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24 Jun

CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhagwant Mann government, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Maavan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal recounted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Dhaliwal said that today Punjab is moving forward on a new path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Mann government is working on a war footing to improve healthcare, education, roads, employment, canal water distribution, industrial promotion, and the advancement of Punjab's agriculture. During the current paddy season, canal water is being delivered to every corner of Punjab and to the fields of every farmer. Addressing a press conference…

13 Jun

Vande Bharat to Link Amritsar and Katra from June 16, Opening a New Chapter for Pilgrims and Border Region Travelers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Katra, Punjab, Vande Bharat

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A new travel corridor connecting Punjab and the holy town of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is set to become operational with the launch of the Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express on June 16. The premium train service is expected to make religious tourism faster while improving connectivity for several districts located along the India-Pakistan border. The revised operational plan issued by the Railways introduces a new route through Batala, Chheena, Gurdaspur and Pathankot City before entering Jammu and Kashmir. The change has been welcomed by residents of these regions, who will now have direct access to one…

05 Jun

Nihang Singh killed, three injured in firing following road rage incident near Batala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Batala Road, Clash, Firing, Murder, Nihang Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Gurpreet Singh :- A Nihang Singh was killed and three others sustained bullet injuries in a firing incident that reportedly stemmed from a dispute over passage of vehicles near Simbal Chowk on the Batala-Gurdaspur road on Thursday. According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between two groups after a disagreement over allowing a vehicle to pass. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated into a violent confrontation. Sources said tensions flared rapidly, following which members of both groups allegedly opened fire at each other using their licensed pistols. The exchange of gunfire created panic in…

05 Jun

Amritsar Police Crack International Smuggling Link, Recover Drugs, Firearms and Cash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major police operation in Amritsar has exposed an alleged international network involved in the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons and hawala money, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the apprehension of two juveniles. Officials said the operation resulted in the seizure of 1.035 kilograms of heroin, five advanced pistols, two live rounds of ammunition and ₹5 lakh suspected to be proceeds from the drug trade. Investigators believe the accused were part of a wider syndicate operating under the guidance of handlers based outside India. Initial inquiries suggest that social media platforms were being used…

02 Jun

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab News, Student, Suicide Case

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has taken a strong stance in the case of a Class XII student who allegedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by a private school in Amritsar. Acting on the matter, authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against members of the school management and initiated a detailed investigation. The minister said the government was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and assured that a fair and impartial probe would be conducted. He added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible. The role of the…

24 May

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

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…

18 May

Twin Gunfire Attacks in Amritsar Villages Raise Alarm Over Suspected Extortion Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic gripped parts of Amritsar’s rural belt on Sunday evening after two separate firing incidents within a short span of time triggered fresh concerns over possible extortion-linked crime in the region. The first incident was reported near Nath Di Khui at around 6:30 pm, where unidentified men allegedly opened fire outside a jewellery shop owned by a local businessman. Although no one was hurt, the sudden gunshots created chaos in the market area and left traders shaken. Police sources said the targeted establishment is linked to Angrej Singh, a resident of Chananke village. Investigators are examining whether…

07 May

Amritpal Singh’s Mother Stops CM Mann’s Convoy in Amritsar, Demands Transfer of Detainees to Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Big news, Cm bhagwant maan, mother, Mp Amritpal Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar witnessed dramatic scenes on Thursday during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit when Balwinder Kaur, mother of Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, approached the Chief Minister’s convoy and raised questions over the continued detention of her son and other youths outside Punjab. According to sources, the incident took place while the Chief Minister’s cavalcade was passing through parts of the city. Balwinder Kaur managed to reach near the convoy and urged the Punjab government to bring the detainees back to jails within the state. She questioned why Punjabi youths were still being kept away from their…

07 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to Reach Amritsar Today on Second Day of Shukrana Yatra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anti-Beadbi Law, Bhagwant Mann, Golden Temple, Punjab politics, Shukrana Yatra, Sri Darbar Sahib

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s four-day "Shukrana Yatra" is scheduled to reach the holy city of Amritsar today, May 7, 2026. Setting out from his official residence in Jalandhar this morning, the Chief Minister is traveling through Adampur and Baba Bakala as part of a statewide thanksgiving journey. He is expected to arrive at the Golden Gate in New Amritsar around midday before proceeding to the Golden Temple to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib. This spiritual journey is intended to express gratitude to the Almighty for the successful implementation of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru…

06 May

Security Heightened in Punjab After Back-to-Back Explosions Near Sensitive Sites

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Jalandhar, Punjab

Jalandhar/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A state-wide alert has been issued across Punjab following two closely timed explosions near high-security zones in Jalandhar and Amritsar, prompting an intensive investigation by police and security agencies. The first incident took place outside the Punjab Frontier headquarters of the Border Security Force in Jalandhar, where a parked scooter suddenly caught fire and exploded, causing alarm among locals. Though early reports pointed to a mechanical fault, sources now indicate that investigators are examining the possibility of an improvised explosive device being involved. Police teams swiftly sealed off the area and began collecting evidence. Surveillance footage from…