Punjab Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign, Over 98,000 Arrested
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab has seen over 98,000 arrests as the government intensifies its anti-drug efforts ahead of elections. Punjab Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign, Over 98,000 Arrested
Water wealth: On groundwater exploitation in Punjab
Groundwater exploitation in Punjab disincentivises small farmers
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Punjab Intensifies Campaign Against Drug Trafficking with Over 98,000 Arrests
Punjabs anti-drug campaign sees over 98,000 arrests as authorities crack down on narcotics ahead of upcoming elections. Punjab Intensifies Campaign Against Drug Trafficking with Over 98,000 Arrests
Punjabi University menstrual hygiene project reaches 1.5k rural women
AAP's Guru Ravidas Yatra Plan Targets Key Dalit Vote In Punjab
The four Shobha Yatras will cover a large geographical area before converging at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib on December 3.The first procession will begin from Varanasi on November 30.
All Hail Modis New Pain-for-gain Plan!
Praying for the longevity of the Prime Minister is a signal in code; crucial elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Manipur are due within the next five months. Organised and coordinated lighting of lamps is part of voter engagement, signifying the role of Modi as the guardian spirit who can repel the Bharat Todo Gang, a rather ugly euphemism for parties in Opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party
Analysis: BJP's Punjab Challenge Runs Much Longer Than A 4,000-km Yatra
The BJP's four-route yatra across Punjab is scheduled to travel nearly 4,000 kilometres and cover all 117 Assembly constituencies before converging in Jalandhar on September 30.
J&K FDA bans sale of 4 ghee brands after samples fail food safety tests
Srinagar, Sep 22: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale, storage, distribution and display of specified batches of four ghee brands across the Union Territory after samples collected from different districts were found to be Unsafe, Sub-standard or both during laboratory analysis. The prohibitory order has been issued by Khalid Jahangir, Commissioner, Food Safety, J&K, under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with immediate effect. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. According to the order, samples of various ghee brands were lifted by Food Safety Officers from Anantnag, Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pulwama and analysed by notified food laboratories, including the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, and Food Testing Laboratory, Srinagar. The reports found that the affected products did not conform to prescribed food safety standards. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA said the analytical findings included the detection of beta-sitosterol, vegetable fat and foreign fat, along with positive Baudouin test results and deviations in prescribed parameters including Reichert-Meissl value, Polenske value, saponification value, B.R. reading, iodine value and fatty-acid profile. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Four Ghee Brands Under Prohibition As per the order, the following affected batches have been prohibited throughout J&K:Cow Ghee Milk Bite Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Mahadev Industries, Rajasthan. The sample was collected from Jammu, batch No. 143, dated July 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 500 ml. The product was declared Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Pehalwan Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Comfy Agro Pvt. Ltd., Gidderbaha, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. PW-005, dated May 2026, with a best-before period of nine months and net content of 500 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Swift Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Suneja Food Products, SICOP Industrial Estate, Hisar, Haryana. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. M-92, dated April 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 450 ml. The product was declared Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Sangath Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Akshar Dairy Product, Santhal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. AD-05/01, dated May 2026, with February 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 200 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe/Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. FBOs Directed To Immediately Stop Sale The FDA has directed Food Business Operators, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and other persons dealing in the affected products to immediately discontinue their sale, storage, distribution and display across J&K. The concerned operators have also been directed to segregate the affected batches and keep them in safe custody. They have been prohibited from disposing of, selling, transferring or otherwise dealing with the affected stock without approval or directions from the competent Food Safety Authority. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order further requires all concerned FBOs to submit the complete stock position of the affected batchesincluding quantities received, sold/distributed and presently availableto the concerned Designated Officer within 48 hours of issuance of the order. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Inspections, Surveillance Ordered The concerned Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to ensure immediate implementation of the order and conduct necessary verification and inspections of premises and supply chains. The enforcement authorities have also been asked to maintain strict surveillance over the movement, storage, sale and distribution of the prohibited food articles and take immediate action wherever the affected batches are detected. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA has warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory order will be liable for action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed thereunder, besides any other action permissible under law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order also states that the action has been taken as a precautionary measure in the public interest and does not prevent the concerned Food Business Operators from exercising their statutory right to seek re-analysis through an FSSAI-notified referral laboratory in accordance with law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The prohibitory order was issued on September 22, 2026, and signed by Khalid Jahangir, JKAS, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.(KNC)
NIA Arrests Suspect in Saharanpur Fake Currency Case
The NIA has arrested a suspect linked to a fake currency scheme at Punjab National Bank in Saharanpur, involving significant sums of counterfeit notes. NIA Arrests Suspect in Saharanpur Fake Currency Case
Ex-ED deputy director to join Amritpal Singh-led Waris Punjab De ahead of assembly polls
BJPs 'Drug-Free Punjab Yatra' Bars Black Clothes Amid Security Fears and Traffic Snarls
Eh Din Roz Ni Aune - Title Track
Watch the song 'Title Track' from Punjabi movie 'Eh Din Roz Ni Aune' starring Harbhajan Mann, Nirmal Rishi. 'Title Track' is sung by Harbhajan Mann, Gursewak Mann and music of the song is given by Desi Crew. Lyrics of 'Eh Din Roz Ni Aune' song 'Title Track' are written by Babu Singh Maan. To know more about 'Title Track' song from Harbhajan Mann, Nirmal Rishi starrer 'Eh Din Roz Ni Aune' watch the video. Check out the latest Punjabi songs, Punjabi movie songs, Harbhajan Mann, Nirmal Rishi songs and Desi Crew music at ETimes.
BJPs Anti-Drug Campaign Provokes Response from Punjabs AAP Government: Anil Vij
Haryana Minister Anil Vij claims Punjabs AAP government is anxious over BJPs anti-drug campaign, fearing political fallout. BJPs Anti-Drug Campaign Provokes Response from Punjabs AAP Government: Anil Vij
HBCHRC Punjab Assistant Dietician Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Punjab (HBCHRC Punjab) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Assistant Dietician. Candidates with M.Sc Can attend walkin. The Walk-in on 29-09-2026. For detailed information please visit HBCHRC Punjab official website tmc.gov.in.
Dive into the Popular Punjabi Music Video of 'Pind Vekhne' Sung By Angad Aliwal
Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Pind Vekhne' sung by 'Angad Aliwal'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'El Boii'. The music video features 'Naiqra Dhillon'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Punjabi video song 'Pind Vekhne', by 'Angad Aliwal' and immerse yourself in its melodious vibe. For more Punjabi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Punjabi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'Angad Aliwal', New Video Songs of 2026, 'Angad Aliwal' songs, Punjabi Gana Video Song and 'El Boii' music.
Lutt Mubarak | Song - Aish Karegi
Watch the song 'Aish Karegi' from Punjabi movie 'Lutt Mubarak' starring Harish Verma and Kanika Mann. 'Aish Karegi' is sung by Himmat Sandhu and Gurlez Akhtar and music of the song is given by Avvy Sra. Lyrics of 'Lutt Mubarak' song 'Aish Karegi' are written by Happy Raikoti. Amrit Raaj Chadhhaa directorial 'Lutt Mubarak' also stars Ashok Pathak, Hardip Gill, Baninder Bunny and Paramveer Singh in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Aish Karegi' song from Harish Verma and Kanika Mann starrer 'Lutt Mubarak' watch the video. Check out the latest Punjabi songs, Punjabi movie songs, Himmat Sandhu songs, Gurlez Akhtar songs, Lutt Mubarak songs and Avvy Sra music at ETimes.
NRLMs Four-Day Regional Workshop on Supportive Supervision Framework Begins in Srinagar
SRINAGAR , September 21: A four-day Regional Workshop on the National Supportive Supervision Framework (NSSF), Zone-3, commenced in Srinagar today, focusing on strengthening women-led community institutions and enhancing their sustainability. Hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under DAY-NRLM, the workshop brings together NRLM officers and representatives from State Rural Livelihoods Missions of participating States. Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods-I) at the Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated the event virtually. He emphasized shifting from institutional scale to maturity, setting a milestone-based goal to develop 5,000 self-reliant Swawalambi Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) across blocks by 2031. Dr. Monika B, Deputy Secretary for Rural Livelihoods, highlighted that CLFs must evolve into self-sustaining units. She stressed that these groups should independently build leadership and mobilize resources rather than rely on continuous external support. Raman Wadhwa, Deputy Director of DAY-NRLM, discussed the potential of CLFs to implement the SHE LIFE programme. He noted that their grassroots networks can translate national policies into coordinated community action Welcoming the participants, Mission Director JKRLM, Dr. Shubhra Sharma, said the workshop provides an important platform for collective learning, sharing of experiences and effective implementation of the NSSF. The framework aims to strengthen Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) through supportive supervision, with focus on governance, human resources, financial self-reliance, member outcomes and social agency, enabling them to evolve into autonomous and self-reliant institutions. The inaugural session also featured a documentary highlighting JKRLMs achievements in womens empowerment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. The four-day workshop will include technical sessions by national-level experts from DAY _NRLM focusing on strengthening linkages among SHGs, Village Organisations, Producer Groups, FPOs, government departments and local markets..and communities in a coordinated and sustainable manner. The inaugural ceremony was attended Dr Shubhra Sharma, Mission Director JKRLM; Syed Sajad Qadri Sm Mission Director Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission; Dr Jui Bhattacharya, National Mission Manager, Anshuman Singh, National program Manager; Additional Mission Director JKRLM (Kashmir) Syed Naseer ,I Ms Anita, Mehmood Hassan and Pankaj Suyal from NMMU besides Participants from Six States and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, are taking part in the workshop.
Nina Gupta Boosts Morale of Punjabi Artists at Rehearsal Event
Nina Gupta attended a rehearsal by Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi, uplifting the spirits of artists ahead of the India Music Retreat in Jaipur. Nina Gupta Boosts Morale of Punjabi Artists at Rehearsal Event
No advisory for cops to avoid uniforms outside of stations: Punjab Police
Punjab Police has denied issuing any advisory for personnel to avoid wearing uniforms. A purported advisory circulating online, which suggested wearing civil dress, has been declared fake. Opposition leaders had claimed the police issued such an advisory after a recent murder incident. State police clarified that no such advisory was issued by any official office. Citizens and police are advised to rely only on official channels for information.
Punjab Police Debunks 'No Uniform' Advisory After Opposition Backlash
Congress and SAD leaders posted the purported advisory to police personnel and attacked Bhagwant Mann on law and order situation in Punjab
Punjab B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 - Check Second Counselling
Punjab B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 second counselling Allotment List will be released on September 23, 2026. Check second phase counselling dates and Punjab B.Ed CET 2026 admission.
Punjab Police asks personnel to avoid uniform while commuting after ASI's killing
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 22 (IANS) Punjab Police issued a security advisory directing police personnel to avoid travelling in uniform while commuting between their homes and places of duty, following the recent killing of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh in Amritsar. In the wake of the incident, and keeping in view the safety of police personnel posted in districts along the Pakistan border, the Inspector General (IG), Border Range, has issued an advisory to police personnel. The IG Border Range has written to the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Amritsar Rural, Batala, Gurdaspur and Pathankot, directing them to implement measures aimed at enhancing the security of police employees while they travel to and from their places of duty. According to the advisory, police personnel have been instructed to wear plain clothes while travelling from their homes to their places of duty and while returning home after completing their duties. They have specifically been advised to avoid wearing their police uniforms during such journeys. The advisory further states that while undertaking personal travel, police personnel should neither carry nor display any sign, symbol or other item that could reveal their identity as members of the police force. The letter also emphasises that all prescribed security protocols should be strictly followed by police personnel during private travel, with officers being advised to remain particularly cautious about their identity and personal safety. ASI Harjit Singh was killed while performing his duty on September 18. Following the incident, police teams launched efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing. A high alert was subsequently sounded across Amritsar and adjoining areas, with police intensifying checks at toll plazas and other key points as teams continued to search for the suspects. Police later received specific information that the suspects were moving in the area and could potentially be looking for another target, prompting security teams to intensify their efforts to track them down. One of the accused in the murder case of Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh was killed in an encounter on September 19. Punjab Police Commissioner Harmanveer Singh Gill said that while one of the main accused was killed during the encounter, his accomplice managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Commissioner Gill also stated that the murder was part of a conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers. According to him, the youths were lured with promises of money and a share in the illegal drug trade. The handlers demanded proof of loyalty by targeting police personnel. Investigators also found that after shooting ASI Harjit Singh, the accused allegedly returned to the crime scene and recorded a 3040 second video to send to their overseas handlers as proof that the task had been completed. The act was reportedly captured on CCTV, while forensic examination of mobile phones is underway. Commissioner Gill appealed to parents to closely monitor their childrens activities and protect them from being exploited through social media, drugs and criminal networks.
Pawan Khera criticises AAP after Punjab Police advisory on uniforms
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'Don't Travel Alone': Punjab Warns Cops, Opposition Targets Bhagwant Mann
A detailed security directive issued to the SSPs of Amritsar Rural, Batala, Gurdaspur and Pathankot has triggered a political storm in Punjab
Dive into the Popular Punjabi Music Video of 'Ghostface Killah' Sung By Sidhu Moose Wala
Enjoy the latest Punjabi song ''Ghostface Killah'' sung by 'Sidhu Moose Wala'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Sidhu Moose Wala', with heartfelt lyrics are also penned by 'Sidhu Moose Wala'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Punjabi video song ''Ghostface Killah'', by 'Sidhu Moose Wala' and immerse yourself in its mesmerizing melodies. For more Punjabi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Punjabi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'Sidhu Moose Wala', New Video Songs of 2026, Punjabi Gana Video Song, and 'Sidhu Moose Wala' songs.
Abhishek Kumar: Festivals are a little different when you are away from your family
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Kumar celebrated Ganeshotsav with the team of Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh and said he felt fortunate to have his Indian Game Show family by his side during Ganesh Chaturthi. Sharing his experience, Abhishek Kumar said, Festivals are always a little different when you are away from your family, because these are the moments when you naturally miss the people you celebrate with every year. But I feel very fortunate that during Ganesh Chaturthi, I had my Indian Game Show family around me, he added in the statement. He credited Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa for making him feel at home. Abhishek said: Bharti di and Harssh bhaiya have genuinely made me feel like one of their own, and when you have people like them around you, that feeling of family is never really missing. The actor said celebrating the festival with them was a joyous moment for him. Celebrating Bappa with them and the entire Indian Game Show team made me feel so happy, and the set was buzzing with infectious energy and pure devotion. Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. As per the synopsis, Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh is an entertainment game show. Celebrities take on fun physical, comedy and skill-based challenges, competing for exciting prizes while facing amusing punishments.With audience participation, engaging interactions and Harssh-Bharti's signature humour, each episode delivers laughter, surprises and family entertainment. Talking about Abhishek, he is best known for his work in Hindi serials and reality television shows. He gained recognition for playing the character Amrik Singh Virk in the daily soap opera Udaariyaan. The show follows Jasmine, who lives in a small village in Punjab, dreams of flying to Canada and leading a rosy life there. He also acted in the fantasy series Bekaboo, where he played a negative role. Abhishek was later seen in the 17th edition of Bigg Boss, where he finished as first runner-up. Abhishek was also seen in the 14th installment of the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi hosted by Rohit Shetty.
Punjab Police issues safety advisory to cops to avoid uniforms while commuting after ASI's murder
Punjab Police on Tuesday issued a security advisory asking police personnel in border districts to avoid wearing uniforms and displaying police symbols while traveling between home and duty. The advisory, which was issued by the...
Punjab woman gets loan after 3 years of death; FIR filed
A deceased woman's identity was used for a loan in 2022. Forged documents, including another woman's photograph, facilitated this fraud. Investigators uncovered this after a fact-finding inquiry by the Punjab Bureau of Investigation. The Shubh Lakshmi Private Finance Limited sanctioned the loan using fake identities. Two other loan fraud instances involving similar document misuse were also flagged.
Jeetendra says hes more Maharashtrian than Punjabi, vows to visit Bappa till death
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Veteran superstar Jeetendra on Tuesday visited Pune for Ganpati darshan and spoke about his deep-rooted connection with Maharashtra. He recalled his childhood memories of celebrating the festival and his struggling days before becoming an actor. Speaking to IANS at the venue, Jeetendra said he believes that Bappa calls him to visit and that he could not miss the darshan despite not keeping well. See, number one, Bappa calls me, I don't come, that's number one. And second thing is, his love, Nimbalkarji's (organiser) love, affection, he remembers me, he calls me, he calls me with a lot of love. And I feel good to come for him. Today I am not well, but I can't go wrong. Asked about his wish from Bappa, the actor said he wants to remain physically independent for as long as he lives. I want to walk on two legs till I die. This is my only prayer. I want to come to visit Bappa till I die even if it means coming on a stretcher. On what he prayed for his children, Jeetendra said, Peace of children, love, affection of people and good health, that's all I asked for. The actor then recalled his childhood and said Ganpati celebrations had been an integral part of his life. He revealed that he lived in a four-storey building where around 100 families resided and that he was the only Punjabi among the largely Maharashtrian and Konkani residents. He also added that at his house in Mumbai, they have been celebrating Ganeshotsav for around fifty two years. Recalling his early days, the jumping jack of Bollywood said, We had hundreds of families, a four-storey building. And on each floor there were 20-25 rooms. So there were 100 of us. And I was the only Punjabi. The rest were Maharashtrians and Konkanis. So everything in my house was Maharashtrian. My mother also spoke Marathi. Recalling his childhood memories of Ganpati and other festivals, Jeetendra remembered the simple joys of receiving bundis and saving them in his pockets. In Ganpati, let's say it's Diwali or Ganpati. We used to get boondi. We used to take boondi and put them in our pockets. We used to eat them one by one. He said such simple moments brought a kind of happiness that is difficult to experience today. We don't have that fun now. Right? The small things that we used to enjoy in our childhood, we don't get in big things now. Jeetendra also recalled the modest circumstances in which he grew up, saying that having a fan at home was once considered a luxury. If I look here, even in Mumbai, there is a one-bedroom flat. Everyone has an AC. Everyone has an AC in their house. There was a fan in my house. The whole building came into view saying, there was a fan in their house. I stayed there for 17 years. After that, by the grace of God, I became an actor. However, the veteran actor said the peace and satisfaction he experienced during his childhood remain special to him. He also emphasised his strong Maharashtrian identity. But the fun, the peace, the satisfaction, I am more Maharashtrian inside and outside. Because I have a lot of Maharashtrians around me. I am talking about Maharashtrians of my time. I have never met such good people. They never had any ego or attitude, but they had a lot of self pride and self respect. They would be completely self dependent, and never be dependent on anybody.
Six Trains Operating Through Jammu Division Diverted for Seven Days
SRINAGAR: Six trains operating through the Jammu division will be diverted along alternate routes between September 21 and 27 due to scheduled construction work at Manawala station in Punjab, railway officials said. The diversions have been necessitated by pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking blocks being undertaken for the construction of longer loops at Manawala station on the []
Indias historic bazaars are often treated as colourful remnants of the past: crowded lanes, old shopfronts, traditional crafts and familiar smells. They appear in heritage walks and tourist brochures as picturesque reminders of another India. But the bazaar was never merely a place of shopping. It was an economic institutiona place where production, trade, credit, labour and social life intersected. As Indian cities expand, many historic commercial spaces are changing rapidly. Traditional shops are being replaced by branded outlets, old workshops are disappearing, and residential neighbourhoods are increasingly disconnected from the commercial ecosystems that once sustained them. The question, therefore, is not simply whether India is losing old buildings. It is whether it is losing an entire form of urban economy. Historically, the Indian bazaar was deeply embedded in the structure of the city. In eighteenth-century North India, markets connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. C. A. Bayly, in his study of North Indian society, demonstrated the importance of rulers, townsmen and bazaars to the functioning of the regional economy between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). The bazaar was consequently not an isolated commercial space but part of a wider network of production, credit and exchange. Delhi provides an important example. Shahjahanabad, founded by Shah Jahan in the seventeenth century, was organised around a complex relationship between markets, neighbourhoods, religious institutions and the imperial centre. Stephen Blakes study of the Mughal capital shows that the citys commercial spaces were integral to its political and social organisation rather than merely places of retail consumption (Blake, 1991). The same pattern could be seen elsewhere. In Lahore, Amritsar, Multan, Srinagar, Lucknow and Hyderabad, bazaars connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. A market could contain textile dealers, metalworkers, carpenters, food sellers, moneylenders and transporters within the same commercial ecosystem. The bazaar therefore brought together capital, labour and consumption. This is particularly visible in the history of Punjab. Under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, commercial centres such as Lahore, Amritsar and Multan became important nodes in networks of internal and external trade. Contemporary travellers repeatedly commented on the commercial activity of Punjabs towns and cities (Forster, 1798; Moorcroft and Trebeck, 1841). The economic importance of these urban centres was closely connected to agriculture, craft production and long-distance commerce. The bazaar was therefore an important institution of economic integration. A farmer might sell grain to a merchant; the merchant might extend credit to another trader; an artisan might purchase raw material from a wholesaler; and the finished product could eventually travel hundreds of miles. Such relationships linked village production to urban consumption. This is why the disappearance of historic markets deserves more attention than it usually receives. When an old market loses its artisans, the loss is not simply architectural. The city loses a an overall production network. Consider traditional textile markets. A shawl, carpet or embroidered garment was historically the product of a chain involving raw-material suppliers, spinners, dyers, weavers, embroiderers, merchants and retailers. The shop at the end of the chain was only the visible part of a much larger economic system. The same was true of metalwork, leatherwork, woodwork and other crafts. In this sense, the traditional bazaar represented an economy deeply embedded in social relations. Karl Polanyis influential concept of the embedded economy is useful here: economic activity historically operated through social institutions and relationships rather than as a completely autonomous market system (Polanyi, 1944). The decline of historic bazaars also affects employment. Many traditional commercial districts contained small workshops where production took place behind or above the shop. A decline in demand for such spaces can push artisans out of the city altogether. Once displaced, the craft itself may become difficult to sustain. Kashmir provides an instructive example. Srinagars traditional markets historically developed around specialised forms of production and exchange. Shawls, carpets, papier-mch, woodwork and other crafts were connected to neighbourhoods and commercial networks. The citys economic history cannot therefore be understood simply through its monuments. Its markets and occupational neighbourhoods were themselves part of its heritage (Hamdani, 2021). The same principle applies to Amritsar. The citys historic commercial quarters developed around textile production, trade and pilgrimage. The relationship between the Golden Temple, surrounding bazaars, workshops and trading communities produced a distinctive urban economy. The history of Amritsar therefore cannot be separated from the history of the commercial communities that developed around it. If conservation protects only major monuments while allowing the surrounding commercial ecology to disappear, a substantial part of the citys history is lost. This raises a difficult question: What exactly should heritage conservation preserve? A building is relatively easy to identify. An economic relationship is much harder. It is possible to preserve a nineteenth-century facade while destroying the workshop that once operated behind it. A historic market can be renovated into a tourist street while the artisans who gave it economic meaning are priced out. The result may look like heritage but function as something entirely different. The danger is what might be called the museumification of the bazaar. A living market becomes a heritage attraction. Traditional crafts become souvenirs. Old buildings remain, but the economic communities that produced their meaning disappear. This is not an argument against urban development. Historic cities must adapt. Markets cannot remain frozen in the past, and traditional businesses must respond to changing consumer demand. The challenge is to ensure that modernisation does not destroy the economic diversity that makes historic commercial towns valuable. One way forward is to think of bazaars as living economic heritage rather than simply architectural heritage. This would mean documenting not only buildings but also occupations, supply chains, craft communities, merchant associations and patterns of credit. Heritage policies could identify traditional commercial clusters and provide incentives for artisans and small businesses to remain within them. Such an approach would also recover an important aspect of Indias urban history. As Bayly demonstrated, commercial networks and bazaars played a crucial role in connecting towns, merchants, artisans and rural producers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). There is also a larger lesson here. Indias economic history was not created only in factories, ports and government offices. It was also created in narrow lanes where merchants negotiated prices, artisans worked at small benches, moneylenders extended credit and customers returned to familiar shops. The bazaar was an institution of economic trust. Its importance becomes especially clear when we consider how cities historically absorbed migrants. Traders and artisans could enter established markets because commercial networks provided opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. Markets were therefore also mechanisms of social integration. The old bazaar often brought together activities that the modern city increasingly separates where people lived, worked, produced and traded. This apparent disorder was, in fact, a form of economic organisation developed over generations. The disappearance of these markets therefore represents more than nostalgia for an older city. It raises questions about what kind of urban economy India wants to build. Should historic commercial districts become exclusively tourist destinations? Should traditional crafts survive only as luxury products? Can small traders compete with organised retail and e-commerce? And can heritage conservation protect not just buildings but the communities and economic relationships that made those buildings meaningful? These questions require historians to look beyond monuments. A city is not merely its forts, mosques, temples, gateways and colonial buildings. It is also its markets, workshops, streets and occupations. The history of a city lives in the economic relationships that connect these spaces. Indias historic bazaars survived changes of rulers, colonialism, industrialisation and the arrival of modern consumer culture. Their greatest challenge may now be the transformation of the city itself. If the bazaar disappears, we may preserve the building but lose the economy that once animated it. And when that happens, we will not merely have lost an old market. We will have lost a way of making a city. Younus Yousuf Ganie, Research Scholar, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Punjab minister alleges BJP involvement in drug trafficking through Gujarat border
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Barnala brothers reap higher returns by turning paddy stubble into farm resource
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Two Canada Gurdwaras Face Lawsuit Over $13 Million in Unpaid Loans
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Punjab Police launches empowerment drive for adolescent girls in Ludhiana
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FM Sitharaman rejects AAP Punjab claims of Centre fund withholding
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Suicide bid over drugs sparks political storm in Punjab
AAP takes Punjab govt report card to every household in statewide outreach
Opposition parties have formed a 21-member panel to protest the drug menace. They will launch an indefinite sit-in at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's home. This action follows alleged attacks on those raising concerns about drug abuse. The committee demands an FIR against a minister and police officials. The AAP government has criticized the opposition's move as a political spectacle.
Bigg Boss 20: Rohed Khan says 'I paid the price' for breaking nomination rules
After becoming the first Bigg Boss 20 contestant evicted, Rohed Khan exclusively spoke to mid-day about his two-week stint, bond with Aamrapali Dubey, admiration for Qazi Touqeer, nomination-rule mistake and several Bhojpuri and Punjabi moments he claims were edited out
Bajwa, Pilot discuss Rahul's Punjab visit as AAP, BJP step up poll activities
Punjab tightens checks on antibiotic use, stresses testing before treatment
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate charges will not be passed to consumers. She clarified these charges are between payment service providers for system improvement. Opposition parties were accused of spreading misinformation regarding the UPI MDR framework. Sitharaman also criticized mimicry at a recent Congress event in Indore. She further denied allegations of discrimination in fund allocation to Punjab state.
Murder Suspected In Unidentified Woman's Death In Bhakra Canal
An unidentified woman, found dead in the Bhakra Canal near Jhansa last week, is now suspected to have been murdered. A post-mortem report indicates she died from a fatal head injury, not drowning, and showed signs of restraint. Police are investigating, checking missing persons records in Punjab, and reviewing CCTV footage as no one has claimed the body.
CM Mann To Attend Asian Games Hockey Ahead Of Punjab Hosting Trophy
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and a state delegation have been invited by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to witness the semi-finals and finals of the Asian Games hockey competitions in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This invitation is significant as Punjab is set to host the men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with the experience gained in Japan expected to aid in organising future international sporting events in the state.
Sachin Pilot criticises Punjab government over drug problem and victim suppression
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Imran Khan's 3 Sisters Arrested Ahead Of His Party's Planned Protest
The deputy commissioner of Lahore on Sunday passed two separate orders for the three sisters' 30-day detention under the Maintenance of Public Order law of Punjab province.
Ahmadis face escalating violence in Pakistan amid climate of impunity: Rights body
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Monday has expressed grave concern over the relentless targeting of Ahmadis in Pakistan, where violence, intimidation and mob activity have followed them from the workplace to places of worship and their homes, with attackers allegedly emboldened by the climate of impunity. Highlighting the escalating atrocities against the Ahmadiyya community, the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM) said that two Ahmadi Muslims Malik Mahmood Mubarak, 70, and his son Ayaz, 40 were shot in Sargodha district of Punjab province on September 19, while travelling back home. The rights body noted that both survived, but no arrests have been reported. It said that police registered a first information report the following day under the Pakistan Penal Code, after the victims were taken to District Headquarters Hospital. Citing witnesses, it said that the attackers fled on an unregistered motorcycle, while the complainant said that he would be able to identify the assailants if brought forward. Yet in a climate where faithbased killings rarely end in convictions, an FIR reads less like justice and more like paperwork. The Ahmadiyya Community has called for immediate protection, arrests and concrete measures to prevent further attacks, the VOPM noted. The latest attack came days after Pakistans Federal Constitutional Court upheld a Punjab ban on Rohani Khazayeen, a 23volume collection of writings by the Ahmadiyya founder, dismissing petitions that argued the ban violated constitutional religious freedom. The court held that religious freedom is subject to law, public policy and morality, and left the 2014 forfeiture in place. For a community already criminalised for professing its faith, the message is stark: even sacred texts can be seized, while sacred lives remain unprotected, the VOPM stated. Weeks before the latest shooting, on September 2, 65-year-old Mirza Safdar Mahmood was killed near Kot Ahmad Shah area in Mandi Bahauddin city of Punjab while travelling to an Ahmadi place of worship. Stressing that impunity is not an accident but a policy choice, the VOPM said: Pakistan must protect Ahmadi citizens, investigate every attack promptly, prosecute perpetrators under international standards, and provide remedies to victims. It must also review laws and administrative measures that enable discrimination and incitement, including the forfeiture of religious publications. Until then, every bullet that misses today will be read as a promise for tomorrow. Earlier this month, the United Nations experts voiced serious concern over continued discrimination, violence, and legal restrictions targeting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, while calling on authorities to ensure their safety and uphold the country's international human rights commitments.
Punjab CMs deadlines to make state drug-free repeatedly expired, says Shivraj Chouhan
Digital Desk | Talwandi Sabo (Punjab), Sep 21 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Manns deadlines to make the state drug-free had repeatedly expired without achieving the promised goal. Whatever time is left for this government, it should stop patronising the drug mafia and start working against it, said the minister while addressing a public gathering in Talwandi Sabo during the flagging off of the fourth Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. Before addressing the rally, Chouhan offered prayers at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib for a drug-free Punjab. After addressing the gathering, he flagged off the Yatra along with BJP national General Secretary and Punjab in-charge Satish Poonia, state BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon, BJP national Vice-President Manpreet Singh Badal, Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh, former state president Sunil Jakhar, state General Secretary Anil Sareen and other party leaders. Questioning the Punjab governments claims of eradicating drugs, Chouhan accused the Aam Aadmi Party of pushing Punjab towards destruction through the drug menace. He said that while paying obeisance at the fifth Takht of the Sikh community had filled him with renewed energy, seeing the plight of mothers who had lost their sons and women who had lost their husbands to drugs had left him deeply saddened. AAP has committed the grave sin of pushing the heirs of Shaheed Bhagat Singh towards drugs. The drug menace is destroying the youth who should have been leading Punjab towards progress, he said. The BJP, he said, has resolved to make Punjab drug-free, and we will not back down. Remember, I am the same Shivraj Chouhan who, after assuming office in Madhya Pradesh, eliminated dacoits from the Chambal region within six months. If the BJP forms the government in Punjab, we will uproot the drug menace, Chouhan said, while criticising the AAP-led government for showing black flags against the drug-free Punjab yatra. He said the message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for Punjab was clear: the BJP would not rest until the state was made drug-free. Just as gangsterism has been tackled in Uttar Pradesh, violence in Kashmir and Naxalism in the country, drug traffickers in Punjab will also be eliminated, he said. Concluding his speech, Chouhan appealed to the youth of Punjab to join the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. He called upon the people to take a pledge that they would not rest until Punjab was made drug-free. Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon said that the party is committed to eradicating drugs from Punjab. He said that anyone who raised their voice for their rights in Punjab was treated as an enemy by the Aam Aadmi Party government. He said that only the BJP could pull the people of Punjab out of this quagmire. He appealed to the people to vote the BJP into power if they wanted to save their children and see Punjab become economically stronger. Speaking on the occasion, former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar said that an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) had been murdered in Amritsar two days earlier. A few days before that, ASI Harjit Singh had been killed, while ASI Joga Singh had also been murdered previously. Jakhar said that under the Mann government, a state of lawlessness was spreading across Punjab and gangsters were operating without fear. He said that before coming to power, the Aam Aadmi Party had promised the people of Punjab that drugs would be eradicated from the state. However, the exact opposite was happening. Referring to the recently released Punjabi film Satluj, which premiered on an OTT platform, Jakhar challenged Chief Minister Mann to collect records from crematorium registers and inform the public how many young people had died due to drugs, if he dared to do so. BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal said the BJP was taking a pledge from the sacred land of Talwandi Sabo to destroy the drug network in Punjab. He said the Mann government had failed on every front and that expecting anything from it would be dishonest. He added that if the BJP came to power, Punjab would be freed from its hardships and would become economically stronger.
Middleman Krishanu Sharda Arrested in Bribery Case, Faces Seven Days of ED Custody
Krishanu Sharda has been remanded to ED custody as part of a bribery investigation linked to former Punjab police officials. Middleman Krishanu Sharda Arrested in Bribery Case, Faces Seven Days of ED Custody
Bhullar Corruption Case: ED Arrests Middleman
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Kirshanu Sharda, an alleged middleman for suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, in a money laundering case. Sharda is accused of facilitating illegal gratification for Bhullar, with investigations revealing unexplained cash deposits and frozen assets worth over Rs 1.42 crore.
Punjab: ED secures 18 months jail for postal official involved in Rs 16.56 crore fraud
Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 21 (IANS) A Special Court (PMLA) in Punjab sentenced the then Sub-Post Master from Jalandhar to rigorous imprisonment for 18 months in connection with money laundering involving Rs 16.56 crore belonging to small depositors, an ED official said on Monday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, secured the conviction of Sanjeev Kumar, the then Sub-Post Master, Dakhni Gate, Nakodar, Jalandhar, in the case involving misappropriation of public funds by opening 54 fake post office savings accounts. The Special Court (PMLA), SAS Nagar (Mohali), sentenced Sanjeev Kumar on September 14 after finding him guilty of money laundering under Section 3, punishable under Section 4, of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, the ED said. The then Sub-Post Master was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year and six months and fined Rs 50,000. In default of payment of the fine, he shall undergo further rigorous imprisonment for three months. The PMLA investigation was initiated based on CBI FIR No. RCCHG2018A004 dated February 1, 2018, registered against Sanjeev Kumar and other accused persons in relation to allegations of fraud, misappropriation and abuse of official position of Sub-Post Master, Dakhni Gate, Nakodar, district Jalandhar, said the ED. The ED investigation revealed that Sanjeev Kumar allegedly opened 54 fake savings accounts and caused a loss to the government exchequer of Rs 3.40 crore, manipulated entries in 41 savings accounts and caused a loss of Rs 2.79 crore, manipulated 51 RD accounts and caused a loss of Rs 1.89 crore and manipulated other accounts such as PPF and Term deposits of customers and fraudulently withdrew government funds to the tune of Rs 8.48 crore, said an official statement. The ED said the accused withdrew these funds in cash and through multiple bank accounts maintained by him and his associates. Through the criminal activities, the accused generated huge Proceeds of Crime (POC) and utilised the same in maintaining a lavish lifestyle, splurging on gambling, personal expenditure and purchase of immovable properties, it said. During the course of the investigation, the ED provisionally attached movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 42 lakh through Provisional Attachment Order No. 04 of 2025 dated March 2, 2025, and subsequently confirmed the action on August 20, 2025. During the pendency of trial, the accused voluntarily sought disposal of the case through plea bargaining under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the ED said. The Special Court accepted the plea-bargain application and convicted Sanjeev Kumar for the offence under Section 3, punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA. The Special Court also directed that the amount recovered from the accused shall be payable to the office of the Superintendent of Post Offices, Kapurthala Division, and held that the victim department would be entitled to move an application under Section 8(8) of the PMLA read with the Restoration of Property Rules, 2016, in respect of the attached property, if any, the ED said.
Congress slams Centre, Punjab govt over wheat stocks ahead of paddy procurement
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the BJP-led Union government over their failure to clear wheat stocks occupying crucial storage space in rice mills and mandi yards ahead of the paddy procurement season. With the official procurement season set to begin on October 1, and early varieties already arriving in several mandis, Bajwa warned that the continued occupation of storage space by wheat stocks could trigger serious congestion across Punjabs procurement system. Citing recent reports, Bajwa said nearly 12 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat is still lying in rice mills across Punjab, while another 1.83 lakh MT of Central Pool wheat remains in mandi yards awaiting movement to the Food Corporation of India (FCI). These figures expose the complete lack of preparedness of both the Punjab government and the Union government. Paddy procurement is just days away, yet vital storage space remains occupied by wheat stocks that should have been cleared and moved months ago, he said. He cautioned that the situation could become particularly difficult once paddy arrivals gather momentum, as mills and mandis will simultaneously have to handle the incoming crop while dealing with wheat stocks yet to be moved. If this bottleneck is not cleared immediately, farmers could be forced to wait for hours or even days to unload their paddy. Those who lack adequate storage at their farms will be especially vulnerable to distress sales. Prolonged delays can also create additional problems related to moisture and grain quality, Bajwa said. He questioned why the Punjab government and the Centre had failed to anticipate an entirely foreseeable problem. This is not an unexpected crisis. Everyone knew that the paddy procurement season was approaching. The Punjab government and the Centre had months to plan the evacuation of wheat, arrange transportation and ensure adequate storage capacity. Yet, they failed to act until the crisis was staring them in the face, he remarked. Accusing the AAP government of prioritising publicity over preparedness, Bajwa said, Instead of ensuring that the foodgrain management system was ready for the next procurement season, the AAP government remained focused on publicity exercises and political theatrics. Now, Punjabs farmers are being left to bear the consequences of administrative failure. Bajwa demanded that the Punjab government and the Centre immediately coordinate the evacuation of wheat stocks from rice mills and mandi yards, accelerate their movement to designated storage locations and ensure sufficient space is available before paddy arrivals intensify. Punjabs farmers should not be made to pay the price for the failure of two governments. The AAP government and the BJP-led Centre must stop passing the responsibility to each other and immediately clear the bottleneck. Farmers must have assured and hassle-free procurement when their crop reaches the mandis, he added.
Drug-Free Punjab? Sangrur Man Consumes Poison; Congress, BJP Questions AAP Government | Watch
A political row has erupted in Punjab after Sangrur resident Jagga Singh allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioners office.Jagga Singh, a resident of Namol village, was taken to a hospital in Sangrur and later referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. He had allegedly raised concerns over drug sales in his village and claimed that he faced threats and harassment.Congress leader Sachin Pilot questioned the Punjab governments accountability over the incident, while BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also reacted, highlighting the BJPs Drug-Free Punjab Yatra and alleging harassment of those raising the drug issue.The incident comes amid a wider political debate over Punjabs drug menace and the governments response to allegations of drug-related activity.
'Punjab Will Be Drug-Free in 6 Months': Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Yatra Phase 4 in Bathinda
Shehnaaz Gill is in the middle of a busy promotional run for her latest Punjabi release, Singh Vs Kaur 2, which hit cinemas on September 11. But beyond the current film, the actor-producer is already mapping out the next phase of her careerand it includes stepping behind the camera. In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama about the boxes she has already tickedHindi films, Punjabi cinema, music and production Shehnaaz confirmed that direction is firmly on her radar. Ill direct. Right now, I feel that for direction, I have that leadership quality within me. I also know how to control people. The symptoms of a director are there. But I feel I can assist well. So I will assist, she said. Her choice of words leadership quality and know how to control people showcases that for Shehnaaz, the transition to direction appears less like a distant dream and more like a logical extension of skills she believes she already possesses. The mention of assisting suggests she may first explore assistant-direction roles or closely shadow directors before taking the helm herself. When asked what kind of film she would enjoy directing, she kept it simple but specific. On the genre front, she said: Romance. Intense. The preference aligns with her own screen choices, which have often leaned into emotionally charged, relationship-driven narratives across Hindi and Punjabi projects. While the interview touched on future ambitions, Shehnaaz also reiterated her commitment to grounded performances. Throughout the discussion, she emphasized a preference for very real acting, indicating that any directorial venture would likely prioritize naturalism over stylisation. This approach fits her trajectory so far, where she has balanced mass appeal with character-driven roles in both industries. With Singh Vs Kaur 2 now in theatres, Shehnaaz continues to straddle multiple entertainment lanesfilms, music and productionwhile keeping the door open for direction. Her confidence in her leadership abilities, coupled with a clear genre leaning, suggests that if and when she directs, the project will likely be an intense romance built around authentic performances. Also Read: Shehnaaz Gill on shelved film 100% with John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh: Kuch cheezein nahin banne mein hi bhalai hoti hai
Petrol pumps to not accept UPI payment: Punjab dealers warn of Rs 2,000 limit if MDR is imposed
Petrol pump dealers in Punjab have warned of stopping UPI payments above Rs 2,000 if merchant discount rate or digital transaction charges are imposed. The state dealers association has sought an exemption from the Centre, citing thin margins and rising operational costs. Representatives from Mohali have backed the proposed payment restriction and urged authorities to protect petroleum outlets from additional transaction expenses.
Local poll results show peoples confidence in BJP: Madan Rathore
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) BJP Rajasthan president Madan Rathore on Monday said the local body election results reflected people's support and confidence in the BJP, crediting the partys performance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and the work of the Bhajanlal Sharma government in Rajasthan. Addressing a press conference after the results, Rathore thanked voters across the state and said the BJP had received widespread support in municipal corporations, municipal councils and municipalities. He said the mandate demonstrated public confidence in the partys leadership and its development-oriented approach. Rathore also said the state governments One State, One Election initiative had reduced election-related expenditure and would provide the government with more time to focus on development and public welfare. He noted that of the 10 municipal corporations in Rajasthan, results for seven were declared on Monday, with the BJP securing a majority in six. According to Rathore, BJP mayors were elected in Alwar, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur and Bharatpur. He said the people had endorsed the partys Sankalp Patra (manifesto) and that newly elected BJP representatives would work to fulfil its promises. Rathore added that BJP workers would approach voters with the same commitment during the upcoming Panchayat elections. He attributed the BJPs electoral performance to public faith in Prime Minister Modis development agenda and the work undertaken by the Bhajanlal Sharma government in Rajasthan. Rathore highlighted central government initiatives related to housing, sanitation, and infrastructure, including railway modernisation, doubling and electrification, road development, irrigation projects, and the construction and strengthening of dams. He also cited measures to support farmers, including increases in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. Rathore said the Make in India initiative had promoted industrial development and investment, while efforts to attract investors aimed to create employment opportunities. In Rajasthan, he highlighted the state governments work on the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), the Yamuna Water Agreement, water supply arrangements from Punjab and efforts to ensure the availability of Narmada water. He said the state government was providing additional financial assistance to farmers and focusing on expanding crop insurance benefits. Rathore also pointed to the Rising Rajasthan initiative, saying it had helped promote investment and industries in the state and contributed to employment generation. He said the government was undertaking recruitment drives to provide employment opportunities to young people. He further said the government had taken strict action against criminals and was working to strengthen healthcare, roads, electricity and other basic amenities. Responding to a question about Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra, Rathore launched a personal political attack on his Congress counterpart. Dotasra is a big man; I cannot match him. He can secure benefits for his family, get jobs for family members and avail benefits despite falling under the OBC creamy layer category; I cannot compete with that, Rathore said. He also referred to the Congresss performance in the civic elections, saying the partys candidate in Sadri in Pali received zero votes. In contrast, the official Congress candidate in Pali received only three votes. How can I compare myself to him? We believe in the organisation, he said.
Fight against drugs must be peoples movement: Haryana CM
Digital Desk | Fazilka, Sep 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said Punjab was once known for its prosperity, vibrancy and hardworking youth. Still, today the drug menace has emerged as a major challenge to the future of its young generation. He stressed that turning the campaign against drugs into a peoples movement is the need of the hour. Addressing a gathering after joining the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukti Yatra in Fazilka, Saini said the fight against drugs is not a political party's fight, but a fight to save the youth and future generations. He said the Yatra, which began on September 18, will continue till September 30 and cover around 4,000 km across all 117 Assembly constituencies of Punjab. Saini added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is fighting the drug menace with determination and every section of society should ensure its participation in this campaign. Criticising the Aam Aadmi Party government, he said it had promised to eradicate drugs within six months. Still, the problem remains serious even as the government enters the final phase of its tenure. He also said the government had not fulfilled its promises to employ youth. Saini recalled that when industrialists from Punjab met him at his residence in Chandigarh and expressed their desire to set up industries in Haryana, he advised them to establish industries in Punjab itself to provide employment opportunities to the youth there. He claimed that the people of Punjab had made up their minds for change and that the coming time would belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Highlighting Haryanas governance, Saini said the state government has provided jobs to youth through a transparent system. He added that he meets many people at his residence daily and works to resolve their problems. He said the Haryana Government has fulfilled 70 of the 217 commitments made before the elections and has advanced several schemes for the welfare of women, farmers, people with low incomes and youth. He emphasised that the fight against drugs cannot be confined to law enforcement alone. Treatment, rehabilitation, sports and employment opportunities must also be taken forward simultaneously. He said Haryana is providing free treatment facilities at de-addiction centres, while special emphasis is being laid on connecting youth with sports and other positive activities.
AAP Goes Door-To-Door With Punjab Report Card After BJP's Anti-Drug Yatra
Punjab's Mann government is putting its Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign and broader governance record at the centre of its grassroots outreach.
ED arrests middleman for collecting bribes for suspended Punjab Police DIG Bhullar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The ED arrested a middleman who allegedly collected bribes on behalf of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, an official said on Monday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Kirshanu Sharda on September 18 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. The ED said Sharda was taken into custody in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Bhullar. The Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, granted the ED custody of Sharda for seven days, an official statement said. The ED said the investigation was based on FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh against Bhullar, Sharda and others under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The investigation into the predicate offence prima facie established that Bhullar, a public servant and the prime accused, operated through Sharda, who acted as his conduit/middleman to demand and accept illegal gratification, the ED said. In one instance, the ED said, Rs 8 lakh in illegal gratification was demanded from the complainant, of which Rs 5 lakh was accepted through Sharda, allegedly to settle a criminal case and allow the complainant to continue his scrap business without police interference. Investigation revealed that Sharda facilitated the receipt and movement of funds on behalf of Bhullar, it said. Searches conducted under Section 17 of the PMLA resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 8.35 lakh and freezing of bank and post-office accounts and investments having a cumulative balance of Rs 1.42 crore, the ED said. Scrutiny of financial records and seized digital devices has revealed unexplained cash deposits, investments and transactions, including transactions with Bhullar, as well as prima facie indications of the involvement of other public servants, the ED said. The Central probe agency said that it is tracing the complete money trail and probing the involvement of other persons/entities in similar activities and in the generation, movement, concealment and utilisation of proceeds of crime.
Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana: IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the withdrawal line currently passes through Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Rohtak, Patiala and Gurdaspur
Dirty Politics: Punjab Minister Jabs Opposition Over Man Who Took Poison
Aman Arora said the incident was being politically exploited to target the Aam Aadmi Party government, while asserting that the facts surrounding Jagga Singh's background and the ongoing police inquiry must also be taken into account.
Groundwater crisis in Punjab is widening social and economic divide, finds study
At 76.47%, Punjab has highest percentage of over-exploited groundwater blocks among all States; the States heavy reliance on groundwater for cultivating water-intensive crops, including wheat and rice, leads to rising costs for deeper wells, as well as land subsidence and deteriorating water quality
Groundwater crisis in Punjab is widening social and economic divide, finds study
At 76.47%, Punjab has highest percentage of over-exploited groundwater blocks among all States; the States heavy reliance on groundwater for cultivating water-intensive crops, including wheat and rice, leads to rising costs for deeper wells, as well as land subsidence and deteriorating water quality
Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Bari' By NIJJAR
Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Bari' sung by 'NIJJAR'. The music for this powerful track has been composed by 'Jazz Dee', with lyrics penned by 'NIJJAR'. The music video for 'Bari' has been directed by 'Mahi Sandhu' and 'Joban Sandhu'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Punjabi video song 'Bari' by 'NIJJAR' and experience its themes of confidence, loyalty and resilience. For more Punjabi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Punjabi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'NIJJAR', new Punjabi songs of 2026, latest Punjabi songs, Punjabi music and 'Jazz Dee' music.
BFUHS Punjab B.Sc Nursing Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 - Check Status Online @ bfuhs.ggsmch.org
BFUHS Punjab B.Sc Nursing Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 will be released on September 22 at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in. Check seat surrender last date, choice filling deadline (September 23), and important counselling instructions.
Punjabi YouTuber Mani Shoker Arrested, Five Foreign-Made Pistols Recovered
The seized weapons include a Glock 19 Gen4 manufactured in Austria, a Romanian-made Cugir Model TT-C pistol, two Walther PP pistols manufactured in Germany and another pistol
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked the AAP government in Punjab over the drug menace, alleging it had failed to meet its earlier deadlines to curb the problem. At a BJP event in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan promised the party would dismantle the entire drug network within six months if elected.
Punjab Man Who Took Poison In Anti-Drugs Protest Faces 9 Cases Himself
The case took a new turn today with the police announcing that Jagga himself was not exactly someone who stood against drug abuse
Sofia Hayat has reacted to Salman Khans recent shirtless moment on Bigg Boss 20, accusing the actor of hypocrisy over his stance on trolling and comments about physical appearance. The former Bigg Boss contestant recalled her own experience from the show and alleged that Salman had once criticised her body and face while complimenting Gauahar Khans physique. Sofia, who participated in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, shared her reaction on X (formerly Twitter) after Salman removed his shirt during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode. She reshared a clip of the moment and questioned his position on appearance-based trolling. SALMAN is an hypocritical idiot. When I was in Bigg Boss he criticised my body and face..and told Gauahar (Khan) her body was good. Argh, she wrote. What happened during Salman Khans shirtless Bigg Boss 20 moment? During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman addressed social media users who had been commenting on his weight and appearance. The actor removed his hat and shirt on stage before challenging those trolling him to look at him now. Bhai mota hogaya hai, bhai ko troll karo Karlo troll, yeh lo. Karlo troll. Aao, troll karna hai na? Troll karna pasand hai? Yeh dekho, close-up karlo, he declared. Salman did not name any particular person while making the comments. His remarks came amid online conversations around actress Katrina Kaif, who recently became a mother and faced appearance-related comments after attending the Ambani familys Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. Sofia Hayats Bigg Boss 7 connection Sofia was part of Bigg Boss 7, the season that was eventually won by Gauahar Khan. The 2013 season also featured Ajaz Khan, Sangram Singh, Armaan Kohli, VJ Andy, Kushal Tandon, Elli Avram, Kamya Punjabi and the late Pratyusha Banerjee. Tanishaa Mukerji finished the season as the first runner-up. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Rohed Khan exits as FIRST eviction, Salman Khan says, Well played with dignity
Open display of anti-Ahmadi banners in Pakistan sparks concern over safety of religious minority
Digital Desk | London, Sep 21 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the open display of hostile and discriminatory banners targeting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community across Sargodha district in Pakistans Punjab province. The rights group warned that such incidents could fuel further hostility against the already persecuted religious minority community. Citing reports, the UK-based International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) said that several such banners were put up along Sargodha University Road, with some portraying Ahmadis as disloyal to Pakistan, demanding their removal from positions of responsibility and calling for their complete boycott. One prominently displayed banner carried the English words: We hate Qadianiyat ( a religious slur). Video footage from Sargodha also showed anti-Ahmadi banners erected prominently along public roads. The banners are not merely expressions of theological disagreement. Calls for people to boycott an identifiable religious community, exclude its members from society and remove them from positions of responsibility contribute to an environment in which Ahmadis can face discrimination in their everyday lives. The fact that such material has reportedly been displayed openly along a major public road raises serious questions about the response of local and provincial authorities, the IHRC stated. Highlighting that such anti-Ahmadi calls are not without precedent in the Sargodha region, the rights body noted that previous documented incidents in the Silwanwali region of Sargodha district included anti-Ahmadi rallies, calls for members of the public to refrain from doing business with Ahmadis, and demands for their social boycott. The IHRC cited Pakistan's National Commission for Human Rights, which documented incidents of boycott campaigns against Ahmadis, including calls to deny them groceries and medical treatment, expel Ahmadi students and teachers, and terminate land leases. The Commission also documented interference with Ahmadi religious worship in Sargodha. These documented examples demonstrate the potentially serious consequences when campaigns of religious exclusion move beyond rhetoric and begin affecting education, employment, commerce, healthcare and religious life, the IHRC stated. The rights body referred to UN human-rights mechanisms that have repeatedly raised concerns over violence, harassment, hate speech and attacks against religious minorities, including Ahmadis across Pakistan. Whatever an individual's religious beliefs may be, no citizen should face violence, intimidation, discrimination or exclusion because of their faith. The authorities have a responsibility to ensure that Ahmadis and all other religious communities are afforded effective protection and that credible allegations of unlawful incitement, threats or discrimination are properly investigated, it stressed. The IHRC urged the international community to scrutinise Pakistan's implementation of its international human-rights commitments and ensure that the safety and fundamental rights of vulnerable religious communities remain part of bilateral and multilateral engagement. Hatred displayed openly in public spaces must not be allowed to develop into discrimination, intimidation or violence, it added.
PAU Ground Helper Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for Ground Helper posts. Eligible candidates with Middle qualification and Punjabi can submit their offline applications on or before 15 October 2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website.
Pakistan: Imran Khans sisters Uzma, Noreen detained for 30 days, after Aleemas arrest
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, were detained for 30 days on Monday, a day after his other sister, Aleema Khan, was arrested following a Lahore Deputy Commissioners order for her 30-day detention, local media reported. The detention of Imran Khan's three sisters comes before PTI's protest and march to Islamabad set to be held on September 27. In an order issued on September 20, the Lahore DC office ordered the detention of Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960 and stated that the two were prejudicial to the public safety and maintenance of public order, Pakistan-based daily Dawn reported. It stated that Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan will remain in custody under the superintendent, Central Jail, Kot Lakhpat. On Sunday, the PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, terming it the first step towards worsening the situation. Gohar Ali Khan called for Aleema Khan's release and said PTI will soon announce its course of action. In a post on X, Khan stated, Noreen Niazi Sahiba informed me over the phone about the arrest of Aleema Khan Sahiba - We have always made it clear that our march will be peaceful and political. We aim to wage a peaceful struggle for our constitutional and political demands; we do not want any confrontation or violence. In such a situation, arresting Aleema Khan Sahiba or keeping her under house arrest under MPO is tantamount to fueling violence and tension. We strongly condemn this - This is the first step towards worsening the situation - All such measures should be stopped immediately. We demand the immediate release of Alima Khan Sahiba - The party will soon announce its course of action against such measures, he added. Gohar Ali Khan's statement comes after the Lahore deputy commissioner's order on Sunday confirmed that Aleema Khan had been detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. The Lahore DC also ordered the detention of Aleema Khan's driver, Muhammad Ameer, for 30 days, Pakistan-based another daily, The Express Tribune, reported. Aleema Khan's son, Shahrez Khan, alleged that his mother was abducted after she left home on Sunday morning. He said that she has been granted bail in all cases against her in Lahore and urged the government to disclose her whereabouts and ensure her release immediately. My mother, Aleema Khan, was abducted after leaving home this morning. Our family has had no contact or news of her whereabouts. She is on bail in all cases against her in Lahore. We demand the government immediately disclose her whereabouts and ensure her safe return, Shahrez Khan posted on X. Imran Khan's son, Kasim Khan, alleged that police have abducted his aunt Aleema Khan and described it as the ehaviour of a fascist government. He urged the authorities to allow Aleema Khan's family and lawyers to meet her and demanded her immediate release. Today, my aunt, Aleema Khan, has been abducted by police in Lahore. Our family has been told nothing about where she has been taken. Her family and lawyers cannot reach her. This is the behaviour of a fascist government - abducting people, terrorising families and trampling human rights, due process and the rule of law while pretending to stand for democracy, Kasim Khan wrote on X. First they imprisoned my father. Now they are coming after his family. We demand immediate access to her for her family and lawyers, full disclosure of where she is being held, and her immediate release. The world cannot keep looking away from what is happening in Pakistan, he added.
BJPs Satish Poonia Promises Drug-Free Punjab During Statewide Campaign
Satish Poonia outlines BJPs commitment to eradicating drugs in Punjab through a series of statewide campaigns. BJPs Satish Poonia Promises Drug-Free Punjab During Statewide Campaign
Canadian NRI landlord wanted rented Punjab house back; HC allows tenant to stay
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The Inside Story of Prolonged Detention and Delayed Bail Approval of Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal
The Delhi High Court has recently allowed bail petition of Scottish Sikh citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal in seven NIA cases. The post The Inside Story of Prolonged Detention and Delayed Bail Approval of Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Sangrur Man Consumes Poison, Alleges Threats And Police Inaction On Drugs Issue
A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after a man allegedly swallowed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Sangrur district, claiming that authorities had failed to act against the alleged sale of drugs in his village. Jagseer Singh alias Jagga was taken to the Sangrur government hospital and later referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for further treatment. Jagseer alleged that drugs were being sold in his village, Namol, and that the Sarpanch and administration had repeatedly been informed about the issue, but no effective action followed.
Punjab drug menace: Congress shares video of man consuming poision outside DC office; sparks row
Drug fight should begin from Mundra Port, not Punjab: says AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal stated the drug fight should start from Gujarat's Mundra Port. He reacted to BJP chief Nitin Nabin's remarks on Punjab's anti-drug campaign. Nabin launched a 13-day 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' from Pathankot. The BJP's campaign aims to disrupt drug supply networks and aid rehabilitation.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrested 1,146 Accused in 1,107 Corruption Cases Since March 2022
Ashok Kaura PHAGWARA: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has registered 1,107 corruption cases and arrested 1,146 accused between March 16, 2022, and August 31, 2026, as part of the state governments stated zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. DGP Vigilance Sharad Satya Chauhan told This Correspondenton Sunday that the Bureau had intensified its crackdown on corruption and was []
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Joins Drug-Free Punjab Campaign in One-Day Visit
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participates in BJPs Drug-Free Punjab campaign, emphasizing awareness against substance abuse. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Joins Drug-Free Punjab Campaign in One-Day Visit
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Join Drug-Free Punjab Campaign Today
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in the Drug-Free Punjab Campaign during his visit to Punjab today. Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Join Drug-Free Punjab Campaign Today
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to join BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra in Punjab today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab on Monday for a one-day trip, where he will participate in the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra (Drug-Free Punjab Campaign). During his visit, Chouhan will pay obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo before joining the BJPs campaign against drug abuse. At 10:00 a.m., he is scheduled to inaugurate and participate in the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra at Dana Mandi, located at Ravidasia Chowk in Talwandi Sabo. The Union minister will also address a public meeting in Maisarkhana and hold a direct dialogue with farmers and women associated with self-help groups in Bathinda. His participation comes as the four-day campaign enters its final leg, with the yatra scheduled to reach Bathinda and conclude the BJPs state-wide outreach programme. The BJP launched the mega Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra on September 18, with the campaign covering different parts of Punjab. BJP national President Nitin Nabin flagged off the first march from Ekta Sthal at Madhopur in Pathankot district earlier on Friday. The second yatra was on September 19 from Fatehgarh Sahib and was flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The third yatra was held on September 20 from the Sadiki border in Fazilka, near the Asafwala 1971 War Memorial, and was flagged off by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The four-day yatra began in Pathankot and is scheduled to conclude in Bathinda, covering key districts across the state. The campaign is centred on the issue of drug abuse, which has remained a significant concern and a prominent subject of political discourse in Punjab. Through the yatra, the BJP is seeking to raise awareness about the adverse impact of drugs and highlight its vision and proposed approach for creating a drug-free Punjab. The participation of senior BJP leaders, including Chouhan, is expected to add political momentum to the campaign while strengthening the partys organisational network and public outreach across the state.
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The Monster Pakistan Built is Now Eating the State That Fed It
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