Here are the major news headlines from Punjab reported on Friday, June 19, 2026:
1. Two Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) Operatives Arrested After Malaysia Deportation
In a major anti-terror operation, Punjab Police arrested two alleged Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) operatives immediately after they were deported from Malaysia. The individuals are accused of actively targeting railway infrastructure and planning disruptive activities across the state.
2. CM Mann Launches ₹61.82 Crore Dhussi Bandh Project in Jalandhar
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially launched a massive ₹61.82 crore road-cum-embankment project along the Dhussi Bandh to shield the Satluj river belt from seasonal flooding. The upgraded infrastructure will significantly boost transit connectivity across 15 rural villages in the region.
3. SAD Working Committee Demands CM Bhagwant Mann’s Resignation
Escalating the political standoff regarding the sacrilege video row, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Working Committee formally demanded the resignation of CM Bhagwant Mann. The committee accused him of intentionally undermining and challenging the spiritual authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
4. Punjab PCS Recruitment Put on Hold by High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a stay on the ongoing Punjab Civil Services (PCS) recruitment advertisement. The intervention follows a legal dispute raised by aspirants regarding the official eligibility cut-off date.
5. High Court Issues Strict Directives Over Illegal Mining at Ropar Bridge
Responding to environmental concerns, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued rigid guidelines to curb unregulated sand and riverbed mining near the Agampur (Anandpur Sahib) bridge over the Satluj River in Ropar. The court permitted urgent pillar repairs but restricted desilting activities strictly until June 30.
6. 290 Sikh Pilgrims Granted Visas for Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary
The Pakistan High Commission granted visas to a delegation of 290 Indian Sikh pilgrims. The jatha is scheduled to travel across the border to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore.
7. BKU (Doaba) Confronts CM in Phagwara Over Pending Sugarcane Dues
During the Chief Minister’s Lok Milni rally at Phagwara’s Dana Mandi, a delegation of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Doaba) submitted a formal memorandum demanding direct state intervention. The farmers are seeking the immediate release of long-overdue sugarcane arrears from the local Golden Sandhar Sugar Mill.
8. Special Trains Announced for NEET-UG Re-Exam Aspirants
To accommodate students appearing for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examinations, Northern Railway announced special student-centric trains connecting key transit hubs like Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Ferozepur to ease commuting rush.
9. Punjab to Construct Five Mega Working Women Hostels; Mohali Facility Launched
In a bid to support the state’s professional female workforce, the Punjab government announced the setting up of five massive Working Women Hostels across urban centers. A flagship ₹70 crore facility was officially unveiled in Mohali (SAS Nagar).
10. Yellow Alert for Storms and Rainfall Issued Across 8 Districts
The Chandigarh Meteorological Center issued a yellow weather alert for eight districts—including Pathankot, Ferozepur, Bathinda, and Mansa. Moving western disturbances are expected to trigger heavy thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 km/h, offering a break from the peak summer heatwave.
