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Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead
26 Jun

Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, Punjab is likely to witness a significant change in weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an active spell of rain beginning this weekend. An Orange Alert has been issued for June 27 and 28, warning of heavy rainfall in several districts and advising residents to remain cautious. According to weather officials, monsoon conditions are expected to strengthen rapidly over the state, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The rainfall is likely to provide substantial relief from soaring temperatures while improving conditions for ongoing agricultural activities. The…
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Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls
25 Jun

Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With the next Punjab Assembly elections less than a year away, election authorities have launched an extensive voter roll verification exercise across the state, deploying thousands of field officials to ensure that electoral records accurately reflect the current voter population. The campaign, which started on Wednesday, is designed to identify outdated entries, remove duplication and verify the eligibility of voters through direct interaction at the household level. Officials say the exercise is intended to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process before the 2027 polls. Teams of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned to visit residences…
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Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders
25 Jun

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unsettled weather is expected across Punjab over the next 48 hours, with meteorologists forecasting scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen over northern India. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for multiple districts, warning of lightning activity and gusts that could accompany rain-bearing clouds. The changing weather pattern follows isolated showers reported in parts of the state and increasing cloud cover across several regions. According to weather officials, atmospheric systems influencing Punjab continue to remain active, creating favourable conditions for intermittent rainfall. Northern…
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Thunderstorm Alert Issued Across Punjab as Changing Weather Pattern Brings Rain and Strong Winds
16 Jun

Thunderstorm Alert Issued Across Punjab as Changing Weather Pattern Brings Rain and Strong Winds

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to experience a spell of turbulent weather over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall across a large part of the state. The advisory comes as atmospheric conditions turn favourable for increased monsoon activity. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has issued a storm alert for several districts, cautioning that wind speeds could reach between 40 and 60 kmph in some areas. Locations including Budhlada, Lehra, Moonak, Patran, Batala, Ajnala, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur and Pathankot are expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and…
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Rain Brings Relief Across Punjab, But Humid Conditions Set to Return as Mercury Climbs
14 Jun

Rain Brings Relief Across Punjab, But Humid Conditions Set to Return as Mercury Climbs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The spell of showers that brought welcome relief from the scorching heat across Punjab and Chandigarh is expected to give way to rising humidity over the coming days, with weather experts forecasting a gradual increase in temperatures after a brief cooling phase. According to the Meteorological Department, isolated light to moderate rainfall may continue in a few districts on Saturday, particularly Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa. However, the overall intensity of rainfall is likely to decline as the current weather system weakens. The recent rains have significantly lowered daytime temperatures across…
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Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage
13 Jun

Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is extending its nationwide campaign to Punjab, with a protest scheduled in Amritsar today. Party founder Abhijit Deepke is expected to lead the gathering, calling upon students and young citizens to participate in what he describes as a peaceful movement demanding accountability in the education system. According to the organisers, supporters have been asked to assemble near the Golden Gate in the evening, where concerns related to the NEET and CBSE examinations will be highlighted. The protest will also reiterate the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with…
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Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal
13 Jun

Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending, ,
BATHINDA / CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal credited the AAP’s sweeping victory in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation elections to the Bhagwant Mann Government’s four years of honest governance and pro-people work, asserting that the massive public turnout and enthusiastic response during a mega roadshow reflected Punjab’s growing trust in the Government. Thanking the people of Bathinda for the resounding mandate, the AAP Supremo said the verdict had reaffirmed public faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s clean and corruption-free administration, adding that while every previous Chief Minister in Punjab had faced corruption-related questions, not a…
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At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab
12 Jun

At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday strongly raised Punjab’s long-pending concerns before the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Governing Council, seeking a special package for the revitalisation of border areas and demanding that Punjab be accorded Special Category Status (SCS) with 90:10 funding under all Centrally Sponsored Schemes on the lines of hill states, North Eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the extraordinary security, economic and social challenges faced by Punjab as a frontline border state and asserted that the state’s aspirations are fully…
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Kewal Singh Dhillon Meets Industrialist Rajinder Gupta, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab
11 Jun

Kewal Singh Dhillon Meets Industrialist Rajinder Gupta, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab

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Gurpreet Singh :- A recent meeting between Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon and Trident Group founder and former Rajya Sabha member Rajinder Gupta has attracted attention in both political and industrial circles across the state. While the interaction has officially been described as a courtesy call and an occasion to enquire about Gupta’s well-being, the meeting has triggered discussions about its wider significance. Political observers and industry stakeholders are viewing the development as more than a routine exchange between two prominent personalities. The speculation gained momentum after Dhillon shared photographs of the meeting on social media, extending his wishes…
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Lightning Strike Topples 150-Year-Old Tree in Khanna, Damages Houses and Power Lines
11 Jun

Lightning Strike Topples 150-Year-Old Tree in Khanna, Damages Houses and Power Lines

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Gurpreet Singh :- Early morning rain brought much-needed relief from the intense heat across several parts of Punjab, but the accompanying thunderstorm also caused damage in some areas. In Khanna’s Chhota Khanna locality, a lightning strike hit a nearly 150-year-old tree, leading to significant damage to nearby properties and power infrastructure. According to local residents, the tree was struck during a spell of heavy thunder and lightning before dawn. The impact caused a large portion of the tree to collapse onto adjoining houses and overhead electricity lines. Several residential structures suffered damage, particularly boundary walls and rooftop sections, while power…
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