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25 May

Security Tightened in Ludhiana After Bomb Threat Email Mentions Mayor’s Office and Diljit Dosanjh

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities in Ludhiana were placed on alert Monday after a threatening email warning of bomb attacks at key locations in the city was received by senior civic officials. The message reportedly mentioned the Ludhiana Mayor’s office as well as the residence of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. Sources in the administration said the email was delivered early in the morning to multiple official government accounts, including that of the Municipal Commissioner. The communication allegedly outlined specific timings for the attacks and carried strong warnings against anyone supporting the singer. Officials revealed that the message threatened an explosion at…

25 May

Punjab Revises Office and School Hours as Heatwave Intensifies Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With temperatures continuing to soar across Punjab, the state government has introduced new working hours for government institutions to reduce public exposure to extreme heat conditions. Effective immediately, all government offices and schools will now operate from 7:30 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon. The move comes as several districts in Punjab experience unusually high temperatures and heatwave conditions, raising concerns over public health and workplace safety. Government employees and district officials have largely welcomed the decision, calling it both practical and necessary during the ongoing summer spell. One government staff member praised the revised…

25 May

Orange Alert for Punjab and Haryana as Heatwave Intensifies, Gusty Winds Likely Till May 26

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat is set to continue across Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave and severe heatwave conditions in large parts of both states until May 26. The weather office has sounded an orange alert, indicating that temperatures will remain dangerously high across several districts. Heatwave conditions are expected to dominate on May 20, 21 and again between May 24 and 26, while a few isolated pockets may also experience similar weather on May 22 and 23. Recent observations show mercury levels soaring across the…

25 May

Punjab Announces Public Holiday on May 26 to Facilitate Voting in Urban Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has declared May 26 as a public holiday across the state to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming local body elections scheduled for the same day. According to an official notification, the holiday has been announced to allow residents to exercise their democratic right during polling for 104 urban local bodies, including eight municipal corporations, several municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The municipal corporations where voting will take place include Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot. Apart from these major civic bodies, elections will also be conducted for 75 municipal…

24 May

Punjab Unveils Massive Sports Expansion Drive as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Honours Over 1,100 Athletes

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives in Punjab’s history, honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money worth ₹32.05 crore while announcing a sweeping expansion of the state’s sports ecosystem from villages to international arenas. Positioning Punjab as an emerging sports powerhouse, The Chief Minister the Punjab Government has not only honoured Olympic and Asian Games medallists with ₹1 crore each and provided jobs to nine players, but has also, for the first time, extended direct financial assistance worth ₹8.61 crore to…

24 May

Gurmukhi Express to Now Run Up to Amb Andaura, Boosting Rail Connectivity in Una

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Una (Gurpreet Singh): Rail passengers in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district are set to benefit from improved long-distance connectivity as Indian Railways has officially extended the weekly Gurmukhi Express service from Nangal Dam to Amb Andaura. The extended service is scheduled to begin its inaugural run from Amb Andaura on June 6. With the route expansion, three railway stations in Una district — Una, Chururu-Takarla and Amb Andaura — will now become part of the train’s regular schedule, strengthening travel links between the region and eastern India. The Gurmukhi Express, train number 12325, currently departs from Kolkata every Thursday morning at…

24 May

Punjab Police Uncovers International Drug Racket, Seizes Massive Heroin Consignment in Ferozepur

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Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police has achieved a major success in its fight against narcotics trafficking after Counter Intelligence officials in Ferozepur uncovered an alleged cross-border drug smuggling operation and arrested four people linked to the network. During the operation conducted in Guruharsahai, police recovered 28.12 kilograms of heroin and seized ₹9.5 lakh in suspected drug proceeds. The recovery is being considered one of the significant recent crackdowns on narcotics movement in the border belt. Initial investigation suggests the accused were allegedly acting on instructions from handlers operating from abroad. Investigators believe the group had been tasked with receiving the…

24 May

Punjab Cop Killed in Targeted Morning Attack Near Amritsar, Police Intensify Search

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A serving Punjab Police officer was shot dead by unidentified attackers near Amritsar early Sunday in what officials suspect was a planned assault carried out while he was travelling to report for duty. The victim, Assistant Sub-Inspector Joga Singh, was posted with the Traffic Wing and was on his regular commute when two armed men on a motorcycle allegedly intercepted him near Majitha and opened fire. Investigators said the incident occurred shortly after dawn when the officer was riding his scooter towards Amritsar city. Eyewitness accounts and initial evidence suggest the assailants approached swiftly, fired multiple rounds…

24 May

Midnight Disturbance at Kapurthala Jail Sparks Heavy Security Response, Three Prisoners Hurt

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Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): A tense overnight situation unfolded inside Kapurthala Central Jail after a confrontation between inmates escalated into large-scale disorder, forcing authorities to launch a swift security operation involving tear gas and controlled force to restore discipline. The unrest reportedly began inside one of the prison’s residential blocks when an argument between a few inmates intensified into a violent clash. Within minutes, the confrontation spread, drawing dozens of prisoners into the commotion and creating panic across the correctional facility. Officials said efforts by jail personnel to calm the inmates failed, with several prisoners allegedly confronting staff members and refusing…

24 May

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Fresh Heatwave Threat; Schools Shut and Timings Altered Amid Rising Temperatures

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A renewed heatwave warning has put Punjab and Chandigarh on alert, prompting authorities to announce precautionary measures as temperatures continue to soar across the region. Weather experts have cautioned that the next three days could witness extreme daytime heat, with conditions likely to remain severe until May 27. The Meteorological Department has predicted a sharp rise in temperatures beginning May 24, with several districts expected to experience intense heatwave conditions. While dry weather is likely to dominate for most of the period, a possible weather shift is expected towards May 28 and 29, when thunderstorms and strong…