News Archives - Punjab

PM Modi will visit Dera Ballan on Guru Ravidass Jayanti, boosting celebrations and community engagement.0
- India, News
- January 27, 2026
In a move seen as politically significant ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed that the PM will reach the Dera at 4 pm, following his participation in the Parliament
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Punjab Records Over Double Normal Rainfall as Cold Wave Grips North India 0
- India, News
- January 24, 2026
Haryana Rainfall Deficit Turns Into Surplus Punjab and Haryana have witnessed a sharp shift in weather conditions as intermittent rainfall over the past 48 hours has pushed temperatures below normal and significantly improved monthly rainfall figures, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Punjab Sees 103% Rainfall Surplus in January IMD data shows that Punjab
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Punjab Farmers Can Export Potatoes and Kinno Through Alternative Routes 0
- India, News
- January 14, 2026
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Intervenes to Support Farmers The federal government has allowed Punjab farmers to export potatoes and kinno using alternative routes, the Punjab government announced. The decision followed Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s proactive intervention. “The federal government approved potato and kinno exports thanks to the Chief Minister’s efforts,” the provincial government said. Surplus
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Accused Gangster in Amritsar Sarpanch Murder Killed in Tarn Taran Police Encounter 0

Encounter Conducted by Tarn Taran Police and AGTF An alleged gangster, wanted in connection with the murder of a village sarpanch in Amritsar, was killed during a police encounter in Tarn Taran district, officials confirmed. The operation was conducted by Tarn Taran police teams along with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF). Details of the Encounter

Uttar Pradesh Emerges as India’s Top Tourism Destination in 2025 0

India, News

January 2, 2026

Record Domestic and International Visitors Uttar Pradesh (UP) led India’s domestic tourism in 2025, welcoming over 1.37 billion domestic visitors, according to the Union Ministry of Tourism. The state also ranked fourth in foreign arrivals, attracting around 366,000 international tourists. Officials credit this growth to the development of religious, cultural, and heritage sites, along with

Weather Alert: Chandigarh and Northern India Expect Rain, Fog as New Year Approaches 0

India, News

December 29, 2025

Wet Start to 2026 Predicted Chandigarh, along with parts of Punjab and Haryana, is likely to experience a wet start to the New Year, with isolated light to moderate rainfall expected on January 1, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued warnings of dense fog, which may reduce visibility and cause travel disruptions.