Punjab

AAP Leadership Highlights Welfare Schemes and Spiritual Initiatives at Pathankot Event

AAP Leadership Highlights Welfare Schemes and Spiritual Initiatives at Pathankot Event

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister on Friday joined thousands of Sanatanis at the Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam bhajan sandhya in Pathankot as the Bhagwant Mann Government continued its state-wide devotional outreach across Punjab. Highlighting the government's commitment to preserving and promoting every faith, the AAP Chief said Punjab is witnessing unprecedented efforts to celebrate Sanatan traditions alongside the rich spiritual heritage of all religions. Addressing the gathering, the AAP Chief highlighted the grand observance of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ongoing celebrations of…
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Punjab SHO Held in Rs 4 Crore Extortion Probe; Investigation Reveals Alleged Links to Gangster Network

Punjab SHO Held in Rs 4 Crore Extortion Probe; Investigation Reveals Alleged Links to Gangster Network

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serving Station House Officer (SHO) of the Punjab Police has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹4 crore extortion case that surfaced during an international investigation into organised crime. The development follows an internal inquiry after the officer’s name reportedly emerged during the FBI-led "Operation Hard Ball," which examined overseas links of Punjab-based gangster syndicates. The accused, Inspector Gurindrajit Singh Nagra, who was posted as SHO in Hoshiarpur district, had earlier been shifted to the Police Lines after the allegations came to light. Senior police officials subsequently ordered a detailed departmental investigation into the matter.…
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Monsoon Set to Regain Strength in Punjab, Chandigarh from July 20; Heat and Humidity to Continue Till Then

Monsoon Set to Regain Strength in Punjab, Chandigarh from July 20; Heat and Humidity to Continue Till Then

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to endure another couple of days of hot and humid weather before the southwest monsoon becomes active again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that rainfall activity is expected to increase from July 20, with a yellow alert issued for several areas between July 20 and July 22. Despite isolated light showers in a few districts over the past day, weather conditions remained largely dry across most parts of the region, allowing temperatures to stay well above seasonal averages. Humidity levels have also remained high, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable.…
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Supreme Court Clarifies Voter Roll Removal Does Not Result in Loss of Citizenship

Supreme Court Clarifies Voter Roll Removal Does Not Result in Loss of Citizenship

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India clarified on Friday that the removal of an individual's name from the electoral roll does not automatically equate to a loss of citizenship. The apex court made the observation while agreeing to examine a petition challenging the exclusion of individuals deleted from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal from various state welfare schemes. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, and including Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana, reiterated that a deletion during an SIR exercise cannot independently strip a…
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Sikh Unity Message Echoes from Moradabad as Western Uttar Pradesh Establishes Strong Organisational Platform

Sikh Unity Message Echoes from Moradabad as Western Uttar Pradesh Establishes Strong Organisational Platform

Moradabad (Gurpreet Singh): A pivotal meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee was held in Moradabad, under the leadership of the committee's president, Sardar Parvinder Singh Advocate. The gathering drew a significant attendance of gurdwara presidents, secretaries, senior Sikh representatives, and community leaders from numerous regions, including Moradabad, Kanth, Thakurdwara, Amroha, Dhampur, Bareilly, Rampur, Najibabad, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mohammadi, Pilibhit, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Prominent community figures who actively participated and shared insights on community solidarity included Advocate A.J. Singh, Sardar Mavik Singh, Sardar Devendra Singh Rajpal, Sardar Upkar Singh, Sardar Balveer Singh, Bobby Sandhu, Sardar Hardev Singh, and…
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PM Narendra Modi’s Chandigarh Visit Revives Debate Over Restricted VIP Road, Public Access Still Awaiting Supreme Court Verdict

PM Narendra Modi’s Chandigarh Visit Revives Debate Over Restricted VIP Road, Public Access Still Awaiting Supreme Court Verdict

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chandigarh on Friday once again brought attention to one of the city's most debated roads—a short but strategically significant stretch that has remained out of bounds for the public for nearly 45 years. The barricades were temporarily removed to facilitate the Prime Minister’s convoy before the route was restored to its restricted status. The road, located near the Nayagaon-Chandigarh border, serves as a direct link to several high-security establishments, including the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Civil Secretariat, Raj Bhavan, Sukhna Lake, and the official residences of the Punjab and Haryana…
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Humidity Peaks Across Punjab as Monsoon Takes a Pause; Rain Revival Expected After July 19

Humidity Peaks Across Punjab as Monsoon Takes a Pause; Rain Revival Expected After July 19

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to witness a spell of hot and sticky weather as monsoon activity remains subdued across the state. With rainfall largely absent over the past few days, temperatures have climbed above seasonal averages, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a Yellow Alert for heat and humidity in several districts. The advisory has been issued for Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Moga, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot and Sri Muktsar Sahib, where daytime conditions are expected to remain particularly uncomfortable. Though isolated showers are possible in parts of northern and eastern Punjab, weather officials say these are unlikely to provide significant…
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Security Tightened, Alternate Routes Announced as Jalandhar Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit

Security Tightened, Alternate Routes Announced as Jalandhar Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Jalandhar have been advised to expect temporary traffic restrictions on Friday as elaborate security and mobility arrangements have been put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The Commissionerate and Rural Police have jointly activated a comprehensive traffic plan that includes 31 diversion points across the city and surrounding areas. The special arrangements will remain effective from 8 am to 8 pm, with officials requesting commuters to avoid congested stretches and follow the alternative routes identified by the traffic police. The measures have been introduced to facilitate the Prime Minister's movement while ensuring…
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NEET-UG 2026 Results Out: Punjab, Haryana Lead Merit List; Women Outperform Men in Qualifying Rate

NEET-UG 2026 Results Out: Punjab, Haryana Lead Merit List; Women Outperform Men in Qualifying Rate

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results of NEET (UG) 2026, with candidates from Punjab and Haryana claiming the highest scores in one of India's largest entrance examinations for medical education. The examination witnessed nearly 20 lakh aspirants, of whom over 11.2 lakh have qualified for undergraduate medical and allied courses. Sharing the top position nationwide are Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana, both securing 715 marks out of 720. Their performance placed the two northern states at the forefront of this year's merit list. The NTA said the country's…
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PM Modi to Launch Green Mobility Push, Unveil Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Northern States

PM Modi to Launch Green Mobility Push, Unveil Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Northern States

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of development projects collectively worth more than ₹23,000 crore, with the agenda focusing on sustainable transport, healthcare expansion, railway modernisation and improved road connectivity. The day-long visit will begin in Jind, Haryana, where the Prime Minister will formally launch India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, a project seen as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions from the railway sector. The train, developed using indigenous technology, is expected to showcase India's growing capabilities in next-generation rail…
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