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8 killed, several injured after bus overturns in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib

A bus carrying devotees overturned in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib's while returning from Anandpur Sahib, killing six and injuring 21 others, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred near Himmatpura on Morinda-Chunni road area in Bassi Pathana at around 10 pm on Tuesday when the devotees -- all residents of Main Majri in Fatehgarh Sahib -- were returning from Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district after paying obeisance on the occasion of Baisakhi. The bus overturned on the road after some malfunction, a police official said. Six people, including a woman, died in the incident while 21 sustained injuries, Fategarh Sahib Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar said. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals, the police said.

BJP's 'preparation' for Punjab polls has begun: Kejriwal as ED raids AAP MP

As the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids against AAP leader Ashok Kumar Mittal, the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the BJP has started its "preparations" for the upcoming poll in Punjab by using central agencies. The ED on Wednesday conducted raids at the business and residential premises of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal in Punjab and Haryana as part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), officials said. In a post on X in Hindi, Kejriwal said, "Modi ji has started preparations for the elections in Punjab. But, the people of Punjab will not tolerate this... they would give a befitting reply to the BJP." About 10 locations in Jalandhar and Gurugram are being covered under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). This includes the premises of the Phagwara-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) and two linked educational institutions named Tetr College of Business and Masters Union College of Business located in .

ED raids at business entities linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted raids at business entities linked to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab as part of a FEMA probe, offiicials said. Mittal, a 61-year-old businessman and educationist who heads the Lovely Group including an university by this name, was recently made the deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha. Officials said the searches are being conducted at multiple business entities linked to Mittal in Jalandhar and Phagwara apart from some other locations. The action is being undertaken under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), they said.

Punjab Board Class 5, 8 Result 2026: When will PSEB release marksheet?

The PSEB will soon announce the Punjab Board Class 5 and 8 Results 2026. Students who appeared for the exams can check their results on the official website, pseb.ac.in

Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met

The arthiyas are demanding a fixed 2.5 per cent commission on their purchases, as was the practice till 2020, when it was changed to up to 2.5 per cent

West Asia conflict: Fear arrives early in fields of Haryana and Punjab

In third part of series on West Asia impact, wholesalers warn of thin stocks as hoarding fears drive early fertiliser buying

Explosion outside Punjab BJP's office in Chandigarh, no casualties

An explosion outside the office of the Punjab BJP office here on Wednesday evening led to panic and police cordoning the area. There were no reports of any casualties. Sounds of the explosion were heard around 5 pm, said head of the state BJP's media cell Vineet Joshi. A scooter parked outside the building in Sector 37 was damaged. Senior police officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardip Kaur, as well as a team of the Central Forensic Laboratory rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. "We heard the sound of the explosion. How did it take place? We could see some signs on the boundary wall. Only police can provide details," Joshi told reporters. "It is a matter of concern if a blast took place outside the party office," he added. There was little clarity on what had happened. Further details are awaited.

Punjab board class 5 result 2026 date expected soon, check latest updates

Punjab School Education Board will announce the PSEB Class 5th Result 2026 soon. Students who have appeared for the exams can view the results on the official website of PSEB at pseb.ac.in

Punjab stares at shortage of gunny bags ahead of wheat procurement season

Despite expectations of a bumper wheat crop, a shortage of around 50 million gunny bags could disrupt procurement operations and strain mandi infrastructure in Punjab.

Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar resigns after manager's suicide in Amritsar

Punjab Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar tendered his resignation on Saturday, following directions from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, sources said. The MLA from Patti in Tarn Taran was asked to resign in connection with the alleged suicide of a Warehouse Corporation district manager in Amritsar. Mann has directed the chief secretary to conduct a probe into the matter. Negligence of any kind will not be tolerated, he said. Recently, a video surfaced on social media in which Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the manager, was heard saying that he had consumed some poisonous substance and named Laljit Singh Bhullar, the transport minister. Earlier, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that Randhawa died by suicide after consuming Celphos. Majithia also alleged that Randhawa named Bhullar before his death.

Homeland Group, VRC acquire Mohali land parcels for over ₹1,000 crore

Homeland Group and VRC acquire two prime land parcels in Mohali via GMADA auction, planning large mixed-use projects with premium residential and commercial spaces

How US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs

US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire

BJP to go solo in Punjab; Shah promises to put an end to drug menace

Ahead of his rally in Punjab's Moga, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday hit out at the AAP government, accusing it of drowning the state in corruption, drugs, and crime. He said Punjab wants 'badlav' (change). "Every person in Punjab wants change. Because the sacred land of Punjab, known for its soldiers, farmers and hardworking people, has been drowned in corruption, drugs, and crime by the 'Aap-da' government," Shah said in a post on X. Taking on the Bhagwant Mann government over the law and order situation, Shah said that under this "remotely-controlled" AAP dispensation, law and order and development are "missing" from Punjab. "Today, we are very eager to engage in dialogue with the sisters and brothers of Punjab at the BJP's 'Badlav' rally in Moga," said Shah. Shah will address the 'Badlav' rally in Moga on Saturday. The rally is being seen as the beginning of the BJP's poll campaign in Punjab, where assembly elections are due in early 2027. Elaborate arrangements ha

HMEL to invest ₹2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab

HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) will invest Rs 2,600 crore in the speciality and fine chemicals sector in Punjab, renowned industrialist Lakshmi Niwas Mittal said on Friday. HMEL will also enter the retail fuel sector and open 500 retail outlets across the country, he added. Mittal, who is also the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, was addressing a gathering during the three-day Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026, which began here on Friday. On the occasion, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and other dignitaries were present. The AAP government is holding the summit to showcase investment opportunities in Punjab. During his address, Mittal said HMEL is now moving forward with investments in the speciality and fine chemicals sector. "We are moving forward in the speciality and fine chemicals sector for which we are announcing a new investment of Rs 2,600 crore," Mittal said. Referring to HMEL's Guru Gobind Singh refinery in Bat

Across workshop lanes of Punjab, the workbench warms as exports recover

Textile mills, engineering units, and sports goods makers across Ludhiana and Jalandhar test a fragile export revival

Punjab Police Constable recruitment 2026 begins for 3,298 posts; apply now

The Punjab Police has begun the registration process for the Recruitment 2026 to fill 3,298 Constable posts. The online application process in the District and Armed Police cadres starts now

Punjab govt announces ₹1,000 monthly aid for women, ₹1,500 for SC women

The AAP government in Punjab announced a new scheme on Sunday under which Rs 1,000 per month will be given to all women except Scheduled Caste women, who will be getting Rs 1,500 monthly. Providing monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 per woman was a key poll promise of the ruling party before the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Presenting the state budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the implementation of 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhian Satikar Yojna' under which government will transfer the money directly to the accounts of women. The Bhagwant Mann government launched the new scheme nearly four years after the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in Punjab. For women belonging to the SC community, the government will transfer Rs 1,500 per month directly to their accounts, Cheema said. The announcement coincided with International Women's Day. It is the first time that the state budget was presented on a Sunday. Cheema said this new scheme for women w

'Every promise fulfilled': Punjab FM presents ₹2.60 trn budget for FY27

Every promise made to the people of Punjab has been fulfilled, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday as he presented the state's budget for 2026-27 with an allocation of Rs 2,60,437 crore. This is the last budget of the AAP government in Punjab before it goes to polls early 2027. Presenting the budget in the state assembly, Cheema said this budget is dedicated to mothers and daughters of Punjab - a tribute to their strength and a celebration of their invaluable contribution to the society and future. He said the state government's fifth budget marks a defining moment in its journey of governance. "When the people of Punjab voted for change in March 2022, they did so with that same spirit - rejecting hollow politics and demanding a government that would be honest in intent, firm in resolve and decisive in action. Our vision of a 'Rangla Punjab' emerged from this moral foundation," he said. In his address, Cheema also acknowledged the courage and resilience shown by th

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said religious conversions are happening in Punjab and appealed to the Bhagwant Mann government and common people to stop this practice driven by "greed". Shah invoked the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur while addressing the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. "Today, it has been said here that religious conversion is taking place in Punjab. Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed himself to save others' religions. They faced atrocities, but we today prefer to convert because of some greed, then we cannot be called followers of our great leaders. The Punjab government and Punjab society should stop religious conversions," Shah said. The Punjab government, society and people of all faiths must stop religious conversions going on there, he added. Shah said that had Guru Tegh Bahadur not sacrificed himself to save the Hindu religion, "there would not have been a single .

305 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Mains 2026 examination

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday said 305 students from government schools qualified in their first attempt of the joint entrance examination (JEE) Mains 2026. This number reflects an increase of 63 per cent from last year's 187 successful candidates, he said describing the achievement as a defining moment for the state's school education system. Bains shared that five students from his constituency Sri Anandpur Sahib also cracked the prestigious examination. He announced that the government will organise a special three-week residential training camp to prepare the qualified students for JEE Advance, ensuring they receive focused guidance for the next stage. "This feat marks a moment of immense pride for our entire school education department. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated teachers. The recent JEE Mains Phase 1 results showcased an outstanding performance by the Punjab government schools, with 305 students cracking the competitive ...