ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
The Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid at former minister Sunder Shyam Aroras residence in Hoshiarpur early Monday morning. ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
ED raids former Punjab minister Sunder Sham Arora's residence in Hoshiarpur, CRPF personnel deployed
Digital Desk | Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Nov 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted a raid at the residence of senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur, with a team of officials reaching his house early in the morning, accompanied by CRPF personnel. According to preliminary information, the ED teams arrived at Arora's residence at around 5 a.m. in three to four vehicles and began a search operation. Central agency officials, along with CRPF personnel, were present at the premises. Arora, a former MLA from Hoshiarpur, is reportedly inside his residence, where the officials are carrying out the investigation. However, the exact reason for the ED action and the case in connection with which the searches are being conducted have not yet been officially disclosed. Further details regarding the operation are awaited. The latest action comes amid Arora's previous encounters with investigative agencies. His premises have earlier been searched by the Income Tax Department and the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in connection with different matters. Earlier this year, in January, an Income Tax Department team conducted a search at his residence on Jodhamal Road in Hoshiarpur. The investigation lasted approximately 62 hours, during which the Income Tax officials examined documents and questioned Arora. Following the searches, the former minister had addressed a press conference to clarify the nature of the action, stating that the raid at his residence had been conducted by the Income Tax Department and not the Enforcement Directorate. Arora has also faced corruption-related allegations during his tenure as a minister. In one such case, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested him on allegations of attempting to bribe a vigilance official with Rs 50 lakh. The case is currently pending before the court. The fresh ED action has triggered political attention in Hoshiarpur, with the search operation continuing at the former minister's residence. The agency is yet to issue an official statement detailing the reasons for Monday's searches or the findings of the investigation.
Hoshiarpur recorded an AQI of 330 and Rohtak 311, with both cities rated hazardous on the live tracker on Saturday evening.
Punjab records 1,007 stubble-burning cases; Tarn Taran tops list with 397 incidents
Digital Desk | Patiala, Oct 30 (IANS) Punjab has recorded 1,007 stubble-burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with Tarn Taran district accounting for the highest number of cases, followed by Amritsar and Ferozepur, according to the district-wise report of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). Tarn Taran reported 397 cases, accounting for nearly 39 per cent of the total incidents recorded across the state. Amritsar stood second with 171 cases, while Ferozepur ranked third with 104 incidents. The three districts together accounted for 672 cases, indicating a concentration of stubble-burning incidents in these areas. According to the PPCB report, Gurdaspur recorded 72 cases, followed by Kapurthala with 63, Bathinda with 31, Fazilka with 28, Jalandhar with 22 and Faridkot with 21 incidents. Patiala and Hoshiarpur recorded 16 and 12 cases, respectively. Sangrur also reported 12 incidents, while Fatehgarh Sahib recorded 11. Muktsar reported nine cases, followed by Moga, Barnala and SAS Nagar with seven each. Ludhiana recorded six incidents, Malerkotla five, SBS Nagar three, Rupnagar two and Pathankot one. No stubble-burning incident was recorded in Mansa in the report. The report further stated that of the 1,007 incidents reported across Punjab, officials had inspected 778 locations. Stubble burning was confirmed at 379 locations following the inspections. Additionally, 26 fields were found to have traces of stubble burning by PPF and nodal officers. As part of enforcement measures, environmental compensation was imposed in 349 cases. The total penalty imposed stood at Rs 17.50 lakh, of which Rs 13.15 lakh had been recovered, the report stated. A total of 246 FIRs have also been registered in connection with stubble-burning incidents, while red entries have been made in the revenue records of 297 fields. The authorities have issued 426 warnings and show-cause notices to nodal and supervisory officers in connection with the incidents. However, the report recorded zero figures for prosecution action under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act, filing of chargesheets and suspension of officials. In Patiala district, 16 stubble-burning cases have been reported so far. Officials inspected 14 locations and confirmed burning at seven of them. Environmental compensation was imposed in six cases in the district, amounting to Rs 35,000, of which Rs 20,000 has been recovered. The report provides cumulative figures for the ongoing season up to October 29 and does not contain a separate district-wise breakdown of fresh incidents reported during the preceding 24 hours. Therefore, the district recording the highest number of new cases during that period cannot be established from these figures. With the paddy harvesting season underway, the state authorities are continuing inspections and enforcement measures to curb stubble burning, which contributes to air pollution during the post-monsoon period.
Teen Girl Murdered By Father In Hoshiarpur
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father with a sharp-edged weapon in Dhoot Kalan village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The motive for the killing remains unknown, and police are searching for the accused father.
Sachin Pilot to tour Punjab, to meet gangster-hit families
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 15 (IANS) AICC General Secretary and in-charge of Punjab, Sachin Pilot, will undertake a five-day visit across the state from October 16 to meet families who have lost loved ones to gangster violence and the breakdown of law and order in the state, the party said on Thursday. He said his visit would cover multiple districts, comprising Moga, Bathinda, Mansa, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar. In each district, Pilot will visit homes of bereaved families, offer condolences, and listen to their accounts of the crimes and of the response they have received from the police and the state government. Many of these killings have been claimed by or linked to organised gangs. Several families have waited months, and some years, for arrests, chargesheets or a fair trial. The purpose of the visit is to give these families a voice. The Congress will carry their demand for justice to the public, to the state government and, where needed, to the courts. Pilot will highlight the steady deterioration of law and order in Punjab, which has unequivocally eroded any moral right of the current AAP government to remain in office. Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on October 11 assumed office in Chandigarh, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of the state. Speaking on the occasion, the state Congress chief said the real strength of the state lay in its ordinary citizens: farmers who feed the country, young people struggling to secure their future, traders and business owners who contribute to the state's economy, and families aspiring to a safe, dignified and better life. He added that the Congress had a responsibility not merely to contest elections but also to become the voice of the people and stand firmly for their rights. The people of Punjab are waiting for their rights, justice and a secure future. It is our responsibility to meet the expectations of every section, from farmers to young people. The Congress is united, and our struggle is against a system that has failed to secure people's rightful entitlements, he had added.
After High Court Rap, Central Agency Probes Alleged Illegal Mining In Punjab's Hoshiarpur
The probe is likely to examine allegations of excavation to depths of 100 to 110 feet in parts of the district, with claims that hills were levelled or disappeared due to mining.
Century Plyboards opens 215-crore greenfield plywood manufacturing facility in Punjabs Hoshiarpur
The facility will commence operations with an annual production capacity of 60,000 cubic metres (CBM), with the second phase planned to scale the capacity to 1 lakh CBM within the next six months
Congress is united, will form govt in Punjab in 2027: LoP Partap Singh Bajwa
Partap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, arrived in Hoshiarpur on Saturday. He held a meeting with the local Congress leadership at the residence of senior Congress leader and former MLA Pawan Adia. Speaking to reporters, Bajwa mentioned that he was travelling towards his home, and the route passed through Hoshiarpur. He decided to use this opportunity to meet and hold discussions with his fellow Congress leaders. Commenting on the appointment of Pargat Singh as the new Punjab Congress President, Bajwa stated that this was a decision made by the Congress High Command, and everyone has accepted it. He emphasised that the Congress party is completely united and there is no factionalism. He added that the Congress would contest the upcoming assembly elections unitedly and work with full vigour to form a Congress government in Punjab in 2027. Aiming at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Punjab government, Bajwa levelled serious allegations against Arvind Kejr...
After Japan, France Wants Chinas PL-15E Missile 'Secrets' India Unlocked After Operartion Sindoor
During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan fired Chinese-made PL-15E missiles at India. One missile landed almost intact near Hoshiarpur, giving Indian teams a rare opportunity to study Chinas export air-to-air weapon. Its seeker, radar emissions, guidance architecture and electronic behaviour could reveal how the missile detects targets and how it may be jammed or defeated. Japan reportedly showed interest after its F-2 fighters joined Exercise Veer Guardian in India. Now, France is also reportedly seeking access to Indias findings. The reason is clear. French Rafale pilots may face Chinese missiles in a future conflict, while India already operates Rafale, Su-30MKI and Tejas fighters. Lessons from the captured weapon could also support Indias Astra missile programme. This is more than a missile recovery. It is intelligence currency. India now holds technical knowledge that major air powers want.
Himachal Man Booked For Hoshiarpur Kidnapping, Rape
Police in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, have booked a man from Himachal Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl. The girl went missing on September 16 after going to school and returned on September 24, subsequently revealing the ordeal to her mother. The accused reportedly threatened her, and an investigation is underway.
Punjab records 52 stubble-burning fires; one FIR filed
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) A total of 52 incidents of fires linked to paddy stubble burning have been reported across Punjab as of Tuesday, with physical verification confirming signs of crop burning in 16 cases, officials said on Wednesday. According to government data available on the matter, field inspections were carried out in 42 of the reported cases, while signs indicating that crop residue had been burnt were physically confirmed at 16 locations. District-wise figures showed that Amritsar recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 30 cases reported so far. Of these, 20 fields were inspected by the authorities, and signs of crop burning were confirmed at four locations. Environmental compensation (EC) amounting to Rs 5,000 was imposed in one case in Amritsar, and the entire amount was subsequently recovered, officials said. Tarn Taran recorded eight cases of fire, followed by Ferozepur with five, Gurdaspur with three and Moga with two incidents. Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar and Patiala each reported one fire incident, according to the government data. The data further showed that environmental compensation was imposed in 11 cases across the state, with the total amount reaching Rs 55,000. Of this, Rs 25,000 has so far been recovered, officials said. In Tarn Taran, all eight fields linked to the eight reported incidents were inspected. The inspections confirmed signs of crop burning at five locations. Environmental compensation of Rs 20,000 was imposed in four cases, while Rs 10,000 of the imposed amount has been recovered. In addition, five red entries were recorded in the relevant field records. In Ferozepur, all five fields were inspected following reports of five fire incidents. Signs of crop burning were confirmed at all five locations. The authorities imposed environmental compensation of Rs 20,000 in four cases, of which Rs 5,000 has been recovered so far. Four red entries were also recorded in the field records, officials said. Patiala reported one fire incident, where field inspection confirmed signs of crop burning. Environmental compensation of Rs 5,000 was imposed in the case, which has also been linked to the registration of an FIR, according to the government data. The overall data showed that one FIR had been registered in connection with the reported incidents. Besides this, nine red entries were made in the field records, while four warning notices or show-cause notices were issued to those concerned. At the same time, no chargesheets or suspension actions have been recorded against nodal or supervisory officers in connection with the incidents. The number of charge sheets or suspension actions against such officers remains zero, officials said.
AAP turned Punjab into 'Udta Punjab', BJP will make it 'Ubharda Punjab': Pushkar Singh Dhami
Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed public gatherings in Hoshiarpur, discussing Punjab's severe drug problem. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to control drug trafficking effectively. Dhami outlined the BJP's five-point strategy to combat the drug menace and emphasized the campaign's focus on youth rehabilitation. He highlighted the importance of community involvement in addressing the drug crisis in the state.
Pain visible in eyes of drug-hit families of Punjab, says BJP MP Chugh
Digital Desk | Hoshiarpur, Sep 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh on Friday met families affected by drug abuse in Punjab's Hoshiarpur as part of the party's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab' campaign and expressed concern over the devastating impact of drugs on families and youth. Chugh said the pain visible in the eyes of mothers, sisters, widows and children is not the tragedy of individual families but the pain of Punjab. There is anger in the eyes of the people and anguish in their hearts. He added that mothers are losing their sons, sisters are left holding Rakhi with no brother left to tie it to, widows are losing their husbands and children are growing up without their parents. In some families, more than one child has been lost to drugs. The shoulders that were supposed to become the support of ageing parents are today carrying the bodies of their own children. Chugh said the state government's responsibility was to protect the youth from the drug menace, but alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government had failed to dismantle the networks of drug traffickers and the supply chain that makes drugs available across the state. He said the state government has failed to provide a clear and effective roadmap capable of producing results on the ground. Referring to the cases involving Mohanjeet Singh and Gulzar Singh, the BJP leader added that raising questions before the state government cannot be treated as a crime. He said the allegations surrounding these cases must be properly investigated and accountability must be established wherever wrongdoing is found. Chugh also raised concerns over the wider law and order situation in Punjab, saying citizens as well as police personnel are facing an increasingly difficult security environment. He said that incidents involving gangsters, extortion networks and attacks on police establishments raise serious questions about the state government's ability to maintain law and order. He added that Punjab cannot accept a situation where its young generation is destroyed by drugs. Punjab is sitting on a volcano. If we do not save this generation today, the next generation will pay the price, Chugh said.
Farmers Start Dharna Outside Punjab Ministers Office in Hoshiarpur
He said the state government would be responsible for any inconvenience caused to the public if such action was taken.
UK-based author Simarjit Kaurs novel Harvir Singh Forever Five was released in Chandigarh on Harvir Singhs first death anniversary. Speakers reflected on the mothers grief and called for stronger measures to prevent crimes against children. The post Novel on Crimes Against Children Released on First Death Anniversary of Innocent Hoshiarpur Boy Harvir Singh appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Japan Wants China Missile Secrets That India Cracked; PL-15E Intelligence Coup From Op Sindoor
Japan is sending three F-2A fighters and about 110 personnel to Jodhpur for Veer Guardian 2026, Japans Air Self-Defense Force says. The drill is confirmed. The bigger intelligence claim comes from defence reports, not a public Indian statement. Those reports say India recovered parts of a Pakistani-fired PL-15E after Operation Sindoor and studied its seeker, guidance and electronic signals. Indias Operation Sindoor note confirms that PL-15 fragments were recovered. It also confirms the use of electronic warfare and air defence systems. But it does not confirm every detail about jamming, missile failure or the reported Hoshiarpur recovery. Japan has a reason to learn. Chinese jets operate near Japan, and long-range missiles would matter in the East China Sea. This report separates fact from claim. It explains what India may know, what Tokyo wants, and why sharing data could aid sides while raising questions about secrecy, trust and Chinas missile reach.
Punjab headmaster held for raping 11-year-old girl
A 52-year-old government school headmaster in Hoshiarpur has been arrested for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl earlier this month. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with investigations ongoing.
Kuantum Papers gains as PM3 restarts after major rebuild
Kuantum Papers rose 2.90% to Rs 74.21 after the company announced the successful restart of Paper Machine-3 (PM3) at its manufacturing facility in Saila Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, on 26 August 2026.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal flag off 15 pilgrim buses in Hoshiarpur
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Arvind Kejriwal flag off pilgrim buses in Hoshiarpur
Punjab Government Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme with New Routes Starting in August
Hoshiarpur, July 20: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced the expansion of Punjabs free pilgrimage scheme during a devotional event titled An Evening in the Name of Lord Shiva held in Talwara, Hoshiarpur district. Starting in August, three new religious routes will be introduced for devotees, including Khatu Shyam ... Read more Punjab Government Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme with New Routes Starting in August
Punjab Police Inspector Arrested for Extortion in Murder Case
Jalandhar, July 18: The Punjab Police have arrested Inspector Gurinderjeet Singh Nagra for extortion and bribery related to a murder investigation. He was the officer in charge of the Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district and has since been suspended, with departmental action initiated against him. According to a statement from the office of the ... Read more Punjab Police Inspector Arrested for Extortion in Murder Case
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Punjabs Hoshiarpur district
Punjab Police shifts SHO over $400,000 US indictment claims
The Punjab Police also ordered a fact-finding inquiry, taking cognisance of news reports and social media posts linking Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district, to allegations contained in a US federal indictment against members of an India-based organised crime syndicate.
Hoshiarpur SHO Shifted Amid US Indictment Row as Punjab Police Orders Probe
The inquiry officer has been directed to examine the allegations and all relevant facts and submit a detailed report at the earliest.
