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12 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest Two Linked to Bambiha Gang in Major Arms Trafficking Bust

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBarnala, Punjab

Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): In a coordinated strike against organized crime, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab, working jointly with Barnala Police, arrested two suspected members of the Bambiha Gang, uncovering a significant arms cache in the process. The suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh and Sekher, were taken into custody following intelligence inputs about their involvement in illegal arms smuggling. The operation led to the recovery of six pistols, including a PX5, four pistols of .32 bore, one .30 bore pistol, and 19 live cartridges. Preliminary findings suggest that the weapons were intended for gang members operating at ground level,…

11 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Channel Energy for Nation-Building at Barnala Youth Festival

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBarnala Youth Festival, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab government, Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Barnala, Punjab, October 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged young people to channel their boundless energy toward positive and constructive goals that contribute to the socio-economic development of the state and the nation.Speaking at the Regional Youth Festival held at SD College, Barnala, CM Mann called on students to draw inspiration from India’s revolutionary heroes, particularly Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs, who dedicated their lives to the country’s freedom and welfare. He said their ideals continue to serve as a moral compass for today’s youth to selflessly serve the nation.The Chief Minister highlighted the…

11 Oct

Kangana Ranaut to Appear in Bathinda Court on October 27 in Defamation Case Filed by Farmer Woman

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBathinda court, defamation case, Kangana Ranaut, Mahinder Kaur

Bathinda, Punjab, October 11, 2025: BJP MP from Mandi and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will appear before the Bathinda District Court on October 27 in a long-pending defamation case. The court accepted a request from her legal team on Friday, scheduling her personal appearance for 2 PM.The case, filed by 85-year-old farmer Mahinder Kaur from Bahadargarh Jandian village, dates back to January 4, 2021. Kaur, who was 81 at the time, accused Kangana of making defamatory remarks during the farmers’ protest in Delhi. The actress had allegedly shared Kaur’s photograph on social media and suggested that she was a paid…

11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabarms smuggling, Counter Intelligence Amritsar, Drone Drop, Pakistan, Tarn Taran

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMoga, Punjab

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

Fortis Escorts Hospital Issues Official Statement Following Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar, Indian bodybuilder, Varinder Singh Ghuman death

Amritsar (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has issued an official statement following the sudden death of celebrated bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away during a shoulder surgery on Thursday.According to the hospital, Ghuman visited the OPD on October 6, 2025, complaining of pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. After clinical evaluation, doctors recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis. The hospital confirmed that Ghuman had no known comorbidities prior to the procedure.The surgery began under general anaesthesia on October 9, 2025, and was reportedly completed around 3 PM without complications. However,…

10 Oct

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Big news, Ice drug, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNavjot Sidhu, Priyanka Gandhi, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

09 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest 77 Drug Smugglers in 290 Raids on 222nd Day of Statewide Anti-Drug Campaign

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab drug crackdown, Punjab Police raids, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Continuing the intensive crackdown against narcotics under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” initiative, Punjab Police carried out raids at 290 locations on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 77 drug traffickers and registration of 59 FIRs across the state. This brings the total number of smugglers apprehended in 222 days to 32,432.The operations led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of heroin, 501 grams of opium, 26,983 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 15.09 lakh in cash linked to drug trade.Chief Minister Mann has directed the state’s Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and…

09 Oct

“Trailblazer Varinder Ghuman, Legendary Vegetarian Bodybuilder and Punjabi Actor, Passes Away Suddenly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabcardiac arrest, Punjabi actor, Varinder Ghuman, vegetarian bodybuilder

Jalandhar, October 9, 2025: Renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Ghuman, globally celebrated as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, passed away on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest.Sources said Ghuman suffered a massive heart attack in Jalandhar, where he was rushed to a hospital but could not be revived. Hailing from Gurdaspur, Punjab, he gained international acclaim for his extraordinary physique and for promoting vegetarianism in bodybuilding, a field traditionally dominated by non-vegetarian diets.Ghuman had also acted in Punjabi films and appeared in several brand endorsements. Fans and the fitness community across India and abroad mourned his untimely death, paying tribute…