News about Punjab

May 14, 2026, 13:50
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The leaders of Punjab want to stop drugs and keep people safe. They also have new rules for religion.

Main Body

The government started a plan to stop drugs. Police arrested more than 63,000 people. However, small drones from Pakistan still fly over the border. The Governor says the city is not safe. There are many gangs and killers. He thinks the police need to be stronger. There is a new law to protect holy books. The Governor also wants a law to stop people from changing their religion. He thinks some people change religion because they are poor. The Governor talks about a new train system for Chandigarh. He says it costs too much money. He wants the city to grow upwards with tall buildings.

Conclusion

Punjab is trying to stop drugs and fix its laws, but it still has many problems with safety.

Learning

🧩 The 'Want' Connection

In this text, we see a pattern used to explain goals or desires. When someone wants something to happen, we use: Want + Person/Thing + Action.

Look at these examples from the story:

  • Leaders → want to stop drugs.
  • Governor → wants a law to stop people.
  • Governor → wants the city to grow.

Why this is useful for A2: Instead of just saying "I want coffee," you can describe what you want others to do.

Simple Logic:

  • I want to sleep. (Me doing it)
  • I want you to sleep. (You doing it)

🧱 Word Building: 'Stronger' and 'Higher'

Notice the word stronger. It comes from strong. Adding -er to the end of a word compares two things.

  • Strong → Stronger (More power)
  • Tall → Taller (More height)

In the text, the Governor says police need to be stronger. This means: Current Police < Needed Police.

Vocabulary Learning

drone
A small unmanned aircraft that flies by itself.
Example:The small drones from Pakistan still fly over the border.
border
The line that separates two countries.
Example:The drones fly over the border.
gang
A group of people who do bad things together.
Example:There are many gangs in the city.
killer
A person who kills others.
Example:The city has many killers.
law
A rule made by the government that people must follow.
Example:There is a new law to protect holy books.
holy
Very sacred or religious.
Example:The law protects holy books.
train
A series of connected cars that run on tracks.
Example:The new train system will help people travel.
system
A set of connected parts that work together.
Example:The train system is part of the city's transport.
money
Currency used to buy goods and services.
Example:The train system costs too much money.
safety
The condition of being protected from danger.
Example:The city is not safe.