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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…

18 Apr

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Scrap Warehouse in Jalandhar, Nearby Houses Damaged

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFire, Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh :- A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse on Kala Singha Road in Kadiana village, under the western constituency of Jalandhar, causing widespread panic and significant property loss. Several motorcycles and large quantities of scrap material were completely destroyed in the blaze. According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread rapidly, with flames visible from a long distance and thick clouds of smoke covering the sky. Residents rushed out of their homes to ensure their safety and immediately informed the fire brigade. Fire officials deployed five fire tenders to control the situation, but the intensity of the flames…

21 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Jalandhar

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…