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Punjab rail connectivity boost: Centre announces Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat train service, to revive Rajpura-Mohali rail project

September 23, 2025 15:00 IST

The announcements were made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu in Delhi.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

GST 2.0 tax slash brings cheers to consumers, industry says ‘inverted duty continues to hurt’

September 23, 2025 10:07 IST

The prices of milk sold by cooperatives like Verka have decreased by Re 1 to Rs 2 per litre, as announced by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann last week.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

Members of Aggarwal community take out a procession on the eve of '12th Aggarwal Vaishya Yuvak-Yuvti Parichiye Sammelan' in Panchkula in 2017.

On Agrasen Jayanti, what to know about the revered figure of Maharaja Agrasen

September 22, 2025 14:57 IST

Maharaja Agrasen is believed to have been a legendary king who ruled over Agroha, an ancient city likely in the present-day Hisar district of Haryana. He is regarded as the founder of the Aggarwal community.

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

A relief warehouse set up by NGO Sun Foundation, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Sahney, at Babbu Palace, a resort in Amritsar. Special Arrangement

From blankets and fodder to appliances and house repairs: How relief warehouses have become a lifeline for flood-hit PunjabSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 07:49 IST

Across the state, commercial and residential buildings have been turned into hubs for storage and distribution of relief materials

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

Yadavs of Punjab seek OBC status, live as proud Sikhs while holding on to Lord Krishna’s legacy

September 20, 2025 17:39 IST

In Punjab, the Yadav community is placed under the Backward Classes (BC) category and not under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category of the Central Government.

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

In a letter addressed to the chief minister, Badish Jindal, Ludhiana-based industrialist and president of the World MSME Forum, said that over 18 lakh migrant workers form the “backbone of Punjab’s industries, farms, shops and households”.

‘Backbone of economy’: Industry leaders urge Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to act as migrants face hostility after Hoshiarpur murder

September 17, 2025 12:02 IST

Among other measures, several villages in Punjab have placed curbs on the stay of migrants, after a non-native worker was allegedly linked to a boy’s murder in Hoshiarpur last week.

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

Last date for filing income tax returns today, but portal glitches worry many in Ludhiana

September 15, 2025 15:51 IST

Professional bodies and taxpayers have urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to strengthen the e-filing infrastructure and consider penal relief if portal disruptions prevent timely compliance.

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

In fresh water war, Patiala farmers say Hansi-Butana canal obstructing Ghaggar’s flow, causing floods

September 12, 2025 14:08 IST

AAP MLA from Sanaur Chetan Singh Jauramajra had met protesters on September 9 and assured them that he would raise the issue in the Punjab Assembly.

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

‘Punjab helping itself’: as floods ravage state, citizens lead relief efforts, communities step up in solidarity

September 10, 2025 16:01 IST

On September 9, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 1,600 crore aid for the flood-hit state, Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain received a cheque of Rs 10 lakh from Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) on behalf of its vice-chairman Sachit Jain.

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

PM Modi’s flood relief irks Punjab farmers: ‘Rs 1,600 crore package is a cruel joke’

September 10, 2025 12:08 IST

According to some farmers' unions in Punjab, the Centre's relief meant for the farmers should go directly into their bank accounts.

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

SAD ‘boycott’ of V-P poll: A bid to stay in the game in Punjab politics?Subscriber Only

September 09, 2025 18:58 IST

Rebel faction also questions Sukhbir Badal's move, to abstain from the poll citing Punjab floods, as a "case of too little, too late"

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

GST hike on paper will raise textbook prices, threaten education and jobs

September 09, 2025 16:57 IST

Zero GST on paper used for notebooks and 18% if used for text books.

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

Punjab announces ‘highest-ever’ flood compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre; but farmers seek clarity, more aid

September 08, 2025 20:42 IST

Some farmers, however, welcomed the Punjab government’s decision to allow them to extract sand deposited in their fields by floodwaters under the ‘Jisda Khet, Usdi Ret’ policy.

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Eagerly waiting for fresh policy on mining, allowing farmers to sell sand deposited in their fields: KMM

September 08, 2025 10:55 IST

Punjab govt announcement comes hours after KMM warned of an agitation if farmers were not allowed to sell sand

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

‘With folded hands’: Punjab farm unions urge philanthropists to pause ration kits, seek post-flood rehabilitation support

September 08, 2025 09:54 IST

Punjab farmers' unions said that beyond surveys and visits, they urgently need concrete measures such as timely compensation and rehabilitation support.

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Snakebites and drowning claim lives in flood-hit Punjab, Govt launches health campaign

September 07, 2025 18:02 IST

Retewali Bhaini village in Punjab’s Fazilka district has been surrounded by floodwaters for more than 25 days, but residents have refused to leave, fearing theft or damage to their houses.

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

Tarun Preet Singh Sond, who has been camping in Fazilka to oversee flood relief, visited Vazir’s family and offered condolences

Snakebites and drowning claim lives in flood-hit Punjab, Govt launches health campaign

September 07, 2025 14:06 IST

Retewali Bhaini village in Punjab’s Fazilka district has been surrounded by floodwaters for more than 25 days, but residents have refused to leave, fearing theft or damage to their houses.

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

Eye on 2027 Punjab polls, BJP turns a new leaf, doubles down on flood reliefSubscriber Only

September 07, 2025 08:00 IST

Shivraj Chouhan's visit to flood-hit Punjab as well as state BJP's relief efforts mark a sharp contrast from 2023 flood, when the Centre was accused of “ignoring” the state

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

For the villagers, boats have become lifelines. There is only one manual boat here, rowed by locals who know the Sutlej like the back of their hand.

Inside Punjab’s ‘last village’: life on an island surrounded by floodwaters

September 06, 2025 18:13 IST

The location of Mohar Jamsher makes it unlike any other place in Punjab: the River Sutlej on three sides, and Pakistan on the fourth.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

As per the changes, GST on complete bicycles has been slashed from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.

GST reform backlash: 13% inverted duty gap leaves Punjab’s core industries in distress

September 06, 2025 10:47 IST

Restructuring of Goods and Services Tax slabs has evoked mixed reactions in Punjab, home to key bicycle, textile, and apparel industries.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

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In 2 days, Sukhbir distributes Rs 20 lakh, over 60,000 litres of diesel

September 06, 2025 04:44 IST

Earlier, after receiving a video appeal from residents of Balachaur constituency, Badal said that Akali workers dispatched 1,000 litres of diesel, tractors, and earthmovers to strengthen Sutlej embankments at Auliapur and Dhangar.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

After days of alarm, Bhakra Dam water level dips slightly, bringing relief to Punjab

September 05, 2025 13:56 IST

On September 1, the Bhakra Dam’s level stood at 1675.42 feet and climbed steadily, reaching 1679.05 feet by September 4 — a 3.63 feet rise in just over three days.

Fri, Sep 05, 2025