Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the lives lost in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as India commemorates the 106th anniversary of the dark day on Sunday.
Crowds of devotees on Sunday thronged gurdwaras across Punjab and Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the biggest festivals that marks the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh order) by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
After a slight relief from rain in Punjab, the temperature has started rising again. In 24 hours, an average increase of 2 degrees Celsius has been recorded in the maximum temperature in the state.
Ludhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start zone-wise cultivation of the paddy from June 1. Addressing a gathering during Sarkar Kisaan Milni in Ludhiana Chief Minister Bagwantt Mann Singh stated, “We have divided the state into three zones and the cultivation of paddy will start in the district falling in three.
Chandigarh: Police in Punjab on Saturday claimed to have arrested a prime accused involved in the grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence in Jalandhar. Earlier on April 07 an explosion occurred at the residence of the Kalia, located in Central Town Jalandhar. Preliminary investigations had revealed a larger conspiracy orchestrated by Pakistan’s ISI.
In a continued effort to bolster law enforcement and foster stronger police-public relations, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Friday night conducted surprise inspections in Jalandhar district as part of the statewide 'Night Domination' initiative.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will get its new Chief today, Saturday. The meeting is going to start in Teja Singh Samudra Hall in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.
