Kuantum Papers gains as PM3 restarts after major rebuild
Kuantum Papers rose 2.90% to Rs 74.21 after the company announced the successful restart of Paper Machine-3 (PM3) at its manufacturing facility in Saila Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, on 26 August 2026.
Punjab Government Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme with New Routes Starting in August
Hoshiarpur, July 20: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced the expansion of Punjabs free pilgrimage scheme during a devotional event titled An Evening in the Name of Lord Shiva held in Talwara, Hoshiarpur district. Starting in August, three new religious routes will be introduced for devotees, including Khatu Shyam ... Read more Punjab Government Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme with New Routes Starting in August
Punjab Police Inspector Arrested for Extortion in Murder Case
Jalandhar, July 18: The Punjab Police have arrested Inspector Gurinderjeet Singh Nagra for extortion and bribery related to a murder investigation. He was the officer in charge of the Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district and has since been suspended, with departmental action initiated against him. According to a statement from the office of the ... Read more Punjab Police Inspector Arrested for Extortion in Murder Case
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' being screened in Punjab's gurdwaras after removal from streaming
Highlights Community screenings of Satluj are being organised across Punjab after the film was removed from ZEE5 within two days of its release. Villagers, sports clubs, gurdwara committees and NRIs are funding LED screens, sound systems and refreshments. Families are gathering in gurdwaras, village squares and community spaces to watch the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer together. Rather than disappearing after its brief release on ZEE5, Satluj has found an unexpected audience across Punjab, where villages are organising community screenings of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer weeks after it was taken off the streaming platform. From Moga and Ludhiana to Barnala, Sangrur and Amritsar, residents are gathering in gurdwara complexes, village community spaces and market areas to watch the film, which is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The screenings follow the film's removal from ZEE5 just two days after it became available online, ending a four-year wait for its release. Why are Punjab villages screening Satluj ? Community screenings have been reported in districts including Moga, Sangrur, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Barnala and Amritsar. There is no central organiser behind the initiative. In some villages, sports clubs have pooled funds to arrange LED screens and sound systems, while elsewhere local volunteers, gurdwara committees or families have covered the costs. Some screenings have also been funded by Punjabis living overseas. The movement began with a screening in village 6H Patrora in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, which also caught Diljit Dosanjh's attention before similar events spread across Punjab. How are the community screenings organised? Most screenings begin after 6 pm, allowing villagers to attend after returning from work. Where screenings take place inside gurdwara premises, attendees remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. In other villages, audiences gather in community spaces or market areas. Volunteers arrange seating, industrial coolers, LED walls and audio systems, while refreshments including drinking water and Rooh Afza are distributed at some venues. Families attend together, turning what would have been an individual streaming experience into a shared community event. Prabh Deol, who hosted a screening at his banquet hall in Balian at the request of local residents, said the response had been overwhelming. Meanwhile, Aman, who rents LED walls and sound systems, said demand for screenings had increased steadily, with bookings continuing across multiple villages. Why was Satluj removed from ZEE5? Satluj became available on ZEE5 after a four-year delay linked to its certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, it was removed from the platform within two days of its release. Copies downloaded while the film was available have since been shared privately, while the complete film has also appeared on several Facebook pages and in shorter clips on Instagram. According to the report, Dosanjh encouraged fans to watch the film through downloaded links shortly after it was taken down. As announcements for new screenings continue to appear daily on Facebook and Instagram, Satluj has continued to reach audiences across Punjab in a way that differs markedly from its original digital release.
Punjab cop shifted amidst FBI's global extortion probe
A Station House Officer (SHO) in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, has been shifted to Police Lines following a fact-finding inquiry initiated by Punjab Police. This action comes after news reports linked the officer to an extortion-related investigation by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under Operation Hard Ball, targeting India-based organised crime syndicates. The US indictment alleges the officer's involvement in a $400,000 extortion scheme using false murder charges, drawing significant political criticism.
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Punjabs Hoshiarpur district
Hoshiarpur SHO Shifted Amid US Indictment Row as Punjab Police Orders Probe
The inquiry officer has been directed to examine the allegations and all relevant facts and submit a detailed report at the earliest.
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Punjab Jail Deputy Superintendent Arrested Over Gangsters Viral Prison Video
Hoshiarpur, Jul 5: A Deputy Superintendent of Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a purported viral video recorded by a gangster from inside the high-security prison, police said on Sunday. Harbhajan Singh, posted as Deputy Superintendent at the jail, was arrested by the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Staff during [] The post Punjab Jail Deputy Superintendent Arrested Over Gangsters Viral Prison Video appeared first on Northlines .
HC quashes FIR against woman for dressing dog as Lord Krishna
Chandigarh:The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a first information (FIR) registered against a Hoshiarpur woman who was booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by dressing her pet dog as Lord Krishna and posting the photograph on WhatsApp during Janmashtami in 2024. Justice Subhas Mehla allowed the womans petition, quashing the FIR registered at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Punjabs Lychee Exports to Oman Mark a Milestone for Farmers: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 2: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Thursday that fresh lychees from the Ummat Agri Allied Cooperative Society in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, have been exported to Oman for the first time. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Goyal highlighted that this export is a result of ... Read more Punjabs Lychee Exports to Oman Mark a Milestone for Farmers: Piyush Goyal
Consumer court asks builder to return money taken from buyer after failing to deliver the project
A Hoshiarpur consumer commission has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh with interest to a software engineer. The 'Krisha Heights' project, launched in 2015 with possession promised within four years, failed to progress beyond planning. The commission deemed this an unfair trade practice, stating developers cannot collect funds without approvals and then cite regulatory delays.
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in Punjab
A century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. This multi-dimensional institution, serving over 3,700 people, has diversified into agro-processing, wastewater treatment, and affordable medicine provision, significantly boosting rural living standards and productivity. Its innovative sustainability initiatives have earned national recognition.
Rain lashes parts of Punjab, Haryana; local industrialist injured in Hoshiarpur
Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana experienced rain, strong winds, and dust storms on Sunday, bringing down temperatures. The weather disruptions caused power outages, uprooted trees, and injured an industrialist in Hoshiarpur. Despite initial chaos, skies cleared in the afternoon, offering relief from the heat.
