News Topic:Punjab

The Punjab Dilemma: Sidhu vs Captain or Congress vs Congress?

Although INC or Congress currently holds fort in the food bowl of India, Punjab, their journey has been marred with intra-party differences.

Radiology student from Budgam found hanging in Punjab college

A Radiology student from central Kashmir’s Budgam district was found hanging in his college in Punjab, officials said.

Soldier dies of fall during anti-militancy operation in Poonch

A soldier was killed after he fell down into a gorge during an anti-militancy operation along the higher reaches of Pir Panjal in Poonch.

Kashmiri man missing from Punjab, Family protests in Srinagar

A north Kashmir family on Thursday staged a protest, seeking the whereabouts of a man who went missing from Punjab.

Despite proper visa, Indian authorities disallow Kashmiri travellers to visit Pakistan

Indian authorities at Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab disallowed Kashmiri travellers to visit Pakistan despite having a proper visa.

Nearly 1,30,000 farmers protest against new farm laws in Barnala Punjab

A mammoth gathering of Indian farmers and farm workers was organized in the Barnala city of Punjab on Sunday.

Punjab DIG Prisons resigns in support of farmers’ protest

SRINAGAR — Punjab's Deputy Inspector General, Prisons, Lakhwinder Singh Jakhar on Sunday tendered his resignation from the service, in protest against the contentious farm laws.Jakhar...

Truck conductor found dead in Shaheed Gunj

A truck conductor was found dead in his truck near FCI Godown in Shaheed Gunj area of Srinagar on Saturday.

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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.

17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC

A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.

Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.