Gurpreet Singh

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High-Stakes Evacuation: Over 230 Passengers Safe After Smoke Detected on IndiGo Flight at Bengaluru Airport
26 May

High-Stakes Evacuation: Over 230 Passengers Safe After Smoke Detected on IndiGo Flight at Bengaluru Airport

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Bengaluru (Gurpreet Singh): More than 230 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from an IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday evening after smoke was detected inside the cabin. The incident triggered an immediate emergency response on the tarmac, though officials confirmed that no injuries were reported during the sudden evacuation process. The incident occurred while IndiGo flight 6E 6017, a scheduled service from Bengaluru to Chennai, was taxiing out toward the runway in preparation for departure. According to an official statement released by the airline, crew members noticed smoke inside the cabin of the Airbus A321…
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Punjab Targets 5 Lakh Acres for DSR in 2026-27: Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance via Online Portal
26 May

Punjab Targets 5 Lakh Acres for DSR in 2026-27: Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance via Online Portal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2026-27 kharif season, with a dedicated budget provision of Rs 40 crore. Sharing details of the water-conserving DSR scheme, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that 23,410 farmers adopted the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2025 kharif season, covering 2,35,899 acres through direct sowing…
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High Stakes in Punjab: 61.5 Per Cent Turnout Recorded in Municipal Polls Amid Regional Clashes
26 May

High Stakes in Punjab: 61.5 Per Cent Turnout Recorded in Municipal Polls Amid Regional Clashes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab recorded an estimated 61.5 per cent voter turnout by 5 pm during municipal elections held across the state on Tuesday. The high-stakes polling was marked by sporadic incidents of violence, localized clashes, and widespread allegations of voter intimidation in several districts. Political analysts view these local elections as a critical litmus test for major parties ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls. Voting was conducted to elect representatives across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar panchayats. To maintain law and order, the Punjab State Election Commission deployed approximately 32,000 police personnel and nearly…
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Punjab Soldier Goes Missing While Returning to Duty in Assam, Family Suspects Abduction
26 May

Punjab Soldier Goes Missing While Returning to Duty in Assam, Family Suspects Abduction

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- A 27-year-old Army jawan from Punjab has gone missing under mysterious circumstances while returning to his unit in Assam, triggering panic and anxiety within the family. Jaswinder Kumar, a resident of Dakhala village in Gurdaspur district, has been untraceable since May 17, with his family alleging the possibility of abduction. According to information received, Jaswinder Kumar, who serves in the Dogra Regiment, had left for Assam after spending leave at his native village. He reportedly boarded a train from Amritsar railway station on May 17 for Dibrugarh, where his unit is stationed. Army officials later informed the…
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Punjab Govt Orders Formation of Stray Animal Control Task Forces Across State
26 May

Punjab Govt Orders Formation of Stray Animal Control Task Forces Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a fresh initiative aimed at addressing concerns related to stray dogs while ensuring animal welfare, the Punjab Government has directed all municipal corporations and municipal councils to constitute dedicated “Stray Animal Control Task Forces” within the next three days. The move follows recent directions issued by the Supreme Court regarding the management of stray animal-related issues in urban areas. Officials said the proposed task forces would work towards maintaining public safety alongside ensuring proper care and rehabilitation of stray animals. As part of the new framework, the government has identified schools, colleges, hospitals, bus stands, railway…
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Raja Warring Rides Bullock Cart to Poll Booth, Slams Fuel Price Hike During Punjab Civic Polls
26 May

Raja Warring Rides Bullock Cart to Poll Booth, Slams Fuel Price Hike During Punjab Civic Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Voting for municipal elections is underway across Punjab on Tuesday, with voters turning out enthusiastically despite intense heatwave conditions prevailing in several districts. Polling is being held for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, where long queues were witnessed outside polling stations since morning. Amid the civic polls, several prominent political leaders exercised their franchise at their respective polling booths. BJP working president and MLA Ashwani Sharma cast his vote in Pathankot, while AAP MLA Sherry Kalsi voted in Batala. Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer participated in the polling process in Barnala.…
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Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling racket, one held with Glock pistols
26 May

Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling racket, one held with Glock pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against illegal arms trafficking, the Counter Intelligence unit of the Punjab Police in Ferozepur has dismantled a cross-border weapons smuggling network and arrested one suspect during a special operation. The police recovered five .30 bore Glock pistols along with four live cartridges from the accused. According to preliminary investigations, the seized weapons are suspected to have been smuggled into India through illegal routes along the international border. Officials believe the firearms were intended to be supplied further to criminal elements operating in the region through a wider organised network. Police sources said the…
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Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week
26 May

Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of relentless heat, residents across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may finally see some weather relief as forecasts indicate the arrival of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued its orange alert for heatwave conditions across the region until Wednesday, warning that daytime temperatures will remain significantly above normal before a major weather shift begins from Thursday onward. On Monday, Chandigarh recorded a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius, nearly three degrees above seasonal average, making it one of the hottest locations in Punjab after Bathinda, which touched…
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Punjab Civic Polls Underway as Over 35 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 7,555 Candidates
26 May

Punjab Civic Polls Underway as Over 35 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 7,555 Candidates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s urban local body elections began on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for a politically significant contest widely seen as an early indicator ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Polling started at 8 am across the state and will continue till 5 pm, with more than 35 lakh registered voters expected to participate in deciding the fate of 7,555 candidates contesting across municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The elections are being held for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, making it one of the largest civic exercises in the state in…
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MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections
26 May

MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal corporation, municipal council, and municipal committee elections being held across the state on May 26. Kang said that voting will take place tomorrow (May 26) in several municipal bodies across Punjab, including various municipal committees falling under the Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency as well as the Mohali Municipal Corporation. He appealed to all voters of Punjab to strengthen…
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