...
...

muktsar district

Punjab Police registers first case under controversial new sacrilege Act

The FIR was registered against unidentified persons under the anti-sacrilege law notified by the Punjab government on April 20.
Updated on May 02, 2026 06:30 am IST

Punjab Police register first case under new anti-sacrilege Act in Muktsar

The FIR was registered against unidentified persons under the anti-sacrilege law notified by the Punjab government on April 20. The assembly enacted this legislation to provide a stronger legal deterrent against desecration, stipulating a quantum of punishment that includes life imprisonment and a penalty of up to 25 lakh for acts of sacrilege against Guru Granth Sahib.
Published on May 01, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Anganwadi helper found murdered in Muktsar, accused arrested within hours

A case of murder has been registered at Lambi police station, and further investigation is underway.
Published on Apr 23, 2026 04:52 am IST

Muktsar cracker factory blast: NGT seeks response from Central, Punjab pollution boards, DC

The NGT has posting the hearing on August 4. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 26, 2025 09:26 am IST

Five killed, 27 injured in illegal cracker factory blast in Punjab’s Muktsar

The two-storeyed illegal cracker manufacturing factory that was reduced to rubble after a blast at Singhewala village in Lambi sub tehsil of Muktsar district on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on May 30, 2025 03:12 pm IST