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jalandhar news

Ludhiana: Traffic hit for over 2 hrs as protesters block NH seeking arrest of influencer

The protesters said they would continue the agitation until the accused was arrested and sent behind bars, accusing the police of delaying action. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:12 am IST

PM to inaugurate redeveloped Jalandhar Cantt railway station on July 17: Bittu

Union minister of state (MoS) for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu inspected the ongoing development work at Jalandhar Cantonment railway station on Wednesday. (HT)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:41 am IST

Jalandhar man kills friend amid spat, buries body; arrested

Police have arrested a 30-year-old JCB driver for allegedly murdering his friend and burying the body at a garbage dump. (Representational image)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Bittu lays stones of 2 road overbridge projects in Jalandhar

Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu laid the foundation stones for two key road overbridge (ROB) projects on Wednesday at Guru Nanak Pura and Garha Road in Jalandhar, which, he said, are aimed at enhancing road safety and ensuring seamless connectivity for commuters.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:12 am IST

Jalandhar: Extortion accused in injured in police encounter while trying to flee

Commissioner of police Satinder said accused Naval Bhardwaj, alias Billa, was arrested for opening fire at a readymade garments store on June 12 as part of an extortion bid. (HT)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 06:54 am IST

Jalandhar: Four associates of foreign-based gangster held with 3 firearms

One of the accused was involved in firing incident at garment store in Jalandhar on June 12 . (HR)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 11:59 am IST

Bihar woman held for sacrilege at Jalandhar gurdwara

The accused, identified as Radhika, originally hails from Bihar, said Jalandhar police. (HT)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:02 am IST

ANTF sub-inspector caught accepting 1-lakh bribe in Jalandhar

A sub-inspector posted with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force in Jalandhar was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of 1 lakh on Thursday.
Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:40 am IST

Two killed in Jalandhar clash

According to police, the clash erupted at around 10pm on Friday night over an old rivalry. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:48 am IST

Gunmen open fire at garment shop after 50L extortion threat in Jalandhar

Two unidentified scooter-borne assailants opened fire at a readymade garments shop in the Santokhpura area of Jalandhar on Friday afternoon, allegedly after the shop owner received extortion threats demanding 50 lakh. The incident triggered panic in the locality, though no injuries were reported.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:06 am IST

Ludhiana: City athlete clinches gold on final day

A player in action during the tournament at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 06:12 am IST

NIA court sends 3 men to rigorous imprisonment for involvement in Punjab terror conspiracy case

NIA court sends 3 men to rigorous imprisonment for involvement in Punjab terror conspiracy case
Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:52 am IST

ED grills ex-MLA Kiki Dhillon for 9 hours in money-laundering case

Congress leader and former MLA from Faridkot Kushaldeep Singh Dhillon, alias Kiki Dhillon, coming out of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Jalandhar on Wednesday.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:24 am IST

Jalandhar IED blast accused’s police remand extended by 5 days

The local court on Thursday extended the custody of two accused in the improvised explosive device (IED) blast outside the Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar for another five days. (Getty Images/ Representational image)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:18 am IST

Punjab: ED summons former Cong MLA Kiki Dhillon in money laundering probe linked to DA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Congress MLA from Faridkot Kushaldeep Singh Dhillon, alias Kiki Dhillon, in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) probe.
Published on May 21, 2026 08:02 am IST

Jalandhar: Second case lodged under Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law

Locals, along with religious bodies, held a protest demanding immediate arrest of the accused. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2026 06:38 am IST

On NGT orders, PPCB fines Jalandhar resident 6 lakh for illegal soil mining

According to the affidavit submitted to the NGT principal bench in New Delhi by PPCB regional environmental engineer Deepak Chadha, this action complies with a February 6, 2026, tribunal order regarding the Lertchai Srikukreja, alias Lakhvinder Singh, vs State of Punjab and Others case. (HT)
Published on May 19, 2026 07:46 am IST

Regional buzz | No permission for religious event riles MLA Raman Arora

Jalandhar AAP MLA Raman Arora (HT)
Published on May 18, 2026 03:12 pm IST

UP resident among 2 held in Jalandhar BSF HQ blast case

In a breakthrough in the investigation into the improvised explosive device (IED) blast outside the Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar earlier this month, the Jalandhar commissionerate police, in coordination with central agencies and the Delhi Police special cell, arrested two key accused allegedly involved in the conspiracy.
Published on May 15, 2026 06:16 am IST

BJP protests Punjab CM’s remarks on twin blasts

BJP workers staging a protest against Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Jalandhar on Friday. (ANI)
Published on May 09, 2026 06:54 am IST

Mann sharpens attack, says twin blasts ‘sign of BJP entry’ in state

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann paying obeisance at the Golden Temple during the Shukrana Yatra in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on May 08, 2026 05:00 am IST

Mann sharpens attack, says blasts sign of BJP entry in Punjab; served notice

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann greeting supporters during his Shukrana Yatra in Jalandhar on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 07, 2026 02:58 pm IST

Punjab blasts trigger war of words: Mann blames BJP, saffron party hits back

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during the Shukrana Yatra in Anandpur Sahib on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2026 10:48 am IST

Punjab on alert after twin blasts outside security installations in Jalandhar, Amritsar

An investigator at the blast site outside the Punjab Frontier headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jalandhar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2026 05:52 am IST

2 blasts within hours, 90 km apart: What happened in Punjab?

Another blast rocked near the army cantonment, this time 90 kilometres away in Amritsar, sending security agencies, already on their toes after the Jalandhar incident, into a frenzy.
Updated on May 06, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Blast outside BSF headquarters triggers panic in Jalandhar, probe underway

The scooter was completely gutted in the explosion.
Updated on May 06, 2026 08:59 am IST

2 travel agents booked after Jalandhar woman’s mysterious death in Oman

On April 24, the family learnt of Ankita’s death after one of her friends managed to contact them. Her body reached Jalandhar on Sunday. (iStock)
Published on May 05, 2026 05:18 am IST

HC directs Punjab govt to ensure safety of Harbhajan, family

The directions were passed on a petition filed by the 45-year-old Harbhajan, who had alleged that on April 25, his security cover was withdrawn in Delhi and Punjab by the state government in “a very arbitrary and vindictive manner”. (HT)
Published on May 01, 2026 04:29 pm IST

After RS defections, AAP puts up a united face at closed-door brainstorm

In a strategic show of strength following the recent defection of seven Rajya Sabha members, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) presented a united front by holding a state-level poll strategy session at Jalandhar-based CT Institute of Engineering on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 30, 2026 06:39 am IST

Punjab: 15-year-old girl gives birth to baby months after alleged rape

Punjab: 15-year-old girl gives birth to baby months after alleged rape
Published on Apr 23, 2026 11:13 pm IST