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21 Mar

Three Jalandhar tourists killed, three injured after vehicle falls into gorge near Dalhousie

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Gurpreet Singh :- A late-night road accident near Dalhousie claimed the lives of three tourists after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge along the Dalhousie–Karelnu road on Friday. According to police officials, six persons were travelling in the vehicle when it reportedly lost control near Gandhi Chowk and veered off the road. The car is believed to have slipped before falling nearly 1.5 km into a steep gorge, leaving it completely wrecked. Two tourists died on the spot due to the impact, while a young woman who was critically injured succumbed on the way to Pathankot hospital. Among the…

16 Mar

Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic briefly spread across parts of Jalandhar on Monday morning after three schools reported receiving emails warning of a possible bomb attack. Authorities immediately launched security checks and began an investigation to trace the source of the messages. Among the institutions that received the threats were Cambridge School and Delhi Public School. The emails reportedly warned of an explosion at the schools, prompting officials to alert law enforcement agencies without delay. Police teams, along with bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the campuses to conduct detailed searches as a precautionary measure. Security around the affected schools was…

09 Mar

19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDeath, Drugs, Jalandhar, Kabaddi Player

Gurpreet Singh :- In another tragic incident, a 19-year-old Kabaddi player, Vansh from Punjab's Jalandhar district died due to suspected drug overdose in Udhowal. On Saturday, just 7 km from Boote Dian Channan, 19-year-old Vansh, an acclaimed Kabaddi player, died near Udhowal due to suspected drug overdose. The incident comes days after the death of Boote Dian Channan sarpanch, who was fatally attacked for objecting to rapid supply of drugs in the village. The incident triggered a protest outside the Mehatpur police station, which is still ongoing. Vansh left the village on Saturday morning and was found dead later in…

19 Feb

Punjab Secures 10.50 Acres in Jalandhar for Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Punjab government, Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has taken a decisive step towards establishing the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre by securing physical possession of 10.50 acres of acquired land at villages Naugajja and Faridpur on Kartarpur Road, Jalandhar, reaffirming the government’s commitment to honouring the legacy of Guru Ravidass Ji in a concrete and time-bound manner.The entire possession process was completed in the presence of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, MLA Balkar Singh, Chairman Punjab Agriculture Development Bank Pawan Teenu, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu…

31 Jan

Threat Email Triggers High Alert in Jalandhar Ahead of Prime Minister’s Scheduled Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar, Punjab

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A threat message warning of possible bomb attacks sent shockwaves through Jalandhar, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Punjab, prompting an immediate security response from local police and central agencies. Officials said the alert was received via email and referred to potential explosions at multiple schools in the city. The message also mentioned Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a key stop in the Prime Minister’s itinerary, leading authorities to intensify checks in and around the area. Police teams from the Urban Estate police station, along with intelligence and security units, launched search operations soon after…

29 Jan

Punjab Government to Set Up Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre Near Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Punjab government, Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre, Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

Chandigarh, 29th January 2026: With a view to passing on to the coming generations the timeless message of social, economic and political equality given by Sri Guru Ravidass Ji nearly six centuries ago, the Punjab Government has taken a decision of historic significance to establish the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan in Jalandhar. The initiative is also aimed at ensuring global outreach of the teachings and ideology of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.Disclosing the details, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a novel initiative, one of its kind in the country, the Punjab Government has…

29 Jan

PM Modi set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, focus on Ravidass Jayanti

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingJalandhar, PM Modi

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district on February 1, a move being seen as politically significant with the Punjab Assembly elections due next year. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed the programme, stating that the Prime Minister will arrive at the revered Dera around 4 pm after attending the Budget Session of Parliament earlier in the day. The visit coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass, a revered spiritual figure whose followers form a substantial and influential community in Punjab. Over the past few years,…

12 Jan

Lok Milni in Jalandhar Reinforces People-Centric Governance, Says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Jalandhar, Lok Milni, people-centric governance, Punjab government

JALANDHAR, 12th January 2026: Braving the biting cold, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday held a Lok Milni in Jalandhar, directly engaging with people from various Assembly constituencies and patiently listening to their grievances. Emphasising that such direct interaction is central to transparent and responsive governance, the Chief Minister said that sustained pro-people initiatives, ranging from free electricity and large-scale employment to healthcare and education reforms, are steadily easing the burden on common families and firmly placing Punjab on the path to reclaim its position as a frontrunner state in the country. Interacting with people from various Assembly constituencies…

11 Jan

Punjab Creates Employment Record as CM Bhagwant Mann Distributes Appointment Letters to 1,746 Police Constables

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Jalandhar, Punjab government jobs, Punjab Police recruitment

Jalandhar, 11th January 2026: At a time when government employment has become a distant promise for youth in most states, Punjab presents a sharply contrasting picture. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann distributed appointment letters to 1,746 police constables at PAP Ground in Jalandhar, underlining a governance record that delivers outcomes rather than announcements. Since March 16, 2022, the Punjab government has been providing government jobs to an average of 45 youth every single day, creating history with 63,027 appointments in less than four years. The mass induction not only strengthens the Punjab Police but also reinforces a clear message of…

15 Dec

Threat Emails Prompt Security Scare at Jalandhar Schools, Classes Suspended

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A security alert was sounded in parts of Jalandhar on Monday after multiple privately run schools received messages warning of a possible bomb attack, forcing authorities to take urgent precautionary measures. Students were sent home and school buildings were cleared as police teams rushed to assess the situation. Officials said school administrations contacted law enforcement soon after the threatening emails were received earlier in the day. Acting swiftly, police asked managements to vacate the premises to ensure there was no risk to children or staff. Institutions such as St. Joseph’s Convent School and KMV School were among…