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Punjab Bolsters Border Security with Advanced Anti-Drone Network to Counter Cross-Border Smuggling
31 Jul

Punjab Bolsters Border Security with Advanced Anti-Drone Network to Counter Cross-Border Smuggling

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Facing an increasing number of cross-border drone intrusions carrying narcotics and weapons, the Punjab Police have significantly strengthened surveillance along the international border by deploying advanced anti-drone systems, popularly referred to as “Hawai Nakas”. The new security framework is designed to detect, track and neutralise drones attempting to enter Indian territory from Pakistan. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the anti-drone network has been developed as an additional layer of protection to complement the Border Security Force (BSF), which remains responsible for guarding the international border. The initiative has been implemented through close coordination with…
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Calgary Police Confirm Body of Child Located in Underground Pipe Network Believed to Be Missing 11-Year-Old Parker
30 Jul

Calgary Police Confirm Body of Child Located in Underground Pipe Network Believed to Be Missing 11-Year-Old Parker

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, ,
CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): The 13-day search for 11-year-old Parker has come to a heartbreaking conclusion after search teams located the body of a child in an underground drainage pipe network in Calgary. Recovery operations were launched immediately, though significant effort is required to access the area and formally confirm the child's identity. While formal identification procedures remain underway, authorities strongly believe the deceased is Parker. Investigators believe Parker entered a deep culvert in a green space along the west side of Deerfoot Trail, traveling through a complex underground tunnel network before coming to rest in a small pipe on the…
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Five Arrested in Thailand for Abducting Three Indian Tourists in Pattaya Ransom Plot
29 Jul

Five Arrested in Thailand for Abducting Three Indian Tourists in Pattaya Ransom Plot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Thailand (Rajeev Sharma): Thailand Law enforcement agencies have arrested five individuals, including two residents from Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar districts, for their involvement in the abduction, illegal confinement, and extortion of three young Indian tourists. The victims, aged between 23 and 26, were reportedly enticed to travel to Thailand through a fraudulent low-cost holiday package before being taken hostage in a residential property in Pattaya. The arrested suspects have been identified by authorities as Avtar Singh (38) from Jalandhar, Jagjit Singh (38) from Amritsar, Rambalak Kumar (28) from Bihar, Sukhbir Singh (37), and Kulra Singh (27). Representative leaders from the…
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International Tiger Day 2026 Celebrated with Public Awareness Programs at Chhatbir Zoo
29 Jul

International Tiger Day 2026 Celebrated with Public Awareness Programs at Chhatbir Zoo

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Chhatbir (Gurpreet Singh): M. C. Zoological Park in Chhatbir commemorated International Tiger Day 2026 on Wednesday with a series of educational programs, awareness sessions, and contests aimed at promoting the conservation of wild tigers. Organized around the global imperative to safeguard tiger habitats, the initiatives sought to inform visitors and students about the severe ecological challenges facing the species. A key feature of the celebration was an awareness session titled "Their Roar Keeps the Forest Alive," which brought together zoo visitors, school and college students, and prominent conservation advocates. During the event, Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu released an…
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Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’
26 Jul

Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

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*CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government's war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones through treatment and recovery. When a household falls into the trap of addiction, it’s the women and children who bear the harshest brunt. From economic and emotional distress to heightened risk of violence, drugs destroy homes from within. But families in Punjab…
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AAP Rejects Opposition Claims Over Paper Leaks, Accuses Congress and BJP of Misleading Youth Protests
23 Jul

AAP Rejects Opposition Claims Over Paper Leaks, Accuses Congress and BJP of Misleading Youth Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday declared the politics being played by the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the nationwide students’ agitation regarding the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak as shameful. He said that while lakhs of students across the country are fighting for justice and their future, both parties have chosen to level false and baseless allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab instead of standing with the youth. In a statement, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the students’ movement…
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Punjab Government to Issue Ten Lakh New Ration Cards in Transparent Drive
21 Jul

Punjab Government to Issue Ten Lakh New Ration Cards in Transparent Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to strengthen food security and ensure welfare reaches every deserving household without corruption or favouritism, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that the state government will issue 10 lakh new ration cards under a transparent, technology-driven system based on the principle of ‘No Cash, No Farmaish’. Applications for new ration cards and inclusion of new family members will begin from July 22, with priority being given to vulnerable sections of society. Of the total beneficiaries, 7 lakh ration cards will be issued to newly eligible families, while 3 lakh e-Shram…
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Punjab SHO Held in Rs 4 Crore Extortion Probe; Investigation Reveals Alleged Links to Gangster Network
18 Jul

Punjab SHO Held in Rs 4 Crore Extortion Probe; Investigation Reveals Alleged Links to Gangster Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serving Station House Officer (SHO) of the Punjab Police has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹4 crore extortion case that surfaced during an international investigation into organised crime. The development follows an internal inquiry after the officer’s name reportedly emerged during the FBI-led "Operation Hard Ball," which examined overseas links of Punjab-based gangster syndicates. The accused, Inspector Gurindrajit Singh Nagra, who was posted as SHO in Hoshiarpur district, had earlier been shifted to the Police Lines after the allegations came to light. Senior police officials subsequently ordered a detailed departmental investigation into the matter.…
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Congress Suffers Major Defection as Veteran Leader Thakur Balraj Singh Joins AAP in Punjab
15 Jul

Congress Suffers Major Defection as Veteran Leader Thakur Balraj Singh Joins AAP in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Congress party suffered a major political setback in the Qadian Halqa (Assembly constituency) as senior leader Thakur Balraj Singh, a three-time Zila Parishad Member, former Block Samiti Chairman and former Chairman of the Land Mortgage Bank, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a massive political rally held in Mukerian. Welcoming Thakur Balraj Singh into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Aam Aadmi Party always welcomes honest and grassroots leaders who are committed to serving the people. Leaders who work among the people are…
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Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges
02 Jul

Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of monsoon showers has eased the burden on Punjab’s electricity network, with power demand witnessing a steep decline after widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said electricity consumption, which had remained above 17,000 megawatts (MW) during the recent heatwave, fell to nearly 8,000 MW on Thursday morning following overnight rainfall. The reduced demand has provided immediate relief to a power system that had been operating under heavy strain for several days. For the past week, soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity…
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