its crackdown on unscrupulous travel agents … Read more
Punjab CEO Directs Political Parties to Appoint BLAs for Accuracy In a concerted effort to enhance the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, has issued a directive to all recognized political parties in the state. The directive mandates the appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) by February … Read more
Punjab flour milling industry Urge Govt to Resolve Wheat Supply Crisis The Roller Flour Millers Association of Punjab has urgently called upon the Central Government to address the escalating wheat supply crisis affecting the state’s flour milling industry. In an awareness workshop held on Thursday, the association highlighted the pressing need for increased wheat availability … Read more
US Deportation, Lovepreet Kaur Costly Journey Ends, Opposition Angry Lovepreet Kaur, a 30-year-old woman from Bholath in Punjab Kapurthala district, embarked on a perilous journey with her 10-year-old son, hoping to reunite with her husband in the United States. She left India on January 2, full of dreams and optimism, but her aspirations came to … Read more
Amritpal Singh Family Allegedly Under House Arrest Amid Protest Plans On January 7, security forces were deployed outside the residence of Independent MP Amritpal Singh in Amritsar, Punjab, following reports that his family was allegedly under house arrest. This action was taken amid speculation regarding their involvement in the ‘Quomi Insaaf Morcha,’ a protest advocating … Read more
Farmer Leader Dallewal Hunger Strike, Writes Open Letter to PM Modi NEW DELHI: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, hailing from Punjab, continues his hunger strike at the Khanauri border, now reaching the 17th day. His fast unto death aims to draw the central government’s attention to a list of 13 demands, including the contentious Minimum … Read more
Sukhbir Badal was Punished for Cleaning Utensils in the Golden Temple Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has been publicly reprimanded by the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal body of the Sikh community, for what it has deemed “religious misconduct.” In a significant … Read more
Jalandhar Drug Bust, Rural Police Seize 300g Heroin In a determined push against drug trafficking in Punjab, the Jalandhar rural police recently carried out a significant drug seizure operation, apprehending three individuals involved in heroin smuggling. Acting on intelligence, the police set up a special checkpoint near the Sutlej Bridge in Phillaur, resulting in the … Read more
Sharp Drop in Punjab Stubble Burning, Hotspots Still Major Punjab has witnessed a significant reduction in stubble burning incidents during this year’s Kharif season, with cases dropping by nearly 72% compared to the same period last year. From September to mid-November, a total of 6,611 cases of stubble burning have been reported across 23 districts. … Read more