Punjab

AAP Announces 40 Candidates, Renominates Sitting MLAs Ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections

Oct 31, 2026 01:15 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 40 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, renominating all 40 sitting party MLAs. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will contest from Dhuri, while Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar...

Wall Collapses After Firecrackers Explode in Ludhiana; 27-Year-Old Killed

Oct 30, 2026 07:07 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A 27-year-old man died after firecrackers stored on the top floor of a building caught fire in Field Gunj, one of the narrowest localities in Ludhiana, on Friday afternoon. The incident triggered a series of loud explosions as the firecrackers...

Karwa Chauth 2026 Today: Check Moonrise Timings in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar and Other Cities

Oct 29, 2026 01:02 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Karwa Chauth is being celebrated across India on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with devotion and enthusiasm. Women observing the traditional fast are preparing for the evening puja and awaiting moonrise to complete the rituals associated with the...

Daljit Singh Death: BKU Ekta Ugrahan Launches Protests Outside 48 Police Stations in Punjab

Oct 28, 2026 01:19 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), one of Punjab’s largest farmers’ organisations, has launched statewide protests outside 48 police stations over the alleged forcible removal of Daljit Singh’s body by the police. BKU leader Shingara...

Jio Platforms Shares List at 21.36% Premium, Market Valuation Crosses ₹12.50 Lakh Crore

Oct 28, 2026 01:15 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Jio Platforms, the digital services company backed by Reliance Industries, made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday, with its shares listing at a premium of more than 21 per cent over the issue price of ₹1,119. The strong opening made...

*All League Matches to Be Held in Jalandhar, While Semi-Finals & Final Will Be Played in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*

Oct 28, 2026 12:46 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Punjab has scripted a historic chapter in its sporting legacy as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the Asian Hockey Championship for the first time in the state at Burlton Park, Jalandhar, turning the long-cherished dream of Punjab’s...

‘Make the Original Recording Public’: Maninder Buttar Responds to Subodh Uniyal’s Remarks

Oct 27, 2026 01:05 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Punjabi singer Maninder Buttar has expressed disappointment and shock over remarks made by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal, who claimed that Buttar had been beaten up during an event in the state. Responding to the allegation, the singer...

Unidentified Bike-Borne Gunmen Open Fire Outside 'JD Gym' in Amritsar; Glass Shattered

Oct 26, 2026 06:13 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Panic gripped the Mehta area of Amritsar early Monday morning after two unidentified masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire outside 'JD Gym'. According to initial reports, the attackers fired three rounds, causing bullets to pierce through...

British Columbia Election Results: 15 Candidates of Punjabi Origin Elected as Conservatives Sweep Surrey

Oct 26, 2026 06:04 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Candidates of Punjabi origin achieved a significant political milestone in the British Columbia (BC) provincial elections, securing 15 seats across the province. According to Canadian media reports, 12 of the victorious candidates belong to the...

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 100 Mini Buses to Enhance Rural Connectivity Across State

Oct 26, 2026 05:22 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 100 new mini buses for the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) fleet from Patiala, reaffirming his government's commitment to seamlessly connect every village with nearby towns and...