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fazilka news

Ex-Army Capt nabbed from MP in wife's murder case after LPG booking gives away his location

Ex-Army Capt nabbed from MP in wife's murder case after LPG booking gives away his location
Published on Mar 31, 2026 02:18 pm IST

Mother-son duo arrested with 3.23 kg heroin near Abohar

Three packets, weighing 1,080 grams, 1,070 grams and 1,080 grams, totalling 3.23 kg, were recovered from the accused, said the spokesman of the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Fazilka. (HT)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 05:52 am IST

Bailable warrant out against public information officer of Fazilka regional transport office

As per the warrant, the PIO has been directed to appear before state information commissioner Pooja Gupta at the Red Cross Building in Chandigarh’s Sector 16. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 21, 2026 07:34 am IST

Fazilka: Ex-BSF constable held with 4kg heroin gets 15-year RI

The court also imposed a fine of 4 lakh on the convict. In default of payment, he will have to undergo an additional two years of imprisonment.
Published on Feb 20, 2026 07:18 am IST

Punjab: Over 250 newborn girls, their families felicitated in Fazilka

A special draw was also held, in which 21 lucky families were given almirahs. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 07:38 am IST

Punjab’s state-level R-Day function shifted from Patiala to Fazilka

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria will unfurl the national flag at the state-level function. (HT)
Published on Jan 14, 2026 03:16 am IST

Two dead, 14 Injured as roadways bus, truck collide head-on in Fazilka

Rescue work underway after a bus and truck collided in Fazilka on Wednesday. (HT)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 06:58 am IST

Two arrested with 2 hand grenades, pistol in Punjab’s Fazilka

The state special operations cell (SSOC), Fazilka, has busted a cross-border weapon-smuggling module operating along the India-Pakistan border with the arrest of two persons and recovering two hand grenades, a 9mm Glock pistol and live cartridges from their possession, officials said on Tuesday.
Published on Nov 26, 2025 05:36 am IST

Punjab: 24 pistols, heroin seized as cops bust two cross-border smuggling modules, 7 held

The seized arms and ammunition with Fazilka police. (HT)
Published on Sept 13, 2025 07:48 am IST

27 pistols, 54 magazines seized in Fazilka, 2 arrested

The weapons seized by cops in Fazilka.
Published on Sept 12, 2025 08:20 am IST

Punjab floods: Breather for Ferozepur, Fazilka villages as Harike release drops

Villagers trying to strengthen an embankment in Fazilka on Friday. (HT)
Published on Sept 06, 2025 05:40 am IST

Discharges from Harike & Hussainiwala Headworks has Ferozepur, Fazilka on edge

CM Bhagwant Mann visited the flood-hit areas in Ferozepur.
Published on Sept 03, 2025 08:14 am IST

Punjab floods: Sutlej swells again, woman dies in Abohar roof collapse

Continuous heavy rains and rising floodwaters have worsened the situation in Ferozepur and Fazilka districts. In Fazilka’s Abohar, 60-year-old Sharda Devi died when the roof of her rented house collapsed on Sunday evening. She was trapped along with her neighbour Mamta (45), who is critically injured and being treated at the civil hospital.
Published on Sept 01, 2025 05:26 am IST

Fresh rainfall deepens flood woes in Punjab’s Ferozepur, Fazilka

Army personnel helping flood victims at a village in Ferozepur. (HT)
Published on Aug 31, 2025 05:46 am IST

Punjab: 200 evacuated, relief camps set up as Sutlej floods border villages in Ferozepur, Fazilka

An inundated village in Ferozepur on Tuesday.
Published on Aug 27, 2025 07:44 am IST

As Sutlej swells again, relief camps set up in Fazilka

As Sutlej swells again, relief camps set up in Fazilka
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 08:31 am IST

Punjab: Discharge from Harike headworks drops, floodwaters begin to recede

While the decrease in water release has alleviated pressure on many distressed communities, over 30 villages in Ferozepur and nearly 20 in Fazilka remain submerged. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 24, 2025 05:10 am IST

52 villages in Fazilka, Ferozepur inundated as Harike, Hussainiwala discharge excess

Panchayat minister Tarunpreet Singh Saund visited the flood-affected villages along the international border in Fazilka. (HT)
Published on Aug 23, 2025 07:50 am IST

BSF steps up border vigil amid floods in Ferozepur and Fazilka

As floodwaters continue to inundate Ferozepur and Fazilka districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified both boat and foot patrols along the Indo-Pak border to prevent anti-national elements from exploiting the situation.
Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:46 am IST

Flood crisis deepens in Ferozepur, Fazilka as Sutlej continues to rise

At least 26 villages in Ferozepur and 20 villages in Fazilka district remain submerged due to rising water levels in the Sutlej, with continued heavy rainfall worsening the situation.
Published on Aug 19, 2025 07:02 am IST

Punjab: Situation remains grim in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur because of swollen Beas, Sutlej

Punjab: Situation remains grim in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur because of swollen Beas, Sutlej
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:16 am IST

Punjab minister Barinder Kumar Goyal reviews flood situation, orders setting up of relief camps

Punjab water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal
Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:52 am IST

Punjab: 'Girdawari' ordered in Fazilka to assess loss due to rains

Punjab: 'Girdawari' ordered in Fazilka to assess loss due to rains
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:30 am IST

Paddy, cotton crops on 20,000 acres submerged in Fazilka

Taking stock of the situation on Tuesday, Fazilka deputy commissioner Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu said pumps had been deployed to drain water. (HT)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 10:30 am IST

Punjab: Man found dead in Abohar, wife, her 2 aides arrested

All three have been booked under Sections 103 (murder), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy), 351(3) (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (criminal act done in furtherance of common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
Published on Jun 14, 2025 09:02 am IST

Punjab: SHO among four cops held for accepting 1-lakh bribe

A station house officer (SHO) and three other police personnel in Fazilka were arrested for allegedly accepting 1-lakh bribe.
Published on May 28, 2025 08:04 am IST

Schools in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka to reopen today

Schools in these districts had remained shut on Tuesday, in wake of drone sightings in Jalandhar the previous night. (HT File)
Published on May 14, 2025 10:06 am IST

Punjab: Schools to reopen in Amritsar, Tarn Taran on Wednesday

Punjab: Schools to reopen in Amritsar, Tarn Taran on Wednesday
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:14 pm IST

Rusted mortar shell recovered from Fazilka village

Panic gripped Muthianwali village in Fazilka on Sunday night after a 51mm mortar shell was recovered, officials said, adding that police clarified there was no immediate threat.
Published on May 13, 2025 08:56 am IST

Standing as pillar of support in challenging times: Punjab ministers assure border residents

Standing as pillar of support in challenging times: Punjab ministers assure border residents
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:00 pm IST