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Punjab Desk


Punjab: AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead in Jalandhar, Assailants Flee After Firing 8–10 Rounds
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

Laxmi Galani
Feb 62 min read


South Korea Offers Tech Support to Boost Smart Farming for Small Farmers in Punjab Agriculture: CM Bhagwant Mann
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

Laxmi Galani
Feb 52 min read


Punjab Police Head Constable Stabbed to Death Over Sandwich Dispute in Patiala; Six Accused Arrested
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

Laxmi Galani
Feb 42 min read


Punjab Denies Amritpal Singh’s Request to Attend Parliament Budget Session, Citing Security Concerns
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 .

Laxmi Galani
Feb 31 min read


PM Modi’s Punjab Visit: Textile and Sports Goods Sectors to Benefit From Budget, Says Prime Minister
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

Laxmi Galani
Feb 22 min read


Parents of Gangster Goldy Brar Arrested in Punjab in 2024 Extortion and Death Threat Case
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

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Jan 12, 20252 min read
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