Bajwa demands CBI probe in "book scam"

Punjab Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa demanded immediate resignation of Education Minister Sikandar Singh Malooka.

Attempt to murder case against SAD leader, 23 others

As many as 24 persons, including a SAD leader and his two sons, were today booked in connection with an attack on a gathering, in which a BJP leader was seriously injured in Qadian town.

Congress instigating violence to hide failure: SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal accused Congress of fomenting violence in Punjab to cover up its failure in the recently-concluded panchayat polls.

Killer heat claims 8 lives in Punjab, Haryana

Streets wore a deserted look as a scorching sun sent day temperatures well above the normal levels in large parts of the country, leading to death of eight persons in Punjab and Haryana.

Largest Sikh festival outside Punjab to be held in Malaysia

The largest Sikh festival in the world outside Punjab, which commemorates the death anniversary of a revered saint, will be held in Malaysia next week.

Rs 50 crore sanctioned for Punjab govt colleges

Punjab government on Saturday sanctioned Rs 50 crore for the upgradation of infrastructure in government colleges across the state.

24-hour electricity in border, sub-mountainous areas in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday announced 24-hour uninterrupted domestic power supply on the urban pattern.

No relief from heat wave in Punjab, Haryana; 8 dead

The ongoing heat wave conditions in most parts of Punjab and Haryana on Saturday continued unabated, claiming at least eight lives and forcing people in the region to confine indoors.

Punjab govt sets up SIT to stop illegal mining

The Punjab government has constituted a Special Investigation Team to curb the practice of illegal mining in the state.

Army undertaking exercise `Panchjanya` in Punjab

The Army`s Western Command is currently carrying out `Panchjanya`, a major exercise in Punjab.