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13 May

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema Alleges BJP Hand Behind Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Diljit Dosanjh, Firing, Harpal Cheema, Punjab News

LGurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday sparked a political storm by alleging that the BJP was behind the firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, manager of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, in Haryana’s Gondar village. Cheema claimed the attack was carried out through the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to intimidate the singer after he allegedly refused to join the BJP. Addressing the media, Cheema accused the BJP of using “questionable tactics” and alleged that gangsters were being used to threaten celebrities and influential personalities across the country. He further claimed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was operating…

13 May

NEET Paper Leak Row Reaches Supreme Court; Plea Seeks Replacement of NTA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingNeet Exam, Supreme Court of India

Rajeev Sharma :- The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak has now reached the Supreme Court, with a petition seeking the replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the creation of a new independent examination body. The plea, filed by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), has also sought directions to the CBI to submit a status report within four weeks regarding the ongoing investigation into the alleged leak. The petition has raised serious concerns over the credibility and functioning of the NTA, demanding structural reforms in the examination system. It has urged the apex court to…

13 May

PSEB Class XII Results Declared; Mansa Student Tops Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Class 12th, Punjab Board, Punjab News, Results Out

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Wednesday declared the Class XII examination results, bringing relief and excitement for lakhs of students across the state. Announcing the results, Board Chairman Dr Amarpal Singh said that Supneet Kaur from Mansa district secured the first position in the state merit list. Sohani Chauhan from Ludhiana stood second, while another Ludhiana student, Divyanshi, bagged the third position. The board informed that around 2.65 lakh students had appeared for the Class XII examinations conducted between February 17 and April 4 this year. Students can now access their results through the board’s…

13 May

PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Official Convoy to Promote Austerity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingIndia, PM Narendra Modi

Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a major austerity measure by directing a significant reduction in the size of his official convoy, aiming to encourage fiscal discipline and curb unnecessary government expenditure. The move is being seen as a symbolic as well as practical step towards promoting restraint within the administrative machinery. According to sources, the Prime Minister has instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG) to cut the number of vehicles in his convoy by nearly half. At the same time, he has also expressed a preference for increasing the use of electric vehicles in the convoy.…

12 May

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainmentAustralia tour, Diljit Dosanjh, Firing incident, Gurpartap Kang, Karnal police, Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjabi industry

Karnal (Gurpreet Singh): The notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for a firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, the manager of renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh. The attack reportedly took place late Tuesday night in Gondar village, located in the Karnal district of Haryana. According to a social media post attributed to gang members Tyson Bishnoi, Aarzoo Bishnoi, and Hari Boxer, multiple shots were fired at the property using high-precision Austrian-made weapons. This incident has sent shockwaves through the Punjabi entertainment industry, marking a significant escalation in threats against high-profile celebrities and their management teams.…

12 May

Punjab jail inmate linked to cross-border drone arms smuggling case in Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Trending

Gurpreet Singh :- Rajasthan Police have made a major breakthrough in a cross-border drone smuggling case near the Khajuwala border area of Bikaner district, with investigations revealing that the consignment of weapons was allegedly ordered by a smuggler lodged in a Punjab jail. The case came to light in February after a drone crashed in the 24 KND area near the international border. Security agencies recovered five pistols and 325 live cartridges from the drone, triggering a joint investigation by the Border Security Force and Rajasthan Police. During the probe, investigators identified the alleged mastermind as Sukhwinder, currently lodged in…

12 May

CBI Heat Reaches Punjab Vigilance Corridors; BJP Leader, IPS Officer’s Reader Under Scanner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBig news, BJP, CBI, Punjab, Raid, Vigillance Bureau

CBI raid at Vigilance office triggers political storm in Punjab Gurpreet Singh :- A recent CBI raid at the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali has sparked major political and administrative controversy in the state. The action has brought two important names into focus — BJP leader Raghav Goyal from Malout and senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan, who is considered one of the frontrunners for the post of Punjab Director General of Police. Raghav Goyal, known for his close links with several BJP leaders, has been arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 25 lakh bribery case. Sources claim…

12 May

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops near religious places, schools

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBig news, Cm, India, Tamil Nadu, Vijay

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered closure of 717 state-run liquor retail outlets operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. According to the government, the state currently houses 4,765 Tasmac liquor retail shops. Of the 717 identified for closure, 276 are located near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 near bus stands. The move is being seen as Vijay’s first major policy decision just hours after becoming Chief Minister. The new government is presenting it as an important social reform step…

12 May

Jagtar Singh Hawara moves High Court seeking four-week parole to care for ailing mother

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingJagtar Singh Hawara, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking four weeks’ parole on humanitarian grounds. In his petition, Hawara stated that he wished to take care of his ailing mother, who is suffering from multiple age-related ailments. Hawara submitted before the court that he has been lodged in jail for the past 28 years and nine months and had never earlier applied for parole. He informed the court that his 81-year-old mother is suffering from Parkinson’s disease and hypertension, and her deteriorating health…

11 May

Punjab Tops National School Education Rankings, Surpasses Kerala in NITI Aayog Report

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab has emerged as the top-performing state in school education in the latest NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026, overtaking Kerala and several other leading states in the country. The state government has attributed the achievement to extensive reforms introduced in government schools over the past few years. Announcing the development, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Punjab secured the number one position in primary and middle-level education, outperforming states such as Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi. He described the achievement as a reflection of the state’s sustained efforts to strengthen the public education system and improve learning outcomes.…