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From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket
28 Feb

From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

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Gurpreet Singh :- At a massive Congress rally in Barnala, Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp and uncompromising message to the Punjab unit of the party, making it clear that indiscipline and internal factionalism will no longer be tolerated. While targeting the Centre over key policy issues, he also turned his focus inward, cautioning senior state leaders against prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity. In a firm tone, Gandhi stressed that no individual, regardless of stature, is bigger than the party. He underlined that electoral victories are achieved through collective effort, not individual prominence. Leaders who fail to function as team…
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Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV
28 Feb

Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major security scare, former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh, popularly known as Minku Kundal, was targeted in a firing incident in Punjab’s Abohar on Saturday. The attack took place when he was attending a wedding function at Ratta Tibba village. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants opened fire at his vehicle while he was present at the venue. However, the bullets failed to cause harm as Kundal was travelling in a bulletproof SUV. He escaped unhurt in the incident. Sources claimed that gangster Arjoo  Bishnoi had allegedly issued threats to Kundal earlier. The latest attack comes days…
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Punjab revises school timings from March 1, New schedule announced for all govt and private schools
28 Feb

Punjab revises school timings from March 1, New schedule announced for all govt and private schools

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government has revised school timings across the state, with the new schedule coming into effect from March 1. The decision was announced through an official order issued by the Education Department. As per the notification, all government, private-aided and recognised primary schools in Punjab will function from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm from March 1 till March 31. For middle, high and senior secondary schools, the revised timing will be from 8.30 am to 2.50 pm during the same period. The change applies uniformly to institutions operating under the state education framework. Authorities have directed school…
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Several schools in Chandigarh, Amritsar receive bomb threats, CM Mann also targeted in email
27 Feb

Several schools in Chandigarh, Amritsar receive bomb threats, CM Mann also targeted in email

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Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh bomb threat emails were sent to Chandigarh schools and Punjab secretariat on Friday, triggering panic among the students and the authorities.  Several teams of police officials and bomb disposal squad were rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.  Further investigation has been launched and search is currently underway. Non suspicious items from either of the sites have been recovered yet. 
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Punjab soldier killed in encounter with militants in Manipur, to be cremated with full state honours
26 Feb

Punjab soldier killed in encounter with militants in Manipur, to be cremated with full state honours

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Gurpreet Singh :- A soldier from Punjab's Sangrur district was martyred in action during encounter with militants in hostile state Manipur. Gurdeep Singh, who had been serving in the Army for 21 years was shot during the operation. He was a resident of Mahalna Chowk village in Sunam tehsil of Sangrur. Gurdeep Singh is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. His mortal remains will reach his native village today, and his last rites will be performed with full state honours the same day. The news of Gurdeep's passing plunged the entire village in a state of mourning,…
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Two accused in AAP sarpanch Harpinder Singh murder case injured in Tarn Taran police encounter
25 Feb

Two accused in AAP sarpanch Harpinder Singh murder case injured in Tarn Taran police encounter

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Gurpreet Singh :- Two men accused in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch Harpinder Singh were injured during a police encounter in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Wednesday morning. According to officials, the gunfight took place near Jalloke village in the Patti area after the suspects allegedly opened fire on a police team. The officers retaliated, leading to an exchange of bullets in which both accused sustained injuries. They were later shifted to a hospital for treatment. The police confirmed that pistols were recovered from their possession. Forensic teams also visited the site to collect evidence. The accused are…
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Gurdaspur cops deaths: Punjab Police arrest one, shoots dead another in encounter
25 Feb

Gurdaspur cops deaths: Punjab Police arrest one, shoots dead another in encounter

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested one person and shot dead another in encounter in connection with the killings of two policemen in Gurdaspur near the Indo-Pak border.   The deceased has been identified as Ranjit Singh, who was shot in a police encounter near Purana Shala area after a brief chase. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.  Gurdaspur Senior Superintendent of Police Aditya identified the one arrested as Dilawar Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur’s Alinangal village. ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar, who were posted at Adhian,…
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UPSC moves to appoint permanent Punjab DGP, directs Punjab govt to send panel in 10 days
25 Feb

UPSC moves to appoint permanent Punjab DGP, directs Punjab govt to send panel in 10 days

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- The Union Public Service Commission has directed the Punjab government to send a proposal listing eligible officers to be considered by its empanelment committee for the regular appointment of Punjab DGP.   The move comes following Supreme Court's direction to the commission to act against states practicing the appointment of acting DGPs.  Gaurav Yadav, a 192-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Punjab cadre, was appointed as acting DGP in July 2022 by the AAP-led government, superseding several senior officers. He has been holding the post for over three years and seven months now.  The UPSC in…
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Major terror plot foiled by Punjab Police as IED recovered near Amritsar’s Rayya Police Post
21 Feb

Major terror plot foiled by Punjab Police as IED recovered near Amritsar’s Rayya Police Post

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Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh :- A major terror attack bid was thwarted in Punjab's Amritsar district after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from behind the Rayya police post in the wee hours of Saturday.   The conspiracy to blow up police post under the jurisdiction of Beas police station was foiled by the Punjab Police.  The device was safely defused by a bomb disposal squad, preventing what officials described as a potentially devastating attack. SSP Amritsar Rural Sohail Qasim Mir said no terror outfit or gangster group had so far claimed responsibility for planting the IED.  Police received the information…
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Tarn Taran AAP sarpanch murder: Lakhbir Landa claims responsibility, 7 under police detention
19 Feb

Tarn Taran AAP sarpanch murder: Lakhbir Landa claims responsibility, 7 under police detention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- The murder of an AAP sarpanch in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district has taken a dramatic turn after Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Landa Harike allegedly claimed responsibility for the killing through a viral social media post. In the message circulating online, Landa linked the attack to an old enmity and issued fresh threats. Police officials said they are verifying the authenticity of the post while continuing their investigation into the case. The victim, 45-year-old Harpinder Singh, was the sarpanch of Thathian Mahantan village and affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He was shot dead on Wednesday afternoon…
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