15-Year-Old Detained in Punjab for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Law & Order National

Punjab Police have detained a 15-year-old boy on allegations of sharing sensitive information with individuals linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The minor, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, was taken into custody in Punjab following intelligence inputs about suspicious

Law & Order National

CBI Arrests Punjab DIG in Bribery Case

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Punjab’s Ropar Range, over alleged corruption and bribery. Seizures from raids During searches at his residence and offices across Mohali, Chandigarh, and Ropar, authorities recovered approximately ₹5 crore in cash, 1.5 kg of gold, 22 luxury watches, keys to

International

Floods Damage Nearly 2 Lakh Hectares of Crops in Punjab

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Severe floods have damaged more than 1.92 lakh hectares of standing kharif crops in Punjab, the state government reported. Officials warned that the upcoming rabi season could also be hit due to soil erosion and disrupted sowing schedules. Districts Worst Affected The worst-hit districts include Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Fazilka, Patiala, Kapurthala, and Firozpur. Farmers in

North India State News

Punjab Government Withdraws Land Pooling Policy Amid Strong Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Punjab government has officially withdrawn its controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025, announced earlier this year. The decision came just days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a temporary stay on the scheme, citing legal and procedural shortcomings. The court noted the absence of key elements such as environmental and social impact assessments, […]

Law & Order National

SC Quashes 1,158 Punjab Professor Appointments

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the appointments of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians made by the Punjab government in 2021. The decision was issued by a bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, who found the process to be in violation of UGC norms and Article 14 of the Constitution, which […]

National Politics

Punjab BJP Protests Against CM Mann Over PM Remarks

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched protests across Punjab on Saturday against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s remarks criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits. The BJP accused Mann of demeaning the office of the Prime Minister and demanded a public apology. Effigies Burnt Across Punjab Protests were seen in major cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, and

North India State News

Punjab CM Criticizes Centre Over Deportation Flights

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the central government regarding the impending arrival of another aircraft carrying illegal Indian immigrants deported from the United States. He expressed concerns that such actions could defame Punjab and its residents. Concerns Over Punjab’s Image Chief Minister Mann emphasized that the continuous deportation of

Government Policies

Punjab Government Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

Punjab opposes Centre's agricultural marketing policy, citing federal concerns.