Chandigarh: Punjab reported several major developments on Friday. A tragic road accident in Amritsar claimed the life of a young father just five days after the birth of his daughter. In another important development, authorities in the United States and Canada took action against two Punjab-linked gangsters. The incidents have drawn attention across the state....
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Why Punjab Could Define India’s New National Security Leadership
Punjab has always occupied a unique place in India’s national security framework. Sharing a 553-kilometre international border with Pakistan, the state has long been at the centre of military preparedness, intelligence operations, and border management. Today, however, Punjab’s strategic importance extends far beyond conventional security concerns. From drone-based smuggling and cyber-enabled threats to counter-terrorism and...
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Punjab Farmers Stage Motorcycle March Against India-US Trade Deal
Punjab witnessed a fresh wave of farmer protests as hundreds of farmers staged a motorcycle march to oppose the proposed India-US trade agreement. The demonstration, organised by several farmer unions, reflected growing concerns that the deal could negatively affect Indian agriculture, particularly small and marginal farmers who form the backbone of Punjab’s rural economy. The...
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Punjab Bus Strike: Contract Employees Shut Down Government Bus Depots Across Punjab, Commuters Face Major Disruptions
Chandigarh: Thousands of commuters across Punjab faced travel problems on Wednesday after contract employees launched a statewide strike. The protest brought operations at many Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS depots to a halt. As a result, government bus services remained unavailable on several routes. The employees organised the strike to demand regular jobs, higher salaries, better...
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Punjab-Chandigarh Updates: Farmers Hold Bike Rally in Ludhiana, Plan National Highway Blockade; Child Adoption Process Becomes Easier
Punjab witnessed a day of significant developments as farmers intensified their protest in Ludhiana while the Central Government introduced measures to simplify the child adoption process across the country. The farmers’ agitation and the adoption reforms dominated headlines, reflecting two very different but equally important issues affecting citizens. The bike rally organised by farmers in...
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With Elections on the Horizon, Why Punjab Matters More Than Ever for PM Modi
As India prepares for the next round of key elections, Punjab has once again emerged as a politically significant state for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While the BJP has traditionally faced challenges in Punjab, the party has intensified its efforts to strengthen its presence by focusing on development, national...
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Punjab CM Mocks Congress Infighting: ‘They May Board the Same Bus Together, But They Will Get Off Fighting’
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a fresh political attack on the Congress, claiming that the party continues to struggle with internal divisions despite attempts to project unity. Speaking at a public event, Mann remarked that Congress leaders “can board the same bus together, but they will get off fighting,” using the statement to...
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Why Is India Blocking the Film on the Man Who Counted Punjab Insurgency Killings?
Why Is India Blocking the Film on the Man Who Counted Punjab Insurgency Killings? The debate over the film Satluj has sparked fresh discussion across India. The movie tells the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who investigated alleged illegal killings and secret cremations during Punjab’s insurgency. Although the film briefly appeared...
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Haryana Govt Seeks Data from 10 Universities to Regularise Contractual Assistant Professors
Chandigarh: The Haryana government has started collecting information from 10 state universities as it considers regularising contractual Assistant Professors. The Higher Education Department has asked the universities to submit complete data within three days. If they fail to meet the deadline, the department will ask the registrars to appear and explain the delay. The move...
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Widow Allegedly Gang-Raped During SIR Form Verification Visit in Haryana’s Nuh; Police Launch Investigation
Nuh (Haryana): A shocking case of alleged gang rape has emerged from Haryana’s Nuh district, where a widow was reportedly assaulted by multiple men after she visited a location to complete formalities related to a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form. The incident has sparked outrage in the region and prompted a police investigation. According to...