Punjab

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, , ,
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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Punjab Civic Polls Underway as Over 35 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 7,555 Candidates
26 May

Punjab Civic Polls Underway as Over 35 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 7,555 Candidates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s urban local body elections began on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for a politically significant contest widely seen as an early indicator ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Polling started at 8 am across the state and will continue till 5 pm, with more than 35 lakh registered voters expected to participate in deciding the fate of 7,555 candidates contesting across municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The elections are being held for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, making it one of the largest civic exercises in the state in…
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MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections
26 May

MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal corporation, municipal council, and municipal committee elections being held across the state on May 26. Kang said that voting will take place tomorrow (May 26) in several municipal bodies across Punjab, including various municipal committees falling under the Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency as well as the Mohali Municipal Corporation. He appealed to all voters of Punjab to strengthen…
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Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Setback as Former MP Rajmohinder Singh Majitha Joins AAP
25 May

Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Setback as Former MP Rajmohinder Singh Majitha Joins AAP

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) suffered a major political setback in Punjab, while the Aam Aadmi Party has gained significant strength in Majha. On Monday, senior Akali leader, former Rajya Sabha Member and Head of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Rajmohinder Singh Majitha into the Aam Aadmi Party. Along with Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, former RTI Commissioner Heminder Singh Majitha and Chief Khalsa Diwan member Sukhdeep Singh Majitha also joined the AAP. Majitha constituency in-charge Talbir Singh Gill was also present on the occasion. CM Mann…
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AAP Blasts Central Government Over Spiralling Fuel Prices Ahead of Punjab Local Body Polls
25 May

AAP Blasts Central Government Over Spiralling Fuel Prices Ahead of Punjab Local Body Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, attacked the BJP-led Central Government over the repeated hike in petrol and diesel prices over the last 10 days. They said petrol and diesel have become nearly ₹8 per litre costlier after four consecutive hikes, pushing farmers, transporters, traders and middle-class families into deeper financial distress. They revealed that while inflation continues to rise, the Modi Government is burdening ordinary people to benefit big corporate houses. The leaders said the diesel price hike during the paddy sowing season will directly hit farmers and further…
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