Zirakpur: In a major crackdown on illegal activities, Zirakpur Police exposed a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a hotel on the Patiala Highway. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a late-night raid at a hotel identified as AK Grand Hotel. The operation was carried out jointly by Zirakpur Police and the traffic […]
Category: Punjab
Barnala Farmer Dies of Electric Shock from 11kV Line During Harvest
Barnala: In a tragic incident, a farmer lost his life due to an electric shock from an 11,000-volt power line in Barnala. The deceased has been identified as Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Vidhata village, who was harvesting wheat in his field using a combine harvester at the time of the accident. Accident During Harvesting […]
Drone Carrying Heroin from Pakistan Recovered Near Fazilka Border
Fazilka: In a major development, a drone carrying heroin from Pakistan was recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Fazilka. The recovery was made in the area of BOP Tahliwala, where security forces detected suspicious drone activity. Acting swiftly, a joint team of police and the Border Security Force (BSF) sealed the area and launched an […]
Khalsa Sajna Diwas Celebrated at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Call for Sikh Unity
On the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas, a special Gurmat Samagam was organized at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, the fourth Takht of the Sikh community. A large number of devotees and Panthic leaders participated in the religious gathering. Prominent personalities, including Baba Tek Singh and Harjinder Singh Dhami, were present on the occasion and delivered […]
Harpal Cheema Defends Sacrilege Bill 2026, Slams Opposition in Punjab Assembly
Chandigarh: Heated scenes were witnessed in the Punjab Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh during the discussion on sacrilege cases, as Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly defended the “Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Strong Support for the Bill Beginning his address, Cheema thanked the Chief […]
Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 Celebrated in Nawanshahr, MLA Nachhattar Pal Pays Tribute
A special event was organized in Nawanshahr on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, where local MLA Nachhattar Pal participated along with his associates and workers of the Bahujan Samaj Party. During the event, the MLA paid floral tributes to Dr Ambedkar and bowed in respect, raising slogans of “Baba […]
Baisakhi 2026: Devotees Flock to Gurdwaras on Khalsa Sajna Diwas, Spiritual Fervor Across Punjab
Amritsar: On the occasion of Baisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Diwas, a large number of devotees gathered at gurdwaras across Punjab, creating an atmosphere of deep devotion and spiritual enthusiasm. In Amritsar, huge crowds of devotees were seen offering prayers and seeking blessings. Many shared that it had been their long-standing wish to visit the gurdwara […]
Partap Singh Bajwa Supports Sacrilege Bill, Questions Punjab Govt’s Intent and Action
Chandigarh: Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday reacted to the amendments made in the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, stating that while the law deserves support, the government must prove its intent through action on the ground. At the outset, Bajwa said that any step ensuring strict punishment for sacrilege against Guru Granth […]
Punjab Assembly Passes Strict Sacrilege Bill 2026, Life Imprisonment Provision Included
Chandigarh: In a historic and decisive move, the Punjab Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann. The new law introduces some of the strictest punishments for sacrilege cases, including provisions for life imprisonment and heavy fines. Punjab Passes Sacrilege Bill […]
Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring Welcomes Blasphemy Law Amendment, Seeks Deadline for Justice
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has welcomed the recent amendment to make the blasphemy law stricter, while also demanding a fixed timeline for delivering justice in such cases. Speaking on the issue, Warring said that there was no doubt that the amendments to the blasphemy law would be passed in the Punjab […]
