Punjab News

Jun 13, 2026

New FTAs Unlock Export Opportunities for Punjab Industries

Punjab’s export-oriented industries are poised to benefit significantly from India’s recently concluded and proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom, European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), industry leaders and policymakers said at a conference organized by t

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Jun 09, 2026

ABVP Honors 600+ Students at Amritsar Talent Ceremony

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organized a grand "Pratibha Samman Samaroh" (Talent Felicitation Ceremony) at BBK DAV College, Amritsar, to recognize and encourage talented students who have excelled in various fields.

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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

Punjab Vigilance Official OP Rana Surrenders in Bribe 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

Student Suicide Over 20k Fee Harassment

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 Punjab Restructuring Plan Revealed Ahead of June 2 Meet

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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