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Punjab’s war on drugs fell victim to abuse. 8 years on, an overhaul begins

2016 survey estimated that 15.4% of Punjab's population was engaged in substance use. Latest NCRB report says state recorded highest no. of overdose deaths for 2nd straight year in 2023.

Citing Kashmir Files & Kerala Story, BJP leader urges censor board to clear Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjab ‘95

Film based on life of slain human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a former bank manager who exposed mass disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Punjab in militancy era.

‘Tomar tapes’ to ‘Bhagwant Mann deepfakes’: Jagmandeep Samra, Canada man who stirred up Punjab politics

Chandigarh: Politics over purported AI-generated videos of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann heated up in Punjab Thursday, with the BJP questioning the association between Mann...

Haryana govt writes to Centre seeking CBI probe into death of retired Punjab DGP’s son

Special Investigation Team is already probing after Haryana Police had booked ex-DGP Mohd Mustafa & his wife, ex-minister Razia Sultana, in connection with the death of their son.

Road to power in Punjab runs through its farms. How BJP’s laying groundwork to go solo in 2027

Chandigarh: The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday filed what it calls a “charge sheet” against the Bhagwant Mann-led government for “monumental collapse of...

Punjab reports 45 cases of stubble burning from 15-27 September, fire at 22 locations

Earlier, Punjab government held a special awareness and support camp to curb stubble burning, with a dedicated control room set up for real-time monitoring in Amritsar Sunday.

Sukhbir meets Majithia in jail 3 months after arrest. Why Dera Beas chief’s visit is creating more buzz

The Dera has massive following in Punjab & even as it has remained largely apolitical for decades, the optics of 'Babaji' visiting the Akali leader in jail sends a strong political signal.

How a Punjab IAS officer is facing PMO and DoPT heat over critical post against Centre’s flood relief

Despite explanation and apology, DC Sangrur, who says he was on the field when the post was put up, has been issued show cause notice by the state government.

Punjab simmers as 5-year-old boy’s rape-murder deepens Punjabi vs ‘parvasi’ fault lines

Panchayats in Hoshiarpur have passed resolutions asking migrant workers to move to outskirts of village. Skirmishes were also reported between Punjabis and ‘parvasis’ in parts of Punjab.

Punjab relief fund disaster: ‘Rs 12,000 cr unspent’ SDRF funds, AAP-BJP slugfest & self-goal by Mann govt

Punjab BJP chief has cited CAG report to suggest state disaster relief fund had Rs 9,041 cr as on 31 March, 2023. Chief secy says the amount ‘cannot be used at the drop of a hat’.

On Camera

Shah Rukh Khan & fashion? Here are his 3 iconic styles

As SRK turns 60 today, we look back at some of his most iconic on-screen fashion moments that not only defined his characters but also became instantly recognisable elements of films.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.