Tag: Punjab

The NCB secured 10 years' Rigorous Imprisonment, along with a fine, for two drug traffickers in an international drug trafficking case in Punjab that came to light in 2019 with the recovery of 115 g of cocaine and other contraband, said an official on Thursday.

Punjab Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak has urged the Centre to take up the Canada work permit issue diplomatically, alleging that Indian students, including many from Punjab, are facing an uncertain future despite completing their studies.

Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services.   LMHP fellows work across.

He said that after the Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Bill, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib suggested certain amendments

Service center employees have issued an ultimatum to the Punjab government, stating they will go on strike starting at 2 PM.

Following the arrest, the accused officer was taken to Chandigarh for interrogation and further legal proceedings.

This action was taken just before the Shiromani Akali Dal's proposed anti-government protest in Patiala regarding the Faridkot paper leak case.

He informed that the accused Senior Assistant demanded a bribe of Rs. 8,00,000/- from the complainant in lieu of providing him an auction plot

The seized heroin is estimated to be worth crores of rupees in the international market.

A heart-wrenching incident has come to light in Amritsar that has put a strain on relationships. Here, a brother brutally attacked his own sister with an iron rod. The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed outside the house, in which the sister is seen screaming in pain, while the accused keeps attacking.