Punjab: News
04 May 2020
Tamil NaduCoronavirus: 1,388 dead in India; 7 states record biggest spikes
On Sunday, the death toll due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 1,388 in India. Meanwhile, the total number of infections crossed 42,000.
03 May 2020
Tamil NaduCoronavirus: India's tally nears 40,000; death toll crosses 1,300
India on Saturday reported over 39,000 cases of COVID-19 while the death toll crossed 1,300.
02 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: 1,221 dead in India; 4 states record biggest spike
On Friday, India reported a total of 37,256 cases of COVID-19, including 1,221 deaths, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
28 Apr 2020
Amarinder SinghGurdas Maan, Honey Singh pay tribute to SI Harjeet Singh
The Punjab Police have launched a nationwide campaign #MainBhiHarjeetSingh to highlight the services of policemen and other front-line workers fighting the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
13 Apr 2020
MumbaiMatthew Hayden reveals two memorable moments of his IPL career
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden was deemed as the most ferocious opener of his era.
13 Apr 2020
LifestyleFive one-pot recipes to enjoy during the lockdown
Many of us are struggling to consume a healthy diet as we make it through the lockdown.
12 Apr 2020
PatialaPolice attacked in Punjab's Patiala; cop's hand chopped off
Early Sunday morning, cops were attacked at a wholesale vegetable market in the Patiala district of Punjab, the police said.
10 Apr 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1
The Punjab government on Friday announced that the lockdown in the state will be extended till May 1.
06 Apr 2020
Health & WellnessFive super cool summer drinks you should try
The heat of the harsh summer sun can sip away the glucose from our body, leaving us devoid of energy and strength.
02 Apr 2020
Padma ShriFormer Hazoori Ragi of Golden Temple dies, was coronavirus positive
In a sorrowful development, Giani Nirmal Singh, the former Hazroori Ragi of Golden Temple, passed away on Thursday morning, a day after testing positive for coronavirus.
27 Mar 2020
ItalyPunjab-man, who died of coronavirus, infected 23; 15 villages sealed
In a troublesome turn of events, a 70-year-old Punjab man, who died of coronavirus, is believed to have infected 23 people and met hundreds when he jumped self-quarantine rules.
24 Mar 2020
IndiaCoronavirus crisis: On day 1 of India's lockdown, hundreds booked
In a clear sign that the government will not go easy on those violating the lockdown rules, authorities on Monday booked hundreds for stepping out of their homes, unnecessarily, and issued warnings of a jail term to them.
23 Mar 2020
Amarinder SinghPeople aren't listening: After Punjab, curfew imposed in Maharashtra
Taking a lesson from his Punjab counterpart Captain Amarinder Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray imposed curfew in his state to deal with the coronavirus menace.
19 Mar 2020
Health & WellnessCoronavirus: 72-year-old dies in Punjab; death toll mounts to 4
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed a fourth life in India.
10 Mar 2020
KarnatakaKerala reports 6 new coronavirus cases; 3 others in Karnataka
Kerala detected six new cases of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, on Tuesday. Separately, three new cases were reported in Karnataka.
23 Feb 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
22 Feb 2020
NoidaFive restaurants in Delhi-NCR you must check out
Good food is one of the most important aspects of our lives.
17 Feb 2020
IndiaTop five Indian cities to travel on low budget
Has the travel bug bitten you recently?
14 Feb 2020
Jammu And KashmirIn one urn, man collects soil from Pulwama martrys' homes
A year ago, India watched shocking visuals from Pulwama, a small town in Jammu and Kashmir, where 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred.
11 Feb 2020
Indian ArmyRetired Colonel faces inquiry after jawans film him having sex
A retired Colonel of the Indian Army faces an inquiry after two soldiers filed a complaint against him for having sex in his office while serving.
05 Feb 2020
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Punjab: Suspected coronavirus patient refuses isolation ward, cops step in
Amid the deadly coronavirus scare, a suspected patient in Punjab refused to get admitted to the isolation ward, prompting hospital authorities to seek police's help.
04 Feb 2020
BollywoodBadshah meets with a road accident in Punjab; escapes unhurt
Popular rapper and singer Badshah (real name: Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia) has met with a road accident in Ludhiana (Punjab), according to reports.
02 Feb 2020
Pakistan NewsAs locust swarms ravage crops, Pakistan declares national emergency
As swarms of desert locusts continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, the nation has declared a national emergency to eliminate the pest infestation.
27 Jan 2020
Punjab PoliceCourt directs police to not take "coercive steps" against Bharti
After actress Raveena Tandon and filmmaker Farah Khan, comedian and TV actress Bharti Singh had filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, thereby seeking quashing of an FIR against her.
22 Jan 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to hear over 140 petitions against CAA today
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, will hear nearly 144 petitions challenging the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) today.
17 Jan 2020
KeralaFollowing Kerala's footsteps, Punjab Assembly moves resolution against CAA
Another non-BJP governed state has come on-board to take constitutional action against the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
29 Dec 2019
Punjab PoliceProtests against Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan, Bharti Singh in Punjab
On Friday, peaceful protests were carried out in several parts of Punjab against actor Raveena Tandon, director/choreographer Farah Khan, and comedian Bharti Singh, for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the Christian community on a television program.
14 Dec 2019
West BengalImplementing Citizenship Act not a choice: MHA tells 'revolting' states
In stern words, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told states that implementing the Citizenship Act is not a choice, and they will have to follow the law of the land.
21 Nov 2019
Amarinder SinghGoogle just took down an 'anti-national' app from Play Store
Google has a knack for removing bad apps, particularly those carrying dangerous malware or adware capable of disrupting your experience of an Android phone.
06 Nov 2019
Jarnail Singh BhindranwaleDid Modi commit a big mistake by green-lighting Kartarpur's inauguration?
Days before the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor, which connects two shrines in India and Pakistan, Islamabad released a video aimed at welcoming the pilgrims.
06 Nov 2019
HaryanaIgnoring SC's warning, stubble burning continues in Punjab, Haryana
This week, the Supreme Court finally noticed Delhi's sickening situation and slammed farmers for only thinking about themselves.
05 Nov 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)PMC Bank crisis: RBI raises withdrawal limit to Rs. 50,000
The withdrawal limit for account holders of the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank has been raised to Rs. 50,000, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a press release on Tuesday.
04 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaFarmers can't kill others for livelihood: SC on Delhi's air-pollution
Delhi's air pollution has made it uninhabitable, sickened even the healthy ones, and spelled doom for children.
19 Oct 2019
MumbaiMumbai: Two senior citizens faint protesting over PMC Bank crisis
As depositors of scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC) staged a protest outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday, two senior citizens, who had joined the protest, fainted.
19 Oct 2019
IndiaPMC crisis: 83-year-old dies; couldn't withdraw funds for heart surgery
An 83-year-old account holder of the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank died of heart attack in Mumbai on Friday, after failing to raise sufficient funds for heart surgery.
19 Oct 2019
Bharti AirtelAfter Haryana, Airtel discontinues 3G services in Punjab
Airtel has shut down its 3G services in Punjab with an aim to boost the 4G LTE services in the circle.
18 Oct 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaPMC Bank: SC dismisses petition to end cash withdrawal restrictions
On Friday, the Supreme Court refused to hear a petition filed on behalf of account holders in the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank seeking the lifting of restrictions on cash withdrawals.
10 Oct 2019
Ministry Of Home AffairsIntelligence agencies say Pakistani drones behind weapons drop in Punjab
Last month, Punjab Police had reported multiple weapon drops in the state conducted by Pakistani-origin drones.
25 Sep 2019
IndiaPakistani drones dropped rifles, grenades in Punjab to help terrorists
In what confirms that Pakistan is continuing with its notorious plans to hamper peace in India, some drones from across the border dropped arms and grenades in Punjab, multiple reports said.
13 Sep 2019
Ministry Of Home Affairs312 Sikh foreign nationals removed from blacklist, only two remain
As many as 312 Sikh foreign nationals have been removed from the Centre's "Central Adverse List" or blacklist, reports said on Friday. After a review by the Home Ministry, the blacklist now has two Sikh foreign nationals.
