Ludhiana: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids at around 10 locations linked to Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora early Thursday morning, intensifying political activity in the state. The ED team also searched Arora’s residence in Ludhiana, where entry and exit were reportedly restricted during the operation. According to sources, the action is part of […]
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CCTV Captures Robbery in Amritsar Travel Shop, ₹1.08 Lakh Looted by Three Armed Men
Amritsar: A shocking robbery incident has been reported from the Harinamdaspura area of the city, where three unidentified men looted ₹1.08 lakh in cash from a travel and tour office in a carefully planned operation. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage. According to information, the incident took place at West End Western Union […]
Punjab Launches ‘Maa Dhi Samman Yojana’, ₹1500 Monthly Aid for Women Begins
Jalandhar: The Punjab Government has officially launched the ‘Maa Dhi Samman Yojana’, with registration for the scheme beginning on Tuesday, April 14. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the scheme in Jalandhar. Under the scheme, eligible women will receive financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month. The Chief Minister announced that, for now, registration has started in […]
Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan’s Birthday Event Attended by CM Mann’s Wife Gurpreet Kaur
Punjab: A special event was organized on the birthday of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, drawing the presence of several prominent political leaders. The highlight of the occasion was the presence of Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, which attracted significant attention. Dr. Gurpreet Kaur attended the event and extended […]
Punjab Begins Wheat Procurement in Ajnala Mandis, Assures MSP for Every Grain
Ajnala: The Punjab Government has officially started the procurement of wheat in major grain markets of Ajnala with great enthusiasm. The procurement drive was inaugurated by Aam Aadmi Party’s state chief spokesperson, MLA, and former minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. The procurement process began in Ajnala’s main grain market as well as mandis in Chamiari, Sudhar, […]
Golden Temple Staff Return Lost Bag with ₹20 Lakh, Passport to UK Family
Amritsar: In a remarkable act of honesty, staff members at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) returned a lost bag belonging to a UK-based family, which contained a passport and foreign currency worth approximately ₹20 lakh. The incident occurred when a family from England visited the holy shrine for darshan. During their visit, they misplaced their […]
Amritsar Reviews PIMSIP Project, 85 Lakh Records to Be Digitized in 9 Months
Amritsar, April 16: Acting on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Bikramjit Singh Shergill, Additional Commissioner Dr. Jai Inder Singh chaired a review meeting of the Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project (PIMSIP), being implemented with support from the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The PIMSIP project has been launched by the government to […]
Amritsar Deploys AI Devices, Ex-Servicemen to Boost Waste Management Monitoring
Amritsar: In a major step towards improving urban cleanliness and solid waste management, the Amritsar Municipal Corporation has strengthened its monitoring system by deploying a dedicated team of ex-servicemen through PESCO. The special team, led by Squadron Leader Davinder Kaur (Retd.), Deputy General Manager, is actively supervising sanitation operations across the city. These ex-servicemen are […]
Amritsar Textile Workers Secure 9% Wage Hike After Joint Union Protest
Amritsar: Textile workers in Amritsar have successfully secured a 9% wage increase following a joint struggle led by unions including CITU, AITUC, and CTU. The agitation was launched to demand better wage rates for textile workers. On April 15, 2026, union representatives held negotiations with the employers’ association, resulting in an agreement for a 9% […]
Lehragaga Gets Medical College Boost, OPD-IPD Services Launched
Lehragaga: A major and historic development has emerged from Lehragaga in the healthcare sector, as the Punjab Government has taken a significant step toward establishing a medical college and hospital in the region. Under this initiative, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Lehragaga, which was previously in a dilapidated condition, has been completely transformed. OPD and […]
