Punjab

Former Sarpanch Injured as Police, Drug Smugglers Exchange Fire in Kapurthala’s Begowal
16 May

Former Sarpanch Injured as Police, Drug Smugglers Exchange Fire in Kapurthala’s Begowal

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Begowal town in Kapurthala district on Friday evening after an encounter broke out between suspected drug smugglers and a CIA Kapurthala police team at Satguru Rakha Chowk. The incident occurred while police officials were reportedly chasing the accused following a tip-off regarding a narcotics consignment. According to sources, the suspects opened fire at the police team as their vehicle reached the chowk, triggering chaos in the busy market area. Eyewitnesses claimed that nearly five to six rounds were fired during the exchange, causing people to run for safety. During the firing, former sarpanch Satpal Singh…
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FIR registered in Fazilka over illegal storage of fertilizers and pesticides
16 May

FIR registered in Fazilka over illegal storage of fertilizers and pesticides

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department in Punjab has registered an FIR against a man accused of illegally purchasing and storing fertilizers and pesticides in Abohar following a raid conducted at a shop in the New Grain Market. The action was carried out under the guidance of Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Deputy Commissioner of Fazilka Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, and Director of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Dr. Gurjit Singh Brar. According to officials, a team led by Assistant Plant Protection Officer Dr. Shishpal Godara conducted the raid on May 14 along with Insecticide Inspector…
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Ludhiana ANTF Seizes Heroin, Meth Worth ₹6 Crore; One Drug Peddler Arrested
16 May

Ludhiana ANTF Seizes Heroin, Meth Worth ₹6 Crore; One Drug Peddler Arrested

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Ludhiana arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 500 grams of heroin along with 100 grams of ice, also known as methamphetamine, during a special naka operation conducted on the basis of a secret tip-off. Police sources estimated the international market value of the seized narcotics at nearly ₹6 crore. Sharing details of the operation, Sub-Inspector Satpal Singh said the police had received confidential information that a drug supplier was heading towards Gyaspura Road with a consignment of narcotics. Acting swiftly, the ANTF laid…
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Gurdaspur SDM Anupreet Kaur Randhawa arrested in Rs 1.63 crore fraud case
16 May

Gurdaspur SDM Anupreet Kaur Randhawa arrested in Rs 1.63 crore fraud case

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tarn Taran police on Saturday arrested Gurdaspur SDM Anupreet Kaur Randhawa from her official residence in connection with alleged land compensation embezzlement case linked to the Jammu-Kashmir-Rajasthan highway project.  According to officials, Randhawa is accused of involvement in the alleged misappropriation of ₹1.63 crore during her tenure as SDM in Patti, Tarn Taran. Police said the investigation into the matter is still underway. Currently Randhawa is serving as SDM in Gurdaspur district and also held additional charge of the Municipal Council. She has been accused of allegedly extending benefits to individuals who did not own land during…
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Punjab’s Birth Gender Ratio Inches Up, Yet Several Districts Continue Downward Trend
16 May

Punjab’s Birth Gender Ratio Inches Up, Yet Several Districts Continue Downward Trend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has registered only a modest improvement in its sex ratio at birth for 2025, with new official figures showing the state still faces deep-rooted challenges in correcting gender imbalance, especially across the Malwa region. According to the latest data released by the state health department, Punjab recorded 924 female births for every 1,000 male births this year, a minor rise from last year’s figure of 922. Despite the improvement, the state remains below India’s national average, highlighting the slow pace of progress. The numbers reveal that while some districts have shown encouraging signs, 14 of Punjab’s…
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Punjab Heads Into Hotter Week as Clear Skies Signal Heatwave Return
16 May

Punjab Heads Into Hotter Week as Clear Skies Signal Heatwave Return

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to witness a completely dry day on May 16, with weather officials warning that temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the next few days as a fresh heatwave spell begins from May 17. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre said there is no forecast of rain or thunderstorms across the state today. Skies are expected to remain mostly clear, allowing daytime temperatures to climb gradually and pushing several districts closer to heatwave conditions. Although maximum temperatures dropped by nearly two degrees compared to the previous day, readings remain near seasonal averages and are…
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Hoshiarpur Child Rescued Alive After Midnight Operation to Pull Him From Borewell
16 May

Hoshiarpur Child Rescued Alive After Midnight Operation to Pull Him From Borewell

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic rescue mission in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district ended in relief after a four-year-old boy trapped inside a borewell for several hours was safely brought out by rescue teams shortly after midnight. The child, Gurkaran Singh, had fallen into the borewell at Chak Samana village on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya route, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams and district officials. The operation, which lasted nearly nine hours, saw rescuers working under challenging conditions to ensure the boy was pulled out unharmed. He was successfully rescued at around 12:40 am and immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors conducted…
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Haryana Government Allocates Districts to Ministers for Public Grievance Redressal Panels
15 May

Haryana Government Allocates Districts to Ministers for Public Grievance Redressal Panels

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has finalized the district-wise allocation of responsibilities for its council of ministers, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, to lead the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committees. According to an official circular issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office on Friday, the move aims to establish a more responsive administrative framework, enabling ministers to directly hear and resolve public complaints at the local level. Under this fresh directive, the designated ministers will chair regular committee meetings to address community concerns and bridge the gap between citizens and state governance. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…
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Chief Secretary Reviews Excise & Taxation Department, Chandigarh Targets Over 1000 Crore Excise Revenue
15 May

Chief Secretary Reviews Excise & Taxation Department, Chandigarh Targets Over 1000 Crore Excise Revenue

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): A high-level review meeting of the Excise & Taxation Department was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of H. Rajesh Prasad to assess revenue collection, enforcement measures, and policy implementation in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Diprava Lakra, Nishant Kumar Yadav, and Pradhuman Singh along with other senior officials. During the meeting, officials informed that the department collected excise revenue worth ₹965.71 crore during the Excise Policy Year 2025–26. Out of 97 retail liquor vends, 96 were successfully allotted for the Excise Policy Year 2026–27. The department received bids amounting to ₹560.85 crore against…
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AAP Punjab Chief Aman Arora Slams Central Government Over Post-Election Fuel Price Hikes
15 May

AAP Punjab Chief Aman Arora Slams Central Government Over Post-Election Fuel Price Hikes

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Friday strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government over the continuous rise in fuel prices and inflation, stating that the BJP-led government has pushed common people, farmers and small businesses into financial distress while favouring a handful of corporate houses. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State President Aman Arora said the entire country is witnessing the suffering caused by rising inflation despite the tall promises made by PM Modi before coming to power 12 years ago. “The BJP Government has once again burdened common people,…
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