Punjab

Prime Accused in Punjab Influencer Murder Case Detained in UAE, Deportation Process Underway

Prime Accused in Punjab Influencer Murder Case Detained in UAE, Deportation Process Underway

UAE, January 1, 2026: A significant breakthrough has been reported in the murder case of Punjab-based social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as Kamal Kaur Bhabi, with the detention of the main accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, in the United Arab Emirates, sources said. According to preliminary information, Mehron was taken into custody by Sharjah Police during a sudden enforcement drive. His identity reportedly came under scrutiny during visa-related verification, following which local authorities detained him for questioning. Officials familiar with the matter said that he is currently being interrogated, while formal legal procedures are in progress. Sources added that…
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New Year Ushers in Showers Across Tricity as Cold Wave Intensifies

New Year Ushers in Showers Across Tricity as Cold Wave Intensifies

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first day of 2026 began on a cool and cloudy note in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali, with light rain reported from several localities. The brief spells of drizzle, forecast in advance by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), further lowered temperatures and added to the winter chill in the region. Across Punjab, Haryana and other parts of northern India, similar weather conditions prevailed, with overcast skies and occasional showers observed through the day. Meteorologists said the ongoing weather activity has strengthened cold conditions, particularly in the plains where sunshine remained limited. Earlier forecasts from the IMD had…
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Punjab Police Thwart Gangster-Driven Attack, Four Arrested in Tarn Taran

Punjab Police Thwart Gangster-Driven Attack, Four Arrested in Tarn Taran

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success, the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in close coordination with the Tarn Taran Police, has disrupted a planned shooting and arrested four individuals allegedly linked to a gang operating from abroad. The joint operation, which unfolded in the border district of Tarn Taran, led to the discovery of two illegal .32 bore pistols and four live rounds of ammunition. These firearms were reportedly intended to be used in a targeted shooting plot aimed at specific individuals in the area. Initial investigations indicate that the accused were acting on the orders of criminals based…
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Punjab’s ‘People First’ Policy Goes Viral: Citizens Share Health & Education Success Stories on Social Media

Punjab’s ‘People First’ Policy Goes Viral: Citizens Share Health & Education Success Stories on Social Media

Chandigarh, December 31, 2025: A new trend is emerging in Punjab - ordinary citizens are clicking pictures of government schemes with their mobile phones and sharing them on social media. This is not government propaganda, but ground reality. Recently, an Aam Aadmi Party worker posted a picture of a “Health-Education Hospital” on Instagram, which quickly went viral. The caption read - “Maan Government, this is just Sultan Khaldar!” This is not just a picture, but testimony to the change that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government is bringing on the ground.The real point is that the Punjab government made one…
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Punjab Schools Holidays Extended, Classes to Resume on January 8

Punjab Schools Holidays Extended, Classes to Resume on January 8

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to the ongoing cold wave and dense fog affecting the region. The decision was communicated by Education Minister Harjot Bains. In a tweet, Bains stated, "As per the directions of Honorable Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann ji, in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog in the state, keeping in mind the health and safety of children and staff, holidays are being observed in all government, aided, recognized and private schools of the state till January 7." He further added,…
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Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police has announced robust security and traffic measures ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure safety and smooth management of crowds across the city. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur conducted a review of the preparedness and directed officers to remain vigilant throughout the night. Under the new plan, ten key roads will be declared ‘No Vehicle Zones’ from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. These include the front road of Leisure Valley in Sector 10, Sector 11 Inner Market Road, internal roads of Sectors 17 and 22, the road from Aroma Light Point to Sector 22 Dispensary…
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Shift in Weather Pattern Likely Across Punjab; Fog and Light Rain Warning Issued

Shift in Weather Pattern Likely Across Punjab; Fog and Light Rain Warning Issued

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to experience a noticeable change in weather conditions starting today, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rainfall activity across the state over the next two days. The change is being attributed to an active Western Disturbance over the Himalayan region, which is now extending its influence into the northern plains. In response to the developing conditions, authorities have issued a yellow alert for dense fog and light showers, advising residents to remain cautious through the next 48 hours. Rainfall is expected to continue intermittently until January 1, potentially bringing a brief spell of winter precipitation…
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PSEB Announces Datesheet for Class 8, 10 and 12 Board Examinations

PSEB Announces Datesheet for Class 8, 10 and 12 Board Examinations

Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: The Punjab School Education Board has released the examination schedule for the upcoming Class 8, Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, setting the stage for nearly nine lakh students across the state to appear in the annual written tests. As per the datesheet issued by the board, the Class 8 examinations will be held from February 17 to February 27. The Class 10 board examinations are scheduled to begin on March 6 and will conclude on April 1, while the Class 12 examinations will commence on February 17 and continue until April 4. The board…
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AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

Chandigarh, 30 December 2025: In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has once again proven that it is the true well-wisher of the poor and labourers. The party’s MLAs have launched an unprecedented campaign to raise the voice and demands of more than 10 lakh MGNREGA worker families in the state. AAP MLAs arrived at the special session of the Punjab Assembly carrying lakhs of letters written by MGNREGA workers. These letters narrate the pain and struggles of those hardworking families who sustain their lives through work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). It is notable that…
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Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Initiative

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Initiative

Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution strongly opposing the Centre’s proposed ‘G-RAM-G’ initiative, urging the Union government to withdraw the scheme while cautioning that it could have serious implications for economically weaker sections, especially in rural areas. Presenting the resolution in the House, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said the initiative poses a potential threat to the livelihoods of people who rely heavily on rural employment for survival. He asserted that any policy that risks income security for the poor contradicts the core principles of social justice and inclusive development. Sondh alleged that…
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