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Amarnath Yatra 2026 Begins, First Batch of Pilgrims Departs from Jammu
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (208+ words) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flags off the first batch from Jammu as authorities anticipate a smooth pilgrimage and record-breaking participation. Punjab Newsline | Jammu The annual Amarnath Yatra 2026 officially commenced on Thursday as Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged…...
US Supreme Court Restores Birthright Citizenship, Bringing Relief to Punjabi Immigrant Families
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (329+ words) Ruling grants full citizenship rights to children born in the US, offering legal certainty to thousands of Indian-origin families, particularly from Punjab. Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh US Supreme Court has restored birthright citizenship, overturning a move by President Donald Trump to…...
Ludhiana Emerges as Punjab's Employment Leader, Outperforms Delhi on Key Job Indicators
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (432+ words) Labour Population Ratio Touches 57%; Unemployment Lower Than Delhi and Faridabad, Says Government Report Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh Ludhiana has emerged as Punjab's strongest employment hub, recording better workforce participation and lower unemployment than several major Indian cities, including Delhi and Faridabad,…...
Monsoon Sweeps Into Punjab, IMD Issues Five-Day Rain Alert Across State
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (295+ words) Yellow alert issued across most districts as heavy rainfall, gusty winds of up to 50 kmph, and localized waterlogging are likely Till July 6 Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh The southwest monsoon has officially entered Punjab, bringing the promise of widespread rainfall across the…...
Indian Stock Markets Open Higher; IT Stocks Lead Rally as Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (231+ words) Nifty climbs above 24, 100, Sensex rises over 380 points; Infosys, HCL Tech and TCS among top gainers Punjab Newsline | Mumbai Indian benchmark equity indices opened on a strong note on Thursday, extending their gains from the previous session, with robust buying in…...
Monsoon Arrives in Himachal Pradesh, Triggers Heavy Rain; Orange Alert Issued for Multiple Districts
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (246+ words) Monsoon reaches the state nearly five days later than normal, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across several districts until July 4. Punjab Newsline | Shimla An Orange Alert has been issued for July 2 in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Kangra districts....
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into 220-Foot Borewell in Ambala; Two Booked for Negligence
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (227+ words) Post-mortem confirms death due to injuries and drowning; police register negligence case against field owner and lessee after family's complaint Punjab Newsline | Ambala A four-year-old boy, Nirvair, who fell into a 220-foot-deep borewell in Haryana's Ambala, could not be saved…...
Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in J&K's Doda, Villages Cut Off as Roads Blocked
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (164+ words) Heavy rain causes two cloudbursts in Bhalesa's Kalalgisar area; authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel Punjab Newsline | Doda Two cloudbursts struck the Kalalgisar area of Bhalesa in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday following heavy rainfall, triggering flash…...
Centre to examine Whats App's Username Feature Amid Rising Cyber Fraud Fears
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (233+ words) Government to Scrutinise safety standards as phone number-free chats could increase fake profiles and online scams. Punjab Newsline | New Delhi Central Government is set to review Whats App's upcoming username feature amid concerns that it could lead to a rise…...
Punjab Records 24. 45% Surge in GST Collections, Outpaces National SGST Growth: Harpal Singh Cheema
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (392+ words) Finance Minister says Punjab collected "7, 833 crore in GST during the first quarter of FY27, disbursed "1, 270 crore in refunds to boost businesses, and recovered "633 crore through intensified action against tax evasion. Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh Punjab has recorded a robust 24. 45% growth in Goods…...