Punjab

09 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest 77 Drug Smugglers in 290 Raids on 222nd Day of Statewide Anti-Drug Campaign

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab drug crackdown, Punjab Police raids, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Continuing the intensive crackdown against narcotics under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” initiative, Punjab Police carried out raids at 290 locations on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 77 drug traffickers and registration of 59 FIRs across the state. This brings the total number of smugglers apprehended in 222 days to 32,432.The operations led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of heroin, 501 grams of opium, 26,983 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 15.09 lakh in cash linked to drug trade.Chief Minister Mann has directed the state’s Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and…

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09 Oct

“Trailblazer Varinder Ghuman, Legendary Vegetarian Bodybuilder and Punjabi Actor, Passes Away Suddenly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabcardiac arrest, Punjabi actor, Varinder Ghuman, vegetarian bodybuilder

Jalandhar, October 9, 2025: Renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Ghuman, globally celebrated as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, passed away on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest.Sources said Ghuman suffered a massive heart attack in Jalandhar, where he was rushed to a hospital but could not be revived. Hailing from Gurdaspur, Punjab, he gained international acclaim for his extraordinary physique and for promoting vegetarianism in bodybuilding, a field traditionally dominated by non-vegetarian diets.Ghuman had also acted in Punjabi films and appeared in several brand endorsements. Fans and the fitness community across India and abroad mourned his untimely death, paying tribute…

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09 Oct

Punjab Planning to Declare Anandpur Sahib as 24th District to Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark decision that is expected to hold deep cultural and historical significance, the Punjab government is preparing to announce Anandpur Sahib as the 24th district of the state. The move, which will coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24, aims to honor the revered Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice and his legacy. Sources within the Punjab government have confirmed that the announcement will be made during a special Assembly session planned for November 24, the date which marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who stood for religious freedom…

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09 Oct

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module, recover 2.5kg IED from two operatives

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module operated by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda. The Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module and recovered 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control, police said on Thursday. (X) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the two operatives, Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh, were apprehended from Jalandhar and 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control were recovered from them. “Preliminary…

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09 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Emotional Tribute to Rajvir Jawanda in Ludhiana

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LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the village of Pona in Ludhiana on Thursday to pay his final respects to Rajvir Jawanda, the Punjabi singer who tragically passed away on Wednesday. The funeral of Jawanda, who was a beloved figure in his community, is set to take place today, drawing many mourners to the village to honor his memory. Rajvir Jawanda, aged 34, was known for his singing. His death has shocked the people of Ludhiana, particularly in his native village, where he had a strong impact on youth. His sudden passing has left the community in deep sorrow.…

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09 Oct

Punjab Enjoying Unseasonal Cool Spell as Temperatures Remain Below Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is currently witnessing an extended spell of cooler weather, with daytime temperatures across the state staying significantly below what’s typically expected for this time of year. According to meteorologists, the current conditions are a result of recent mountain weather patterns and are expected to continue without any rainfall for at least the next week. Although temperatures rose slightly in recent days following the departure of a Western Disturbance, they still remain well below average. Data from the regional weather office shows that the maximum temperatures are hovering roughly five degrees lower than the seasonal norm, with…

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09 Oct

Rajvir Jawanda to Be Laid to Rest Today in Hometown Pauna

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The final rites of popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda will be performed today in his native village, Pauna, located in Ludhiana district. The funeral is scheduled to take place around 11 a.m. on the premises of a government school close to his family home. Jawanda passed away on the morning of October 8 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He was just 35. Hospital authorities confirmed that the cause of death was multi-organ failure. His untimely demise has left a deep void in the Punjabi music scene and among his countless admirers. Following his death, Jawanda’s body was…

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08 Oct

Akal Takht Jathedar Orders Lifetime Ban on Gurdwara Committee After Desecration of Guru Granth Sahib Saroops in Samba

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Gurudwara Committee, Jathedar Gajraj, Lifetime Ban

Samba/Sri Amritsar, October 8: Taking a strict notice of the incident in which five sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were set on fire last night by pouring fuel by a local resident named Manjeet at Gurdwara Singh Sabha of Koulpur village in Vijaypur Tehsil of Jammu’s Samba district, the Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, personally visited the Gurdwara today and conducted a comprehensive investigation.Jathedar Gargajj described the incident as deeply shameful and painful, stating that the entire Sikh Panth is anguished over this desecration. Taking firm action, he announced a lifetime…

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08 Oct

Under Mann Government, Punjab Takes a New Flight! Shiva Texfabs Invests ₹815 Crores

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Chandigarh, October 9: Punjab, once known primarily as an agricultural state, is now witnessing an unprecedented industrial revolution alongside agriculture under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The progressive and investor-friendly policies of the state government have resulted in Shiva Texfabs, a textile industry giant in Ludhiana, announcing a massive investment of ₹815 crores. This is not just a major financial commitment, but a powerful milestone in the state’s economic progress. Ludhiana, already known as the ‘Manchester of India’, will further strengthen its global identity with this investment. Under its expansion plan, Shiva Texfabs will use this amount…

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08 Oct

Big Claim by Janata Party Chief: Over 60 AAP MLAs in Contact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Navneet Chaturvedi, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move that has shaken Punjab’s political corridors, Janata Party’s national president Navneet Chaturvedi on Tuesday filed his nomination as an Independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections at the Punjab Assembly Secretariat.What has truly rattled the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is Chaturvedi’s explosive claim that 10 AAP MLAs have pledged their support to him and more than 60 are in touch with him. This revelation has sparked intense political drama and raised serious questions about internal dissent and cracks within AAP’s Punjab unit.Chaturvedi, a Rajasthan-based political thinker and author of the widely read…

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