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24-year-old labourer found dead at bus stop in Punjabs Jalandhar, probe on

A 24-year-old labourer was found dead at a bus stop in Jalandhar with a syringe nearby, raising suspicions of a drug overdose. While police await post-mortem results, the deceased's family denies any drug use. Local activists highlight the area's drug problem and a recent sarpanch's murder linked to drug peddlers.

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 2:35 pm

Punjab assembly panel flags 'irregularities' in use of 15th Finance Commission grants, seeks probe

A Punjab Vidhan Sabha committee has uncovered widespread irregularities in the utilization of 15th Finance Commission grants by Panchayati Raj Institutions. The committee recommended a probe by a joint committee of four senior officers and a CAG-led inquiry to investigate the misuse of funds and delays in grant disbursal.

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 2:08 pm

IDFC First Bank paid 645 crore towards Chandigarh fraud claims

The Bank said that it has completed reconciliation of all relevant accounts and did not notice any further discrepancies.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 12:28 pm

Five Gurugram schools receive bomb threat emails; nothing suspicious found

Five private schools in Gurugram received bomb threat emails on Tuesday. Police quickly responded and conducted thorough checks of the school premises. Authorities confirmed that nothing suspicious was found after sanitizing the locations. This incident follows a pattern of similar hoax threats received by schools in Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh in recent months.

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:23 am

IDFC First Bank settles Chandigarh fraud claims at 645 crore; says deposits stable, no further discrepancies found

IDFC FIRST Bank has finalized its Chandigarh branch account reconciliation. The bank confirmed no further discrepancies exist. It has paid claimants a net principal amount of 645 crore. This brings partial closure to a fraud incident. The bank's deposit balance remains stable. It continues legal action to recover dues.

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 9:22 am

Hisar man gets life term for murder

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 8:33 am

HC notice to Centre over removal of DRT presiding officer

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 8:17 am

Exorbitantly priced homes beyond middle class: HC

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 8:17 am

Key witness in Dera chief case kept tossing like a ping pong ball, says Punjab and Haryana high court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court exonerated Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the murder conspiracy of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati. The court found insufficient evidence directly implicating the Dera chief, suggesting followers may have acted independently due to excessive zeal. Criticism was leveled at the CBI's investigation methods and the failure to examine key witnesses.

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 7:58 am

Two bills passed in Haryana assembly

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 7:41 am

Retd GoI secy, Ex-Servicemen duped of Rs 25L

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 7:41 am

Man attacked over dog feeding row

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 7:09 am

Admn revives push to privatise Citco hotels

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 6:36 am

Share details of those stranded in Asian war zones: UT

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 6:36 am

Murder-rape accused injured in encounter, arrested

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 6:35 am

CM dismisses Ayushman payment irregularity charges

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 6:02 am

Six more wetlands in HP identified for possible Ramsar tag

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 6:01 am

PGI announces walk-in gallbladder stone screening programme

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 5:45 am

Safidon factory fire death toll rises to 7

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 5:45 am

Drive launched to rein in play schools flouting norms

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 5:45 am

Two siblings die after eating street food in Tarn Taran

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 11:11 pm

Jathedar condemns police action against Sikh students

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 11:11 pm

UT overhauls financial control to cut project delays

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

Goldy Brars mother Preetpal Kaur gets bail in extortion case

Goldy Brar's mother, Preetpal Kaur, has been granted bail in a Rs 50 lakh extortion case. She and her husband, Shamsher Singh, were arrested in January following a complaint by a government school teacher who received threats. While Preetpal has been released, her husband's bail application is still pending.

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 8:47 am

AAP govt in Punjab allocates Rs 1,500cr for MGNREGA

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 4:12 am

Rs 900 Cr for Meri Rasoi scheme

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 4:12 am

Budget only aimed at creating headlines: Bajwa

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 3:14 am

Rs 11,577cr for home, jails; anti-drug push continues

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 3:00 am

Amid budget presentation, bomb hoax at Punjab secretariat

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 2:54 am

Sukhu attends womens day event in Nahan

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 1:15 am

Cheema hails AAP guarantees, slams BJPs unfulfilled jumlas

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 11:29 pm

Pargat criticises budget as election gimmick

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 11:14 pm

Debt projected to hit Rs 4.5L crore by 2027

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 11:05 pm

Leopard dies after being hit by vehicle on National Highway in Punjab

A leopard, which strayed from the wild and reached the National Highway near Goraya, died after being hit by a vehicle. Forest officials confirmed the leopard sustained a head injury and internal bleeding. It is believed the animal may have traveled along the Satluj river before reaching the highway.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

Womens Day: CJI flags off walkathon in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday, March 8, flagged off a walkathon here which was aimed at raising awareness about womens rights. Justice Kant also took part in the Womens Day Walkathon, whose starting point was from the Sukhna Lakes police post to the Open Hand Monument, about 2.5 km away. Speaking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 8 Mar 2026 11:28 am

Lecture row: PU officials meet Jathedar

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 9:23 am

Police officer beaten to death after dispute with sons girlfriends relatives near Amritsar; 5 arrested

An Assistant Sub-Inspector was allegedly beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The victim, ASI Jagjit Singh, was reportedly attacked by relatives of his son's girlfriend after a verbal argument escalated into a violent confrontation. Five suspects have been arrested as police continue to search for others involved.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 9:03 am

Punjabs most-wanted gangster detained in Europe

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:59 am

Budget session to be live-screened in Bains village

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:32 am

Arora lays foundation for development works in Sunam

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:09 am

In HP, horticulture vocational course to begin in schools

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 7:08 am

Breaking barriers: Lessons in strength & self-belief

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 6:53 am