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18 Sep

AAP Stages Protests in Punjab Against Additional Charges on UPI Transactions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, digital payments, Jalandhar, Narendra Modi, Pawan Kumar Tinu, Punjab protest, UPI charges

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday held protests in Jalandhar and Sujanpur in Pathankot against the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to impose additional charges on certain UPI (Unified Payments Interface) merchant transactions. During the protests, angry people raised slogans against the Central Government and burnt an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A massive protest was organised at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk in Jalandhar under the leadership of senior AAP Punjab leader Pawan Kumar Tinu. Addressing party volunteers, Pawan Kumar Tinu said, “The decision of the BJP-led Central Government to impose additional charges on UPI transactions…

15 Sep

PUNJAB BRACES FOR MORE RAIN AS TEMPERATURES EASE; 18 DISTRICTS UNDER WATCH

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Punjab, Ropar, Tarn Taran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Another spell of rain is likely across Punjab on Tuesday, with 18 districts expected to receive light to moderate showers as cloudy conditions persist over Chandigarh. The latest weather assessment indicates that temperatures have eased across the state, with the maximum temperature falling by 1.3 degrees Celsius. Despite the decline, readings remain close to the seasonal average. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36°C. Rain or thundershowers are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar, Mohali, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. Ropar Gets 23.5 mm Rain The…

10 Sep

Punjab Announces Afternoon Closure to Mourn Veteran Leader Bhagat Chunni Lal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagat Chunni Lal, half-day holiday, Jalandhar, Mohinder Bhagat, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — State-run administrative offices, colleges, and schools across Punjab suspended operations for the latter half of Thursday to honour the memory of former cabinet minister Bhagat Chunni Lal. The senior politician breathed his last in Jalandhar at the age of 94 after struggling with persistent health complications. The deceased statesman was the father of sitting Punjab cabinet member Mohinder Bhagat. Relatives confirmed that the final rites and cremation are scheduled for later in the day in Jalandhar, where community members, regional dignitaries, and political colleagues are gathering to offer their tributes. A longstanding figure in the Bharatiya…

05 Sep

Jalandhar Police Arrest Man Wanted by FBI in Alleged $600,000 US Fraud Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar, Jalandhar Police

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Jalandhar Police have arrested a man who was allegedly wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a fraud case involving nearly $600,000. The accused, identified as Manjit Singh Bedi, was taken into custody following a specific intelligence input received by the police. Officials said a special team was formed to trace him after information about his whereabouts emerged. According to the Jalandhar Police Commissioner, a fraud case was registered at a city police station on August 16, 2026. During the subsequent investigation, police received information about Bedi and began tracking his movements.…

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…