Punjab

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, the Punjab government has approached the Centre requesting that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh be allowed to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam even after the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The move has been justified on grounds of maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. According to official sources, the state government has written to the Union Home Ministry, urging it to obtain consent from the Assam government under the provisions of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1952, along with relevant amendments. The request…
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Special Baisakhi Congregation at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Emphasises Panthic Unity

Special Baisakhi Congregation at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Emphasises Panthic Unity

Gurpreet Singh :- A grand religious congregation was held at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib to mark the sacred occasion of Baisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Divas, witnessing the participation of a large number of devotees and prominent Sikh personalities. The event reflected deep spiritual fervour and collective devotion. The programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by kirtan and religious discourse by eminent Sikh clergy. Senior granthis addressed the gathering, recalling the historic significance of 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth, a moment that continues to inspire generations. During the congregation, religious leaders…
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Allegations of Police Misconduct Surface in Jalalabad; Cop Suspended Over Assault and Extortion Claims

Allegations of Police Misconduct Surface in Jalalabad; Cop Suspended Over Assault and Extortion Claims

Gurpreet Singh :- Jalalabad has come under scrutiny after serious allegations of police misconduct emerged, with a local youth accusing personnel of assault and forced extortion. The incident, reportedly dated April 5, has triggered concern after details surfaced publicly. According to the complainant, Jabar Singh, a resident of Ghallu village in Abohar, he was returning home with friends after purchasing a vehicle when they stopped at a roadside eatery. It was there that a police vehicle carrying three personnel—two Home Guards and one Punjab Police constable—allegedly detained them without justification. The victim claims that the officials falsely accused them of…
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Amritsar police bust international arms smuggling network, 3 arrested with 6 pistols

Amritsar police bust international arms smuggling network, 3 arrested with 6 pistols

Gurpreet Singh :- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have uncovered an international illegal arms smuggling network in a major operation. Three accused have been arrested and six pistols have been recovered from their possession. During the initial investigation, the police found that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based arms smugglers through social media platforms. The network was involved in bringing illegal weapons into India and supplying them to criminal elements active in Punjab.  DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details on social media, stating that the gang used to arrange weapon consignments from across the border and distribute them locally. These weapons…
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CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 expected soon: Check date, DigiLocker alert, how to download marksheets

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 expected soon: Check date, DigiLocker alert, how to download marksheets

Gurpreet Singh :- The Central Board of Secondary Education is likely to announce the Class 10The Central Board of Secondary Education is likely to announce the Class 10 Board Exam 2026 (Session 1) results very soon. Reports suggest the results may be declared by tomorrow or later this week, especially as the second phase of board exams is set to begin from May 15. Although the CBSE has not officially confirmed the exact date, signs indicate that the result announcement is close. DigiLocker has already advised students to prepare in advance. In a post on X, the platform asked students…
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CM Bhagwant Mann government passes historic Anti-Sacrilege Bill; life imprisonment for “Beadbi”

CM Bhagwant Mann government passes historic Anti-Sacrilege Bill; life imprisonment for “Beadbi”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As a mark of respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Assembly led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby stipulating harsher punishment for beadbi (sacrilege) of living Guru Sahib. In a decisive and uncompromising move, the Bhagwant Mann Government has introduced life imprisonment for beadbi, creating one of the toughest legal frameworks in the country to deal with beadbi. Declaring the legislation as a historic correction of past regimes’ failures, the Chief Minister affirmed that the new law closes long-standing…
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Harpal Singh Cheema hails Anti-Sacrilege Bill as historic move to end decades of injustice

Harpal Singh Cheema hails Anti-Sacrilege Bill as historic move to end decades of injustice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Speaking in the Assembly today in favor of the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill" introduced by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema expressed his profound gratitude to the Chief Minister for bringing necessary amendments to ensure stringent punishment for 'beadbi' (sacrilege). Terming the amendment an honest effort by the Bhagwant Mann government, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticized the opposition for attempting to mislead the public. He said that the amended bill introduces historic penal provisions, stipulating life imprisonment and a penalty of ₹25 lakh for…
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Jalandhar – Two Killed, Couple Critically Injured in Tragic Road Accident Near Malsian

Jalandhar – Two Killed, Couple Critically Injured in Tragic Road Accident Near Malsian

Gurpreet Singh :- A devastating road accident near Malsian claimed the lives of two young men on the spot, while a husband and wife sustained serious injuries. A minor girl narrowly escaped unhurt in the incident, which has left the local community in shock. According to information, the victims were travelling on a motorcycle from Lohian Khas towards Nakodar when the mishap occurred near a bank on Lohian Road. The accident reportedly took place after their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction, leading to a loss of balance. In the aftermath of the collision, two of…
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Chandigarh bomb threat: Email warns of blast at Passport office, other places; police launch probe

Chandigarh bomb threat: Email warns of blast at Passport office, other places; police launch probe

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Chandigarh on Monday after officials linked to the Ministry of External Affairs received a threatening email warning of multiple bomb blasts across the city, including the Regional Passport Office (RPO). According to initial information, the email claimed that as many as 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted at various locations and could detonate around 1:15 pm. The message also contained disturbing and communal language, alleging that a specific religious community would be targeted. The threatening email was reportedly sent early Monday morning from an unidentified ID and included official email addresses associated with…
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Punjab Assembly Convenes Special Session; CM Bhagwant Mann Tables Bill on Sacrilege with Stringent Provisions

Punjab Assembly Convenes Special Session; CM Bhagwant Mann Tables Bill on Sacrilege with Stringent Provisions

Gurpreet Singh :- The special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday with members paying tributes to noted singer Asha Bhosle and victims of the recent Vrindavan boat tragedy. The House observed a two-minute silence in their memory before proceeding with legislative business. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the “Jagt Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” aimed at prescribing stricter punishment for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures. The bill is currently under discussion in the House. Stringent Penalties ProposedThe proposed legislation includes provisions for severe punishment, with life imprisonment and a fine of up…
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