Gangster held in Punjabs Kapurthala, arms recovered
CHANDIGARH, Nov 19: Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has arrested a man, who was part of an extortion gang in Kapurthala district, and recovered four pistols from his possession. Amandeep, who was a member of the Jagga Fukiwal extortion gang which was active around Sultanpur Lodhi, was instrumental in supplying weapons to local gangs to carry out firing and extortion activities, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Police said it recovered four pistols from Amandeep. Amandeep, who [] The post Gangster held in Punjabs Kapurthala, arms recovered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab horror: Jail guard shoots wife and mother-in-law; turns AK-47 on himself after standoff
A jail guard in Gurdaspur fatally shot his wife and mother-in-law before taking his own life with an AK-47. The accused, Gurpreet Singh, reportedly cited a marital dispute and mental distress. Police are investigating how he obtained the weapon and the sequence of events.
Dalai Lama earns first-ever Grammy nomination for spoken-word album on compassion, peace
CHANDIGARH: Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel laureate the 14th Dalai Lama has received his first-ever Grammy nomination for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The work has been shortlisted in the Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording category for the 68th Grammy Awards, to be held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. The album features the 90-year-old Dalai Lamas reflections on compassion, peace and inner well-being, interwoven with original music by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Produced by multi-Grammy winner Kabir Sehgal, the project includes international collaborations with artists such as Andra Day, Maggie Rogers, Tony Succar, Ted Nash, Debi Nova and Rufus Wainwright. The nomination marks a significant cultural moment, underscoring the enduring global resonance of the Dalai Lamas message at a time of deepening global conflict and uncertainty. Other prominent contenders in the category include Kathy Carver (Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story), Trevor Noah (Into the Uncut Grass), US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (Lovely One: A Memoir) and Fab Morvan (You Know Its True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli). In a Facebook post, Amjad Ali Khan congratulated the Dalai Lama, describing the collaboration as close to our hearts and a listening experience that invites reflection, stillness and compassion. Calling the experience a profound privilege, he said the team hoped the nomination would highlight the timeless need for compassion in our world. The Dalai Lama has received numerous honours over the decades, including the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, the 2006 US Congressional Gold Medal, the 2012 Templeton Prize, the 2015 Liberty Medal, the 2019 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, and the 2025 Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability.
Stop harassing Indian Sikh woman who married local Muslim near Lahore: Pakistan court to police
A Pakistani high court has ordered authorities to cease harassing a 48-year-old Sikh woman who converted to Islam and married a local man after meeting him on social media. Sarabjeet Kaur, who went missing during a pilgrimage, petitioned the court claiming police pressure to dissolve her marriage to Nasir Hussain.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann refuted blame for Delhi's pollution, citing NGT's findings and delayed harvesting. He questioned Delhi's high AQI before paddy harvesting began, suggesting local pollution. Delhi's CM countered, attributing severe air quality to regional stubble fires, particularly from Punjab. Mann dismissed this, questioning wind patterns and Delhi's pollution sources.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan urged the state to abandon its one-child mindset and encourage families to have two or three children to secure future generations. He expressed concern over the declining younger population due to family planning and migration, highlighting the potential for elderly parents to be left without support.
Bird hit threat: MC covers garbage plant site near airport
Remote sensing ineffective to curb illegal mining on Chakki riverbed
Pkl MC completes term sans dy mayors
Haryana, Himachal, Rajasthan infringing upon Punjabs rights at NZC meet: CM Mann
Teen fights all odds to win gold at sub-junior judo chip
Haryana CM opens Tegh Bahadur Dwar at Kalesar National Park
Factional rift surfaces during Congress protest in Hisar
At Centre for Excellence, Hryanas elite athletes eat dhaba food as mess contractor backs out
EC summons Punjab DGP on probe into fake arrests during Tarn Taran bypoll
Plea in HC against straw pellet blending order transferred to SC
In Bengal, Army inaugurates institute to honour war hero from Punjab
Punjab reports only 15 farm fires, far behind MPs 641 & UPs 377
NOC not required for new power connections in Punjab
NCW member flags lapses at Sakhi, resolves 25 plaints in public hearing
Banned pills, drugs seized from jail inmate
Property dealer attacked with rods & swords in Zirakpur
41 surgeries done in 2 days in Haryana
PGIs week-long drive on striking out stroke to conclude today
GMCH performs 1st simultaneous bilateral cochlear implant surgery
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka crush Chandigarh by an innings and 185 runs
246 peddlers held in Pkl since Dec 24
UT schools Pkl MC on cleanliness
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At 3-day gathering, khaps seek laws on love marriages, homosexuality
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Warring slams AAP govt over rising crime
Punjab CM Mann secures deferral on key state issues at Northern Zonal Council meeting
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the BJP-led Centre had agreed to defer as many as 11 agenda items related to the state, which were part of the deliberations during the meeting of the North Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad on Monday. Speaking to reporters, CM Mann said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered a status quo on most of the issues related to Punjab. The issue about staff appointment in the administration and institutions of Chandigarh has been referred to the NZC standing committee, he added. Mann criticised the NZC members including Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh for attempting to infringe the rights of the states. He said that it is unfortunate that Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh are unnecessarily mounting pressure on Punjab. The Punjab CM alleged that the leadership of these states have made a mockery of the platform by making unjust demands seeking a share in the resources of the state and even its rivers. He said that in the NZC meeting, all the member states put forth their views, and as the head of the state, he also presented the case of Punjab. Out of a total 28 agenda items, 11 were related to Punjab, and for the first time, due to the strenuous efforts of the state government, all of them were deferred, he said. Those who are making a fuss over river waters must understand one thing, a real-time assessment of the availability of river waters should be made, for which the presence of water must be reviewed, Mann said. Mann quipped that Haryana has made a very strange demand --that Punjab should be restrained from constructing mini hydel projects on the Bhakra Main Line (BML) on the grounds that it would hamper the flow of water. He said it was surprising that the naive leadership of Haryana was indulging in such baseless tantrums far removed from facts. He added that issues related to the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) can be resolved only through the Yamuna Satluj Link (YSL), which would ensure the judicious use of Yamuna water. Punjab, he stressed, has no surplus water to divert through the SYL, and no scientific calculation has ever been carried out regarding water availability. Mann categorically reiterated that Punjab has no spare water to share with any state --there is no question about it, he said. In the wake of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, he said there is now a significant opportunity to resolve long-pending water-related issues concerning the states represented at the meeting. There is a possibility, he added, of linking the Chenab river with the Ravi and Beas rivers, over which dams already regulate downstream water flow. He said that linking the Chenab with the Ravi and Beas would allow the surplus water inflow to be used productively by downstream states, including Punjab, for both power generation and irrigation. The additional water, he said, would also help Punjab bridge its water shortfall, particularly in the border areas. On the issue of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Mann said he had strongly opposed the proposal to appoint a whole-time member in the BBMB from Rajasthan, arguing that the board was constituted under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and concerns only the successor states of Punjab and Haryana. Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are already represented as ex officio members, he said, and creating additional whole-time posts would only increase expenditure --most of which is borne by Punjab-- without serving any useful purpose. Mann said he had also forcefully reiterated Punjabs longstanding demand for the transfer of Chandigarh to the state, noting that after the reorganisation of Punjab, the Indira Gandhi Agreement of 1970 clearly stated that the capital project area of Chandigarh will, as a whole, go to Punjab, reflecting an explicit commitment from the Centre. The Rajiv-Longowal Accord, signed on July 24, 1985, he added, reaffirmed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab. On maintaining the 60:40 ratio in the intake of service personnel from Punjab and Haryana in the functioning of the UT of Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that preserving the status quo was essential. He expressed concern that IAS and PCS officers from Punjab were being excluded from key positions in the Chandigarh administration. Posts in departments such as Excise, Education, Finance and Health, he said, were now being opened to cadres like the UT cadre (DANICS), thereby undermining Punjabs role in the effective functioning of the UT administration. He said Haryana and Himachal Pradesh had unilaterally withdrawn their colleges from Panjab University in 1973 and 1975 respectively, set up their own universities, and stopped funding Panjab University altogether. He said Punjab alone had supported and nurtured the university for 50 years, and questioned why Haryana now wanted to affiliate its colleges with Panjab University when they have been affiliated for decades with Kurukshetra University, an A+ NAAC-accredited institution. Mann reiterated that there should be no change in the status of Panjab University, adding that Panjab University is our university, and we will continue to support and fund it in the future as well.
Shreyas takes a match haul of 10; Shikhar claims maiden fifer against Chandigarh
Karnataka secured an innings and 185-run victory over Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy, with R Smaran's unbeaten 227 and Shikhar Shetty's all-round performance being key. Shetty's five-wicket haul and Karun Nair's 95 were instrumental in the dominant win, propelling Karnataka to the top of Group B.
Shreyas and Shikhar spin Karnataka to innings victory
The former returns a ten-wicket match haul while the latter takes five in the second essay;Chandigarh skipper Vohra stands tall with an unbeaten century in the first innings
Haryana DGP probes Al Falah Universitys security laps after terror link
Chandigarh: Haryana DGP O P Singh on Tuesday visited the Al Falah University in Faridabad, and directed top officials to probe the security lapses leading to some doctors joining a white-collar terror module and making the institute their hideout. The university in Faridabads Dhouj has come under the scanner following the busting of the white-collar 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 .
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Director General of Police Singh on Monday directed senior officials to investigate the security lapses that enabled some doctors to join a white-collar terror module and allegedly use Al Falah University at Dhouj in Faridabad as their hideout. During his visit to the institute, where he spent nearly four hours inspecting the premises, he also instructed officials to trace the missing faculty members at the earliest and take immediate action. He further directed officials to check all religious institutions and ensure that fundamental elements are not leading anyone towards sectarianism. Singh, who was accompanied by ADIG/CID officials, interacted with security personnel, staff, students, faculty members, local residents, and the family of the mosque cleric associated with the university. He personally inspected the areas used by the terrorists. After visiting the university, Singh said, The security lapses in the university are being investigated to determine how such vicious individuals made it their hideout and got hold of such a huge quantity of ammunition and weapons. He held a joint meeting with the Faridabad Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner and instructed them to ensure that the faculty members who have been missing since the incident are located at the earliest. He also directed the officers to alert the central agencies about such individuals. Sharing details about his visit to the university and his subsequent meeting with the two senior officers, Singh wrote in Hindi in a post on the social media platform X, where he said he had asked the officers to speak to the students to reassure them that actions were being taken for their safety and that they need not panic. I spent four hours this morning at Al Falah University with ADIG/CID. I spoke with the security, administrative officers, faculty, students, people from the nearby village, and the family members of a cleric. I inspected the terrorists hideouts, he wrote. Singh also directed the officials to check all religious institutions and ensure that fundamental elements are not leading anyone towards sectarianism. The operation is aimed at ensuring that such incidents are not repeated, and that the public and students feel safe, he said. The university has come under the scanner following the busting of the white-collar terror module and the blast near the Red Fort on November 10, which claimed 15 lives. Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed both arrested as part of the investigation into the terror module were connected to the university, while Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded in the Red Fort area, was an assistant professor at the university. The roles of several doctors linked to the university and to Kashmir are under the scanner of the probe agencies. The blast occurred shortly after authorities recently busted the white-collar terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The investigation agencies have seized around 2,900 kg of explosive material from two rented rooms in Faridabad and detained or arrested several individuals, including doctors connected to Al Falah University and a cleric linked to a mosque in Faridabad.
Minister urges youth, women and elderly to lead efforts to end drug abuse
Not Delhi, Agra or Jaipur: Foreign tourist calls this Indian city the most well-designed
A foreign traveler's praise for Chandigarh has gone viral. He described the city as very clean and modern, urging tourists to visit. He highlighted its efficient planning, lack of traffic, and blend of Punjabi and Haryanvi culture. The traveler enjoyed boating on Sukhna Lake and appreciated the city's green spaces. His positive perspective resonated with many Indians online.
EC summons Punjab DGP: Asked to report on wrongful cases and arrests during Tarn Taran bypoll
The Election Commission has summoned Punjab's DGP to Delhi on November 25 regarding alleged wrongful cases and arrests during the Tarn Taran bypoll's model code of conduct. This follows the suspension of the Tarn Taran SSP due to impartiality concerns and a police observer's report highlighting coordinated actions by state police.
255 Pakistani Drones Neutralized So Far This Year: BSF
Chandigarh, Nov 18: The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized 255 drones originating from Pakistan so far this year, used primarily to smuggle heroin and weapons across the border, a senior BSF Punjab Frontier official said. With the fog season approaching, the BSF has intensified surveillance to curb cross-border smuggling attempts. BSF Inspector General Atul [] The post 255 Pakistani Drones Neutralized So Far This Year: BSF appeared first on Northlines .
Decisive methane action urged as global report shows progress, warns of gap
India is a top methane emitter, mainly from farming. A new report shows agriculture is the biggest global source. Proven ways to cut these emissions exist. Scaling them up quickly is vital. This action will bring cleaner air and a safer climate. The next five years are crucial for global progress.
Renewable is elbowing out coal: Can it continue the growth momentum, the core point
India's renewable energy capacity is surging, with solar power leading the charge and setting new records. This rapid growth is impacting coal power, forcing it to adapt to fluctuating demand. While renewable energy offers affordability, challenges remain in grid integration and storage, creating a complex transition for India's power sector.
One more Umar aide held for planning drone attacks
SRINAGAR/CHANDIGARH: The conspirators of the Red Fort blast in Delhi were planning to weaponise drones with explosives and rockets, officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Monday, a day after arresting a key associate of alleged suicide bomber Dr Umar un Nabi. The agency arrested Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish, from Srinagar saying that he was an active co-conspirator. The multi-state, multi-agency investigation into the attack continued on Monday, with investigators taking further crucial steps in Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, among other states. Jasir is a resident of Qazigund in south Kashmirs Kulgam district and had provided technical support for carrying out terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets ahead of the deadly car bomb blast near the Red Fort. Jasir and his uncle Nabeel Ahmad were picked up by the Jammu and Kahsmir Police a few days back during the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, Jasirs father Bilal Ahmad Wani, a dry fruit seller, died of burn injuries in a Srinagar hospital on Monday after he had immolated himself the previous day due to the detention of his brother Ahmad and Jasir in the blast probe case. The Wani family is neighbour to the family of Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather, who is among a dozen doctors arrested by police during investigation into the white-collar terror network. Rather was arrested from Saharanpur and is said to be an associate of Dr Umar Nabi. The police have launched a search for Rathers younger brother Dr Muzaffar Rather, who is said to be hiding in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police zeroed in on the Faridabad university at the centre of investigation. It issued notices to Al Falah University, seeking details about the documents that establish its bona fide about the accreditation status of its institutes and make it eligible for obtaining grants from the University Grants Commission. It asked its founder and chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui to appear before it. Delhi Police calls Al Falah University chairman Police asked the universitys founder and chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui to appear before it. The university is facing probe in two FIRs, registered by the Crime Branch. The cases were filed after the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, in its review of the accreditation status of the university, flagged serious irregularities.
Air dirtier: GRAP-3 in Jind, 13 other Haryana districts
Mohalis fatal 48 hrs: 4 lives lost to reckless driving
From Senate to Punjab: PU morcha turns a new page after Nov 10 outsider surge
350 years after his martyrdom, Guru Tegh Bahadurs legacy of harmony endures
Panthic alliance rocked, bypoll defeat exposes rift
Poll body bars alteration of structure, boundaries of panchayats & municipalities
Legal action if illegal arrests dont halt: Sukhbir to police
Late-night heroics: Victims chase down armed robbers in Zirakpur
Virbhadra statue unveiled in Rohru, Rs 64 cr for roads
97% less farms fires this season compared to 2021: HSCB informs SC
Punjab pushes for wider TB screening, eyes to cover vulnerable population by Dec 25
Dharamshala marks 75 years of Dalai Lamas leadership with grand celebration
Decide in 2 days: HC to Centre on plea against Rezang La battle film
PSPCL issues show-cause notice to chief engineer; govt interference alleged
SSP suspended because he refused to do wrong thing, claims Sukhbir
MC fails to resolve plaints made via Mhari Sadak app
Orthopaedic oncology conference throws light on benign, malignant bone tumours
MHA seeks proof of bias against Hry officers in UT
Saras Mela extended till Nov 23
Sanitation workers call off strike after meeting with mayor
Hydraulic train sent back to factory after failing trial run
Himachal forest team wins 13 medals at All India Forests Sports Meet
Manali-Leh highway will be closed for all vehicles from Nov 20
Man shot in chest at Amritsar village shop, had faced extortion earlier
HP children sports & cultural meet concludes
Punjab SC panel seeks report from Tarn Taran SSP
Halt animation film on 9th Guru: SGPC
Fatehabad man gets life term for murder
Batala police nab murder suspect
Punjab transport workers end strike after govt assurance
Cong MLAs seeks CMs resignation over lawlessness
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 | Smarans regal double century puts Karnataka in complete control
The batters unbeaten 227 helps the home side declare its innings at 547 for eight; Shreyas (62) and Shikhar (59) chip in with crucial knocks; Chandigarh ends day two at 72 for four 475 runs in the red
CM Omar Abdullah Highlights J&Ks Development Vision At 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting
FARIDABAD, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union Territories of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh. Speaking at the meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the launch of Mission YUVA, the governments focused push on strengthening the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Highlights J&Ks Development Vision At 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cheema releases grants to Dirba villages
