Punjab

In Punjab, women are pivotal in the fight against substance abuse, offering support and motivation for recovery. The Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign emphasizes family involvement, reshaping perceptions of addiction while promoting rehabilitation.

The Punjab government has directed the School Education Department to prepare legislation that would cap annual private school fee hikes at 5%, require refunds for excess collections, and introduce greater accountability in fee regulation.

The Punjab government plans to introduce legislation capping annual fee increases by private schools at 5%, requiring refunds of excess fees collected from parents and imposing stricter penalties for violations.

Punjab has spent more than ₹84 crore on orthopaedic treatments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana as demand for bone, joint and trauma care increases. More than 45 lakh residents have registered under the scheme, with knee replacement and hip surgeries among the most common procedures.

Punjab's police operation has drastically reduced organized crime, achieving a 69% drop in firing incidents and eliminating gangster-related murders.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted rapist and leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted his 15th parole. The self-styled godman is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples.

The Election Commission has announced bye-elections in four states to fill vacant Assembly seats. Polling is scheduled for June 19, followed by vote counting on June 23, as the commission implements new guidelines for a smoother electoral process.

Pakistani intruder apprehended in Amritsar

Passia, is among India's most wanted and carries a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head, announced by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in January this year over his alleged involvement in grenade attacks on a house in Chandigarh and police stations in Punjab.

A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster deported 33 individuals each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and others from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to Amritsar.