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HC to Hear Plea Against Release of ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ Documentary Today
24 Apr

HC to Hear Plea Against Release of ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ Documentary Today

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Gurpreet Singh :- The High Court is set to hear a petition on Friday seeking a ban on a documentary series based on the life of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, alleged mastermind in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The plea has been filed by Punjab Congress chief and Member of Parliament Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who has strongly opposed the release of the series. In his submissions and public statements, Warring termed the documentary not merely as entertainment content but an affront to public sentiment, particularly for families affected by gang-related violence. Referring to the killing of Moosewala, he…
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Samana Tower Protest Ends After 18 Months, Protester Climbs Down Following New Law
24 Apr

Samana Tower Protest Ends After 18 Months, Protester Climbs Down Following New Law

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Gurpreet Singh :- Bringing an end to an extraordinary and prolonged protest, Gurjeet Singh Khalsa on Friday descended from a nearly 400-foot-high mobile tower in Samana after spending around 18 months atop the structure. He had been staging the protest to press for stringent legislation against incidents of sacrilege. The decision to call off the agitation came following the Punjab Government’s implementation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026, which he viewed as a significant step towards addressing his demands. Soon after his decision, the administration launched a carefully coordinated rescue operation to ensure his safe descent. Teams…
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Punjab To Conduct Evening Blackout Exercises in Jalandhar, Ludhiana to Boost Emergency Response Today
24 Apr

Punjab To Conduct Evening Blackout Exercises in Jalandhar, Ludhiana to Boost Emergency Response Today

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated civil defence drill featuring temporary blackouts will be carried out on Friday evening in parts of Jalandhar and Ludhiana, aimed at evaluating preparedness for emergency situations. In Jalandhar, the mock exercise will be limited to the premises of Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. Officials said the drill will begin with a siren indicating a simulated air raid warning, followed by a brief period of complete darkness within the campus. After the exercise concludes, another siren will signal the return to normal conditions. During the drill, response teams will rehearse key emergency procedures such as evacuating…
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Amritsar Police dismantle cross-border drug and arms module; three arrested
23 Apr

Amritsar Police dismantle cross-border drug and arms module; three arrested

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police achieved a significant breakthrough on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by busting an organized cross-border smuggling module involved in the trafficking of synthetic drugs and illegal weapons. Acting on specific intelligence, police teams apprehended three suspects—identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukha (21), Sola Singh alias Sonu (29), and Karan Singh (22), all residents of village Sahanke in Ferozepur. During the operation, officials recovered 915 grams of ICE (Methamphetamine), five sophisticated pistols (including two 9MM Glocks and three .30 bore pistols), and several rounds of live ammunition. Preliminary investigations conducted by DGP Gaurav Yadav and…
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Punjab Government ends textbook monopoly; PSEB to supply books directly to private schools
23 Apr

Punjab Government ends textbook monopoly; PSEB to supply books directly to private schools

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a student-centric move aimed at reshaping school education delivery, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a major reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will directly supply books to every Class I to XII student studying in PSEB-affiliated private schools, effectively ending the long-standing monopoly of authorised agencies and bookshops. Announcing the reform, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains underlined that the decision is designed to improve transparency, reduce costs for families, and ensure timely availability of textbooks without dependence…
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Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers massive surge in narcotics seizures and convictions
23 Apr

Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers massive surge in narcotics seizures and convictions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ has intensified into a sustained, high-impact crackdown under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, with fresh data pointing to a sharp rise in enforcement, deeper network disruption, and significantly improved conviction outcomes driven by the flagship campaign Yudh Nasheyan Virudh. The data shows that 73,541 NDPS cases have been registered between 2022 and 2026 (till date), marking an increase of over 40 percent compared to 52,255 cases during 2017–21. Arrests have also seen a steep rise, reaching 98,596 in the current period, up nearly 45 percent from 68,064 earlier, indicating sustained, large-scale action against…
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Over 23,000 arrested as ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completes 92 days in Punjab
23 Apr

Over 23,000 arrested as ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completes 92 days in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated that the Bhagwant Mann Government’s two major campaigns, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ and ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, are being carried out successfully by Punjab Police with strong support from the people, reflecting the administration’s firm resolve to eliminate drugs and organised crime from Punjab. Highlighting the progress of the anti-gangster drive, Baltej Pannu said, “‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign has completed 92 days, and on the 92nd day alone, Punjab Police arrested 254 individuals and recovered 4 illegal weapons.” He added, “The total number of arrests under this campaign…
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Punjab’s education reform gains momentum through Finland-University of Turku partnership
23 Apr

Punjab’s education reform gains momentum through Finland-University of Turku partnership

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A collaboration between the Punjab Government, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Finland’s University of Turku is beginning to translate into visible changes in classrooms, with teaching practices becoming more interactive and early signs of improved student engagement emerging on the ground. As part of this initiative, teaching is steadily moving away from rote methods towards more joyful and participatory learning approaches. Anchored in Punjab’s broader Sikhya Kranti, the programme focuses on adapting global expertise to local classroom contexts while building scale through a structured train-the-trainers model, with nearly 300 teachers will have been…
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Punjab to conduct civil defence blackout drill across state on April 24
23 Apr

Punjab to conduct civil defence blackout drill across state on April 24

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government will conduct a statewide civil defence air raid and blackout mock drill on April 24 at 8 pm, as part of preparedness measures for emergency situations. The exercise, scheduled for 15 minutes until 8:15 pm, is being carried out on the directions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Officials said the primary objective of the drill is to assess the readiness of civil defence mechanisms and administrative agencies in dealing with emergencies such as air raids or other crisis situations. The exercise aims to test coordination, response time and the effectiveness of emergency…
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Amritpal Singh to be produced in Ajnala court today after NSA detention ends
23 Apr

Amritpal Singh to be produced in Ajnala court today after NSA detention ends

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Gurpreet Singh :- Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh is likely to be produced before a court in Ajnala on Wednesday following the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) on April 22. Sources indicate that the production may take place through video conferencing, though there has been no official confirmation from authorities so far. Currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam, Amritpal Singh may be brought under a production warrant by the Punjab Police in connection with the Ajnala police station incident. Police teams had already reached the Assam facility ahead of the expiry of the NSA…
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