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National Clean Air Programme: Punjab sees drop in particulate matter but air quality remains poor

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment in 2019 to reduce particulate matter (PM10) in over 130 cities by focusing on agriculture, brick kilns, transport, and waste sectors through city action plans. (HT File)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

Edu institutions key to tackling drug menace, says President Murmu at GNDU’s golden jubilee convocation

President Droupadi Murmu presents degree to a student during the golden jubilee convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Thursday; also seen in picture (from left) VC Karamjeet Singh, Punjab education minister Harjot Bains and governor Gulab Chand Kataria. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

Guest Column| At 60, time to close the Punjabi Suba ledger

Just as the Centre once partnered Punjab to secure national food security, it must now partner Punjab to secure economic diversification. (HT file photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 5:16 PM IST

Mann refused political clearance for foreign trip

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has refused political clearance to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and industries minister Sanjeev Arora for a proposed visit to the United Kingdom and Israel next month to invite business leaders to invest in Punjab. (PTI File)

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 8:50 AM IST

Indian Sikh woman arrested in Pakistan after marrying local Muslim

Sarabjeet Kaur, 48, was among 2,000 Sikh pilgrims who had entered Pakistan via Wagah border from India in November last year to attend the festivities related to the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 7:22 PM IST

Threat to Majithia in Nabha jail: Top prisons officials will be held personally responsible, says HC

Bikram Singh Majithia has been lodged in jail since June 2025 in a disproportionate assets case. (HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 4:12 AM IST

Chilled to the bone: SBS Nagar in Punjab shivers at 0°C

The IMD, on Tuesday, issued an orange alert for the next 24 hours, warning of cold wave to severe cold wave conditions at many places across the state. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 3:30 AM IST

Ludhiana: Punjab orders principals to verify pay, staffing & grants

The DHE has asked them to formally certify compliance with key academic, financial, and administrative norms. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 5:46 AM IST

Punjab CM distributes appointment letters to 1,746 police constables

Punjab CM distributes appointment letters to 1,746 police constables

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 5:53 PM IST

Ludhiana: Punjab clinches overall trophy as National School Games conclude

Taekwondo players during a bout in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 7:00 AM IST

Pre-budget meet: Punjab seeks special fiscal package, cites border tensions & floods

Finance minister Harpal Singh during a pre-budget meet in Delhi.

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 5:44 AM IST

Row erupts in Punjab as AAP govt’s ₹10L health cover launch delayed

The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government’s ambitious Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, aimed at providing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh health insurance to every family in Punjab, has run into a political controversy following its postponement.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026, 2:16 PM IST

Chopped in 3, stuffed in drum: Man murdered in Ludhiana, friend's role suspected

CCTV footage has reportedly led police to suspect one of his friends, seen carrying the drum with another person to the spot where the body was found.

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 12:19 PM IST

After drugs, AAP govt to launch ‘war against gangsters’ in Punjab: Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addressing the newly elected Zila Parishad and Block Samiti members during a meeting in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 7:56 AM IST

Ludhiana: Punjab judokas shine on Day 3 of School Games

Students taking part in the Gatka event during the ongoing 69th national school games at PAU in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 4:26 AM IST

Punjab rice exports to Iran hit by currency crisis; stocks worth ₹2,000 cr stuck

Iran has traditionally been one of the largest buyers of Indian basmati rice, importing around 12 lakh tonnes annually.

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 3:54 AM IST

No cold wave respite till January 10. Check weather update for Delhi, Punjab

Delhi on Wednesday recorded cold day conditions, the second time in a row, as the day temperature here was recorded at 16.7 degrees Celsius, 2.3 notches below the seasonal average

Updated on Jan 8, 2026, 9:22 AM IST

Elderly man serves food to passengers at Punjab railway station, wins hearts

The video has garnered more than 226,000 views and hundreds of comments.

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 3:44 PM IST

Will Punjab schools open tomorrow? Harjot Bains gives update on winter holidays

Panjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains .

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 2:58 PM IST

Punjab schools closed till January 13 in view of increasing cold and fog

Punjab schools closed till January 13 in view of increasing cold and fog (PTI photo for representation)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 2:26 PM IST

Union minister flags gaps in Rajasthan, Punjab pollution plans

The Centre assured states of inter-state coordination meetings to resolve implementation hurdles during execution. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 5:42 AM IST

Gangster linked to AAP sarpanch’s murder shot dead in police encounter in Punjab

Police officials at the encounter site near Bhikhiwind in Tarn Taran district on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026, 10:09 AM IST

{2% land revenue} ‘Illegal’: Punjab slams HP govt’s ₹500-cr BBMB levy

The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), which operates two mega hydel projects, Bhakra Dam and Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh, is expected to pay around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>436 crore annually, while Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN), another key player in hydel power in the state, will have to shell out approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>283 crore each year.

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 3:24 AM IST

Punjab: 'Gangster' accused in murder case of sarpanch in Amritsar killed in police encounter

Punjab: 'Gangster' accused in murder case of sarpanch in Amritsar killed in police encounter

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 12:53 AM IST

Sikh pilgrim who converted to Islam, married her lover in Pak set to be deported

Sarabjeet Kaur

Updated on Jan 6, 2026, 12:31 AM IST

‘He got extortion calls, filed FIR’: Punjab MLA after AAP sarpanch shot dead

The incident took place at a wedding venue near the Verka Bypass in Amritsar.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 10:40 AM IST

Chilling video shows AAP sarpanch’s fatal shooting at Amritsar resort wedding

Harrowing footage captures killing of AAP sarpanch Jarmal Singh at Amritsar resort

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 3:46 AM IST

Another brazen murder in Punjab: AAP leader shot dead at Amritsar wedding

While Jarmal Singh was enjoying the function, the two assailants caught him unawares and opened fire at him, according to eyewitnesses.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 3:08 AM IST

Punjab to get new CEO as Sibin going on central deputation

Sibin C

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 3:42 AM IST

Her willingness, consent all that matters: HC on Punjab woman's plea for abortion

Her willingness, consent all that matters: HC on Punjab woman's plea for abortion

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 3:48 PM IST

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