After Satluj's brief OTT run, Honey Trehan urge fans not to raise funds to recover losses
Director Honey Trehan, who helmed Satluj, also known as Punjab 95, has urged supporters not to raise or donate money to recover the films losses. In a statement, Trehan thanked audiences for their support and addressed reports of fundraising efforts being organised at gurdwaras in India and abroad.
Faction Wars: How Internal Rifts Are Shaping Punjab's Polls
With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.
Punjabs Drug Crisis Exposed: BJP Calls Out AAP Governments Failures
Chandigarh, August 7: A report from the Punjab Assembly committee has highlighted the alarming drug situation in the state. Punjab BJP President, Kailash Singh Dhillon, labeled the report as a testament to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments greatest failure. He stated that over 65 percent of the youth are affected by drug addiction, which ... Read more Punjabs Drug Crisis Exposed: BJP Calls Out AAP Governments Failures
Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat
Chandigarh, August 7: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated that the state government is dedicated to providing employment opportunities for the youth, aiming to prevent them from seeking jobs abroad. In a recent conversation, he emphasized that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns leadership and the guidance of Aam Aadmi Partys national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, regular ... Read more Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat
Sukhbir Badal Meets PM Modi, Sparks Fresh Buzz Over SAD-BJP Alliance Ahead of Punjab Polls
There is a buzz of a possibility of a political reunion between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again become a topic of discussion after SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra
Inside Punjab's 'Chief Minister Factory': Who Has Edge In Malwa?
The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.
During an engaging Instagram session, Rahul Gandhi surprisingly labeled Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. In response, Amarinder Singh expressed gratitude, emphasizing the enduring personal bonds with the Gandhi family while firmly stating his loyalty to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He highlighted how personal relationships can transcend political affiliations, recalling his departure from Congress driven by internal conflicts and disagreements within the party.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed, Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge
The Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post on Friday. Following the decision, Harmanbir Singh, who is currently serving as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Border Range...
Sukhbir Singh Badal meets PM Modi, fuels BJP-SAD alliance buzz ahead of Punjab polls next year
No Link Between Jantar Mantar Protest and ISI-Backed Terror Module, Clarifies Punjab Police
In the latest Punjab Police on Thursday dismissed claims linking the student protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar with with the Pakistan ISI backed terror modules recently busted by the Amritsar Commissionerate. The clarification comes after edited clips of
PM-Sukhbir Badal Meet Triggers Punjab Tie-up Buzz, Arvind Kejriwal's Swipe
The nearly two-and-a-half-decade-old BJP and SAD alliance collapsed in 2020 amid the controversy over the three contentious farm laws
Kejriwal alleges revival of BJP-SAD alliance in Punjab ahead of 2027 polls
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Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, discussing the situation of law and order, and the functioning of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...
'Staying With One Franchise Key To Creating Legacy', Says Pathan
Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that a cricketer can build a lasting legacy only by staying with a single IPL franchise, though he acknowledged that retention rules and auction dynamics often leave players with little control over their long-term association. Pathans comments come at a time when rumours around Hardik Pandyas future in Mumbai Indians (MI) have been subject to immense speculation. If you want to create a legacy as a player, you can do that only by staying with one franchise, if you get that opportunity. But usually, that doesn't happen. My first team was Punjab, and I played there for three years. In the fourth year, Punjab wanted me to stay, but due to the retention rules and other such reasons, they couldn't retain any players. Nobody was retained. So, sometimes these things are not in the players' hands either. The franchise wants it too, said Pathan on JioHotstar's series 'Cheeky Singles'. He also highlighted how retention constraints often force teams to part ways with players they groomed, citing Shubman Gill's exit from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as an example. Take KKR, for example. I'm sure the players who left, if asked whether they wanted to leave, would say no. A player like Shubman Gill, they would have wanted to keep him. They groomed him and picked him first. But sometimes circumstances are such that you simply can't retain players. If you get the chance to stay with one franchise, let go of a few things, build your legacy, and stay with that team, he added. Recalling his stint with the Punjab franchise during the 2009 IPL in South Africa, Pathan shared a fond memory of co-owner Preity Zinta making parathas for the team after a victory. When we went to South Africa, we lost a few matches at the start. Everyone was upset, including our boss, Preity Zinta. She gathered the entire team and said, 'Look, if you win the next match, I'll host a party for all of you with Indian food, and I'll make parathas for you.' Everyone was already craving Indian food. In the very next game, we won a low-scoring match. True to her word, Preity fulfilled her promise. She gathered all the players at the hotel and made parathas. Playing is our job; we didn't do anything extraordinary, but she is such a lovely lady, so warm and caring. Even when we lost regularly, and despite being disappointed, she would attend team meetings, speak to us, ask how we could improve, and never lose her cool, he elaborated. Addressing the issue of social media misinformation and online trolling, Pathan opened up about a fake report claiming Pakistani skipper Babar Azam had denied him an interview. The trolling and fake attribution happen every day. The media in our neighbouring country once ran a story claiming that I had gone to interview Babar Azam and that he refused because, according to him, 'He trolls our country, so I won't give him an interview.' It was a complete lie. Addressing the issue of social media misinformation and online trolling, Pathan opened up about a fake report claiming Pakistani skipper Babar Azam had denied him an interview. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It got over a million views, and people believed it was me. This happens every day, but I don't respond. Every day, some lie is told in our name or about some player. If you keep responding to everyone, you won't be able to live your life, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Punjab Cabinet approves three new digital open universities, fee regulation bills
Cabinet Approves Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Bill, 2026
Punjab beats Kerala in NITI Aayog rankings
Education Minister presents four-year transformation report in Vidhan Sabha; 3638 crore spent on infrastructure upgradation of 19,125 schools
Punjab is reversing decades-long depletion of States groundwater table, says FM Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a bid to strengthen groundwater recharge, the municipal committees in various cities have made rainwater recharge wells mandatory for the approval of any new building site plans.
PAU Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Research Fellow post. The offline application process will be conducted up to 21 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, pau.edu
NHRC Issues Notice to DGPs of Eight States Over Child Exploitation Cases on Instagram
New Delhi, August 7: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarms over child sexual exploitation and objectionable content on Instagram, receiving over 50 complaints in the past week. NHRC member Priyank Kanungo announced that notices have been sent to the Directors General of Police (DGPs) across several states, including Delhi, Punjab, Bihar, and ... Read more NHRC Issues Notice to DGPs of Eight States Over Child Exploitation Cases on Instagram
102 and Still Winning: The Extraordinary Journey of Atter Singh Sekhon
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When Children Are Taught Hatred, Sikhi Suffers First
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CBI arrests four accused persons in tech-support fraud case
The CBI raided 10 locations across Punjab and Delhi, including a call centre operated from the premises of the main accused in Mohali in the intervening night of August 5 and 6
Mohali women support centre becomes Punjab model
Taking the bitter out of the better: PAU bakes Moringa into daily snacks
MCom tops the charts, physics drops the ball during SCD Govt College admissions
Viksit Bharat 2047: Indias MedTech Aspirations to Lead the Global Market for Quality Devices
From prognosis to diagnosis, from safe delivery to critical brain & cardiac bypass surgery, from simple fracture to complex knee implantation, advancements in MedTech industry across the world has supported the medical fraternity to save lives and better the conditions of living. In India, the land of Susruta, Med Tech is considered a strategic sector and the Government of India is invested in its growth. Driven by policy backing, cost advantages and capital inflows the sector is currently valued at approximately $1620 billion with $4 billion in exports. From consumables to a number of high-end medical equipments are manufactured in the country. Domestic manufacturing jumped from about Rs 39000 Cr in 2019-20 to over Rs 80,000 Cr in 2025-26. Indian Medtech sector has had good presence of multinational companies from USA and Europe, manufacturing imaging & diagnostic equipment since a number of years. Now in the last decade, Indian companies have also entered the radio-diagnostic and radiotherapy equipment manufacturing. Further, the growth of the sector has been wide spread and expanding to tier 2 and tier 3 cities also. Some of the distinctive MedTech Products Manufactured in India Company Major Products Primary Manufacturing Plant Meril Life Sciences Heart valves, stents, robotics, IVD Vapi, Gujarat Poly Medicure Ltd. IV cannula, infusion therapy, dialysis Faridabad, Haryana Transasia Bio-Medicals Clinical chemistry, hematology, IVD analysers Daman & Uttarakhand Trivitron Healthcare Imaging, laboratory diagnostics, ICU equipment Chennai, Tamil Nadu Allengers Medical Systems X-ray, C-arm, cath lab, radiology equipment Mohali, Punjab Skanray Technologies Ventilators, anaesthesia workstations Mysuru, Karnataka Appasamy Associates Ophthalmic microscopes, phaco systems, IOLs Chennai, Tamil Nadu Agappe Diagnostics Clinical chemistry reagents Kochi, Kerala BPL Medical Technologies ECG, patient monitors, defibrillators Bengaluru, Karnataka J. Mitra & Co. Rapid diagnostic kits, ELISA Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi G. Surgiwear Absorbable sutures, meshes Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh Biorad Medisys Orthopaedic Implants knee, hip replacement system Pune, Maharashtra Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Linear Accelerators (LINAC), Cobalt-60 Teletherapy Systems, Brachytherapy Systems, Radiotherapy Accessories Bengaluru, Karnataka Medical devices are the key items of capital investment as well as operating expenses in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic labs. Share of domestic demand more than doubled from 20% in 2022 to 45% in 2025, growing at an annual rate of over 40%. The industry has the potential to reach $30 billion by FY2030, capturing a 1012% global market export share by 2047. Government is actively encouraging Domestic companies to target import-dependent segment. Under PLI Scheme for medical devices 27 greenfield projects have been commissioned and 55+ products are manufactured. Under Medical Devices Park Scheme, three parks across Greater Noida, UP; Ujjain, MP; and Kanchipuram, TN are expected to be operational by early 2027. The Department of Pharmaceuticals is proposing to fast-track 8-10 high-value medical devices, like MRI systems and their components, pacemakers, continuous glucose monitoring devices, advanced ultrasound machines etc with extra support via indigenization and research and development. Key products of MNCs and Indian Companies commissioned under PLI Company Products Envision Scientific Private Limited Stents, PTCA Balloon Catheter GE BE Private Limited PET Detector Nipro India Corporation Private Limited Dialyzer Omron Healthcare Manufacturing India Private Limited Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Philips Global Business Services LLP MRI Coils Siemens Healthcare Private Limited CT Scan and MRI Varex Imaging Manufacturing India Private Limited Digital X-Ray Flat Panel Detector The focus now is on deepening value chain localization particularly in high-end medical devices and imaging equipment, by developing a strong component manufacturing ecosystem and increasing domestic value addition from the current level of around 25% to 4045%, For the long term the Government plans of building an innovation eco system with strong academia-industry linkage through NIPERs. Government, industry and academia collaboration is important because it turns excellent theories into enduring capabilities, not mere ideas on paper. Quality, branding and reputation is a significant factor for not just domestic growth but also to compete globally. There is a need to invest more in to research and development with strong focus on improved safety, enhanced efficacy, increased affordability. In the last 6 years, Government has brought the medical device regulation at par with the global regulatory best practices, With the strengthening of the medical device vertical in the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO), the quality of regulation would only improve in the days to come. As the nation marches towards Viksit Bharat@2047, the MedTech sector provides a rather distinct opening to bring together cost gains, innovation, and scalability for sustained momentum. The payoff wont be limited to better access for affordable healthcare at home; it will also help Indian manufacturers become trusted suppliers across international markets. India has historically maintained leadership in the consumables and disposables segment of medical devices. Made in India products have found way into countries across the world. Now the roadmap is to build upon Indias potential as a leader in precision engineering and cost-effective medical devices and to establish it as a choice global supplier of quality, affordable medical devices. (The Author is Secretary, Dept of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers. Courtesy: PIB)
Punjab govt buses stuck in paper age while digital India drives by
PAU organises breastfeeding awareness camps across city
Punjab procured over 43cr buprenorphine tablets in 4.5 years, reveals assembly panel report
Another man lynched after theft bid; mob kills & flees
Kitchlu Nagar road caved in again days after repair
J&K lags in higher education enrolment: Centre
Srinagar, Aug 6: Jammu & Kashmir's Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education stood at 21.5 per cent during 2023 to 24, significantly lower than the national average of 30 per cent, the Union Ministry of Education informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The information was shared in a written reply by Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar, based on the findings of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023 to 24. The data showed that J&K performed better than neighbouring Ladakh, which recorded a GER of 11.9 per cent. However, the Union Territory remained behind several states, including Himachal Pradesh at 46.4 per cent, Punjab at 30.8 per cent, Haryana at 35.1 per cent and Delhi at 53 per cent. Bihar reported 17.7 per cent, while Puducherry topped the country with 72.3 per cent. Replying to the question in the Upper House, the Minister said the National Education Policy, 2020 envisages raising the country's GER in higher education to 50 per cent by 2035 through expansion of institutions and reforms in the education system. He said the Centre has taken several measures to improve access to higher education, particularly in educationally underserved regions. Since 2014 to 15, eight Central Universities, seven IITs, eight IIMs, 16 IIITs, two IISERs, one NIT and 12 AIIMS have been established across the country. The government is also implementing scholarship and fellowship schemes for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, minority and other disadvantaged sections. Besides, initiatives such as SWAYAM, online and distance learning, flexible admissions, multiple entry and exit provisions, and the option to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously are aimed at improving enrolment. The Minister informed the House that the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan, launched in 2023 with an outlay of Rs 12,926.10 crore for 2023 to 24 to 2025 to 26 and extended till March 31, 2028, gives priority to districts with low enrolment and poor gender parity. The scheme supports development of hostels, laboratories, smart classrooms and digital libraries. He further said the approved expansion of IIT Jammu, along with four other newer IITs, under the 2025 to 26 Union Budget involves an investment of Rs 11,828.79 crore and will create capacity for an additional 6,500 students. The 2026 to 27 Union Budget has also proposed five university townships near major industrial and logistics corridors and one girls' hostel in every district to encourage higher education, particularly in STEM courses.
Punjab Minister Assures Safety of Bhakra Dam Amid Speculations
Chandigarh, August 6: Punjabs Water Resources Minister, Barinder Kumar Goyal, dismissed concerns regarding the structural safety of the Bhakra Dam during a session in the Assembly on Thursday. He reassured the public that the dam is completely safe and there is no need for alarm. Speaking during the Zero Hour, the cabinet minister stated that ... Read more Punjab Minister Assures Safety of Bhakra Dam Amid Speculations
SAD MLA submits privilege motion against Punjab finance minister over Akal Takht statements
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Punjab: NCB Secures 10-Year Sentence for Drug Traffickers
New Delhi, August 6: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully secured a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for two drug traffickers involved in an international narcotics case in Punjab. This case emerged from the seizure of 115 grams of cocaine and other prohibited substances in 2019, as reported by an official on Thursday. The special ... Read more Punjab: NCB Secures 10-Year Sentence for Drug Traffickers
In order to provide better health facilities to livestock owners, the Cabinet also approved the extension of the services of 449 Veterinary Pharmacists and 451 Safai Sewaks working in 582 Veterinary Hospitals across the state as service providers for one more
'Girl child born, Centre's fault; boy born, your hard work': BJP MLA slams AAP in Punjab Assembly
DA case: Punjab staff file caveats in SC to pre-empt govt appeal
Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'College Mate' by Hustinder
Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'College Mate' beautifully sung by Hustinder. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Balkar and beautiful lyrics are also penned by Balkar. Don't miss the chance to witness Hustinder's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'College Mate'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Hustinder. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by Balkar, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.
Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Kawan Di Daar' by A Kay
Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Kawan Di Daar' beautifully sung by A Kay. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Mann and beautiful lyrics are penned by Jagdeep Sangla. Don't miss the chance to witness A Kay's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Kawan Di Daar'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of A Kay. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by Mann, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.
MLA seeks easier arms licence norms, cite rising crime in rural Punjab
Punjab Police Arrest Two Drug Traffickers in Sangrur Operation
Chandigarh, August 6: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, Punjab Police achieved a major breakthrough in Sangrur. Under the leadership of SSP Dr. Ravjot Grewal, the police team apprehended two drug traffickers. On Thursday, Sangrur Police informed the media that these traffickers had been active in the area for some time and were arrested ... Read more Punjab Police Arrest Two Drug Traffickers in Sangrur Operation
Odisha And MP Set For Junior Hockey Final Showdown
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the final of the Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship after winning their respective semi-final matches. Odisha defeated Punjab in a high-scoring encounter, while Madhya Pradesh overcame Jharkhand with late goals.
Harbhajan Singh Highlights Punjabs Decline in Sports Development
New Delhi, August 6: Former Indian cricket team off-spinner and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh stated on Thursday that Punjab is lagging in sports while other states are progressing. Harbhajan expressed his concerns in the Parliament complex, saying, Sports is an area I understand well because I have played. I hope efforts will be made ... Read more Harbhajan Singh Highlights Punjabs Decline in Sports Development
Chandigarh University Hosts Punjab's State-Level Orientation Workshop for National Children's Science Congress-2026
RPSC Senior Teacher Answer Key 2026 (Out) - Download PDF
RPSC has released the Model Answer Key for Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu. Deptt.) Comp. Exam 2025 on 6 August 2026 for Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Mathematics, Gujarati, G.K. Group-D, and English. Download the subject-wise PDF from rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and learn how to raise objections.
Ashwani Sharma Addresses Controversy Over Comments on Women in Punjab Assembly
Chandigarh, August 6: A significant uproar occurred in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday regarding alleged offensive remarks against women. Following a heated exchange between the opposition and the ruling party, BJP legislator Ashwani Sharma clarified the situation. He stated that his comments were misrepresented and expressed regret if any words caused emotional distress. In an ... Read more Ashwani Sharma Addresses Controversy Over Comments on Women in Punjab Assembly
How Non-Sikh Votes Became Important In Punjab Politics
Imran Khan Supporters Protest Across Pakistan, over 100 Held
In Punjab, police baton-charged protesters and arrested scores of PTI workers in Lahore, Mianwali and Rawalpindi
Today Weather Delhi: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, with a yellow alert issued. Active monsoon conditions are expected to continue over the national capital until August 10. Residents are advised to stay updated with official weather advisories and exercise caution. Neighboring states like Punjab and Uttar Pradesh also face weather warnings from the IMD. People should monitor weather updates before undertaking any travel plans.
Gurgaon Weather Today: Yellow alert in Gurugram as IMD forecasts heavy rain
Gurgaon is under a yellow alert today as moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit the area. Following previous widespread showers that led to traffic disruptions and significant waterlogging in Delhi and NCR, residents should brace for more rainfall. The monsoon conditions are still active, with various districts in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh facing orange warnings.
The Morning that changed history
On 6 August every year the world pauses to remember a single morning that changed the course of human history. At 8:15 a.m. on that day in 1945 an American B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb used in war on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. In a flash brighter than the sun the city was destroyed. Tens of thousands of people died instantly. Many more suffered burns, injuries and radiation sickness that killed them in the days, weeks and months that followed. By the end of 1945 the death toll stood at around 140,000. This is why 6 August remains important. It marks the first time nuclear weapons were used against human beings, and it forces us to face what such power can do. What happened that morning was both sudden and total. Hiroshima was a busy city of about 250,000 people. It held military offices and factories, but most of those living there were ordinary civilians. They were going to work, walking to school or starting their daily routines when the bomb exploded. The blast flattened buildings across a wide area. Fires spread rapidly. People closest to the centre were vaporised. Others died under collapsed houses or from severe burns. Survivors later described a city reduced to ashes and silence, filled with the injured and the dying. The price paid by ordinary people The cost of this ending fell heaviest on common people. For years Japans leaders had pursued territorial ambitions across Asia. They sought control over resources and land through military expansion. This policy brought war with China, with Western powers and eventually with the United States. Ordinary Japanese citizens had little say in these decisions. They endured shortages, conscription and the constant threat of bombing. When the atomic bombs fell, it was these same citizens who paid the highest price. Clerks, shopkeepers, mothers, children and factory workers died or suffered for ambitions they did not create and could not stop. The same pattern appears in many wars. Leaders set goals of territory and power. The people who live under those leaders often become the ones who suffer most when those goals lead to conflict. Hiroshima makes this truth impossible to ignore. The civilians who died or carried lifelong injuries were not the ones who planned the expansion into Asia or ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor. They were simply living their lives when the consequences of those policies arrived in the most destructive form yet known. What history teaches us History shows that territorial ambition rarely stops at borders. It creates cycles of violence that draw in whole populations. Japans drive for a greater empire in Asia produced resistance, then full-scale war, and finally the destruction of its own cities. The United States, facing a long and costly invasion of Japan, chose to use a new and terrible weapon to force a quick end. Both sides operated under the pressures of total war. Yet the people on the ground in Hiroshima had no part in the high-level choices that brought the bomb to their city. Their lives became the means by which larger aims were pursued. This is one of the clearest lessons of 6 August. When nations chase power through force, the human cost is rarely borne by those who make the plans. History also teaches that once a new weapon is used, the world cannot return to the way things were before. The atomic bomb introduced a scale of destruction that no earlier technology matched. A single bomb could do what once required hundreds of aircraft and many days of attack. This changed the nature of war and the risks of future conflict. The knowledge that such weapons exist has shaped international relations ever since. It has led to efforts at arms control, to treaties, and to ongoing debates about whether nuclear weapons make the world safer or more dangerous. The events of 6 August stand as a permanent warning about the dangers of unlimited power in human hands. Another lesson is the importance of distinguishing between governments and the people they rule. The civilians of Hiroshima were not the architects of Japans wartime policies. Many had simply tried to live their lives under difficult conditions. Their suffering reminds us that the consequences of political and military decisions often fall on those least able to influence them. This truth applies beyond 1945. In every conflict, ordinary people continue to bear the heaviest burdens when leaders prioritise territory, prestige or victory above human lives. A warning that remains Remembering 6 August is not only about looking backward. It is about recognising the patterns that still exist. Ambition for land and influence has driven conflicts throughout history and continues to do so. The difference today is that the weapons available are far more powerful. Hiroshima showed what can happen when those weapons are used. It showed the speed with which a city and its people can be destroyed. It showed the long aftermath of radiation and trauma that survivors carried for decades. The day remains important because it asks difficult questions that have not been fully answered. How should wars be ended when the alternatives involve great loss of life? What limits should exist on the weapons nations are willing to use? How can societies protect ordinary people from the results of decisions made far above them? These questions do not belong only to the past. They remain relevant as long as nations maintain nuclear arsenals and as long as conflicts over territory and power continue. The simplest and most lasting lesson is this: when territorial ambition and military power take priority, common people pay a price that cannot be measured only in numbers. That price is still worth understanding, and still worth preventing. Dr. Harjeet Singh, Assistant Professor (History), Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab.
Punjab to provide free electricity to all registered cow shelters
Punjab jails to get more water coolers and fans
Punjab cabinet OKs bill on contractual employment, school fee hike cap
3rd resolution in 3 days: Punjab assembly hails Mann for jobs, transparency, industry push
Anuj Khosla named Punjab president of BJP Yuva Morcha
Any Of Us Can End Up In Jail: Punjab MLA's Reform Pitch Has Assembly In Splits
We should ensure better facilities in jails. At least install fans and water coolers. We never know who among us may end up in jail one day, Jaswant Singh Pathanmajra said
Punjab Youth Congress holds protest against paper leaks, recruitment scams
Venugopal meets Channi as Congress moves to defuse Punjab infighting
Imran Khan's supporters stage protests across Pak to mark his 3 years in jail; over 100 held
Pakistani police arrested over 100 supporters of Imran Khan during nationwide protests. Rallies were held to mark three years since the former prime minister's imprisonment. Authorities used force and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Khan's party alleged denial of medical care and visitation rights for the jailed leader. Amnesty International urged Pakistan to uphold Khan's rights and ensure fair trial.
Cut a tree, plant 10 saplings: Punjab cabinet OKs bill to protect urban, non-forest green cover
Bhupesh Baghel: Punjab Residents See Congress as Alternative to AAP Government
Moga, August 5: Bhupesh Baghel, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and in-charge of Punjab, stated on Wednesday that during his visits to 12 districts, he has witnessed overwhelming support for Congress in its bid to return to power in the state. While addressing the Har Booth, Congress Majboot program, Baghel expressed ... Read more Bhupesh Baghel: Punjab Residents See Congress as Alternative to AAP Government
Punjab Opposition Faces Alleged Misconduct in Assembly: Pratap Singh Bajwa Speaks Out
Chandigarh, August 5: Senior Punjab Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa, has launched a verbal attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. He criticized the alleged misconduct towards the opposition, the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, and accusations made against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ... Read more Punjab Opposition Faces Alleged Misconduct in Assembly: Pratap Singh Bajwa Speaks Out
Senior commanders received headlines, but constables, drivers, ASIs and Special Police Officers often survived only in FIRs and memorial pages, even as repeated assassinations, ambushes and family killings hardened the forces response irreversibly throughout Punjab.
ISI-backed terror module planned attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar during NEET protest: Punjab Police
Punjab Police successfully neutralized two ISI-affiliated terror groups, detaining nine individuals involved. One group's sinister intentions included orchestrating an attack on Jantar Mantar during student protests, equipped with petrol bomb materials. Their activities included surveillance on law enforcement and tactical assessments. Funds were transferred to the suspects via hawala channels and other clandestine methods.
Home at last: Coimbatore mother reunites with son rescued from bonded labour in Punjab
A mothers determination and a journalists efforts resulted in a tearful reunion after 23 years
Punjab Finance Minister highlights high pay scales amid 14,191 crore arrears burden
Akali Dal-BJP and Congress Govts left Punjab with 14,191 crore pay commission arrears burden: Harpal Singh Cheema
ISI-backed terror module busted in Punjab, operatives planned attack at Jantar Mantar protest
The Amritsar Police has busted two terror modules allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested nine accused individuals. The police recovered four petrol bombs, three pistols, a motorcycle, a lighter, and live cartridges.Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said, Four accused were arrested in this case, while a fifth is a juvenile. We also arrested two individuals, Sukhdev and Anmol, who were providing financial support by facilitating funds through hawala channels. Most of the accused are from the Tarn Taran district, as reported by news agency ANI.
ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted, Planned Attack At Jantar Mantar: Punjab Cops
Punjab Police said it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and arrested 9 accused, including four juveniles, with arms and ammunition
Punjab Police busts two ISI-backed 2 modules in Amritsar, arrests 9 including 4 juveniles
Punjab Police has busted two Pakistan-based ISI-backed cross-border terror modules operating in Amritsar and arrested nine persons, including four juveniles, in a major operation aimed at dismantling terror networks in the border state. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police, leading to the recovery of three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs and nine live cartridges. In a post on X, the DGP said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were working at the behest of foreign-based handlers linked to Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to Yadav, the handlers were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities, conduct surveillance of security installations, procure illegal weapons and create disturbances to public peace in Punjab. The investigation has also uncovered the installation of surveillance cameras near railway tracks, with the footage allegedly being shared with foreign handlers, the DGP said. Police have registered separate FIRs at Mohkampura, Airport and C-Division police stations in Amritsar. Further investigations are underway to identify other members of the ISI-backed network, establish its forward and backward linkages, trace the financial trail and ascertain whether those arrested were involved in any other terror-related activities. Reaffirming the forces commitment to tackling terrorism, DGP Yadav said Punjab Police remains steadfast in dismantling terror networks and safeguarding the peace, security and sovereignty of the state. Meanwhile, the Punjab Police has also launched an Anti-Gangster Helpline, seeking public cooperation in its ongoing crackdown against organised crime. In another post on X, the DGP appealed to citizens to share credible information about wanted gangsters, criminals and their associates directly with the police. He said information received through the helpline would help security agencies trace and apprehend fugitives more effectively. Assuring complete confidentiality, Yadav urged people to actively participate in the campaign, saying public support was crucial in strengthening law enforcement efforts against organised crime and anti-national elements in the state.
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Punjab police busts 2 ISI-backed cross-border terror modules
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled two ISI-backed terror modules operating across the border. Nine individuals, including four juveniles, were apprehended during the operation. Authorities recovered three illegal pistols and nine live cartridges from the accused persons. Preliminary investigations indicate foreign-based ISI handlers were involved in recruiting local youth.
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