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Punjabi actor-singer Ammy Virk attended the prayer meet of Rajvir Jawanda on Friday, who passed away on October 8. After paying his last tributes to the late singer, Ammy took to his Instagram handle and shared an emotional post, remembering Jawanda. He shared a picture from the prayer meet and bid his final goodbye to Rajvir. "Goodbye, my friend... A unique style -- a tall 6-foot frame, ghungroos in hand, jutti on his feet. He took along countless prayers, and so much love with him. The people'
Punjab is facing one of its worst flood crises in recent times. Farmland has been submerged, homes destroyed, and thousands of families displaced. With roads, power lines, and other basic facilities badly hit, the state is struggling to protect both people and animals. Amid this devastation, several Bollywood celebrities have stepped forward to extend support and prayers. Actor Sonu Sood, who hails from Punjab, shared a heartfelt video on X, highlighting the ground situation in Ferozepur, Tarn T ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], September 28 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to meet Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, has shared an update on his health. While speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Mann said that the singer, who was injured in a serious road accident, is now in a "better condition than yesterday," although he remains "unconscious." Mann also added that Rajvir was brought to the hospital in a very serious state. "Rajvir Jawanda was the victim of a terrible road accident. He has been undergoing treatment here since yesterday. His ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (PTI) There is no significant clinical improvement in the condition of Rajvir Jawanda, hospital authorities said on Wednesday, five days after the Punjabi singer sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh. In a statement, Fortis Hospital said the 35-year-old singer's neurological status continues to be critical, with no significant clinical improvement observed. The overall prognosis remains guarded, it added. Jawanda (35) was seriously injured in an accident in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district while going to Shimla on a motorcycle on September 27. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, Punjabi actress Tania's father, Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, was shot by two unidentified assailants at his clinic in Moga, Punjab, on Friday, July 4. The doctor sustained two gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at a private hospital. According to eyewitness account to Punjab Mania, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and posed as patients before opening fire at close range while Dr. Kamboj was attending to patients. The Times of India reported, M ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to meet Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, has shared an update on his health. While speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Mann said that the singer, who was injured in a serious road accident, is now in a "better condition than yesterday," although he remains "unconscious." Mann also added that Rajvir was brought to the hospital in a very serious state. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Statement "Rajvir Jawanda was the victim of a terrible road accident. He has been undergoing treatment here since yester ...Read More >
Rajvir Jawanda breathed his last on Wednesday. The singer was battling for life for the past 11 days following a major road accident in Himachal Pradesh. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended Rajvir Jawanda's last rites on Thursday, October 9. The singer turned politician visited Jawanda's native village Pona near Jagraon to pay his last tributes and offer condolences to the family. Following his visit, Punjab CM took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures, when he also penned down a short note in Rajvir's memory. "It is deeply saddening to learn of the passing of renowned Punj ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
The death of policeman-turned-Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, politicians and the music community. The 35-year-old died on Wednesday, 11 days after he was fatally injured in an accident in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Jawanda suffered severe injuries after he lost control of his motorcycle when he collided with cattle while he was travelling through Solan district, reports said. His songs, which often carried messages of l ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 2 (ANI): As Punjab reels under devastating floods, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has adopted ten of the worst-hit villages in Gurdaspur and Amritsar to support relief efforts, working with NGOs and the local administration. Taking to Instagram, his team said they were focusing on essentials such as food, water and medical aid, while also planning rehabilitation and long-term reconstruction. Taking to the Instagram handle, actor Sonam Bajwa wrote that she is doing everything possible to help those affected by the flood, In these difficult times, my heart g ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was hospitalised in Mohali on Saturday after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh, continues to be on ventilator support, the hospital authorities said on Monday. He is being closely monitored by the neurosurgery and critical care specialists, said the Fortis Hospital, Mohali, in a statement. Jawanda (35) was seriously injured in an accident in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district while going to Shimla on a motorcycle on Saturday. The accident took place in the Baddi area when he lost control over the mot ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UPI with Gold Loans enables customers to access instant credit against their gold holdings. The produc ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh has been grabbing attention following Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's casting in Sardaar Ji 3. Though the film has not been released in India, but still celebs have criticised the singer cum actor. Rumours were going on that he had been removed from Border 2. Looks like Diljit Dosanjh has put all speculation to rest. He shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the sets of Border 2, hinting that he's very much part of the much-anticipated war drama. Taking to his Instagram handl ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (PTI) Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was admitted to a hospital in Mohali after he was seriously injured in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh, continues to remain critical, the hospital authorities on Sunday. Fortis Hospital in a statement said the singer is still on ventilator support. "He is under close monitoring and management by the multidisciplinary team comprising neurosurgery and critical Care specialists at Fortis Hospital Mohali," it said. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital to inquire about his health. A broad section of Pu ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital to inquire about his health. Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was admitted to a hospital in Mohali after he was seriously injured in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh, continues to remain critical, the hospital authorities on Sunday. Fortis Hospital in a statement said the singer is still on ventilator support. "He is under close monitoring and management by the multidisciplinary team comprising neurosurgery and critical Care speciali ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Easy Ship fees by over 20 per cent for products priced below Rs 300. Easy Ship allows sellers to stor ...Read More >
Mumbai: Contrary to the previous reports that Diljit Dosanjh has been removed from "Border 2", it looks like the Punjabi actor and singer continues to remain a part of the sequel. Putting the rumor mills to rest, Diljit has shared a video from "Border 2" on his office Instagram handle. As he entered the location, he was welcomed with a loud cheer by the crowd. It seems like Diljit was shooting a song sequence from the forthcoming war drama. He even added the track "Sandese Aate Hai" from the original drama, "Border" in the background. Diljit has recently been facing a lot of backlash for wor ...Read More >
Jalandhar: More Punjabi singers and artistes joined relief efforts and spoke up for flood-hit Punjab. A day after actor Sanjay Dutt became the first big Indian film personality to speak up about the plight of Punjab, Sonu Sood too announced active help.Dutt's post on X also invited appreciation online, with several people recalling his father, late Sunil Dutt's empathy and concern for Punjab. Sood, who hails from Moga, posted on his social media accounts, announcing help for victims to get them back on their feet. "Punjab is my soul. Even if it takes everything, I will not back down. We are Pu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 9 (PTI) Punjabi actor-singer Rajvir Jawanda was on Thursday cremated in the presence of family and industry colleagues. Jawanda, a big, emerging name in the Punjabi showbiz industry, died on Wednesday after he was seriously injured in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh on September 27. He had been on life support at Fortis Hospital in Mohali due to his critical condition. Several Punjabi actors and singers including Satinder Sartaj, Babbu Mann, Jasbir Jassi, Karamjit Anmol, Harbhajan Mann, Ammy Virk, Kanwar Grewal, Kulwinder Billa, Ranjit Bawa paid their respects to the sing ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Amid escalating conflict in several parts of West Asia, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced the establishment of a dedicated 24x7 helpline to provide immediate assistance to Punjabis stranded in the region and their families back home. Meanwhile, Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk has shared an emotional message regarding the safety of his family stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement posted on Instagram, Virk said, "The situation in the UAE has been weighing heavily on my heart. My wife and my six-year-old daughter are there, and as a husband ...Read More >
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) is opposing Diljit Dosanjh's casting in 'Border 2' and Imtiaz Ali's project, citing a boycott due to his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'. FWICE reminded of its 2019 ban on Pakistani collaborations after the Pulwama attack. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has strongly opposed actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh being cast in the upcoming film 'Border 2' and Imtiaz Ali's untitled project. They ...Read More >
New Delhi: Popular Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda was hospitalised following a serious bike accident that occurred on Saturday, September 27. According to Fortis Hospital, Mohali, Rajvir was admitted in an "extremely critical condition" at 1:45 pm on September 28. The news has deeply concerned his fans and the Punjabi music community. During his recent concert in Hong Kong, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh took a moment to update his audience about Rajvir's condition. He urged everyone to keep the singer in their prayers, saying, "We have a very dear brother. He is a very great singer, Rajvir Jawan ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Punjabi singer, 35-year-old Rajvir Jawanda, who was injured in a bike accident yesterday in Himachal Pradesh, continues to remain critical. He sustained brutal head and spine injuries and was rushed and admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali. Many political leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and several Punjabi artistes, reached the hospital today to inquire about his health. Sources said that the accident took place on the Baddi Nalagarh road in Solan of Himachal Pradesh while going to Shimla, where he lost control of the b ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 30 (PTI) Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was hospitalised in Mohali last week after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh, continues to be on life support, the hospital authorities said on Tuesday. The singer's neurological condition remains critical, with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite ongoing advanced medical management, said Fortis Hospital in a statement. "He continues to require prolonged ventilator support. The overall prognosis remains guarded," the statement read. Jawanda (35) was seriously injured in an ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 8 (ANI): Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away on Wednesday morning following a road accident that occurred on September 27. He breathed his last at 10:55 AM at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, where he had been admitted in critical condition with severe spinal injuries and brain damage, as per the statement issued by the hospital. "Despite extensive medical support and continuous monitoring by the Critical Care and Neurosurgery teams, he succumbed to multiple organ failure this morning. Our deepest condolences to his family and fans," the statement reads. Punja ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Industrial production activity in India moderated month-on-month with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing 1.2 per cent in May, against 2.7 per cent recorded in April, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data. In May, the growth rates of the three sectors, Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity the were (-) 0.1 per cent, 2.6 per cent, and (-) 5.8 per cent, respectively. Also Read | 'I Stand Firmly With Diljit': Actor Naseeruddin Shah Comes Out in Support of Punjabi Singer-Actor Diljit Dosanjh Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Co ...Read More >
THE bitterness of the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll still in the air, leaders of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and BJP have found common cause in Punjab - in singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. As producers of Dosanjh's latest film Sardaar Ji 3 skip releasing it in India due to the controversy generated over his co-star Hania Amir being a Pakistani - with calls also made to revoke his citizenship - Sikh leaders across the three parties have called the treatment of the artist, one of India's largest glo ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle struck a divider and overturned while escorting DCM Shivakumar, who was return ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 2 (ANI): As Punjab reels under devastating floods, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has adopted ten of the worst-hit villages in Gurdaspur and Amritsar to support relief efforts, working with NGOs and the local administration. Taking to Instagram, his team said they were focusing on essentials such as food, water and medical aid, while also planning rehabilitation and long-term reconstruction. Also Read | Renowned Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Hospitalised in Critical Condition in Cuttack; Sodium Level Drop Raises Concern. "Together, we can rebuild," ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 18: Punjabi superstar Ammy Virk along with singer Harf Cheema have penned an emotional note bidding farewell to a close friend Rajvir Jawanda, expressing his grief in heartfelt words. In a collaborative post with, the two Punjabi stars shared a string of images from the prayer meet for Jawanda, who passed away aged 35 on October 8. The post was captioned in Punjabi: "Goodbye, my friend... A unique style -- a tall 6-foot frame, ghungroos in hand, jutti on his feet. He took along countless prayers, and so much love with him.The people's pride is gone, our dearest friend has left ...Read More >