Punjab

Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted

Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted

Gurpreet Singh :- A firing incident was reported outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kajal in the Faizpura area of Amritsar, creating panic in the locality. According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants opened fire with the alleged intention of targeting her husband, Inderjit ‘Babi’. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident and the family remained safe. Kajal is the elected councillor from Ward No. 7 in Amritsar. Upon receiving information, police teams reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers, while further probe into the incident…
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Moga Village Sarpanch Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Baghapurana

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Baghapurana

Moga (Gurpreet Singh) — The law and order situation in Punjab has come under intense scrutiny once again following the brutal murder of a village head in Moga district on Friday, March 6, 2026. Harvinder Singh Happy, the sitting Sarpanch of Patton village, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Baghapurana, marking the second targeted killing of a local political leader in the province within a single month. According to local authorities, the incident occurred while Happy was positioned near a petrol pump on the Kotkapura Road. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of armed individuals travelling in a Toyota Fortuner…
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SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…
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Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has marked a significant milestone in its month-long International Women’s Day celebrations by honoring 11,700 women entrepreneurs under the newly launched ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program.’ The initiative, which concluded its first phase on Friday, March 6, 2026, aims to recognize the contributions of women who have established successful self-employment ventures and small businesses across all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. The program has seen unprecedented participation, with over 28,000 nominations submitted via the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) portal. During the initial phase, which ran from March 2 to March…
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Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing major relief to consumers across the state. The decision is expected to benefit domestic, commercial as well as industrial electricity users and is being seen as an important step towards easing the financial burden on households and businesses. According to official information, the revised power rates will lower electricity bills for a large section of consumers. The move is particularly expected to help middle-class families and small businesses that have been struggling with rising expenses in recent months. Industry representatives have also welcomed the decision,…
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Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Gurpreet Singh :- A shocking incident of violence was reported from Pattó Hira Singh village in Moga district, where unidentified assailants opened fire on the village sarpanch, leaving him critically injured. The attack created panic in the area as multiple gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim. According to preliminary information, the sarpanch was targeted by the attackers who fled the scene immediately after carrying out the shooting. Locals rushed the injured leader to a nearby hospital, where doctors made efforts to save his life. However, he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The incident has triggered tension in…
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Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana

Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Ludhiana claimed the life of a 17-year-old student on Friday morning after a speeding truck hit the scooter she was riding with her father near Mata Rani Chowk. The victim, identified as Rashmi Kumari, a resident of a village in Nalanda district in Bihar was travelling to the railway station with her father to board a train for Bihar, where she was scheduled to appear for her Class 11 examination. According to her father, Mithlesh, the two had left early in the morning to catch a train departing around 8.30 am. At…
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Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Gurpreet Singh :- Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558 (2026-27) in presence of SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and other representatives of the apex Sikh body.    Meanwhile Jathedar Gargaj has appealed the Sikh community to celebrate and observe all the religious occasions as per the Nanakshahi calender in order to maintain unity and uniformity.  This year's Nanakshahi calender marks the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the centenary of Kirathpur Sahib, and the 450th foundation anniversary of Sri Amritsar Sahib. Akal Takht's acting Jathedar has ordered the SGPC’s Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC) and 'parcharaks' to ensure the availability of the Akal Takht…
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Punjab Budget Session Opens Amid Opposition Walkout Over Governor’s Speech on Health

Punjab Budget Session Opens Amid Opposition Walkout Over Governor’s Speech on Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Budget session began on Friday with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria delivering the opening address, highlighting plans to strengthen the state’s health sector. The session, scheduled for 11 days, will feature the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) presenting its fifth and final Budget ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections. During the Governor’s address, Congress MLAs staged a walkout, signalling their objections to the government’s policies and foreshadowing debates on the state’s rising public debt, which has now surpassed ₹4 lakh crore, as well as concerns over law and order. Finance Minister Harpal Cheema is expected to…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Up 24/7 Helpline to Rescue Punjabis Stranded in Middle East Conflic

CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Up 24/7 Helpline to Rescue Punjabis Stranded in Middle East Conflic

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a bid to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free return of Punjabis stranded in strife torn Middle East, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has deployed two senior officers of the Punjab Government to coordinate and monitor the entire process. As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, a 24x7 helpline has already been established with immediate effect. Additional Director General of Police RK Jaiswal has been designated as the Overall In-charge of the helpline, while Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, Vimal Setia has been appointed as the Nodal Officer…
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