Punjab Desk

Jalandhar : In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Punjab’s political circles, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jalandhar on Friday morning. The 38-year-old was attacked by two motorcycle-borne miscreants who opened fire at close range and fled the spot immediately after the attack. According to police officials, the incident occurred around 7:30 am  in the Model Town area of Jalandhar , shortly after Oberoi p

Chandigarh : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann  on Friday said that South Korea’s advanced agricultural technologies , particularly vertical farming solutions designed for small landholdings , could play a crucial role in strengthening Punjab’s farming sector and improving the income of small and marginal farmers. The Chief Minister made the remarks following his recent visit to South Korea , after which a South Korean delegation  visited Chandigarh on January 31, 202

In a shocking incident highlighting the fatal consequences of a trivial dispute, a Punjab Police head constable was allegedly stabbed to death over an argument related to the payment for a sandwich in Patiala. Police have arrested six accused in connection with the murder, officials said on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Head Constable Amandeep Singh, was a resident of Nabha and posted at the Civil Lines Police Station in Patiala. He succumbed to his injuries after bein

Chandigarh, Punjab: The Punjab government  on Monday rejected jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea  for temporary release to attend the ongoing Budget session of Parliament , citing a “serious threat to the security of the state and the maintenance of public order.” The decision was communicated through a formal order issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home Affairs , following a directive from the Punjab and Haryana High Court dated January 23 .

Jalandhar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Sunday said that the textile and sports goods sectors in Punjab  are set to gain significantly from the Union Budget, asserting that the Centre’s policies are focused on boosting traditional industries, employment, and exports from the State. The Prime Minister made these remarks after arriving at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district  to participate in events marking the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas . This marked P

Punjab Police Crack Down on Gangster Networks, Detain Goldy Brar’s Parents in Sri Muktsar Sahib Case Chandigarh :  Punjab Police have arrested Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur , the parents of Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar , in connection with a 2024 extortion and death threat case  registered in Sri Muktsar Sahib district. The arrest marks a significant step in Punjab’s ongoing crackdown on organised crime and gangster syndicates operating from abroad. Parents of Gangster