The arrest of a former minister linked to the death of a government official has triggered a sharp political tussle in Punjab, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition parties locked in a war of words over who deserves credit for the action. ⚖️ Arrest in High-Profile Case Police recently arrested a former AAP minister in connection with the suspicious death of a Punjab government official. The case had been under intense public and political scrutiny, with demands

Rising concerns over large-scale migration from Punjab have once again come into focus, with experts attributing the trend to economic stagnation and a growing mismatch between education and employment opportunities in the State. According to findings highlighted in the Punjab Economic Survey 2025–26, both “push” and “pull” factors are contributing to what is increasingly being described as “distress migration” or brain drain. While limited job prospects and slow industrial g

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a convict in the sensational Kathua rape-murder case does not deserve any concession, rejecting his plea for suspension of sentence. Court Rejects Plea A division bench comprising Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice Ramesh Kumari passed the order while hearing a petition filed by convict Sanji Ram. The plea sought suspension of his sentence, a legal provision that allows temporary relief during the pendency of an appeal. T

A growing trend of distress migration from Punjab has raised concerns among policymakers and experts, with the state’s Economic Survey 2025–26 highlighting key reasons behind the continuing exodus of youth. 🚶‍♂️ Rising Migration Trend According to the survey, a significant number of young people from Punjab are leaving the state—and often the country—in search of better opportunities. This migration is increasingly being described as “distress-driven”, rather than purely asp

The Punjab government has announced a monthly stipend scheme for eligible women as part of its latest state budget, presented ahead of the next Assembly elections. The budget, introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, focuses on welfare initiatives, social schemes, and development programmes. Monthly Financial Support for Women One of the key highlights of the budget is a financial assistance scheme for women, under which eligible benef

Chandigarh : Farmers and farm labourers across Punjab staged protests on Thursday against the recently announced India–U.S. trade deal, expressing concerns that the agreement could adversely affect the interests of the agricultural community. The demonstrations were organised under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM). Farmers gathered outside the residences and offices of several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in different districts of the state to voice thei

Faridkot, Punjab —  In a major anti-narcotics breakthrough, police in Faridkot have busted an alleged Pakistan-backed heroin trafficking network following a two-month-long intelligence operation conducted from inside a jail, officials said. According to the Director General of Police (DGP), the operation led to the arrest of six accused , including one serving Army personnel and one dismissed police official , and the recovery of a significant quantity of narcotics and other