Punjab News

Jun 05, 2026

Tarun Chugh Rajya Sabha Nomination BJP Leader Reaction

BJP leader from the Amritsar North Assembly constituency, Akshay Sharma, expressed happiness over the nomination of BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, describing it as a recognition of the party’s dedicated and grassroots workers.

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Jun 04, 2026

BJP Leader Akshay Sharma Chief Guest at Kabaddi Tournament

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Jun 02, 2026

Dhariwal Woollen Mills Shutdown Ends 152 Year Legacy

The famous Dhariwal Woollen Mills in Gurdaspur is officially closing its doors after 152 years of operation. The Union Government decided to shut down the historic unit following a recommendation from NITI Aayog, the government's main policy think tank. This move marks the end of the "My Fair Lady"

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Jun 02, 2026

Vigilance DGP’s Reader surrenders in graft case

OP Rana, a senior official working for the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, surrendered to a CBI court in Chandigarh on Monday. He is accused of demanding a large bribe and an expensive mobile phone to settle a legal case. After his requests for bail were rejected by higher courts, he turned himself in to t

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Jun 01, 2026

‘Harassed’ over fee, 17-year-old dies by suicide in Amritsar

A 17-year-old student in Amritsar has died by suicide after her family alleged she was harassed by school officials over unpaid fees. The young girl, identified as Amjot Kaur Aulakh, was reportedly under extreme pressure because of a debt of 20,000 rupees owed to her school.

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Jun 01, 2026

Congress top brass to discuss Punjab unit overhaul this week

he Congress party is preparing for a major change in its Punjab branch. Top leaders in Delhi are meeting this week to finalize a plan for the state unit. This move aims to strengthen the party and resolve internal disagreements that have been building up. The goal is to create a new structure that h

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May 31, 2026

Punjab Outsourced Workers Regularized in Massive New Decision

The Punjab government has taken a major step to help thousands of workers across the state. On Saturday, the Cabinet decided to provide regular jobs to 65,048 outsourced employees working in 51 different departments. This decision aims to remove private contractors from the hiring process and bring

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May 31, 2026

Muktsar Election Result Alert As SAD Candidate Wins By One Vote

In a rare and dramatic turn of events, a local election in Muktsar has proven that every single vote truly matters. Vandna Sharma, a candidate from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), won her seat in Ward 30 by a margin of just one vote. This incredibly close finish highlights the intense competition in

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May 30, 2026

National Pension System Benefits for MSME Workers Explained

Punjab State Chapter of PHDCCI, in association with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and the Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation (FICO), organised an Awareness Session on National Pension System (NPS): Building a Secure Future for MSME Workforce at Ludhi

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May 30, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Punjab Strategy Targets 2027 Election Win

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, recently held private meetings with five top leaders from the Punjab Congress. These discussions suggest that the party is planning a major update to its leadership structure in the state. The goal is to resolve internal disagreements and prep

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May 30, 2026

AAP Gidderbaha Victory Destroys Congress Hold in Punjab Elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has achieved a major victory in Gidderbaha, a region long considered a safe seat for the Congress party. In the latest municipal elections, AAP won almost all the available seats, leaving very little for its rivals. This win is significant because Gidderbaha is the home bas

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