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Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann

Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that eligible women in the state will begin receiving financial assistance under the “Mawan Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana” from July 1, with the amount to be transferred directly into their bank accounts. Speaking during a television programme in Chandigarh, Mann said the government had completed most of the groundwork required for the implementation of the scheme and that the remaining formalities would be finalised shortly. He described the initiative as a major welfare measure aimed at providing financial support to women across the state. The Chief Minister said women beneficiaries would…
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Bangladesh Measles Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 585

Bangladesh Measles Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 585

Rajeev Sharma :- Bangladesh continues to grapple with a worsening measles outbreak, with two more children succumbing to measles-like symptoms during the past 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 585 since mid-March. Health authorities have classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles-related deaths, reflecting the growing concern over the spread of the disease across the country. The outbreak has also shown no signs of slowing down, as more than 1,300 new suspected cases were reported within a single day. The cumulative number of suspected infections has now crossed 70,000, while confirmed cases have also continued to rise, placing…
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Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped an industrial unit in Ludhiana after a suspected toxic gas leak at a spanner-manufacturing factory claimed the lives of a father and son and left several workers affected. The incident occurred during the night shift when employees were carrying out routine work inside the factory premises. According to eyewitnesses, gas allegedly began leaking from a pipeline or cylinder and quickly spread across the facility. The fumes reportedly engulfed the work area within minutes, leaving workers struggling to breathe. Several employees collapsed on the spot, while others suffered severe irritation and breathing difficulties. The deceased have…
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RBI Considers Introducing Plastic Currency Notes in India

RBI Considers Introducing Plastic Currency Notes in India

Rajeev Sharma :- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively considering the introduction of polymer-based plastic currency notes in the country as part of efforts to modernise the cash management system and reduce the rising cost of printing paper notes. The proposal was recently discussed during high-level board meetings held in Patna and Mumbai, with officials examining the long-term advantages of switching to more durable currency material. According to sources, the central bank may soon begin a pilot project to test plastic notes for public circulation. The move comes at a time when demand for physical cash continues to…
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Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle

Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Patiala after the body of a young woman was discovered stuffed inside a blue plastic drum abandoned near the Railway Colony area. The sensational recovery triggered shock and fear among local residents, prompting an immediate police investigation into what authorities suspect to be a planned murder. According to preliminary information, the drum was found lying at an isolated spot in the locality. Residents grew suspicious after noticing the sealed container and alerted the police. Upon reaching the scene, officers opened the drum and recovered the body of an unidentified young woman packed inside and covered…
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Punjab Govt Orders Formation of Stray Animal Control Task Forces Across State

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

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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Punjab spy network busted: Pathankot man held for ‘sharing’ Army movement details with Pakistan handlers

Punjab spy network busted: Pathankot man held for ‘sharing’ Army movement details with Pakistan handlers

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough linked to national security, the Punjab Police have arrested a man from Pathankot for allegedly passing sensitive information related to the movement of Indian Army and paramilitary forces to handlers operating from Pakistan. The accused, identified as Baljit Singh alias Bittu, is a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village in Punjab. According to investigators, he had allegedly installed an Internet-enabled CCTV camera near a strategic point on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway to secretly monitor military activity. Police officials believe the live surveillance footage was being transmitted electronically to foreign-based operatives connected to Pakistan. police…
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Jagannath Temple Administration Urges Ferozepur Authorities to Stop ‘Premature’ Rath Yatra

Jagannath Temple Administration Urges Ferozepur Authorities to Stop ‘Premature’ Rath Yatra

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri, has appealed to the Ferozepur district administration in Punjab to halt a proposed Rath Yatra scheduled for May 23, stating that the event is being organised against established religious traditions and prescribed rituals. In a formal communication addressed to Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma, SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee urged the local authorities to intervene and prevent the conduct of the procession on a non-traditional date. According to the temple administration, an advertisement had been circulated announcing a Rath Yatra at the Jagannath Temple in Ferozepur…
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Mankirt Aulakh Pays Obeisance at Golden Temple After Release of New Music Project

Mankirt Aulakh Pays Obeisance at Golden Temple After Release of New Music Project

Gurpreet Singh :- Popular Punjabi singer and actor Mankirt Aulakh on Thursday visited Golden Temple to offer prayers following the release of his latest music project. The singer paid obeisance at the shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of all. Speaking to mediapersons after paying respects, Aulakh said he and his team had decided earlier that they would first visit the Golden Temple whenever the new extended music project was released. He said the visit was meant to seek blessings and express gratitude to the Almighty for the love and support received from fans over the years.…
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Medical Stores Shut Across Punjab, Patients Face Hardship Amid Chemists’ Protest Against Online Pharmacies

Medical Stores Shut Across Punjab, Patients Face Hardship Amid Chemists’ Protest Against Online Pharmacies

Gurpreet Singh :- Patients across Punjab faced severe inconvenience on Wednesday as medical stores and chemist shops remained closed in response to a statewide shutdown call by chemist associations protesting against the growing influence of online pharmacy platforms. The shutdown disrupted access to essential medicines in several cities, forcing patients and their family members to move from one shop to another in search of medicines. In many areas, people were seen waiting outside closed medical stores, only to return disappointed after finding shutters down throughout the day. Amritsar witnessed a major impact of the strike, particularly in Katra Sher Singh,…
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