The Latest Breaking News from Punjab

“A National Investigation Agency court in Mohali has ordered the confiscation of land belonging to designated terrorist and Pakistan-based self-styled chief of the Khalistan Liberation Front Lakhbir Singh alias Rode in Punjab’s Moga district,” an official spokesperson said on October 11.

Police used water cannons to disperse SAD members marching to CM Bhagwant Mann's residence to debate SYL canal issue. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accused AAP of compromising Punjab's interests. AAP leaders accused opposition of misleading people. Police used water cannons after crowd attempted to break barricades. SC asked Union…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said no water will be shared with other States. Cabinet approved Gurminder Singh for AG post and discussed SYL canal issue a fay after SC asked Centre to survey land allocated for SYL canal & pursue mediation process

Punjab's debt has risen to ₹47,000 cr in 1.5 years, prompting calls to rationalise freebies. CM Mann said ₹27,000 crore went to interest payments. Economists suggest road map to come out of crisis & mobilise resources.

India has reportedly told Canada to withdraw about 40 of its diplomats. Any Canadian diplomats in India past Oct. 10 are expected to lose their immunity. The high-profile diplomatic crisis has confirmed rumours of longstanding tensions between the two countries over the issue of Sikh separatism in the Indian state…

Punjab faces perennial problem of stubble burning, with 656 farm fire incidents recorded till Oct 4, up 63% from last year. Govt committed to reducing incidents by 50%, but farmers need viable alternatives or financial incentive. PPCB taking steps to create awareness and impose penalties.

BSF foils smuggling attempt of narcotics via drone in Tarn Taran, Punjab; recovers 2.7 Kg heroin and 0.545 Kg from paddy fields. Quadcopter drones, made in China, seized. BSF troops vigilant in thwarting smuggling attempts.

INDIA bloc rift brews in Punjab: Congress & AAP leaders air different voices on alliance for 2024 LS poll. Congress's Bajwa equates alliance to "death warrant" while Sidhu bats for it. AAP's Maan & Cheema have different views. Internal squabbles may arise as parties decide on alliance.

Mr. Gandhi, who was on a personal visit, paid his respects at the Golden Temple by offering a ‘Rumalla Sahib’ — a sacred cloth used to cover the Guru Granth Sahib. He also performed ‘sewa’ (voluntary service) by cleaning water bowls used by devotees.