Punjab

Deputy Commissioner-cum-Deputy District Election Officer Reviews Progress of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll

Deputy Commissioner-cum-Deputy District Election Officer Reviews Progress of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Deputy District Election Officer, Chandigarh, today chaired a review meeting with the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) to assess the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll in the Union Territory. The meeting reviewed the generation and issuance of notices, scheduling of hearings and the timely disposal of claims and objections to ensure that the revision process is carried out in a transparent, fair and time-bound manner. The Draft Electoral Roll for Chandigarh was published on 21 July 2026 with a total of 4,50,282 electors.…
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Resham Singh Anmol Raises Concerns After New Defender Develops Fault; Questions E20 Fuel Quality

Resham Singh Anmol Raises Concerns After New Defender Develops Fault; Questions E20 Fuel Quality

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi singer Resham Singh Anmol has voiced concerns over the quality of fuel available at petrol stations after claiming that his newly purchased Defender SUV developed a major fault shortly after its first scheduled service. According to the singer, the vehicle's fuel pump malfunctioned, and he was informed at the service centre that the issue was linked to fuel quality. In a video shared on social media, Anmol said the warning signs appeared while he was driving, after which he contacted the company's service team. Following an inspection, he claimed that technicians informed him the fuel pump…
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Orange Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Over Punjab and Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Forecast Till July 30

Orange Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Over Punjab and Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Forecast Till July 30

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an active spell of monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next four days, with an Orange Alert issued for July 28 and 29 in view of the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. After isolated showers were reported in many areas overnight, weather conditions have turned favourable for widespread rainfall. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious as thunderstorms, lightning and intense downpours are expected to affect large parts of the region over the coming days. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, the…
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Punjab Pilgrims Among Victims as Bus Crashes in Himachal; Two Dead, Several Injured

Punjab Pilgrims Among Victims as Bus Crashes in Himachal; Two Dead, Several Injured

Bilaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage journey turned tragic late Sunday night when a bus carrying devotees from Punjab overturned near Shahtalai in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, officials said. The bus, carrying over 35 pilgrims, was returning to Amritsar after the group had visited the revered Baba Balak Nath Temple at Deotsidh. The accident occurred at around 10:30 p.m., when the vehicle reportedly lost control while negotiating a stretch of road near Shahtalai before overturning. Authorities said one of the victims was a pilgrim travelling on the bus, while the second was a…
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Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

*CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government's war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones through treatment and recovery. When a household falls into the trap of addiction, it’s the women and children who bear the harshest brunt. From economic and emotional distress to heightened risk of violence, drugs destroy homes from within. But families in Punjab…
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Power corporation Employees Shouldn’t Cause Hardship to Farmers & Public; Withdraw Strike: Aman Arora

Power corporation Employees Shouldn’t Cause Hardship to Farmers & Public; Withdraw Strike: Aman Arora

Sunam (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Sunday urged the striking Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employees to immediately withdraw their strike, saying it is causing immense hardship to farmers during the crucial paddy transplantation season and disrupting essential services for nearly three crore people across the state. Reiterating that the Bhagwant Mann Government is always ready for dialogue, he said a high-level committee constituted 25 days ago at the employee unions’ request is already deliberating on their pending demands and assured that every genuine recommendation of the committee will be…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Pays Tributes to Kargil War Heroes, Says “Supreme Sacrifice Will Continue to Inspire Generations”

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Pays Tributes to Kargil War Heroes, Says “Supreme Sacrifice Will Continue to Inspire Generations”

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation’s sovereignty, asserting that their unmatched valour, courage and selfless service would continue to inspire generations. The Chief Minister laid a wreath at the War Memorial, paid floral tributes to the Kargil War heroes, interacted with the families of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice and ex-servicemen, distributed five two-wheelers to differently abled ex-servicemen, and encouraged NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets as well as cadets of the…
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Punjab Police Busts ISI-Linked Terror Module, Seizes Powerful IED; One Suspect Held

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Linked Terror Module, Seizes Powerful IED; One Suspect Held

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major counter-terrorism operation, Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and backed by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation resulted in the arrest of a suspected operative from Jalandhar and the recovery of a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said on Tuesday. The operation was jointly conducted by the Counter Intelligence Wing in Jalandhar and the Jalandhar Rural Police, following specific intelligence inputs regarding the activities of a terror network allegedly being managed by handlers based outside India. During the search…
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Prominent Akali Leader’s Son Dies in Suspected Accidental Firing Incident in Moga

Prominent Akali Leader’s Son Dies in Suspected Accidental Firing Incident in Moga

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): A tragic incident has shocked Punjab's Moga district after a young advocate allegedly died from a gunshot wound caused by the accidental discharge of his licensed revolver at his residence in Buttar town. The deceased, Amninder Singh, 35, was the son of Harbhupinder Singh Ladi, a senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former chairman. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through political circles, the legal fraternity and the local community. According to initial information, the incident occurred late at night when the licensed firearm reportedly went off unexpectedly. The circumstances leading to the discharge are yet to…
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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Punjab and Chandigarh as Active Monsoon Set to Intensify

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Punjab and Chandigarh as Active Monsoon Set to Intensify

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for Punjab and Chandigarh, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next 48 hours as monsoon activity strengthens across the region. Weather officials said several districts witnessed scattered showers over the past day, bringing a slight dip in daytime temperatures while night temperatures edged up marginally. Despite these fluctuations, temperatures across the state remain close to seasonal averages. Among the districts that received notable rainfall, Abohar in Fazilka topped the chart with 15.5 mm, closely followed by Gurdaspur with 15.4 mm. Other areas that…
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