Amritsar: In a major enforcement action, the Amritsar Development Authority (ADA) carried out a demolition drive against illegal colonies being developed in villages Manawala and Rakh Jheeta along national highways and link roads. The action was taken under the supervision of Chief Administrator Nitesh Kumar Jain (IAS) and Additional Chief Administrator Inayat (PCS), following strict […]
Category: Punjab
Ashoka Senior Secondary School Amritsar Achieves 100% Result in Class 8 Exam 2026
Amritsar: The Ashoka Senior Secondary School has delivered an outstanding academic performance in the Class 8 (Middle) Examination 2026, continuing its tradition of excellent results. This year, two students from the school secured positions in the Punjab state merit list. Student Arshdeep Kaur achieved 97.9% marks, securing 13th rank in Punjab, while Vidhi scored 97.5% […]
Bhagwant Mann Attacks SAD, Announces Strict Anti-Blasphemy Law in Punjab
In a strong political statement from New Delhi and Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal, saying the party has already been rejected by the people and now stands “exposed even in the court of God.” He criticized SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal for allegedly making contradictory […]
Punjab Women to Get ₹1000 Monthly Assistance, SC Women ₹1500 Under New Govt Scheme; Registration from April 13
The government of Punjab has announced a major welfare initiative for women, under which financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month will be provided to eligible women across the state. For women belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, the assistance will be ₹1,500 per month. The announcement was shared by the Aam Aadmi Party through […]
26-Year-Old Gets New Life After Successful Kidney Transplant in Amritsar
Amritsar: A 26-year-old male patient suffering from IgA Nephropathy has been given a new lease on life following a successful kidney transplant at Livasa Hospital. Speaking at a press conference, Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician Dr. Radhika Garg explained that IgA Nephropathy is a progressive kidney disorder characterized by symptoms such as blood in urine […]
Supreme Court Denies Bail to Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in CBI Corruption Case
Chandigarh: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant bail to suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High […]
Guru Arjan Dev Ji Prakash Purab Celebrated with Devotion at Bibi Kaulan Ji Welfare Trust
Amritsar: Devotees across India and abroad celebrated the Prakash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Arjan Dev Ji with deep devotion and श्रद्धा. A special religious gathering was also organized at the Bibi Kaulan Ji Welfare Trust, where spiritual congregations (diwans) were held to mark the occasion. The event began with the recitation of Sri Japji […]
₹2.07 Crore Embezzlement in PSPCL Ludhiana Division, JE Booked
Ludhiana: A shocking case of alleged embezzlement has surfaced in Ludhiana, raising serious concerns over transparency and accountability in government departments. The case involves the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), where discrepancies worth crores of rupees were discovered in the Sarinh (Alamgir) sub-division during an internal audit. According to officials, a major mismatch was […]
Two Punjab Cadre IAS Officers Among 12 Empanelled for Joint Secretary Posts
Chandigarh: The Government of India has empanelled 12 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers for appointment at the Joint Secretary level or equivalent positions in various central ministries. According to an official notification issued on April 8, the list includes officers from multiple state cadres, marking a significant step toward senior-level postings in the central administration. […]
Sunil Jakhar Urges Punjab Govt to Make Draft of Sacred Text Protection Law Public
Chandigarh: Political developments have intensified in Punjab after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Sunil Jakhar wrote to the Chief Minister demanding the public release of the draft amendments and select committee report related to a proposed law on the protection of sacred religious texts. Jakhar said the issue is highly sensitive and requires transparency, […]
