Punjab

Ferozepur, August 30, 2026: A 45-year-old man was killed and another youth critically injured after armed assailants allegedly opened fire on two motorcycle-borne men in the main market of Mamdot in Ferozepur district on Saturday evening.

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: The Punjab government is likely to approach the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s directions on payment of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) dues to state government employees and pensioners, according to sources.

Ferozepur, August 30, 2026: A routine visit to Ferozepur city has transformed the life of 28-year-old Punjab Police constable Gurpreet Singh, who has won the ₹7 crore first prize in the Punjab State Dear Rakhi Bumper lottery.

Ludhiana, August 30, 2026: The standoff between Punjab government employees and the state government is set to intensify, with employee organisations announcing a fresh phase of agitation after the statewide ‘Maha Hartal’ on August 27.

Amritsar, August 30, 2026: Punjab Congress working president Raj Kumar Verka has launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the participation of three BJP MPs in a tribute meeting held following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence.

Ferozepur, August 30, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gurpreet Singh Gopi was shot dead in Mamdot town of Ferozepur district after armed assailants allegedly chased the motorcycle he was travelling on and opened fire, police said.

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: The parole issue involving Jagtar Singh Hawara has once again come into focus after his family members and supporters met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and urged the government to complete the remaining formalities at the earliest so that Hawara can meet his ailing mother.

Bathinda, August 30, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to hold a public interaction in Rampura Phul on September 7, putting the Bathinda constituency in the political spotlight ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

New Delhi, August 30, 2026: A condolence visit by three BJP MPs to the residence of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has triggered an internal controversy within the BJP, with party president Nitin Nabin summoning the lawmakers and expressing strong displeasure over their decision.

Mohali, August 28, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a sharp attack on opposition parties on Friday, accusing them of opposing welfare and development initiatives being implemented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

Amritsar, August 29, 2026: Punjab Police have busted two alleged cross-border weapons and narcotics smuggling modules in separate operations in Amritsar, arresting six people and recovering 2.9 kg of heroin, eight high-end pistols and six live cartridges, officials said.

Baddi/Rupnagar, August 28, 2026: Rapid industrialisation in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) belt is increasingly coming under scrutiny over its impact on groundwater, village livelihoods and the health of the Sirsa (Sarsa) rivulet, which ultimately flows towards Punjab and the Ropar Ramsar wetland.

Amritsar, August 28, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in Punjab today for a one-day visit during the Rakhar Punya celebrations at Baba Bakala. A key part of his programme is a direct interaction with farmers at a special ‘Kisan Chaupal’ in Umra Nangal village.

Baba Bakala, August 28, 2026: All eyes are on the historic Rakhar Punya Jor Mela at Baba Bakala as Punjab’s major political parties prepare to showcase their organisational strength and connect with voters ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: The investigation into the death of Saint Soldier College lecturer Neha Bassi has taken another turn after Vishal Sharma, the husband of accused Satpal Kaur, made a series of fresh claims about the relationship between his wife and Neha’s husband, Umang Bassi.

Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur has died at PGI Chandigarh after battling severe burn injuries for nearly two months, triggering serious allegations from her family over the circumstances of the attack and the police response.

Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced a special 10-day statewide cleanliness campaign from August 29 to September 7, aimed at eliminating Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and making cities and towns across Punjab cleaner.

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: A tragic workplace accident in Noorpur village near Maqsudan has claimed the life of a 54-year-old woman worker after her scarf reportedly became entangled in a running machine at a factory.

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: The prolonged dispute surrounding the Mariton Hotel in Jalandhar has moved towards an amicable resolution after the stakeholders involved reached a compromise following months of disagreements.

Jalandhar, August 27, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to 1,746 newly recruited Punjab Police personnel at the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) Ground in Jalandhar, marking another major step in the state government's employment and police-strengthening drive.