Punjab

Ludhiana On Alert After Heavy Discharge Of Water In Sutlej In Punjab

India News | ANI | Sunday August 18, 2019

The Punjab government put a precautionary alert in areas around the Sutlej river in Ludhiana city today after water was released from the Ropar Headworks in the river.

Heavy Rain Across North India, Several Stranded In Himachal: Live Updates

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Sunday August 18, 2019

Heavy rain hit several parts of north India on Saturday, including Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Punjab, an alert has been sounded in several districts after excess water was released from Bhakra dam following heavy rain.

Torrential Rains Lash Northern States, Alert Sounded In Punjab

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Heavy rains lashed northern states with an alert sounded in Punjab following release of excess water from Bhakra dam and the Yamuna nearing the danger mark in Delhi on Saturday, while normalcy was slowly returning to flood-ravaged Kerala, where so far 113 people have lost their lives.

Heavy Rain Alert In Punjab, Officials Asked To Monitor Situation Closely

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

The Punjab government on Friday issued an alert in the state after a weather forecast predicted heavy rainfall in the next 48 to 72 hours.

Sisters Found Murdered In Chandigarh Residence, Motive Unknown

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Thursday August 15, 2019

Two sisters were found murdered at their rented residence in Chandigarh on Thursday afternoon. Police said a few suspects have been identified, and efforts were on to bring them in for questioning.

'Smart School Policy' For Government Schools By Next Week: Punjab Education Minister

Education | ANI | Thursday August 15, 2019

He said that the state government has decided to equip all schools in the state with solar energy panels under this policy.

"Shocked At Ranjit Singh Statue Vandalisation In Lahore": Amarinder Singh

India News | ANI | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday condemned the vandalisation of Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's statue in Lahore and "strongly" urged the Pakistani government to take action against the accused.

Action Against Artistes Glorifying Drug Use Soon: Punjab Minister

India News | written by Mohammed Ghazali | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A law to initiate action against artistes promoting drug use will soon be introduced in Punjab, according to a state minister.

Robbers Use Drill Machines To Break Into Haryana Bank, Escape With Jewels

Cities | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Police said that of the 180 lockers in the strong room of the bank, six were targeted.

Protests In Punjab Against Demolition Of Delhi's Ravidas Temple, Schools Shut

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Punjab bandh: A holiday has been issued for the educational institutions in Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, and Gurdaspur.

Amarinder Singh Hosts Kashmiri Students On Eid, Says Situation To Improve

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday hosted 125 Kashmiri students on Eid and said he was confident that situation would improve in the Valley soon.

Amarinder Singh Asks Pak To Complete Kartarpur Corridor Work On Time

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday August 11, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today raised concern over "discernible slowdown" on Pakistan's part in completing work on the Kartarpur corridor, nearly a week after India scrapped special status from Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two union territories.

4 Punjab Cops Sacked For Raiding Priest's House Without Permission

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 11, 2019

Three Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Police (ASIs) are among four Punjab policemen dismissed from service, over four months after they raided a priest's house in Jalandhar without any approval, a senior official said.

"Best Decision In Current Circumstances": Amarinder Singh On Sonia Gandhi

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Sunday August 11, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has welcomed Sonia Gandhi's appointment as interim president of the Congress as the "best decision in the current circumstances". He said her "experience and understanding" will help guide the party, which suffered a big setback in the national election this year.

Probe Agency Makes Arrest In "Biggest-Ever" 2,700 Crore Drug Haul Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

The NIA on Friday arrested a person in connection with the alleged smuggling of narcotics worth Rs 2,700 crore from Pakistan.