Punjab

Sandbox pilot underway; mock regulators and exchange being created for testing

US accident: Family of Indian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh trashes intoxication claims

Jashanpreet, an illegal immigrant, crossed the southern border of the US in 2022 and was released pending an immigration hearing

Punjab saw 415 farm fires from September 15 to October 21, down from 1,510 last year: Data

Officials say stricter field monitoring and awareness campaigns, telling farmers about the ill-effects of stubble burning, have also had an impact.

Countering Pakistan’s covert operations, Punjab beefs up anti-drone defences

Punjab ramps up anti-drone measures as ISI-backed smugglers use fail-safe drones to transport arms and drugs. ADS units track, jam, and force drones back, leading to arrests and seizures.

Punjab dominates stubble burning but UP’s share rises, Delhi’s AQI enters danger zone in September

In a worrying trend, September 2025 was marked as the first month since 2016 when Delhi’s air quality has stayed above 100 throughout the month.

Punjab readies control room to tackle stubble burning as Delhi braces for winter pollution

Stubble burning in neighbouring states, including Punjab, is one of the major causes of air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during the winter.

Study finds high levels of lead, uranium in children's blood, groundwater in Bathinda, Rupnagar, Chandigarh

The Commission called for urgent inspections of thermal power plants, cement factories and other industrial units in Bathinda and Rupnagar and the examination of water leaching, fly ash management and improper waste disposal practices.

AI-enabled cancer screening devices launched in 8 districts of Punjab

These include Thermalytix by Niramai for breast cancer screening, Smart Scope by Periwinkle for cervical cancer screening, and Portable Autorefractometer by Forus Health for vision impairment screening, said an official statement.

Political leaders express grief over murder of 5-year-old boy in Punjab

The boy's murder has triggered widespread outrage in Hoshiarpur and surrounding areas

'Is it not India?' Rahul Gandhi stopped from visiting flood-hit Punjab village

Rahul Gandhi also alleged that both AAP and BJP leaders failed to even set foot in the border villages that have been badly affected by the floods.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit flood-hit Punjab on September 15

During a day-long visit, Gandhi will be visiting flood-affected areas in Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts, the sources said on Sunday

PM Modi announces Rs 1,600 crore financial assistance for flood-ravaged Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the assistance for the border state in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state's kitty.

'Bhagwant Mann to remain in hospital for 2 to 3 days,' says state minister Cheema: Here's why Punjab CM was hospitalised

Punjab minister Cheema said that CM Bhagwant Mann is doing better on Saturday, but he has been advised by doctors to stay in the hospital for two to three days.

'Don't want officers busy in flood relief work to draft affidavit': Punjab & Haryana High Court declines to entertain PIL

"The officers are right now dealing with the ground situation. They will have to sit down and file affidavit for this. We don't want to do that," the High Court has been quoted as saying.

Akshay Kumar donates Rs 5 crore for Punjab flood relief

Actor Akshay Kumar donates Rs 5 crore for Punjab flood relief, supporting displaced families and ongoing rehabilitation efforts as the state battles one of the worst floods in its history.

Punjab flood: Death toll reaches 37, schools shut till September 7 as fresh rains bring more trouble

Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing as help poured in from several quarters for over 3.55 lakh people in 1,655 villages, desperately looking for succour

Punjab’s flood crisis may hurt PDS procurement and impact paddy prices, fear experts

Punjab received 253.7 mm of rain in August, which was not only 74% in excess of normal but also the highest the state has seen in the last 25 years. Experts warned the disaster could impact the country's public distribution system, apart from short-term paddy price inflation.

Actress Shehnaaz Gill sends relief to flood-hit Punjab with Gurudwara support

Shehnaaz Gill, often called "Punjab ki Beti," has partnered with Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Andheri West, Mumbai, to provide urgent relief supplies to families affected by the recent floods in her home state of Punjab.

Red alert in J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, other states; showers expected in next 3 hours

The updated nowcast suggests moderate to intense spells of rain in these regions over the next three hours, posing risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging.

Punjab Police busts terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad, three held in taxi driver murder

.In a social media post on X, the Director General of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav wrote, "In a major breakthrough, @sasnagarpolice busts a terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and apprehends 3 persons from J&K in abduction & murder of a cab driver and recovers a weapon & vehicle."

Punjab floods mayhem: At least 30 dead in floods across 23 districts, Haryana extends Rs 5 crore aid

Pathankot reported the highest number of deaths at six, followed by Ludhiana with four.

Arrested on rape charges, Punjab AAP MLA fires at cops, flees custody

The incident took place when the AAP MLA was being taken to a police station in Punjab after arrest on charges of rape.

Punjab floods: Over 1,000 villages, affected; state minister blames Centre for worst deluge in 37 years

Some of the opposition party leaders wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a special relief package for the border state.

Video | BJP, Congress slam Punjab ministers discussing Sweden, Goa cruise trips during flood survey

While inspecting the flood situation in the state, the livestreamed video showed the ministers talking about luxury cruises.

This Punjab village banned energy drinks. Violators to face social boycott, says panchayat

'We were alarmed by how easily these drinks were available and how they were being misused,' sarpanch Jangir Singh said.