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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…

18 Apr

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

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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

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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…