PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Chandigarh: Marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a major decision to prohibit the sale of meat, liquor, and all intoxicants in three prominent cities of the state. The government has officially declared Sri Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the old walled city of Amritsar as ‘Holy Cities’, giving them special religious status. Complete Ban on Meat, Liquor and Tobacco According to the notification issued on Tuesday, the sale of alcohol, meat, tobacco, and all narcotic substances will be completely banned within these designated holy areas. Violation of the order will be treated as an offense, and strict legal action will be taken by the police. The state government said the decision...

Rohtak: In a heartbreaking incident, a 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hardik, lost his life after a basketball pole collapsed on him during practice in Lakhna Majra village of Rohtak, Haryana. The shocking accident, captured on CCTV, has left the sports community and local residents devastated. Young Talent Lost to Negligence Hardik, a promising player who had already earned multiple medals at the national level, was practicing alone at the village playground around 10 AM on Tuesday. As part of his regular drill, he attempted a shot by hanging momentarily on the basketball hoop. Suddenly, the pole gave way and fell directly on him, causing severe head injuries. Nearby players from other sports, hearing Hardik’s screams, rushed to the court. They lifted the pole off ...

Faridabad: In a major development in the Delhi blast investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) brought arrested Al-Falah University doctor Dr. Muzammil Ahmed Ganai from Delhi to Faridabad late at night. The team spent hours recreating the crime scenes, tracing the procurement of explosives, and collecting crucial evidence connected to the deadly attack. Four-Hour Midnight Operation The NIA team, accompanied by a 15-vehicle convoy and heavy police presence, took Muzammil to multiple locations across Faridabad and Sohna. Large crowds gathered as officers moved him through the identified spots where he allegedly bought, stored, and processed explosives. Investigators revealed that Muzammil had been in constant touch with a foreign handler who trained him in bomb-making t...

Faridabad: The investigation into the Delhi blast case has intensified, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) making another crucial arrest from Faridabad. The detained individual, identified as Shoaib, is accused of providing shelter and logistical support to fidayeen attacker Dr. Umar, the mastermind behind the Red Fort car bomb explosion. Seventh Arrest in the Case According to the NIA, Shoaib is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the deadly attack that took place on 10 November outside the Red Fort. The car bomb blast killed several people and left many others injured. Investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that Shoaib not only offered refuge to Umar before the attack but also facilitated his movement and operational planning. NIA Tracking th...

Karnal, Haryana: In a brazen daylight robbery, five armed men targeted a contractor’s home in Subhash Colony, Karnal, on Monday morning, stealing valuables worth approximately Rs 80 lakh. The incident occurred just 100–150 meters from the SP Camp Office. The robbers held the family hostage for nearly 45 minutes, forcing women to hand over their jewelry. They also stole cash and wedding-related jewelry, and shot the groom during the attack. The family’s wedding was scheduled just 10 days later. Details of the IncidentAccording to reports, the robbers entered the house under the pretext of asking for directions and immediately resorted to violence. They also took away the house’s CCTV DVR and a car purchased a year ago. Before fleeing, the suspects fired five rounds at the property. Th...

Chandigarh/Bathinda: Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is facing intensified legal challenges in a defamation case filed by an elderly Punjab farmer, Mohinder Kaur. Despite offering an apology during a previous court appearance, the court on Monday formally framed charges against her, marking the beginning of the legal arguments in the case. The next hearing has been scheduled for 4 December 2025. Case BackgroundThe case stems from a controversial retweet by Kangana in December 2020, during the farmers’ protests against the three central agricultural laws. In the tweet, she compared Mohinder Kaur, a senior farmer from Bahadurgarh Jandiyan village in Bathinda district, to Bilkis Bano of the Shaheen Bagh protests. Kangana also alleged that women participating in such movements w...

Kurukshetra, Haryana: A peculiar incident unfolded in Kurukshetra on Monday when Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij found himself stranded on the road while attempting to catch a ride with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s convoy. Despite waving repeatedly, no vehicle stopped to give him a lift, leaving the minister momentarily stranded. What Happened?Both leaders were attending an event at Brahma Sarovar, where Rajnath Singh performed a ceremonial Geeta Yagya and inaugurated the Haryana Pavilion. Afterwards, Singh had to leave for another engagement at Kurukshetra University. Transport Minister Anil Vij, who was also supposed to attend the university event, fell behind. A video circulating on social media shows Vij standing alone on the road, waving at passing vehicles to stop for h...

Chandigarh/Haryana: In a swift and decisive operation, the Haryana Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested five armed robbers traveling in a Haryana Roadways bus on the Chandigarh-Ambala Highway, near Palm Resort. The accused were involved in a daring ₹80 lakh robbery in Karnal earlier that morning. Details of the Karnal HeistThe incident took place in Karnal district, where the gang allegedly raided a house preparing for a wedding. The robbers held the family at gunpoint for around 45 minutes, forcibly taking jewelry and cash kept aside for the wedding. During the robbery, the groom tried to resist, and the assailants shot him. The gang also fired five rounds while fleeing the scene. Caught in a Planned TrapActing on a tip-off, the Haryana CIA laid a trap near Palm Resort. As a Ha...

Chandigarh: Luck smiled on a Ludhiana woman in Punjab after she won ₹3 crore in the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2025. In a heartwarming twist, the woman had purchased the tickets for her daughter’s birthday, even pledging her jewelry to afford them. A Life-Changing Win The woman, a resident of Bansi village in Ludhiana, bought four lottery tickets for ₹2,000 each on 10 November. Twelve days later, she received the life-changing news: one of her tickets had hit the bumper prize of ₹3 crore. Overcome with joy and emotion, tears welled up in her eyes as she celebrated her good fortune. From Struggle to Hope Maheshwari Sahni, the lottery winner, works as a domestic helper and has faced personal hardships, including a divorce and the loss of her son. She lives with her daught...