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At 644, Punjab logs highest single-day jump in farm fires

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Published on May 3, 2026 24:16 IST

In the highest single-day seasonal spike so far, Punjab on Saturday recorded 644 farm fire incidents, pushing the cumulative total to 2,403 between April 15 and May 2. (HT)

Wheat procurement robust in Ludhiana, lifting slows amid logistics crunch: Report

Official data shows steady arrivals and purchase of grain, but transport constraints delay clearance in several areas. (Gurpreet Singh/ht)

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Published on May 2, 2026 23:24 IST

Prisons, Correctional Services Bill focuses on transformation of jails: Punjab minister

Prisons, Correctional Services Bill focuses on transformation of jails: Punjab minister

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Published on May 2, 2026 13:02 IST

FIRs against AAP rebel Sandeep Pathak in Punjab days after BJP switch: Sources

Sandeep Pathak is among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who switched to the BJP recently.

Updated on May 2, 2026 07:35 IST

Political instability prevails in Punjab, says Haryana CM

Saini said that the industry in Mandi Gobindgarh is facing several serious crises, including expensive electricity and policy instability, weakening the backbone of industries here. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 2, 2026 24:04 IST

'When broom is used to clean dirt...': Bhagwant Mann's new jibe at Raghav Chadha

Bhagwant Mann has been regularly firing jibes at Raghav Chadha since he defected to the BJP.

Updated on May 1, 2026 12:11 IST

‘Breath-taking’ drama in Punjab assembly after Oppn seeks Mann’s sobriety test

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks in the State Assembly, in Chandigarh on Friday.

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Updated on May 2, 2026 06:51 IST

High drama in Punjab assembly as Oppn demands ‘alcohol test’ on CM Mann

File photo of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann at his native Satoj village in Sunam, Sangrur, on Thursday.

Updated on May 1, 2026 17:27 IST

AAP's bid to ‘settle score’ in Punjab? Inside big raid after rebel MP's BJP move

Raid at BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta's Trident unit sparks political storm in Punjab

Updated on May 1, 2026 08:37 IST

Ludhiana: SAD protests against prolonged power cuts

Protest by SAD party leaders and workers against the State Government outside the PSPCL office in Ferozepur road in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet?HT)

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Published on Apr 30, 2026 21:50 IST

Railways to deploy drones, step up 24-hour patrolling along freight corridor: Bittu

Bittu, who visited Monday’s blast site between Shambhu and Rajpura on Wednesday and reviewed the situation, said, “Special attention will be given to secluded and vulnerable sections of the corridor.

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Published on Apr 30, 2026 01:22 IST

HC grants bail to Punjab YouTuber arrested on charges of spying for Pak ISI

HC grants bail to Punjab YouTuber arrested on charges of spying for Pak ISI

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Published on Apr 29, 2026 17:32 IST

Rain, gusty winds to bring respite from heatwave in region: IMD

People seen covering their head and face with cloth to protect themselves from heat wave on a hot summer day at a road near Police Line, in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Published on Apr 28, 2026 01:44 IST

Not True: Karan Aujla's team slams bisexuality post

Karan Auj;a recently performed in India

Published on Apr 27, 2026 07:55 IST

‘Chardi Kala’: When Raghu Rai used his lens to help home state Punjab in floods

Raghu Rai, one of India's best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at the age of 83, at a private hospital, on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 10:15 IST

Heatwave grips Punjab, Faridkot hottest at 45.2°C

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average maximum temperature across Punjab was significantly above normal, by around 5°C. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Apr 26, 2026 24:28 IST

AAP to move Rajya Sabha chair, President against rebel MPs who joined BJP

* In a massive jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, quit the party on Friday, April 24, 2026. Then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, right, with AAP MP Ashok Mittal during an event in New Delhi, in this file photo dated Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 02:13 IST

Gaddar, baahri, catwalk: 3 words echo in Punjab after AAP's Raghav rupture

Aam Aadmi Party workers staging a protest outside the residence of MP Rajinder Gupta, owner of Trident Group, following his political shift to the BJP. The AAP workers wrote ‘gaddar’ (traitor) on the main gate of the house, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 24:21 IST

As Chadha walks into BJP, minister Bittu's ‘catwalk’ jibe is viral. He clarifies

Ravneet Singh Bittu came to the BJP two years ago from the Congress; Raghav Chadha was welcomed into saffron party by its chief Nitin Nabin on April 24.

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 22:17 IST

Kejriwal got Mittal into AAP, Mittal gave him home to stay, both exited same day

New Delhi, India - April 24, 2026: AAP Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, along with Ashok Mittal and Sanjeev Pathak addresses a press conference at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, India, on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 10:49 IST

A 2024 story, Amit Shah's Punjab visit: Inside Raghav Chadha and team's switch

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 08:47 IST

Blackout mock drill conducted across Punjab to assess emergency preparedness

Amritsar: Civil Defence personnel take part in a mock drill and observe a blackout simulating an air strike, in Amritsar, Punjab, Friday, April 24, 2026.

Published on Apr 24, 2026 23:26 IST

'Gaddar kaun?': Sidhu Moosewala's song returns as jibe at AAP and Raghav Chadha

'Scapegoat' by the late Sidhu Moosewala has over 65 million views on YouTube as of April 24, 2026.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 16:37 IST

Traitors of Punjab: Bhagwant Mann after 7 AAP MPs defect to BJP

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Friday. (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2026 14:22 IST

Mock drill in Punjab tonight, locals given advisory | Know time, dos and don'ts

The mock drill exercise in Punjab will be held to oversee civil defence preparedness

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 08:03 IST

Ludhiana: Cleared after inquiry, government teacher reinstated

With the inquiry now concluding in his favour, the reinstatement is being seen as a significant relief for the educator. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 23, 2026 23:32 IST

Ferozepur chillies spice up Dubai palate in Punjab’s first export

At nearly 12,000 hectares, Ferozepur leads the state in chilli cultivation, producing 20,000 metric tonnes annually. (HT)

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Published on Apr 23, 2026 22:08 IST

Blackout mock drill across Punjab on April 24

Blackout mock drill across Punjab on April 24

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Published on Apr 22, 2026 16:24 IST

Pak academics document Bhai Ram Singh's legacy that shaped key architectural landmarks in Lahore

Pak academics document Bhai Ram Singh's legacy that shaped key architectural landmarks in Lahore

Published on Apr 22, 2026 12:22 IST

Panchkula: 5 yrs after Punjab woman’s rape in Morni, Unnao man gets 15-yr jail

the prosecution relied on the DNA report, which matched the convict, along with the detailed testimony of the victim. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 22, 2026 01:00 IST

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