Punjab: News

25 Sep 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors releases investigation report on Safari fire incident

Tata Motors has released an investigation report on the recent fire incident involving a Safari SUV in Ludhiana, Punjab.

23 Sep 2023

Jalandhar

Fired employee blackmails 'Kulhad Pizza' couple with 'AI-generated MMS,' arrested

The Punjab Police arrested a woman in Jalandhar, Punjab, on Saturday for attempting to extort Rs. 20,000 from a couple—owners of the famous "Kulhad Pizza" shop—by threatening them to release their private video on social media, India Today reported.

NIA seizes pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday seized Canada-based pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab, NDTV reported.

20 Sep 2023

Music Industry

Why is Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubh in news? Find out

Shubhneet Singh, a Punjabi singer-rapper based in Canada who is popularly known as Shubh, is facing backlash for allegedly supporting Khalistan ahead of his upcoming tour Still Rollin India.

19 Sep 2023

Canada

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Khalistani leader

Canada has accused Indian government agents of being involved in the June killing of Canada-based Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and expelled a senior Indian diplomat in retaliation.

12 Sep 2023

Celebrity

Diljit-Shehnaaz-Sonam reunite for 'Ranna Ch Dhanna'; release date inside

Shehnaaz Gill is a household name in India. After tasting success in the TV industry, the actor's foray into movies has been quite interesting.

27 Aug 2023

Entertainment

'Mastaney': Cast, plot, collections of Punjabi period drama making waves

Punjab's film industry, or Pollywood as it is colloquially called, has churned out several hit films of late.

27 Aug 2023

Accidents

Punjab: Man killed after being dragged for 500m in Hoshiarpur

In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old tractor driver, Sukhdev Singh, died after being caught between the tires of his tractor and dragged for 500 meters in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, PTI reported.

22 Aug 2023

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Punjab: 4,500 personnel deployed as protesting farmers rally to Chandigarh

Punjab is on high alert as 16 farm unions, including the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC), plan to protest in Chandigarh over the non-payment of compensation to flood-affected farmers.

18 Aug 2023

Himachal Pradesh

Monsoon menace: Death toll climbs to 74 in Himachal

The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 74 on Thursday, with two deaths in the Chamba district.

14 Aug 2023

Chandigarh

Pro-Khalistan group to rally for Sikh prisoners on Independence Day

The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha (QIM), reportedly a pro-Khalistan group, has announced to observe Independence Day as "Black Day" and hold a protest march to Chandigarh, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences.

12 Aug 2023

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab '95' removed from Toronto film festival—Here's why

In an unexpected turn of events, Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab '95—which was due to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)—has now reportedly been yanked from the lineup.

08 Aug 2023

Cryptocurrency

How Odisha Police busted Rs. 1,000 crore cryptocurrency scam

The Odisha Police has reportedly busted a cryptocurrency investment scam worth Rs. 1,000 crore and arrested two suspects, including the head of Solar Techno Alliance (STA) Crypto Token, Gurtej Singh Sidhu.

01 Aug 2023

Sidhu Moose Wala

Sidhu Moose Wala's murder accused Sachin Bishnoi extradited to India

The Delhi Police's Special Cell extradited Sachin Bishnoi, alias Sachin Thapan, an accused in the murder case of Punjabi music industry sensation Sidhu Moose Wala, from Azerbaijan's Baku to India on Tuesday.

26 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Punjabi singer Surinder Shinda (64) dies in Ludhiana

Popular singer Surinder Shinda passed away on Wednesday morning, said media reports. The Punjabi singer's death was confirmed by the local hospital where he was admitted for treatment. Per reports, the late singer, best known for songs such as Jatt Jeona Morh, had been on the ventilator for the past few days.

15 Jul 2023

Bollywood Films

Received, rejected Bollywood offers: Highlights from Sonam Bajwa's recent interview

Punjabi actor Sonam Bajwa is currently enjoying the record-breaking run of her latest film Carry On Jatta 3, which co-stars Gippy Grewal and Kavita Kaushik, among others.

14 Jul 2023

Ludhiana

Punjab: Headless human skeleton found in Ludhiana

In a shocking development from Punjab, a laborer allegedly found the remains of a human skeleton without its head on Friday in the Moti Nagar area of Ludhiana.

11 Jul 2023

Monsoon

Monsoon mayhem: 40 dead as heavy rains wreck North India

The monsoon continues to rage across North India, with floods becoming prevalent in several states.

11 Jul 2023

Sidhu Moose Wala

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi rushed to hospital

Lawrence Bishnoi, the gangster accused in the assassination of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, was admitted to the Guru Gobind Singh Medical Hospital in Punjab's Faridkot on Monday night after he complained of ill health.

04 Jul 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Carry On Jatta 3' is on global domination

Carry On Jatta 3 is on a dream box office ride. The film is performing very well in India and abroad. The third installment of the Carry On Jatta franchise received decent reviews and is working like magic in North America and Australia.

01 Jul 2023

Suicide

Punjabi singer Ranjit Sidhu dies by alleged suicide

Punjabi folk singer Ranjit Sidhu allegedly died by suicide on Friday night, multiple reports revealed on Saturday.

Punjab: BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Tarn Taran district

The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly shot down a Pakistani drone that intruded into the Lakhana village of Punjab's Tarn Taran district.

19 Jun 2023

Bhagwant Mann

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann's free Gurbani telecast call sparks outrage

The Punjab government will table a resolution in the Assembly during a special session on Tuesday to make the broadcast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple free for all.

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in parts of south, northwest India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted several regions across India would witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.

28 May 2023

Earthquake

Earthquake alert: Minor jolts felt in Delhi, neighboring areas

Minor earthquake tremors were reportedly felt in Delhi and neighboring areas on Sunday morning though there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

24 May 2023

Amritsar

Punjab: Gangster Jarnail Singh shot dead during alleged gang war

Gangster Jarnail Singh was shot dead by four unidentified persons in Sathiala village in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday, reported Times Now.

Women from Punjab being sold to locals in Muscat: Report

Several women from Punjab are being sold to locals in Muscat and forced into immoral activities, alleged a woman who recently returned to India from Oman.

18 May 2023

Punjab Police

Punjab: Cop slapping woman farmer during protest caught on camera

A video, showing a Punjab Police personnel slapping an elderly woman farmer in Gurdaspur's Bhamari village, has gone viral on social media.

13 May 2023

Jalandhar

Bypolls results: AAP wins Jalandhar parliamentary seat with huge margin

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Sushil Kumar Rinku won Punjab's Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin on Saturday.

11 May 2023

Amritsar

Amritsar: Third blast reported near Golden Temple, suspects nabbed

A low-intensity blast was reported in the early hours of Thursday on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, for the third time since last Saturday. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the explosion.

06 May 2023

Khalistani

Wanted pro-Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore   

Two unidentified gunmen reportedly shot dead a Khalistani terrorist and Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief Paramjit Singh Panjwar on Saturday in Lahore, Pakistan, The Indian Express reported.

04 May 2023

Petrol Diesel Prices

Petrol, diesel become slightly cheaper in Maharashtra and West Bengal

Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Thursday across Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.

SC declines to commute terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana's death sentence 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to commute Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana's death sentence to life imprisonment, reported Live Law.

IMD issues yellow alert in 5 northern states: Check details

A yellow alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) across five north Indian states, predicting fresh rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab.

02 May 2023

Canada

Moose Wala murder-accused Goldy Brar among Canada's 25 most-wanted criminals

Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has officially listed gangster Goldy Brar, the prime accused in the murder of Punjabi popstar Sidhu Moose Wala, among the list of 25 most-wanted criminals.

30 Apr 2023

Ludhiana

Punjab: Giaspura factory gas leak kills 11, including 2 kids

A gas leak at a factory in Punjab's Ludhiana on Sunday resulted in the death of 11 people, including two children and five women, while many are feared trapped inside the factory. The incident was reported from Giaspura in Ludhiana.

SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal (95) passes away 

Parkash Singh Badal, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch and former Chief Minister of Punjab, passed away at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Tuesday. He was 95.

24 Apr 2023

Khalistani

Why Amritpal Singh was sent to Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail

Waris Punjab De chief and Khalistani sympathizer Amritpal Singh was shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail only hours after the Punjab Police arrested him in Moga on Sunday morning.

23 Apr 2023

Khalistani

'Those breaking law will face action': CM Mann post-Amritpal's arrest

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reportedly vowed to take strict action against anyone who tries to disrupt peace and harmony in the country.

23 Apr 2023

Punjab Police

Punjab: Before surrendering, Amritpal Singh addressed gathering at gurudwara

Self-styled radical preacher and Khalistani sympathizer Amritpal Singh surrendered on Sunday morning, over a month after the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown against him.