Licences of 520 Chemists Suspended in Drug Crackdown News

Licences of 520 Chemists Suspended in Drug Crackdown: What Does It Mean for Punjab’s Medical Stores?

Licences of 520 chemists suspended in drug crackdown is the outcome of 16,788 inspections by Punjab’s Drugs Wing between April 2025 and September 2026. The state also cancelled 22 licences and seized medicines worth Rs 20.64 crore. Punjab Lens Media explains the numbers, the law and the Mansa link. Are chemist shops the weakest link […]

Punjab Bandh Over Anti-Drug Activist's Murder News

Punjab Bandh Over Anti-Drug Activist’s Murder: What Happened and Why Did Punjab Shut Down?

Punjab Bandh over anti-drug activist’s murder was called after activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa on 13 October 2026. On 15 October, roadblocks and market closures were reported across Punjab. Punjab Lens Media explains the murder, the SHO suspension and a Ludhiana death. Key Takeaways Question Quick Answer Why is Punjab observing […]