News Topic:Punjab

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.

NIA claims Zakir Musa-led AGH’s hand In Jalandhar blasts

SRINAGAR — National Investigation Agency on Wednesday arrested a youth from Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district for his alleged involvement in a grenade...

New Delhi decides to stop its share of water to Pakistan

SRINAGAR — In a significant decision, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Narendra Modi-led central government has decided to stop its share of...

Punjab Police arrests three Kashmiri students ‘linked’ with militant outfits

Srinagar: Three Kashmiri students were arrested on Wednesday by the Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jalandhar...

Asifa’s Rape & Murder: Desh Bhagat University students protest in Chandigarh

Punjab: Students of Desh Bhagat University Chandigarh today held a protest outside the university campus demanding justice for Asifa, the eight-year-old girl who was...

Sikhs shout “Kashmir banega Pakistan, Afzal Guru Zindabaad” while protesting ‘desecration’ of holy book

Srinagar: Sikh protesters on Sunday shouted pro-Pakistan slogans like "Kashmir banega Pakistan" during a protest against the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy...

Willing to help flood-hit J&K in every possible way: Punjab Govt

Terming the devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir a “huge tragedy”, the Punjab government on Wednesday said it is willing to help the affected people in every possible way.

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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.