Gurpreet Singh

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Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…
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Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Amritsar (National Times): In a shocking act of violence, two bike-borne miscreants carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The incident was captured on CCTV, which reveals the attackers arriving at the temple with a flag on their bike. After pausing for a few moments, one of them threw a grenade at the temple, causing a powerful explosion. The two assailants quickly fled the scene. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar said that there is an involvement of Pakistan in this attack and that those involved in it won't be spared at any cost.…
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Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

Amritsar (National Times): A man armed with an iron rod attacked five individuals at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, caused significant injuries to the victims. Among the injured, a Sikh youth from Bathinda is reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment at the emergency wing of the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research at Vallah. Two of the victims are sewadars (attendants) of the Golden Temple, while the other three are devotees from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala, according to police reports. Authorities have arrested…
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Growing Divide in Damdami Taksal as Sikh Leaders Discuss Panthic Unity

Growing Divide in Damdami Taksal as Sikh Leaders Discuss Panthic Unity

Amritsar, March 14, 2025 – A widening rift within the Damdami Taksal surfaced as Sri Akal Takht Jathedar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, met with Damdami Taksal Chief Bhai Ram Singh Sangravan at his residence to discuss key Panthic issues.During the meeting, the two Sikh leaders addressed challenges facing the Sikh community and strategies for strengthening religious outreach. Bhai Ram Singh extended his full support to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj for advancing Panthic initiatives. As a gesture of respect, Bhai Ram Singh honored Gargaj with a traditional dastaar (turban) and a siropa (robe of…
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Attack at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: SGPC Demands Justice

Attack at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: SGPC Demands Justice

Amritsar, Match 14, 2025: An attack on devotees and sewadars at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas, located within Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has condemned the violent incident and called for strict action against the attackers.Shocking Attack During Prayer GatheringThe attack took place around noon when a masked assailant entered Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas and began assaulting devotees and sewadars with an iron rod. Sikh devotees from around the world had gathered to offer prayers for the new Nanakshahi year.Five people were injured in the attack, including three devotees…
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Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — Every year, thousands of Sikhs from across the world gather at Anandpur Sahib to witness the breathtaking spectacle of Hola Mohalla. This festival, marked by impressive martial displays and deep spiritual devotion, traces its roots to a period of conflict and resilience in Sikh history. But what inspired Guru Gobind Singh to create this extraordinary tradition? The story behind Hola Mohalla is as powerful as the festival itself. A Tradition Born from Resistance The origins of Hola Mohalla lie in one of the most turbulent periods of Sikh history. By the late 1600s, the Mughal Empire,…
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Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Agricultural Inputs

Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Agricultural Inputs

Chandigarh, March 13, 2025 – The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has seized 111 bags of expired fertilisers in Fazilka and filed a complaint against an unlicensed seed dealer in Malerkotla for violating seed regulations.Punjab Agriculture Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian confirmed that a team led by the Chief Agriculture Officer, Fazilka, seized the expired fertilisers during a routine inspection at the Panjawa Model Cooperative Agriculture Service Society Limited. The team sealed:25 bags of Hindustan Bec. Tech India Pvt. Ltd. (Potash Mobilising Bacteria)45 bags of Malwa Industrial & Marketing Fertilisers & Chemicals Cooperative Society Ltd. (Potash 14.5)31 bags of…
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AAP Strengthens Grassroots Presence with Support from Block Presidents

AAP Strengthens Grassroots Presence with Support from Block Presidents

Dera Bassi, March 13 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is rapidly expanding its grassroots network in Punjab to strengthen its organizational reach. In a recent meeting with block presidents and party leaders, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa secured full support from the block presidents and office bearers, providing a significant boost to the party’s campaign. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia, Chairman of the Punjab Sewerage Board, Prabhjot Kaur, former state secretary and district president, and Harmit Singh, party coordinator.Kuljit Singh Randhawa, who also serves as the head of AAP’s transport wing in Punjab, emphasized the party’s focus…
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Punjabi Singer Kaka Files Police Complaint Against Gurkaran Dhaliwal and Pinky Dhaliwal for Fraud and Extortion

Punjabi Singer Kaka Files Police Complaint Against Gurkaran Dhaliwal and Pinky Dhaliwal for Fraud and Extortion

Chandigarh, 11 March 2025: Renowned Punjabi singer and director of Kaka Ji Records Pvt. Ltd., Ravinder Singh, popularly known as Kaka, has filed a police complaint against Gurkaran Dhaliwal and Pinky Dhaliwal, directors of Sky Digital India Pvt. Ltd., for multiple criminal offenses, including cheating, breach of trust, dishonest misappropriation of property, forgery, fraud, extortion, criminal intimidation, and violations under the Copyright Act and IT Act.In his complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, Punjab, Kaka has alleged that the accused approached him in 2021 with false promises of monetizing, distributing, and promoting his music on platforms such…
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Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Continues: 118 Smugglers Arrested in Statewide Raids

Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Continues: 118 Smugglers Arrested in Statewide Raids

Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 – Punjab Police intensified its war on drugs under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, with massive raids across the state for the 12th consecutive day. The operation resulted in the arrest of 118 drug smugglers and the registration of 71 FIRs.Major Results of the OperationOver the last 12 days, Punjab Police have arrested a total of 1,658 drug smugglers. In the latest round of raids at 543 locations, police teams recovered:994 grams of heroin4,633 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections₹1.47 lakh in drug moneyThe coordinated raids were carried out under the directions of Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav…
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