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02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…

02 Mar

Punjab Unveils India’s First Permanent All-Weather Tent City for Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step to strengthen pilgrimage infrastructure and promote environmental sustainability, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday announced comprehensive arrangements, including a permanent all-weather tent city, for the ongoing Hola Mohalla celebrations at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains unveiled a series of landmark initiatives, including India’s first permanent air-conditioned tent city and the observance of Green Hola Mohalla. “The permanent tent city was conceived after the success of a temporary structure last year and a subsequent inspection by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, following…

02 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement. In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Yudh Nashean Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the…

02 Mar

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…

02 Mar

Punjabi Singer Ammy Virk Breaks Down as Family Stranded in UAE Amid Israel–US–Iran Airstrikes

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Mohali ( Gurpreet Singh): Ammy Virk has shared an emotional and alarming update as tensions rise in the Middle East following Israel–US–Iran airstrikes. Taking to Instagram, the popular singer revealed that his 6-year-old daughter and wife are currently stranded in the UAE due to flight disruptions caused by the escalating conflict. In a heartbreaking note, Virk expressed deep distress over their safety, saying the situation has left him helpless and anxious. He also thanked UAE authorities for swiftly stepping in to ensure civilian protection and maintain order during the crisis. His post has triggered an outpouring of support from fans…

02 Mar

Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found

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Gurpreet Singh :- Authorities in Punjab’s Jalandhar district launched a search operation on Monday after two schools received emails threatening bomb attacks, officials said. The threats were sent to Police DAV Public School, located in the city centre, and the APJ School branch in the Rama Mandi area situated within the Punjab Armed Police campus. After being alerted by school authorities, police teams rushed to the campuses along with sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads. Officials said no suspicious objects or explosives had been found during preliminary searches. Classes continued as usual, with school administrations choosing not to declare a…

02 Mar

Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

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Jatin Sharma :- In Chandigarh, several government departments have once again received bomb threat emails via Gmail, triggering heightened security concerns across the city. According to reports, the latest threats target the Passport Office in the Industrial Area, the Passport Office in Sector 34, the Mukherjee Office, and the Sector 17 Bus Stand. The threatening emails reportedly warned of plans to blow up these locations. Sources said that the police have immediately launched an investigation into the matter. Multiple teams have been deployed to the identified locations to carry out thorough checks and ensure public safety.

01 Mar

Global Oil Shock: India Braces for $100 Crude as Hormuz Closure Ignites Energy Security Crisis

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian economy is facing a critical strategic challenge as global oil prices surged nearly 10 per cent on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following a dramatic military escalation in West Asia. Brent crude jumped toward $80 a barrel in over-the-counter trading after joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership prompted Tehran to move toward shutting the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow maritime corridor is the primary artery for nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, and any prolonged blockage threatens to drive prices toward the $100 mark, significantly straining import-dependent nations. The crisis acquired…

01 Mar

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…

01 Mar

Trade Risk Assessment: Commerce Ministry Summons Exporters and Shipping Chiefs as Hormuz Blockage Looms

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — The Union Commerce Ministry has convened an emergency high-level meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to evaluate the growing threat to India’s trade interests following the dramatic escalation of the Middle East conflict. The hybrid-mode session will bring together senior government officials, representatives from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), major shipping lines, and freight forwarders to assess the viability of critical maritime corridors and the potential for a massive spike in logistics costs. The immediate trigger for the meeting is the reported unofficial "blockage" of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard…