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Topic: Punjab

Four soldiers killed at Bathinda military station, ‘fratricide’ suspected 

Firing incident happened 4.35 am Wednesday, says Army. 2 gunmen were isolated in a mess area. Both have INSAS rifles with magazine of 28 rounds that went missing 2 days ago.

‘Journalist’, chronicler of Sikh militancy — who is Amritpal aide Papalpreet, now in police net

On the run since 18 March, Papalpreet was allegedly involved in organising 2015 Sarbat Khalsa & also procured donations for families of former Sikh militants from sympathetic NRIs.

Punjab advocate general under fire for ‘shameful acts’ towards woman lawyer, opposition demands probe

In letter to governor, Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa referred to a video posted by the woman's family giving details of AG Vinod Ghai’s alleged misconduct & asked for his removal.

Punjab youth are unemployable. The state doesn’t have a Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune or Noida

Young people of Punjab are perennially trapped in disenchantment with their state and in an irrational yearning to migrate. 'There is no scope in Punjab. So why spend time studying?'

‘Save power, more time for staff’: CM Bhagwant Mann announces new office timings for Punjab

From 2 May to 15 July, government offices in the state will open at 7:30 a.m. & close at 2 p.m. Currently, these offices in Punjab operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Punjab Police watch for Amritpal’s return ahead of Baisakhi. Akal Takht still silent on sarbat Khalsa

Police is keeping close eye on bus stands, deras for Amritpal — suspected to be currently hiding in UP — ahead of Baisakhi, day Khalistani preacher requested meeting of Sikhs.

‘Under attack, need elected representatives’: Why Christians in Punjab have launched a political party

It is an attempt to bring Christian communities & traditions in Punjab under a single political entity, party founder says. First challenge will be to contest Jalandhar LS bypoll.

Sarbat Khalsa on Amritpal’s demand? With Akal Takht silent, experts explain why it would be a bad idea

In a purported video message last week, radical preacher Amritpal Singh had demanded that Akal Takht organise a 'Sarbat Khalsa' — or congregation of all Sikhs — on Baisakhi.

Punjab has a bigger problem than Amritpal—young people with one-way ticket to Canada

Entire families are moving abroad, and many a village has only children and the elderly, affecting the entire social fabric of the countryside.

Praise for Rahul, message for ‘brother’ Mann, mum on Amritpal — what Sidhu said after walking out of jail

After being released from Patiala jail, former Punjab Congress chief said democracy was 'in chains' and there was 'conspiracy to put President’s Rule in Punjab'.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.