Gurpreet Singh

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AAP Punjab Leadership Rallies Behind Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Recusal

AAP Punjab Leadership Rallies Behind Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Recusal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly backed the decision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to refrain from appearing before the court of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, calling it a principled step rooted in truth, self-respect, and the Gandhian philosophy of Satyagraha. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took to 'X' and wrote, “Arvind Kejriwal has demonstrated that one must be ready to sacrifice anything for justice and self-respect. When questions arise over the judiciary's impartiality, public trust is shaken. We all stand firmly with him.” Meanwhile, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora…
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May 1 declared public holiday across Punjab on Labour Day

May 1 declared public holiday across Punjab on Labour Day

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab will observe a statewide public holiday on May 1 in connection with Labour Day, offering relief to students and employees amid the ongoing heatwave. As per official orders, all government offices, boards, corporations and public educational institutions will remain closed for the day. The annual observance recognises the contribution of workers and is marked across the state with various events and programmes. Routine government functioning will resume the following day, while essential services are expected to continue without disruption.
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Short circuit sparks fire at garment showroom in Jandiala, goods worth lakhs gutted

Short circuit sparks fire at garment showroom in Jandiala, goods worth lakhs gutted

Gurpreet Singh :- A major fire broke out at a well-known ready-made garments showroom, “Hari Om Collection”, in the town, causing losses worth several lakhs, officials said. Shop owner Harinder Kumar said he received a call around 4 am from a passerby who noticed smoke billowing from the premises. By the time he reached the spot, flames had engulfed the interior and the main shutter failed to open despite repeated attempts. Personnel from Punjab Police, led by outpost in-charge Gulzar Singh, rushed to the scene and initiated efforts to contain the blaze. Fire brigade teams were alerted and two fire…
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ED conducts multi-city raids against suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar in money laundering probe

ED conducts multi-city raids against suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar in money laundering probe

Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate on Monday carried out simultaneous searches across Punjab and Chandigarh in connection with a money laundering probe against suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar. Officials said the action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. A total of 11 locations linked to Bhullar and his associates were searched, including two in Chandigarh, five in Ludhiana, two in Patiala, and one each in Nabha and Jalandhar. The agency is investigating alleged proceeds of crime, benami assets and suspicious financial transactions. Teams are examining documents and electronic records to trace money…
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Border Vigilance Thwarts Drone Drop Bid, Narcotics Recovered in Amritsar Sector

Border Vigilance Thwarts Drone Drop Bid, Narcotics Recovered in Amritsar Sector

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces successfully intercepted a suspected drone-led smuggling attempt along the international border in Amritsar, recovering narcotics and an unmanned aerial vehicle during a late-night operation. Officials said personnel stationed near the Kalam Dogar border area noticed unusual aerial movement and immediately activated response protocols. Troops of the Border Security Force opened fire to disrupt the drone’s movement, forcing it to drop its payload before retreating. A coordinated search of nearby farmland led to the seizure of a drone along with around 535 grams of suspected heroin. Preliminary findings indicate that the consignment was intended to be…
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Punjab Weather Swings Between Scorching Heat and Storm Warnings, IMD Issues Alert

Punjab Weather Swings Between Scorching Heat and Storm Warnings, IMD Issues Alert

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab and Chandigarh are facing extreme weather conditions as high temperatures continue alongside warnings of thunderstorms and strong winds over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department has sounded a yellow alert valid through April 30, highlighting the likelihood of heatwave conditions during the day and unusually warm nights. At the same time, changing atmospheric patterns may trigger thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h in several districts. Among the hottest locations, Bathinda recorded temperatures close to 44°C, remaining well above the seasonal average. Other cities such as Ludhiana,…
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Case Filed Against Passenger for Taking “Objectionable” Photos of Cabin Crew

Case Filed Against Passenger for Taking “Objectionable” Photos of Cabin Crew

Coimbatore (Gurpreet Singh): A 30-year-old businessman from Coimbatore has been booked by the police after he allegedly used his mobile phone to take "objectionable" zoomed-in photographs of female cabin crew members during a flight. The incident occurred on April 24 on a flight traveling from Coimbatore to Udaipur. According to the complaint filed by airline staff at the RGI Airport outpost, the passenger appeared to be in an intoxicated state during the journey. Upon the flight's arrival, the individual was de-boarded and handed over to the authorities. A case has since been registered under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya…
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EC Orders Statewide Crackdown on Bomb Makers After Massive Recovery in Bhangar

EC Orders Statewide Crackdown on Bomb Makers After Massive Recovery in Bhangar

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) took a stern view of the security situation in poll-bound West Bengal on Sunday, ordering the state police to launch an immediate special drive to arrest bomb makers. The directive follows the recovery of approximately 100 live bombs from the residence of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker in Bhangar, located in the South 24 Parganas district. In a significant escalation of oversight, the poll body announced that all such cases involving explosives will now be investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure a thorough probe into potential terror links…
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Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Infant Recovers After Critical Birth in Bathinda

Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Infant Recovers After Critical Birth in Bathinda

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first cry should bring relief. But sometimes, it brings silence instead. At Aggarwal Hospital in Rampura Phul, District Bathinda, a newborn had already arrived; but the fight for life had just begun. Born at just 33 weeks, the baby of Resham Singh and Gurmail Kaur entered the world too early, too fragile. Weighing only 1.926 kg, far below the normal full-term weight of around 2.5 to 4 kg, the newborn struggled from the very first breath. Severe respiratory distress meant that breathing was not possible without medical support. Inside the hospital, there was no time to…
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AAP Launches Statewide Protests in Punjab; Labels Defecting MPs as ‘Gaddars’

AAP Launches Statewide Protests in Punjab; Labels Defecting MPs as ‘Gaddars’

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday unleashed a wave of massive, coordinated protests across every district of Punjab against the Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the BJP, with streets echoing slogans of “Punjab de Gaddar” and walls marked with “Gaddar” written in public anger against an unforgivable betrayal of the Punjab’s mandate. From district headquarters to industrial hubs, including a pointed protest outside the Trident Group against Rajinder Gupta, AAP leaders and karyakartas, joined by large numbers of citizens, staged fierce demonstrations, burnt tyres, and openly condemned those who, they said, had trampled upon the…
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