Punjab stubble burning: Amritsar and Tarn Taran hotspots as authorities intensify monitoring
The 2026 harvest has renewed concern about farm fires, crop-residue equipment and air quality across Punjab and northern India.
05/11/2026India Times UK
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Punjab farmers question new mandi-wise paddy procurement targets amid strong harvest
Farmers and commission agents fear that purchase-centre targets based on previous years may not reflect the 2026 crop.
05/11/2026Amritsar police take anti-drug campaign into villages and urban wards
Amritsar Rural Police are expanding community meetings with village and ward defence committees amid concerns about young people being drawn into trafficking.
05/11/2026Punjab launches 60-day anti-drug plan targeting 435 hotspots
Following criticism over drug-related violence, Punjab has announced a strategy focusing on trafficking networks, rehabilitation and 435 identified hotspots.
05/11/2026Punjab Assembly election 2027: AAP, Congress, BJP and Akali Dal prepare for 117-seat contest
Punjab's parties are positioning themselves for the 2027 Assembly election, with alliances, governance and law and order shaping the campaign.
05/11/2026Golden Temple at Diwali: The remarkable story of Bandi Chhor Divas
As the Diwali period approaches, the Golden Temple in Amritsar is known for its extraordinary illumination. For Sikhs, the occasion carries the distinct meaning of Bandi Chhor Divas and Guru Hargobind's release.
05/11/2026