Punjab News

At present, Punjab operates 2,267 buses, with 1,119 under PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited). 

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met newly elected Zila Parishad and Block Samiti members and asserted that Punjab has decisively broken away from the era of fear, goondagardi and manipulated elections.

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains inaugurated the 69th National School Games in Ludhiana, with 1,000 athletes competing in multiple sports, highlighting Punjab’s growing sports infrastructure

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the continued inaction in the case of 328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has deeply angered the Sangat, and pointed out that the SGPC is straining every nerve to protect affluent individuals close to its leadership who are involved in this grave sin.

The cabinet meeting will be held a day before the state of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on December 30.

Polling is underway across Punjab for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, with 1.36 crore voters casting ballots at over 19,000 booths amid tight security and political sparring.

By Election Result 2025 Updates: In Ghatsila (Jharkhand), Somesh Chandra Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is contesting the seat, while the BJP has fielded Babu Lal Soren as its candidate. 

According to top intelligence sources, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is allegedly planning a large-scale terror strike in Punjab. 

Punjab-based company Nalwa Aero has received design approval for 5-seater electric air taxis capable of flying up to 350 km/h over distances of up to 300 km, both intra-city and inter-city. 

The registration for this scheme, which has started today, will  allow every citizen of Punjab to get free and better treatment, CM Bhagwant Mann had said.

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan extended support to Punjab flood victims through a heartfelt appeal and aid via his foundation. PM Modi announced a ₹1,600 crore relief package, reviewed damage in Gurdaspur, and assured additional funds under SDRF and PM-Kisan schemes for recovery efforts.

According to a post by BJP’s Punjab unit on X, Prime Minister Modi will visit Gurudaspur, where he will meet with flood-affected residents, including farmers, to listen to their concerns and ensure all possible assistance is provided.

MLA Harmeet Singh claimed he chose to escape the scene because he feared for his safety, insisting that no assault on the police had taken place. 

The deceased have been identified as Sukhjeet Singh, the tanker driver, Balwant Rai, Dharmender Verma, Manjit Singh, Vijay, Jaswinder Kaur, and Aradhna Verma.

One person was killed after a massive fire broke out in Mandiala village of Hoshiarpur district, ANI reported.

US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the Florida highway crash.

Between December 2019 and March 2020, around 23.01 lakh farmers in Punjab got benefits worth Rs 466.47 crore. But by April to July 2025, the number had fallen to just 11.34 lakh farmers, who received Rs 387.76 crore.  

A massive explosion at an oxygen cylinder plant in Mohali’s Industrial Area killed two people and injured three. A preliminary investigation is underway, with concerns about a possible gas leak.

Green sarees have long been a symbol of grace and tradition, and this Hariyali Teej, celebrities are serving major style goals with their stunning festive ensembles.