AMRITSAR: Amritsar Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Mrs. Sakshi Sahni has issued guidelines for bursting firecrackers during festive days as per the orders issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Under this, temporary licenses to be issued in the district for the sale of firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali and Gurpurab and apart from this, time has also been fixed for bursting firecrackers on Diwali , Bhagwan Valmiki Pargat Diwas , Gurpurab , Christmas and New Year in the district as per the directions of the Hon'ble High Court.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced key organisational appointments, including the replacement of its legislator Harmeet Pathanmajra, who has been on the run for over two weeks after being booked in a rape case. The party has appointed four outsiders  as new observers in Punjab. 

MOHALI: The Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physiotherapy & Radiology at Rayat Bahra University, in collaboration with ClearMedi Bahra Multi-Speciality Hospital, organised the 3rd Continuing Medical Education (CME) cum World Physiotherapy Day 2025. 

GHARHANAKR: In view of the serious situation created due to floods in Punjab, Deputy Speaker , Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, has announced the postponement of the Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon which was scheduled to be held on 27th September 2025 at Mahilpur (District Hoshiarpur). 

Faith and sacrifice run deep in the soil of Punjab. The people here have made the teachings of the Gurus the foundation of their lives. But often, because of life’s responsibilities and financial struggles, an unfulfilled wish remains in the hearts of many elderly people—the wish to visit holy places during the final stage of their lives. 

PATNA: The President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), S. Harmeet Singh Kalka, announced that Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, in collaboration with DSGMC, has organized a 'Jagriri March' to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom day that falls in November month. 

CHANDIGARH: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 200th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 414 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 93 drug smugglers after registration of 61 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 29,930 in 200 days. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today informed that the recent devastating floods have caused extensive damage to 4658 kilometers of roads and 68 bridges across the state.

CHANDIGARH: Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a visionary initiative of the Punjab Government, is transforming lives by rescuing children from the streets and ensuring them a safe, dignified, and hopeful future. 

AMRITSAR: Kathavachak Bhai Palwinder Singh and Sewadar Bhai Harwinder Singh have been suspended, while the services of Granthi Bhai Kulwinder Singh, who was serving on a temporary basis, have been terminated. Along with this, the manager Pargat Singh has been warned and changed. 

KAITHAL: A tragic incident unfolded in Kaithal where a young couple allegedly consumed poison in a hotel room, leading to their death by suicide.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today demanded a high-level judicial probe into the criminal negligence committed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in not maintaining the Madhopur barrage and condemned it for trying to pass off its negligence on a private company. 

MUMBAI: Actor Vivek Oberoi marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday by donating blood at the Raktadan Amrit Mahotsav 2.0 held in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

MUMBAI: Several who's who from B-town decided to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th Birthday using social media.

VISAKHAPATNAM: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the reduction in tax rates on goods and services as part of the GST 2.0 reforms would result in a saving of Rs 2 lakh crore for consumers, leaving more money in the hands of the common people for savings or discretionary spending.

BRISBANE: Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue at Roma Street Parklands in Australia's Brisbane on Wednesday.

CHANDIGARH: Setting the target to procure 172 lakh metric tonnes of paddy at the rate of Rs 2,389 per quintal, Punjab Food, Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Wednesday formally commenced the procurement from Bhogpur Dana Mandi in Jalandhar district.

RAIPUR: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, twelve active Maoists surrendered before Superintendent of Police Robinson Guria on Wednesday, marking a major success for the ongoing Maoists eradication campaign.

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday that the main objective of his government is to fulfil the aspirations of Telangana people who dreamt of freedom, social justice and equality for the last 70 years.

KARNATAKA: Commenting on the complaints filed with Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, opposing the inclusion of Christians under Hindu caste groups in the caste survey, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Wednesday that Christians and Muslims are also Indian citizens.

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough against cross-border narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted drug smuggling syndicate being operated by Moga-based Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga with the arrest of its key operative and recovered 7.1 kg heroin from his possession, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

PHAGWARA: A tragic road accident has been reported near Sultanpur Lodhi on the Sultanpur Lodhi-Goindwal road. According to the information received, the collision took place near the village of Mangu Pur, where a car and a motorcycle were involved in a severe crash. The motorcycle riders, an elderly couple, sustained critical injuries in the accident. Members of the road safety force rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to the Civil Hospital in Sultanpur Lodhi, where doctors declared both dead on arrival.

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CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched ‘Mission Chardi Kala’- a global fundraising campaign to raise funds for the state Government’s rehabilitation efforts for 2025 Punjab flood victims

CHANDIGARH: The Food, Civil Supplies Minister & Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today formally commenced the paddy procurement season at Bhogpur Dana Mandi in Jalandhar district, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to lift every Single grain farmers' produce.

PHAGWARA: India’s innovation story hit a new high as Lovely Professional University (LPU) students dominated the World Robotics Championship 2025- TechnoXian World Cup 9.0, held in Delhi-NCR (Noida). The world’s largest robotics championship organised by the All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA), brought together over 22,000+ participants and 500+ elite teams from 60+ countries including Canada, Germany, Ghana, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, and many more. From RoboSoccer to drone battles and high-tech challenges, the arena became a proving ground for the brightest minds in robotics and AI, and LPU students rose to the very top.

AMRITSAR: The Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has taken serious note of the allegations made by the family of Sikh detainee Sandeep Singh, resident of Amritsar, who is lodged in Patiala Jail, regarding torture inflicted upon him by jail and police officials. He has called for a high-level investigation into the matter.

MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan's highly anticipated directorial debut, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," is all set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday.

MUMBAI: Television diva Nia Sharma, who is known for her bold fashion choices and vibrant personality, celebrated her 35th birthday on 17th of September in Dubai.

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan extended his warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday.

MUMBAI: Music composer and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Amaal Mallik has found himself at the centre of controversy following Nagma Mirajkar's shocking eviction from the house last week.

In Punjab’s dusty fields, kabaddi has always been more than a game. It’s part celebration, part competition, and deeply tied to culture. Now, this traditional sport—especially its Punjabi circular format—is crossing borders and finding new stages far from its rural roots.

NEW CHANDIGARH: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana registered the second-fastest century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs when she reached the three-figure mark in 77 balls against Australia in the second match of the ongoing series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

DUBAI: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy claimed the top spot in ICC’s latest T20I bowlers rankings after dethroning New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy from the position.

MUMBAI: Continuing the previous session's gaining momentum, the Indian equities ended the session on a positive note on Wednesday amid buying in heavyweights like SBI, BEL and Maruti Suzuki.

WELLINGTON: Several world leaders on Wednesday extended their warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his leadership while calling him as a "statesman and leading voice of the Global South"

NEW DELHI: The GSP+, or Generalised System of Preferences, of the European Union was designed as a means of linking trade preferences to specific commitments in the areas of human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and good governance. However, Pakistan, while reaping rich economic gains from the system, has exploited to persecute minority communities and suppress human rights.