News Arena

Home

T20 World Cup

Nation

States

International

Politics

Defence & Security

Opinion

Economy

Sports

Entertainment

Trending:

Searched Tag: punjab
Despite past gains, BJP faces uphill task in Punjab

Despite past gains, BJP faces uphill task in Punjab

February 17, 2026, 12:50 PM - 6 min read

First thing the party needs to do is to pre-empt any further exodus of its leaders to other parties. The party also faces the challenge to ensure it retains the voter base of 18 per cent. For this, it will have to take a practical and pragmatic view of the ground situation in Punjab.

Read more
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Punjab, Haryana rank 3rd and 4th in agricultural debt burden

February 12, 2026, 10:07 AM - 2 min read

Punjab reported an average outstanding loan of Rs 2.03 lakh per agricultural household, while Haryana stood at Rs 1.83 lakh.

Read more
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria - file image.

Punjab's law and order in focus again

February 8, 2026, 09:08 PM - 2 min read

Former DGP Sarabdeep Singh Virk emphasised that administrative agencies must focus intensely on controlling this disorder, urging for activated intelligence, increased patrolling, and tighter checkpoints to regain control.

Read more
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav - file image.

Preps underway for 'Op Prahar', says Punjab DGP

February 8, 2026, 03:55 PM - 2 min read

Following a high-level meeting with top police officials, Yadav warned that wanted gangsters will be hunted down regardless of where they hide within India.

Read more
Sidhus come home to roost for Gandhis

Sidhus come home to roost for Gandhis

February 8, 2026, 02:01 PM - 6 min read

When Navjot Kaur Sidhu described Rahul as Pappu and when Navjot Sidhu maintained a silence about it, there must have been some feeling of loss and regret within the family, realising that they had thrown away a pearl for a pebble.

Read more
AAP unites rivals Majithia, Khaira

AAP unites rivals Majithia, Khaira

February 4, 2026, 05:06 PM - 6 min read

Personal bitterness against the AAP government, Chief Minister Mann in particular, has made Khaira forego hostility with the Akalis and come out in support of Majithia, who specially thanked him after coming out of jail.

Read more
Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Opposition slammed the Union Budget over MSP and relief, while Haryana CM Nayab Saini hailed it as visionary.

Union Budget sparks political divide across region

February 1, 2026, 07:49 PM - 4 min read

"The central government's budget once again fell short of Punjab's expectations. This budget made no concrete announcements on MSP for farmers...youth. No concrete steps were taken in this budget to strengthen Punjab's economy. As always, Punjab and Punjabis were treated step-motherly. The people of Punjab are hardworking and enthusiastic. Together, we will ensure Punjab stands firmly on its feet again," said Mann in a post on X in Punjabi.

Read more
Representational image.

Punjab, Haryana get excess rain in January

January 31, 2026, 05:07 PM - 4 min read

Cold conditions continued across most parts of the two states, while dense fog reduced visibility in several areas. Faridkot emerged as the coldest place in  Punjab, recording a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius.

Read more
Modi pushes BJP's Dalit outreach in Punjab

Modi pushes BJP's Dalit outreach in Punjab

January 28, 2026, 05:13 PM - 6 min read

Punjab is the only state in the north, where the party has not been able to establish itself as a strong force to reckon with.

Read more
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party General Secretary K C Venugopal during a strategic meeting related to Punjab Congress at the residence of LoP Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Congress publicly cracks whip on ‘indiscipline’ in Punjab

January 23, 2026, 03:53 PM - 5 min read

The Congress has publicly warned its Punjab unit against indiscipline, with general secretary K C Venugopal ruling out any leadership change and reaffirming Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as PCC president. The move comes amid growing internal jockeying ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Read more
Congress caught in caste crosshairs in Punjab

Congress caught in caste crosshairs in Punjab

January 21, 2026, 05:03 PM - 6 min read

Caste does play an important role in Punjab’s politics, but in a subtle way only and not the brutal and blatant manner as in Bihar.

Read more
President Droupadi Murmu presents a trophy to an achiever at the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Thursday.

Youth will shape India’s future in next two decades, says Murmu

January 15, 2026, 04:38 PM - 4 min read

President Droupadi Murmu said the next two decades are crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, urging youth to uphold scientific temper, moral values and social responsibility for the nation’s future.

Read more

TOP CATEGORIES

  • Nation

QUICK LINKS

About us Rss FeedSitemapPrivacy PolicyTerms & Condition
logo

2026 News Arena India Pvt Ltd | All rights reserved | The Ideaz Factory