Punjab News Archives - Page 5 of 37

28 Apr

7-year-old girl killed in truck-Activa collision in Amritsar

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Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Amritsar claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl after a collision between a truck and an Activa at Maqboolpura Chowk. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, has left the local community in shock and mourning. According to police, information about the accident was received shortly before their arrival, following which a team rushed to the spot. Police officer Amandeep Kaur said the impact of the collision left the child critically injured, leading to her death at the scene. The victim has been identified as Moni, a resident of the Cheema…

28 Apr

Punjab Cabinet to meet today at CM’s residence; key decisions likely

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Cabinet is scheduled to convene this afternoon at 3:30 pm at the Chief Minister’s residence, with the meeting expected to deliberate on several important issues. The session is being seen as significant, as key policy matters, welfare initiatives and administrative decisions are likely to be taken up for discussion. Officials indicated that a range of subjects concerning various departments may be placed before the Cabinet, with the possibility of decisions that could shape the government’s future course of action. The outcome of the meeting is expected to have a bearing on governance priorities in the…

28 Apr

Punjab withdraws Unified Building Rules 2025, restores previous regulations

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant policy reversal, the Punjab Government has withdrawn the Unified Building Rules, 2025 with immediate effect, reinstating the earlier framework governing construction norms across the state. The Housing and Urban Development Department issued an official notification confirming the decision, effectively scrapping the recently introduced system. The move has been taken under various legal provisions related to urban planning and municipal governance, with the government exercising its statutory powers to annul the 2025 rules. Officials clarified that the withdrawn regulations will no longer hold any validity. With this decision, all previously repealed building rules and by-laws…

27 Apr

May 1 declared public holiday across Punjab on Labour Day

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab will observe a statewide public holiday on May 1 in connection with Labour Day, offering relief to students and employees amid the ongoing heatwave. As per official orders, all government offices, boards, corporations and public educational institutions will remain closed for the day. The annual observance recognises the contribution of workers and is marked across the state with various events and programmes. Routine government functioning will resume the following day, while essential services are expected to continue without disruption.

27 Apr

Short circuit sparks fire at garment showroom in Jandiala, goods worth lakhs gutted

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Gurpreet Singh :- A major fire broke out at a well-known ready-made garments showroom, “Hari Om Collection”, in the town, causing losses worth several lakhs, officials said. Shop owner Harinder Kumar said he received a call around 4 am from a passerby who noticed smoke billowing from the premises. By the time he reached the spot, flames had engulfed the interior and the main shutter failed to open despite repeated attempts. Personnel from Punjab Police, led by outpost in-charge Gulzar Singh, rushed to the scene and initiated efforts to contain the blaze. Fire brigade teams were alerted and two fire…

25 Apr

Mann Govt Launches Sharp Attack on Rebels, Compares Defectors to ‘Ginger and Garlic’

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched a scathing attack on rebel MPs who recently quit the party, using a striking analogy to criticise their move. In a social media post, Mann compared the defectors to “ginger, garlic and spices,” saying that while each may enhance the flavour of a dish individually, they cannot come together to create a dish of their own. Escalating his criticism, Mann accused the rebel leaders of betraying the people of Punjab, asserting that the party and its organisation are always greater than any individual. He said that a handful of…

25 Apr

Power Supply Hit as Thieves Steal Live Copper Wires Near Nihal Singh Wala Police Station

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a daring incident, thieves targeted an electricity meter box located just about 90 steps from the Nihal Singh Wala police station, near the bus stand, and stole copper wires late at night. The act was carried out while the power supply was live, leading to an immediate outage in the area. The incident has raised serious concerns, especially as it occurred just a day after the newly posted Station House Officer took charge, highlighting the boldness of the miscreants even in close proximity to a police station. Officials from the Power Corporation who reached the spot…

24 Apr

Punjab gears up for Census 2026; house listing to begin from May 15

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab has completed preparations for Census 2026, with the first phase of house listing and housing census scheduled to commence on May 15 and continue till June 13. During this period, enumerators will visit households across the state to collect data through a detailed questionnaire covering around 33 aspects related to housing conditions and basic amenities. Ahead of the field exercise, residents will have the option to participate through a self-enumeration process from April 30 to May 14, allowing them to submit their details online. The main population census, involving comprehensive individual-level data collection, is slated for…

24 Apr

Samana Tower Protest Ends After 18 Months, Protester Climbs Down Following New Law

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Gurpreet Singh :- Bringing an end to an extraordinary and prolonged protest, Gurjeet Singh Khalsa on Friday descended from a nearly 400-foot-high mobile tower in Samana after spending around 18 months atop the structure. He had been staging the protest to press for stringent legislation against incidents of sacrilege. The decision to call off the agitation came following the Punjab Government’s implementation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026, which he viewed as a significant step towards addressing his demands. Soon after his decision, the administration launched a carefully coordinated rescue operation to ensure his safe descent. Teams…

23 Apr

Punjab to conduct civil defence blackout drill across state on April 24

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government will conduct a statewide civil defence air raid and blackout mock drill on April 24 at 8 pm, as part of preparedness measures for emergency situations. The exercise, scheduled for 15 minutes until 8:15 pm, is being carried out on the directions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Officials said the primary objective of the drill is to assess the readiness of civil defence mechanisms and administrative agencies in dealing with emergencies such as air raids or other crisis situations. The exercise aims to test coordination, response time and the effectiveness of emergency…