News Topic:Punjab

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.

Amid COVID-19, Muslims cremate Jatt Sikh with honour in Ganderbal

Yet again people of Kashmir set a glittering example of communal brotherhood on Thursday when Muslims went all out to help in cremation of a non-Muslim carpenter hailing from Punjab.

Drug smugglers from Punjab arrested by J&K Police

For the past couple of days, Jammu Kashmir Police have arrested at least five citizens from Punjab for exporting drugs from Kashmir.

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ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.