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Protesters climb water tank over Latifpura eviction drive

February 10, 2026 9:23 pm

Around 50-60 families had already been evicted from the same site in 2022

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Dera Ballan gets bomb threat mail ahead of PM Modi’s Jalandhar visit

February 01, 2026 4:11 am

The e-mails prompted a security sweep at the schools, which were closed due to a public holiday on account of the Guru Ravidas Jayanti, a senior police officer said, adding that nothing suspicious was found.

All-India bank strike: Demanding 5-day work week, employees stage massive rally in Jalandhar

January 27, 2026 5:23 pm

The protest, led by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), also highlighted concerns over staff shortages, the privatisation of public sector banks, increased foreign investment in insurance, and proposed amendments to labour laws.

Punjab and Haryana High Court pulls up Inder Gujral varsity V-C over missing affidavit in allied health courses

January 22, 2026 1:46 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted a last 15-day opportunity to the vice chancellor of I K Gujral Punjab Technical University, and warned of coercive action.

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Red alert in Punjab and Haryana as northern states battle cold waves, dense fog

January 14, 2026 12:21 am

No winter relief in five-day forecast, temperatures to rise after Jan 16

Farmer organization’s district head Jathedar Kulwinder Singh issued an ultimatum to the municipal corporation and government until January 23. (file)

Residents, farmers protest proposed biogas plant

January 13, 2026 11:34 am

The protesting farmers under Doaba Kisan Union gave an ultimate to the government to stop this project by January 23, or they will demolish it themselves.

“They are not even being granted parole, which is their fundamental right. We will be freeing the toll plazas today to wake up the governments from its deep slumber. They cannot deny the basic rights of the Sikh prisoners,” said France. (Express Photo)

49 toll plazas in Punjab to remain free for 3 hours today: Here’s why

January 12, 2026 1:20 pm

The key toll plazas affected are the Ladhowal toll plaza on the Ludhiana-Jalandhar highway and the Kurali toll plaza in Mohali.

Jalandhar RTA officer Ravinder Singh Gill found dead at home, heart attack suspected

December 31, 2025 11:44 am

The Jalandhar police said all aspects are being examined and that they will also record statements from Ravinder Singh Gill's family members to rule out any suspicion.

The deceased has been identified as Kamal Kumar, son of the late Balwinder Singh and Karamjit Kaur. He had gone abroad nearly two years ago in search of better employment opportunities and was working at a hotel in Armenia at the time of his death, according to his family.

21-year-old worker from Punjab dies of heart attack in Armenia; family seeks help to bring body home

December 30, 2025 7:51 pm

The family at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala has appealed to MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and government authorities for immediate help to bring Kamal Kumar’s body back to India.

Missing Jalandhar man detained by Pakistan Rangers, family appeals to govt to bring him back

December 25, 2025 6:05 pm

Sharandeep Singh's father said he had previously struggled with depression and drug addiction after a wrestling injury and may have crossed the border under the influence of drugs.