Punjab Archives - Page 9 of 68

25 May

Punjab Announces Public Holiday on May 26 to Facilitate Voting in Urban Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has declared May 26 as a public holiday across the state to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming local body elections scheduled for the same day. According to an official notification, the holiday has been announced to allow residents to exercise their democratic right during polling for 104 urban local bodies, including eight municipal corporations, several municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The municipal corporations where voting will take place include Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot. Apart from these major civic bodies, elections will also be conducted for 75 municipal…

24 May

Punjab Police Uncovers International Drug Racket, Seizes Massive Heroin Consignment in Ferozepur

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Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police has achieved a major success in its fight against narcotics trafficking after Counter Intelligence officials in Ferozepur uncovered an alleged cross-border drug smuggling operation and arrested four people linked to the network. During the operation conducted in Guruharsahai, police recovered 28.12 kilograms of heroin and seized ₹9.5 lakh in suspected drug proceeds. The recovery is being considered one of the significant recent crackdowns on narcotics movement in the border belt. Initial investigation suggests the accused were allegedly acting on instructions from handlers operating from abroad. Investigators believe the group had been tasked with receiving the…

24 May

Punjab Cop Killed in Targeted Morning Attack Near Amritsar, Police Intensify Search

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A serving Punjab Police officer was shot dead by unidentified attackers near Amritsar early Sunday in what officials suspect was a planned assault carried out while he was travelling to report for duty. The victim, Assistant Sub-Inspector Joga Singh, was posted with the Traffic Wing and was on his regular commute when two armed men on a motorcycle allegedly intercepted him near Majitha and opened fire. Investigators said the incident occurred shortly after dawn when the officer was riding his scooter towards Amritsar city. Eyewitness accounts and initial evidence suggest the assailants approached swiftly, fired multiple rounds…

24 May

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Fresh Heatwave Threat; Schools Shut and Timings Altered Amid Rising Temperatures

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A renewed heatwave warning has put Punjab and Chandigarh on alert, prompting authorities to announce precautionary measures as temperatures continue to soar across the region. Weather experts have cautioned that the next three days could witness extreme daytime heat, with conditions likely to remain severe until May 27. The Meteorological Department has predicted a sharp rise in temperatures beginning May 24, with several districts expected to experience intense heatwave conditions. While dry weather is likely to dominate for most of the period, a possible weather shift is expected towards May 28 and 29, when thunderstorms and strong…

22 May

Brief Rainfall Eases Punjab Heat, But Fresh Temperature Surge Likely Soon

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab witnessed a short spell of weather relief as rain and gusty winds swept through several districts early Saturday, bringing down temperatures after days of intense heatwave conditions. Cities including Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Pathankot experienced scattered showers, with strong winds reported in some pockets. The sudden change in weather offered residents temporary respite from the persistent high temperatures that have dominated the region over the past week. Meteorologists said the rainfall activity caused a slight dip in daytime temperatures across several parts of the state. However, the cooling effect is expected to remain short-lived as heatwave conditions…

20 May

Patiala medical student murder: FIR names childhood friend for stabbing MBBS student to death, accused at large

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Gurpreet Singh :- Patiala police on Tuesday booked a close friend for killing a final-year MBBS student of Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala. Kamaldeep, 24, was found dead with multiple stab injuries at his paying guest accommodation in Patiala’s New Lal Bagh Colony. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday night, while the matter came to light the following day after locals informed the police. “Mohit Verma, a childhood friend of the deceased Kamaldeep Kumar Mittal, has been booked under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He is on the run,” said Patiala superintendent of police (SP) Palwinder…

20 May

Punjab Braces for Intensifying Heat as Authorities Extend Alerts, Schools Close Early

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh remain under the grip of extreme summer conditions, with the India Meteorological Department extending its severe heatwave warning for the next several days. Officials have cautioned that temperatures are expected to stay dangerously high until at least May 23, with little relief likely in the immediate future. The latest weather data shows a further rise in daytime temperatures across the state, with readings staying significantly above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the highest temperature at 47.3 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest locations in North India, while several neighbouring districts also crossed…

20 May

Punjab, Haryana Reel Under Blistering Heat as Mercury Nears 47°C, Orange Alert Issued

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): A fierce heatwave continued to grip Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Tuesday, sending temperatures soaring across the region and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a four-day orange alert for severe weather conditions. Faridkot emerged as one of the hottest places in the region, recording a scorching 47.3 degrees Celsius, while Haryana’s Rohtak followed closely at 46.9 degrees Celsius. Several other cities across both states also reported temperatures hovering around the 45-degree mark, intensifying concerns over public health and power demand. In the national capital, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 45.1 degrees Celsius,…

19 May

Relentless Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab, Chandigarh as Temperatures Continue to Surge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are reeling under an intense heatwave, with weather officials warning that scorching conditions are likely to persist for several more days as temperatures remain significantly above normal. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has continued its yellow alert for multiple districts, cautioning residents against prolonged exposure to extreme daytime heat. Several districts across the state are witnessing severe dry conditions, with hot desert winds from western regions pushing daytime temperatures to alarming levels. Bathinda remained the hottest location in Punjab, where the mercury touched nearly 47 degrees Celsius, reflecting the severity of the ongoing heat…

18 May

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Panic At Four Ludhiana Schools

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Ludhiana on Monday after four prominent schools in the city received bomb threat emails warning of explosions on their premises. The threatening messages also mentioned possible attacks targeting the parking area of Halwara Airport and the railway track connecting Dhuri to Delhi, prompting an immediate security response from multiple agencies. The schools that reportedly received the threats include Bal Bharati School in Dugri, DAV School, Sacred Heart School and The Asian School. Following the alerts, school authorities immediately informed the police, after which teams of the Punjab Police, bomb disposal squads and other security agencies…