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16 Mar

Punjab Police to Bring Back 7 Aides of Amritpal Singh for Trial in Ajnala Attack Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAjnala Police Station Attack, Amritpal Singh, Dibrugarh Jail, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Punjab Police is set to bring back seven key aides of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to face trial in the Ajnala Police Station attack case, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed on Sunday. The seven men, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for the past two years, will face formal arrest upon their return to Punjab.Identities of the Detainees RevealedThe seven individuals have been identified as:Basant Singh of Daulatpura Ucha in MogaBhagwant Singh (alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke) of village Bajeke in MogaGurmeet Singh Gill (alias Gurmeet Bukkanwala) of village…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Drug Smugglers, Gaurav Yadav, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – In a major push to eliminate drug trafficking, Punjab Police arrested 114 drug smugglers and registered 72 FIRs during a large-scale raid conducted at 557 locations across the state on Saturday. This marks the 15th consecutive day of the state's anti-drug campaign, "Yudh Nashian Virudh," initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The total number of arrests since the campaign began has now reached 1,936. Massive Seizure of Drugs and Cash The operation led to the seizure of 945 grams of heroin, 43 kg of poppy husk, and 3,098 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections. Authorities…

15 Mar

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Harpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Punjab street development, urban infrastructure

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest Three More BKI Operatives in Nanded Murder Case; Total Arrests Reach Six

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabArrested, Nanded Murder Case, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025: In yet another major breakthrough in the ongoing Nanded murder case, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), SAS Nagar has arrested three more operatives of Pakistan based Babbar Khalsa International ( BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda backed by Pakistan’s ISI, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident of Raipur in Ropar. Police teams have also recovered two weapons including one 12 bore pump-action…

15 Mar

Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Amritsar Grenade Attack, Punjab News

Amritsar (National Times): In a shocking act of violence, two bike-borne miscreants carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The incident was captured on CCTV, which reveals the attackers arriving at the temple with a flag on their bike. After pausing for a few moments, one of them threw a grenade at the temple, causing a powerful explosion. The two assailants quickly fled the scene. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar said that there is an involvement of Pakistan in this attack and that those involved in it won't be spared at any cost.…

15 Mar

Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Golden Temple

Amritsar (National Times): A man armed with an iron rod attacked five individuals at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, caused significant injuries to the victims. Among the injured, a Sikh youth from Bathinda is reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment at the emergency wing of the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research at Vallah. Two of the victims are sewadars (attendants) of the Golden Temple, while the other three are devotees from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala, according to police reports. Authorities have arrested…

14 Mar

Growing Divide in Damdami Taksal as Sikh Leaders Discuss Panthic Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Jathedar, Damdami Taksal rift, Panthic unity, SGPC

Amritsar, March 14, 2025 – A widening rift within the Damdami Taksal surfaced as Sri Akal Takht Jathedar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, met with Damdami Taksal Chief Bhai Ram Singh Sangravan at his residence to discuss key Panthic issues.During the meeting, the two Sikh leaders addressed challenges facing the Sikh community and strategies for strengthening religious outreach. Bhai Ram Singh extended his full support to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj for advancing Panthic initiatives. As a gesture of respect, Bhai Ram Singh honored Gargaj with a traditional dastaar (turban) and a siropa (robe of…

14 Mar

Attack at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: SGPC Demands Justice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarmandar Sahib assault, SGPC, Sikh devotees, Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas attack

Amritsar, Match 14, 2025: An attack on devotees and sewadars at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas, located within Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has condemned the violent incident and called for strict action against the attackers.Shocking Attack During Prayer GatheringThe attack took place around noon when a masked assailant entered Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas and began assaulting devotees and sewadars with an iron rod. Sikh devotees from around the world had gathered to offer prayers for the new Nanakshahi year.Five people were injured in the attack, including three devotees…

14 Mar

Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAnandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, Hola Mohalla, Sikh festival

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — Every year, thousands of Sikhs from across the world gather at Anandpur Sahib to witness the breathtaking spectacle of Hola Mohalla. This festival, marked by impressive martial displays and deep spiritual devotion, traces its roots to a period of conflict and resilience in Sikh history. But what inspired Guru Gobind Singh to create this extraordinary tradition? The story behind Hola Mohalla is as powerful as the festival itself. A Tradition Born from Resistance The origins of Hola Mohalla lie in one of the most turbulent periods of Sikh history. By the late 1600s, the Mughal Empire,…

13 Mar

Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Agricultural Inputs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabexpired fertilisers, Punjab agriculture crackdown, Punjab Farmers Welfare Department, unlicensed seed dealer

Chandigarh, March 13, 2025 – The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has seized 111 bags of expired fertilisers in Fazilka and filed a complaint against an unlicensed seed dealer in Malerkotla for violating seed regulations.Punjab Agriculture Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian confirmed that a team led by the Chief Agriculture Officer, Fazilka, seized the expired fertilisers during a routine inspection at the Panjawa Model Cooperative Agriculture Service Society Limited. The team sealed:25 bags of Hindustan Bec. Tech India Pvt. Ltd. (Potash Mobilising Bacteria)45 bags of Malwa Industrial & Marketing Fertilisers & Chemicals Cooperative Society Ltd. (Potash 14.5)31 bags of…