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Archive News of October 19, 2025

Yudh Nashian Virudh: On day 232, Punjab Police nabs 67 drug smugglers with 561 Mg heroin, 1.1. Kg opium

CHANDIGARHContinuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged n to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 232nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 306 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 58 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,500 in 232 days. 

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US under banner of ‘No Kings’

UP: One lakh bounty gangster Nafis killed in police encounter in Shamli

NEW DELHI: In a late-night encounter in the forests near Bhavisa village under Kandhla police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, notorious gangster Nafis alias Muda, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, was shot dead by the police. 

Pregnant woman stabbed to death by lover in Delhi, husband kills attacker in retaliation

NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident in central Delhi's Ram Nagar area, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was brutally stabbed to death in public view by her lover, followed by her husband killing the attacker in retaliation, police said on Sunday. 

Khalsa University Sets on Ambitious Path of a Professional Higher Educational Institution: KCCS

Khalsa University Amritsar (KUA) which has started functioning from the current 2025-26 Academic Session is all set to be the professional higher education institution. Under the aegis of historic Khalsa College Charitable Society (KCCS), Amritsar, KUA has chalked out an ambitious plan to adopt various unconventional and future-oriented courses and programs, needed as per the requirements of the upcoming society and industry. 

Speaker extends Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas greetings to the people of Punjab

CGC University Chancellor Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal Leads 'Green Diwali' Celebration with Underprivileged Children

Motorcyclist Dies in Road Accident Near Phagwara

Phagwara’s Palahai Village Mourns Tragic Death of Youth in California Accident

NRI Opens Fire at Social Worker in Phillaur; One Injured, Police Launch Manhunt

PHILLAUR: Panic spread across Phillaur on Saturday late evening when an NRI youth allegedly pointed a pistol at noted social worker Mandeep Singh Dosanjh and shot one of his associates, leaving him seriously injured.

Brig Kulbir Singh takes charge as Group Commander of NNC group headwuarters

AMRITSAR: Brigadier K S Bawa ceremonially handed over the command of NCC Group Headquarters, Amritsar to Brigadier Kulbir Singh on 18 Oct 2025. The change of command took place during a formal ceremony at the Group Headquarters, attended by staff and officials. 

Zonal Youth Festival (GCA Zone) of Guru Nanak Dev University Concludes

Sardar Bishan Singh Samundri Memorial Lectureship Award 2025

AMRITSAR: The Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, successfully organized Sardar Bishan Singh Samundri Memorial Lectureship Award, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh. The prestigious award, instituted by Sardar Jaswant Singh Rai Memorial Trust, Jalandhar, is conferred annually upon eminent scientists for their outstanding contributions to the fields of Agriculture and Allied Sciences.

Akal Takht Jathedar criticized the interference of governments in the religious affairs and institutions of Sikhs

AMRITSAR: During a grand seminar organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Delhi to mark the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, a resolution was presented strongly demanding the release of the imprisoned Sikhs, which was supported by the audience with a show of hands and cheers.