Punjab

Gurdaspur Enforces Nightly Blackout Under Civil Defence Act Amid Border Tensions
08 May

Gurdaspur Enforces Nightly Blackout Under Civil Defence Act Amid Border Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, ,
Gurdaspur, May 8, 2025 — In view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur has announced a mandatory district-wide blackout from 9 PM to 5 AM, effective immediately and continuing until further notice. The order has been issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968.The blackout is aimed at bolstering security in this sensitive border district. All residents are required to turn off exterior and visible lights and remain indoors during the blackout period.Only Central Jail, Gurdaspur, and hospitals are exempted, though these institutions have also been directed to properly shield all light sources to maintain…
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BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi Detained in Nangal for Attempting to Release Water to Haryana
08 May

BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi Detained in Nangal for Attempting to Release Water to Haryana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Nangal (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Chairman Manoj Tripathi and the board’s secretary have been detained for allegedly attempting to release water to Haryana from the Bhakra Nangal Dam. The development was confirmed by Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harjot Singh Bains, who stated that Tripathi’s actions were unauthorized and that he would remain in custody until legal action is taken against him. According to sources, Tripathi is being held at a rest house in Nangal, Punjab, under tight security. Bains,…
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Missiles Found in 3 Amritsar Villages After Operation Sindoor; Army Deployed, Police Leaves Cancelled
08 May

Missiles Found in 3 Amritsar Villages After Operation Sindoor; Army Deployed, Police Leaves Cancelled

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
Amritsar,ay 8, 2025:  Tensions spiked near the India-Pakistan border late last night as suspected missiles were found in three villages of Punjab’s Amritsar district, triggering security alerts and immediate deployment of the Indian Army.The missiles, discovered in Dudhala, Jethuwal, and Pandher villages, were reportedly neutralized mid-air by India’s anti-missile defense system. They failed to detonate upon landing, avoiding a major catastrophe.Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh confirmed the presence of unidentified military objects and stated that army teams had been called to investigate. “Only the army can confirm the exact nature of these objects,” he added. Police quickly secured the areas.The…
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Loud Blasts Rattle Amritsar as Second Balckout of the Night Sparks Panic; Authorities Deny Explosions
08 May

Loud Blasts Rattle Amritsar as Second Balckout of the Night Sparks Panic; Authorities Deny Explosions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Amritsar May 8, 2025: Amritsar witnessed a night of confusion and fear as loud noises reportedly shook several parts of the city shortly after 1:00 AM on May 8, 2025. Residents from multiple neighborhoods took to social media claiming they heard explosive sounds, prompting speculation of possible attacks or military activity.The disturbances were followed by a second round of blackout orders issued by the local administration between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM, during which power was cut and residents were asked to remain indoors. This came just days after a previous blackout was imposed as a precautionary measure amid heightened…
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Jathedar Gargajj Slams Killings of Civilian, Including Gursikhs, Urges Sikh Community to Pray for Peace
07 May

Jathedar Gargajj Slams Killings of Civilian, Including Gursikhs, Urges Sikh Community to Pray for Peace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Amritsar (National Times): The Sri Akal Takht Sahib's acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three Sikh civilians and the attack on Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Poonch district. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Describing the shelling as an act that targeted innocents, the Jathedar named the deceased as Bhai Amrik Singh, Bhai Amarjeet Singh, and Bhai Ranjit Singh. He also acknowledged other casualties, including Ruby Kaur, a Sikh woman from Mankote. The Jathedar's statement reflected a strong call for both nations to end bloodshed. “Every possible…
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State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court
07 May

State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that state governments have no authority to interfere in the operations of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), addressing allegations of undue intervention by the Punjab government in the functioning of the Bhakra Nangal Dam and Lohand Control Room. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumit Goel after hearing three related petitions. On April 23, 2025, the BBMB’s technical committee decided to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, which included allocations for Rajasthan and Delhi. This decision was ratified…
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Indian Air Force takes complete control of Chandigarh Airport, all flights cancelled
07 May

Indian Air Force takes complete control of Chandigarh Airport, all flights cancelled

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh: Following India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Air Force took complete control of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport early on Wednesday morning. All 52 domestic and international flights have been cancelled until further notice. The airport caters to several major routes, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Leh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chennai, Patna, Pune, and Srinagar. It offers only two international flights—to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Passengers who arrived at the airport on Wednesday morning were stopped at barricades and turned back.…
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India-Pakistan Tensions: Punjab Schools Closed, Airports Shut After Air Strikes
07 May

India-Pakistan Tensions: Punjab Schools Closed, Airports Shut After Air Strikes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Amritsar (National Times): In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor,’ which targeted nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, schools in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur, and Amritsar districts have been closed for at least 72 hours as a precautionary measure. The air strikes, carried out at 1:30 am on Wednesday in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, reportedly killed 30 individuals and have heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Security has been significantly ramped up in Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh and Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport have suspended operations until further notice, with all flights canceled…
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Wheat Piles Up in Punjab Mandis Due to Centre’s Negligence: Harchand Singh Barsat Demands Urgent Lifting
06 May

Wheat Piles Up in Punjab Mandis Due to Centre’s Negligence: Harchand Singh Barsat Demands Urgent Lifting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Mohali, May 6, 2025 – Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat has blamed the Central Government for delays in lifting wheat from the state's procurement centres, resulting in large heaps of wheat lying exposed in grain markets. He praised the arrangements made under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, saying procurement operations were running smoothly, and farmers were receiving timely payments. However, the Centre and the Food Corporation of India (FCI), responsible for lifting the procured wheat, have failed to act promptly.Barsat informed that so far, 124.05 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have arrived in the mandis,…
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Haryana CM Slams Punjab CM Over Water Remarks, Accuses Him of Stirring Controversy for Politics
06 May

Haryana CM Slams Punjab CM Over Water Remarks, Accuses Him of Stirring Controversy for Politics

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, , ,
Chandigarh, May 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday lashed out at his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann for making what he called “provocative and irresponsible” remarks on inter-state water sharing. Addressing a public gathering at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, Saini criticized Mann for allegedly using his constitutional position to ignite tensions for political mileage.“Instead of working for Punjab’s welfare, the Chief Minister is making divisive statements to further his political career,” Saini said, asserting that both Haryana and Punjab are like brothers and that such remarks only serve to drive a wedge between their people.He also…
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