Last Updated: October 17, 2026

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    Akal Takht urged to revive Akali Dal

    Chandigarh: Amid the ongoing turmoil within the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Misl Satluj, a socio-political organization representing the Sikh community, has reached out to the Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar for urgent intervention and guidance. Ajaypal Singh Brar, President of Misl Satluj, expressed concern that the SAD has deviated from its foundational values and the Panthic.

    60 gm heroin, and 332 liquor bottles seized

    Jalalabad (Punjab): In separate incidents, police have confiscated 60 grams of heroin and more than 300 bottles of illegal liquor in the district. Authorities reported that 50 grams of heroin were seized from Ramanpreet Singh, also known as Chamanpreet Singh, in Moti Dass Colony at Jalalabad while he was waiting for customers outside his home.

    Moosewala’s father campaigns for Amrita Warring

    Gidderbaha (Punjab): Balkaur Singh, the father of the late singer Shubhdeep Singh, known as Sidhu Moosewala, stated today that his son lived an additional two years largely due to the support of PCC chief and MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. He urged the public to vote for Congress candidate Amrita Warring. Speaking to a gathering.

    Law & order situation peaceful, says Kejriwal

    Chandigarh: A few days after raising concerns about drug issues in the state, AAP convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that the law and order situation in Punjab is stable and conducive to industrial growth. Speaking at an event where he distributed appointment letters to 1,205 out of 1,746 new constables, Kejriwal.

    Fazilka faces rising air pollution as farm fires surge; AQI hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels

    Fazilka (Punjab): This week, Fazilka district has experienced a significant increase in farm fires and stubble burning incidents, as indicated by satellite data. Consequently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the area has risen to 207, raising alarms about public health, particularly for those with respiratory issues. In response to the worsening conditions, Jakhar Trust.

    Drug Smuggler Arrested with 2.5 kg Opium in Ludhiana

    Ludhiana (Punjab): Ludhiana Commissionerate has made a significant drug bust, arresting a smuggler identified as Amarjeet Singh, alias Gandhi, a resident of BRS Nagar. The operation led to the seizure of 2.5 kg of opium, along with Rs 22 lakh in cash believed to be drug money, and a car used for transportation. The arrest.

    Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned from the position of President of Shiromani Akali Dal

    Punjab: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has resigned from his position. His resignation was submitted to the party’s working committee and has been confirmed by senior party leader and former minister Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema. Cheema announced on X that Badal’s resignation aims to facilitate the election of a.

    Tanzanian Woman Arrested with 184 Grams of Heroin in Jalandhar

    Jalandhar (Punjab): In a significant achievement against the international drug trafficking network, the Jalandhar rural police in Punjab arrested a Tanzanian citizen during a special operation on Thursday in Adamupur and seized 184 grams of heroin from her possession. The arrested individual’s identity has been confirmed as Padiva Nimete Bhayal Lab Khairati Fabian Semwija, the.

    Retired inspector of Punjab Police commits suicide

    Punjab: Former Punjab Police Inspector Sukhvinder Randhawa committed suicide by shooting himself at his residence in Akrup Avenue on Majitha Road on Thursday. Randhawa had been depressed for some time. He was facing multiple investigations, including a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe related to a shootout near a toll plaza in Jandiala Guru, among.

    19 Pistols Seized in Recent Police Operations; Two Suspects Evade Capture

    In a significant crackdown on illegal firearms, police have confiscated a total of 19 pistols over the past four days. The most recent seizure occurred at a checkpoint near Talwandi Bhai chowk, where SSP Saumya Mishra reported the recovery of 11 .32 bore pistols and seven magazines. The weapons were seized from two unidentified suspects.

    MLA inaugurates Rs 66L road construction project at Patiala

    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli inaugurated the construction of new roads and streets in the Lahori Gate area today, launching a project worth Rs 66 lakh. This initiative aims to restore roads that were excavated by L&T for the installation of pipelines to provide a continuous canal water supply. Kohli noted that.