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19 Jul

Heavy Rain Brings Traffic to a Halt on Pathankot–Bharmour Highway; Manimahesh Pilgrimage Put on Hold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrendingBharmour, Pathankot

Chamba (Rajeeb Sharma): Severe monsoon showers have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district after fresh landslides blocked key stretches of the Pathankot–Bharmour National Highway (NH-154A). The highway was rendered impassable following repeated rockfalls near Batti Hatti and Durgethi, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded on both sides of the route. Officials said relentless rainfall since Saturday night loosened the hill slopes, causing mud, rocks and boulders to crash onto the highway. As debris continued to fall intermittently, authorities suspended vehicular movement to prevent accidents and ensure public safety. Long queues of vehicles, including Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses,…

08 Jul

Flood Threat Deepens in Pathankot as Eroding Canal Banks Put Villages on Edge; Residents Demand Immediate Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPathankot

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh concerns have emerged in several villages of Pathankot after fast-flowing canal waters continued to erode embankments and road sections, raising fears of large-scale damage if urgent preventive measures are not taken. Residents of the affected areas say the situation has become increasingly dangerous, with overflowing water inching closer to homes, commercial establishments and a key road connecting dozens of villages. According to locals, the swelling canal has been eating away at the base of the road linking Sarna and Faridanagar, weakening the structure and increasing the possibility of a collapse. The route is considered a crucial…

03 Jul

Disaster Averted in Pathankot as Rescue Teams Save 55 Pilgrims from Waterlogged Underpass

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPathankot

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Tourist bus carrying Vaishno Devi devotees stalls in flooded stretch; midnight operation by SSF and police ensures all passengers are safe A quick response by emergency personnel prevented a major tragedy in Punjab's Pathankot after a tourist bus carrying 55 pilgrims became trapped inside a flooded railway underpass during heavy overnight rain. The passengers, including 13 children, were rescued safely following a coordinated operation by the Road Safety Force (SSF), Punjab Police, and local residents. The incident took place near Sujanpur on the Jalandhar–Jammu National Highway, where intense rainfall led to severe water accumulation beneath a railway…

01 Jul

Residents Stage Overnight Demonstration Over Power Crisis in Pathankot Villages; Demand Immediate Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPathankot

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Anger over frequent electricity disruptions spilled onto the streets in Punjab's Pathankot district after residents from several villages gathered outside the Mangwal power station during the early hours of Tuesday, demanding uninterrupted power supply and accountability from the electricity department. The protest began around 2 a.m., when people from nearly 10 to 12 villages assembled at the substation, alleging that prolonged outages have become a daily ordeal, particularly during the ongoing spell of extreme heat and humidity. Protesters accused the department of ignoring repeated complaints and failing to provide a lasting solution. Local residents claimed that electricity…

06 Jan

Punjab: 15-year-old boy arrested in Pathankot for spying for Pak’s ISI; more minors under scrutiny

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArrested, ISI, Jammu, Pakistan, Pathankot, Spy kid

National Times Bureau :- Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, is allegedly trying to recruit Indian minors, raising serious security concerns. In one such case, Punjab Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on spying charges. The boy was arrested by Pathankot Police after investigators found that he had been in contact with ISI handlers in Pakistan for nearly a year. Police said he shared sensitive information related to India using his mobile phone. The minor, who lives in Samba district of Jammu, was detained after surveillance and technical checks linked his communications to Pakistan-based contacts. During questioning, police found signs that…

15 Nov

Surgeon From Pathankot Brought in for Inquiry as Delhi Blast Investigation Broadens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingPathankot, Punjab

New Delhi/Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): The probe into the recent blast in Delhi expanded on Tuesday with investigators detaining a senior surgeon from Punjab’s Pathankot region for detailed questioning, officials close to the development disclosed. The move is part of the National Investigation Agency’s growing efforts to map every connection surrounding the prime accused. The doctor, identified by investigation sources as 45-year-old Dr. Rayees Ahmad Bhat, was taken in after teams arrived at the private medical college where he serves as a faculty member. Witnesses said the questioning team conducted preliminary inquiries on-site before escorting him away for further examination. Officials…