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Privilege Motion Moved Against Sukhpal Khaira Over Remarks on AAP MLAs

Privilege Motion Moved Against Sukhpal Khaira Over Remarks on AAP MLAs

Gurpreet Singh :- A privilege motion has been moved in the Punjab Assembly against Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira following his controversial remarks about legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party. The issue was raised after Khaira allegedly referred to AAP MLAs as “labourers,” a statement that sparked strong objections from the ruling party members. Taking serious note of the comment, AAP legislators brought the matter before the House and demanded action, terming the remark derogatory and an insult to elected representatives. The privilege motion seeks to examine whether Khaira’s statement amounts to a breach of legislative privilege. The development has…
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Middle East Tensions Trigger Panic LPG Bookings in Punjab; Govt Warns Against Hoarding

Middle East Tensions Trigger Panic LPG Bookings in Punjab; Govt Warns Against Hoarding

Gurpreet Singh :- The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving United States, Israel and Iran has begun to impact consumer behavior in Punjab, where fears of a potential fuel supply disruption have led to panic LPG bookings. Long queues have been reported outside several gas agencies across the state as residents rush to secure cooking gas cylinders. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has issued strict directives to all Deputy Commissioners, instructing them to ensure that no shortage of LPG occurs anywhere in the state. He also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in hoarding…
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Supreme Court grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh, accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder case

Supreme Court grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh, accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder case

Gurpreet Singh :- The top court's order facilitates the release of both the accused from the custody as the trial in the high-profile murder case is underway. The case relates to the killing of the singer, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu well known as Sidhu Moosewala, in Punjab’s Mansa district in May 2022. Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 29, 2022, a day after the Punjab government withdrew his security cover. The attack rattled the entire music industry triggering rigorous investigation by Punjab Police.
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Free Training Camp for Punjab Police Recruitment to Begin in Patti on March 16

Free Training Camp for Punjab Police Recruitment to Begin in Patti on March 16

Gurpreet Singh :- In an effort to help young aspirants prepare for recruitment in the Punjab Police, the state government has announced a free training camp that will begin on March 16, 2026, at the C-PYTE camp in Patti, Tarn Taran. The initiative aims to provide structured guidance and preparation to candidates appearing for the police recruitment written examination as well as the physical efficiency tests. According to officials at the training centre, the camp will primarily benefit youth from Tarn Taran district by offering them the necessary coaching and physical training required to qualify for the recruitment process. The…
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Turkish national killed in tragic accident after speeding runs over her in Punjab’s Zirakpur

Turkish national killed in tragic accident after speeding runs over her in Punjab’s Zirakpur

Gurpreet Singh :- A Turkish national was killed after a speeding Audi runs over her while crossing road in Punjab's Zirakpur. The incident unfolded late on Monday.  The accident happened around midnight outside AmCare Hospital. Eyewitnesses said the victim, Mavluda, was returning with her friend after visiting a patient at the hospital. While they were crossing the road, a speeding Audi car allegedly hit her and threw her to the other side of the road. She suffered severe injuries and is believed to have died on the spot. Abhishek, also known as Abhi, who was with her at the time,…
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Tension Builds in Punjab Mandis Ahead of Wheat Procurement as Commission Agents Warn of Strike

Tension Builds in Punjab Mandis Ahead of Wheat Procurement as Commission Agents Warn of Strike

Gurpreet Singh :- A sense of uncertainty is prevailing across grain markets in Punjab as the wheat procurement season approaches, with commission agents warning of a possible strike that could disrupt the entire procurement process. The development has raised concerns for the Government of Punjab, which is already preparing for the large-scale purchase of wheat from farmers in the coming weeks. Commission agents, commonly known as arhtiyas, have expressed dissatisfaction over several pending demands and have cautioned that if their issues are not addressed in time, they may resort to a strike during the procurement season. Such a move could…
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Punjab Politics Sees Major Shift as Amit Gosain Quits BJP, Joins Shiromani Akali Dal

Punjab Politics Sees Major Shift as Amit Gosain Quits BJP, Joins Shiromani Akali Dal

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political development in Punjab, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Gosain resigned from the party and soon after joined the Shiromani Akali Dal along with his supporters. The induction took place in the presence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who formally welcomed Gosain into the party fold and appointed him as the in-charge of the Ludhiana Central Assembly constituency. Welcoming him into the Akali Dal family, Badal said Gosain has long been associated with public life and had actively supported the work of his grandfather, the late Sat Pal Gosain, who served as…
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Khaira’s Remark on ₹1,000 Aid to Women Triggers Row; Punjab Women Commission Issues Notice

Khaira’s Remark on ₹1,000 Aid to Women Triggers Row; Punjab Women Commission Issues Notice

Gurpreet Singh :- In a fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira made a remark regarding the ₹1,000 financial assistance meant for women, drawing sharp reactions from several quarters. The statement sparked outrage in political circles, prompting the Punjab State Women Commission to take suo motu cognisance of the matter and initiate action. Taking the issue seriously, the commission issued notices to Khaira and also summoned Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. According to officials, the notices were sent through the Senior Superintendent of Police in Kapurthala, directing both leaders to appear in…
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BSF shoots dead Pakistani intruder in Tarn Taran while foiling heroin smuggling bid

BSF shoots dead Pakistani intruder in Tarn Taran while foiling heroin smuggling bid

Gurpreet Singh :- Security forces along the India–Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district foiled a cross-border drug smuggling attempt late Monday night, killing an unidentified Pakistani intruder who was allegedly trying to smuggle heroin into India. According to officials, the incident took place in the border area of Khemkaran between the Kaliyan and Noorwala border outposts. Personnel of the 142nd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) spotted suspicious movement near International Border and challenged the intruders. When the suspects ignored repeated warnings, BSF troops opened fire, resulting in the death of one Pakistani smuggler. However, some other suspected…
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Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn

Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn

Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped the area after an incident of alleged sacrilege was reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi in Sathiala village. According to information shared by local religious leaders, several angs (holy pages) of the Guru Granth Sahib were found torn and thrown in a nearby street, triggering anger and grief among the Sikh community. Head Granthi Giani Sucha Singh and Giani Buta Singh, along with members of the sangat, stated that around nine angs of the holy scripture had been damaged in the incident. The discovery led to a large number of devotees gathering at the gurdwara, expressing…
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