Punjab

Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle
27 May

Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Patiala after the body of a young woman was discovered stuffed inside a blue plastic drum abandoned near the Railway Colony area. The sensational recovery triggered shock and fear among local residents, prompting an immediate police investigation into what authorities suspect to be a planned murder. According to preliminary information, the drum was found lying at an isolated spot in the locality. Residents grew suspicious after noticing the sealed container and alerted the police. Upon reaching the scene, officers opened the drum and recovered the body of an unidentified young woman packed inside and covered…
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Punjab Under Severe Heatwave Grip Today, Rain and Hail Likely to Bring Relief from Tomorrow
27 May

Punjab Under Severe Heatwave Grip Today, Rain and Hail Likely to Bring Relief from Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with the Meteorological Department issuing a severe heatwave alert for Tuesday across several districts. However, relief appears to be on the horizon as weather conditions are expected to shift from May 28, bringing chances of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across parts of the state. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, dry weather prevailed across Punjab during the last 24 hours, with Bathinda recording the highest temperature at 45.8 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest locations in the region. The current weather spell coincides with Nautapa, considered the…
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Punjab Targets 5 Lakh Acres for DSR in 2026-27: Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance via Online Portal
26 May

Punjab Targets 5 Lakh Acres for DSR in 2026-27: Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance via Online Portal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2026-27 kharif season, with a dedicated budget provision of Rs 40 crore. Sharing details of the water-conserving DSR scheme, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that 23,410 farmers adopted the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2025 kharif season, covering 2,35,899 acres through direct sowing…
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High Stakes in Punjab: 61.5 Per Cent Turnout Recorded in Municipal Polls Amid Regional Clashes
26 May

High Stakes in Punjab: 61.5 Per Cent Turnout Recorded in Municipal Polls Amid Regional Clashes

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab recorded an estimated 61.5 per cent voter turnout by 5 pm during municipal elections held across the state on Tuesday. The high-stakes polling was marked by sporadic incidents of violence, localized clashes, and widespread allegations of voter intimidation in several districts. Political analysts view these local elections as a critical litmus test for major parties ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls. Voting was conducted to elect representatives across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar panchayats. To maintain law and order, the Punjab State Election Commission deployed approximately 32,000 police personnel and nearly…
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Punjab Soldier Goes Missing While Returning to Duty in Assam, Family Suspects Abduction
26 May

Punjab Soldier Goes Missing While Returning to Duty in Assam, Family Suspects Abduction

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Gurpreet Singh :- A 27-year-old Army jawan from Punjab has gone missing under mysterious circumstances while returning to his unit in Assam, triggering panic and anxiety within the family. Jaswinder Kumar, a resident of Dakhala village in Gurdaspur district, has been untraceable since May 17, with his family alleging the possibility of abduction. According to information received, Jaswinder Kumar, who serves in the Dogra Regiment, had left for Assam after spending leave at his native village. He reportedly boarded a train from Amritsar railway station on May 17 for Dibrugarh, where his unit is stationed. Army officials later informed the…
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Punjab Govt Orders Formation of Stray Animal Control Task Forces Across State
26 May

Punjab Govt Orders Formation of Stray Animal Control Task Forces Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a fresh initiative aimed at addressing concerns related to stray dogs while ensuring animal welfare, the Punjab Government has directed all municipal corporations and municipal councils to constitute dedicated “Stray Animal Control Task Forces” within the next three days. The move follows recent directions issued by the Supreme Court regarding the management of stray animal-related issues in urban areas. Officials said the proposed task forces would work towards maintaining public safety alongside ensuring proper care and rehabilitation of stray animals. As part of the new framework, the government has identified schools, colleges, hospitals, bus stands, railway…
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Raja Warring Rides Bullock Cart to Poll Booth, Slams Fuel Price Hike During Punjab Civic Polls
26 May

Raja Warring Rides Bullock Cart to Poll Booth, Slams Fuel Price Hike During Punjab Civic Polls

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Gurpreet Singh :- Voting for municipal elections is underway across Punjab on Tuesday, with voters turning out enthusiastically despite intense heatwave conditions prevailing in several districts. Polling is being held for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, where long queues were witnessed outside polling stations since morning. Amid the civic polls, several prominent political leaders exercised their franchise at their respective polling booths. BJP working president and MLA Ashwani Sharma cast his vote in Pathankot, while AAP MLA Sherry Kalsi voted in Batala. Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer participated in the polling process in Barnala.…
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Punjab Police expands probe after arrest of 17 Punjabi youths in Canada
26 May

Punjab Police expands probe after arrest of 17 Punjabi youths in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Punjab,
Rajeev Sharma :- Punjab Police has widened its investigation following the arrest of 17 Punjabi-origin youths in Canada in connection with alleged extortion, firing and arson incidents targeting members of the Punjabi business community. The state’s Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) has now joined hands with central agencies to examine the larger network believed to be operating across borders. Sources said the police are not treating the matter as an isolated overseas crime alone. Investigators suspect possible links between foreign-based gangster groups and modules operating in Punjab, prompting a detailed scrutiny of the accused persons’ backgrounds, travel histories…
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Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling racket, one held with Glock pistols
26 May

Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling racket, one held with Glock pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against illegal arms trafficking, the Counter Intelligence unit of the Punjab Police in Ferozepur has dismantled a cross-border weapons smuggling network and arrested one suspect during a special operation. The police recovered five .30 bore Glock pistols along with four live cartridges from the accused. According to preliminary investigations, the seized weapons are suspected to have been smuggled into India through illegal routes along the international border. Officials believe the firearms were intended to be supplied further to criminal elements operating in the region through a wider organised network. Police sources said the…
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Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week
26 May

Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of relentless heat, residents across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may finally see some weather relief as forecasts indicate the arrival of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued its orange alert for heatwave conditions across the region until Wednesday, warning that daytime temperatures will remain significantly above normal before a major weather shift begins from Thursday onward. On Monday, Chandigarh recorded a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius, nearly three degrees above seasonal average, making it one of the hottest locations in Punjab after Bathinda, which touched…
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