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17 May

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Urges Election Commission to Protect Punjabi Voters Amid Revision Drive

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written a detailed letter to the Election Commission of India expressing serious concern over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and its possible impact on genuine voters of Punjab, especially the large NRI Punjabi community. Kang said that the manner in which the SIR exercise is being conducted raises grave questions about transparency and intent. Referring to large-scale deletion of voters in states like Bihar and West Bengal during similar exercises, he warned that Punjab cannot be allowed to become the…

17 May

Three Arrested in Punjab Grenade Case as Police Seize Second Explosive

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Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for public safety, the Gurdaspur police, working in co-ordination with the Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab, have arrested three individuals connected to a recent grenade-throwing incident. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed the operation on Sunday, revealing that law enforcement personnel also successfully recovered a second live hand grenade from the possession of the accused. The investigation stems from an incident on April 27, 2026, when an unexploded hand grenade was discovered near a shop on Geeta Bhawan Road in Gurdaspur. A specialized bomb disposal squad safely defused the device shortly after…

17 May

Heatwave Alert Across Punjab as Dry Conditions Push Mercury Higher

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is heading into a fresh spell of intense summer heat, with the weather department warning of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across multiple districts over the next several days. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has forecast dry weather across Punjab and the Union Territory, with no immediate chances of rainfall. Officials said the mercury has already shown a steady upward trend and is expected to rise further through the week. Faridkot recorded the highest temperature in the state at 42.6 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest location so far. Patiala and Bathinda also crossed the 40-degree…

16 May

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive Gains Momentum as Crackdown on Smugglers and Gangsters Intensifies Under Mann Government

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ongoing battle against drugs and organised crime is witnessing one of its strongest phases in recent years, with the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government accelerating action against narcotics networks, gangsters and illegal assets across the state. What began as a government campaign has increasingly evolved into a large public movement, with thousands of citizens participating in anti-drug awareness efforts and supporting law enforcement agencies in identifying drug traffickers and organised criminal networks. During an anti-drug awareness programme held in Batala on the occasion of the 38th Gurugaddi Divas of Sant Trilochan Das Ji Maharaj, Chief Minister Bhagwant…

16 May

Heatwave Puts Punjab Families Under Pressure, But State’s Cashless Health Scheme Offers Timely Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab battles an intense summer marked by soaring temperatures and a growing number of dehydration and gastroenteritis cases, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government’s healthcare model is increasingly becoming a support system for thousands of struggling families across the state. The impact of the heatwave is now visible not only in farmlands and city streets but also in hospital emergency wards, where patients suffering from vomiting, stomach infections, weakness and dehydration are arriving in large numbers. In this difficult period, the state government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has emerged as a crucial shield for economically vulnerable households…

16 May

Gurdaspur SDM Anupreet Kaur Randhawa arrested in Rs 1.63 crore fraud case

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tarn Taran police on Saturday arrested Gurdaspur SDM Anupreet Kaur Randhawa from her official residence in connection with alleged land compensation embezzlement case linked to the Jammu-Kashmir-Rajasthan highway project. According to officials, Randhawa is accused of involvement in the alleged misappropriation of ₹1.63 crore during her tenure as SDM in Patti, Tarn Taran. Police said the investigation into the matter is still underway. Currently Randhawa is serving as SDM in Gurdaspur district and also held additional charge of the Municipal Council. She has been accused of allegedly extending benefits to individuals who did not own land during…

16 May

Punjab Heads Into Hotter Week as Clear Skies Signal Heatwave Return

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to witness a completely dry day on May 16, with weather officials warning that temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the next few days as a fresh heatwave spell begins from May 17. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre said there is no forecast of rain or thunderstorms across the state today. Skies are expected to remain mostly clear, allowing daytime temperatures to climb gradually and pushing several districts closer to heatwave conditions. Although maximum temperatures dropped by nearly two degrees compared to the previous day, readings remain near seasonal averages and are…

16 May

Hoshiarpur Child Rescued Alive After Midnight Operation to Pull Him From Borewell

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic rescue mission in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district ended in relief after a four-year-old boy trapped inside a borewell for several hours was safely brought out by rescue teams shortly after midnight. The child, Gurkaran Singh, had fallen into the borewell at Chak Samana village on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya route, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams and district officials. The operation, which lasted nearly nine hours, saw rescuers working under challenging conditions to ensure the boy was pulled out unharmed. He was successfully rescued at around 12:40 am and immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors conducted…

15 May

Punjab Govt constitutes high-powered committee to finalise reservation for Agniveers in Govt jobs

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CHANDIGARH: In a major initiative aimed at rehabilitating Agniveers returning to Punjab after completing their tenure under the Agnipath scheme, the Punjab Government on Tuesday decided to formulate a reservation policy for them in government jobs. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann constituted a high-powered committee of senior civil and police officers to finalise the modalities and framework for extending reservation benefits to Agniveers in state government services. Chairing a high-level meeting here, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann gave in-principle approval to extend reservation to Agniveers in government jobs and said the policy framework should be finalised in a time-bound manner so that…

14 May

Harpal Singh Cheema Accuses BJP-Led Governments of Enabling Gangsterism and High Crime Rates

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Launching a blistering attack on the BJP-led Central Government, senior AAP leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that states ruled by the BJP for long periods have witnessed a dangerous rise in crime, gangsterism and breakdown of law and order. Citing National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the minister emphasised that the figures expose the “true face” of BJP governance, where hatred, fear and violence are being used as political tools to capture and retain power. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Delhi, where the BJP recently grabbed power through…