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09 Aug

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone for Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Bani Adhyayan Centre in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Jalandhar, Punjab education, Sri Guru Ravidass

Kartarpur (Gurpreet Singh): In a deeply devotional tribute to the timeless teachings and divine message of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Bani Adhyayan Centre at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, in the sacred presence of Padam Shri Sant Niranjan Dass Ji of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, along with Sant Pargat Nath Ji of Bal Nath Ashram, Sant Pardeep Dass Ji of Kathar, Sant Teja Singh Ji, Sant Nirmal Dass Ji of Jaure Wale, Sant Lekh Raj Ji and others,. The Centre, being developed…

08 Aug

Jalandhar Accident: Three Youths Killed After Car Crashes Into Stationary Canter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Three youths lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Jalandhar early Saturday after their car collided with a Canter parked on the highway. The crash took place at around 6 am near Bhagat Singh Colony in the Maksudan area, close to Bal Hospital. According to the police, the car was travelling towards Amritsar from Jalandhar when it struck the stationary heavy vehicle at high speed. The collision caused extensive damage to the car, leaving its roof badly torn and debris scattered across the road. Bodies recovered from mangled car The force of the crash left…

07 Aug

Calgary PGWP Row Puts Spotlight on Jalandhar Immigration Firm’s Alleged Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Punjab, TrendingCalgary, Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): The protest by more than 1,000 Punjabi students in Calgary over the rejection of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications has taken a new turn, with an alleged connection to a Jalandhar-based immigration consultancy coming under scrutiny. The students have been demonstrating in Calgary for nearly 10 days, seeking relief after their applications for work permits were rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The refusals have reportedly left students who had completed diploma programmes facing uncertainty over their ability to remain in Canada. At the centre of the controversy is the Canadian Institute of…

17 Jul

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

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…

20 Jun

Punjab Police Crack Down on Foreign-Backed Crime Syndicate, Four Arrested in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on intelligence inputs, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a suspected criminal module with international links by arresting four individuals allegedly involved in extortion and firing cases across Punjab. The operation also resulted in the recovery of three sophisticated firearms and several live cartridges. Investigators believe the arrested suspects were working at the behest of handlers operating from abroad and had played an active role in coordinating and executing violent incidents in Jalandhar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar districts. The accused are also suspected of being part of a larger network engaged in intimidating businessmen and…

19 Jun

Moving Car Engulfed in Flames on Jalandhar Flyover, Couple Escapes Unhurt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A routine drive through Jalandhar turned into a frightening ordeal after a newly purchased Swift Dzire caught fire while in motion on the Pathankot Bypass flyover. The vehicle was completely destroyed within minutes, although its occupants managed to get out safely before the flames intensified. The couple was reportedly on their way to visit an ailing family member admitted to a local hospital when smoke suddenly began emerging from the vehicle. Realising the danger, they quickly abandoned the car, moments before it was engulfed by fire. Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly, leaving little chance to save…

28 May

Mann Promises Resurgent ‘Rangla Punjab’ as He Unveils New Astroturf in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Environment, Infrastructure, Jalandhar, Punjab, sports

Seechewal, Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium alongside Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. Highlighting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s aggressive push on sports infrastructure, irrigation, groundwater recharge and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Government had delivered 21,000 cusecs of water to fields, equivalent to two…

13 May

Historic Revival of Bist Doab Canal Sees Irrigation Coverage Skyrocket by 167 Per Cent

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bist Doab, Canal network, Doaba, irrigation, Jalandhar, Punjab, Water management

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The 2025-26 agricultural year has marked a historic turning point for the Doaba region as the strategic revival of the Bist Doab Canal network triggered a massive 167 per cent expansion in irrigated land. Under the direction of the Bhagwant Mann administration, the network has successfully added 110,762 acres to its total command area, effectively breathing new life into a vital agricultural lifeline that had long been neglected. This surge represents a major shift in the province’s approach to resource management, prioritising the use of surface water to support the agrarian backbone of the region while reducing…

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…

24 Apr

Punjab To Conduct Evening Blackout Exercises in Jalandhar, Ludhiana to Boost Emergency Response Today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar, Ludhiana

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated civil defence drill featuring temporary blackouts will be carried out on Friday evening in parts of Jalandhar and Ludhiana, aimed at evaluating preparedness for emergency situations. In Jalandhar, the mock exercise will be limited to the premises of Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. Officials said the drill will begin with a siren indicating a simulated air raid warning, followed by a brief period of complete darkness within the campus. After the exercise concludes, another siren will signal the return to normal conditions. During the drill, response teams will rehearse key emergency procedures such as evacuating…