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तापमान में गिरावट से पंजाब को भीषण गर्मी से मिली राहत; तूफ़ान ने राज्य भर में मचाई तबाही

तापमान में गिरावट से पंजाब को भीषण गर्मी से मिली राहत; तूफ़ान ने राज्य भर में मचाई तबाही

चंडीगढ़ (गुरप्रीत सिंह): हफ़्तों की भीषण गर्मी के बाद, पंजाब के मौसम में नाटकीय बदलाव देखने को मिला है। राज्य भर में व्यापक बारिश और तेज़ हवाओं के चलने से तापमान में भारी गिरावट दर्ज की गई है। जहाँ एक तरफ ठंडे मौसम ने लोगों को भीषण गर्मी से बहुप्रतीक्षित राहत दी है, वहीं दूसरी तरफ इस तूफ़ान के कारण जान-माल का नुकसान हुआ है और बिजली के बुनियादी ढांचे को भारी क्षति पहुँची है। मौसम अधिकारियों के अनुसार, पिछले दो दिनों में राज्य का अधिकतम तापमान पाँच डिग्री सेल्सियस से अधिक गिर गया है और अब यह मौसमी औसत…
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बीती रात बारिश से पंजाब में राहत; मौसम विज्ञान विभाग ने 17 जून तक और बारिश व तेज़ हवाओं का अनुमान जताया

बीती रात बारिश से पंजाब में राहत; मौसम विज्ञान विभाग ने 17 जून तक और बारिश व तेज़ हवाओं का अनुमान जताया

चंडीगढ़ (गुरप्रीत कौर): लंबे समय तक जारी तेज़ गर्मी के बाद पंजाब और चंडीगढ़ में मौसम में बदलाव देखा जा रहा है। व्यापक बारिश और गरज के साथ मौसम ने तापमान को घटा दिया है। भारतीय मौसम विभाग ने बताया है कि यह अस्थिर मौसम कुछ और दिनों तक जारी रहने की संभावना है। राज्य के कुछ हिस्सों के लिए ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी है। अनुमान है कि मध्यम बारिश होगी, कुछ स्थानों पर ओले पड़ सकते हैं, और तेज़ हवाएँ चल सकती हैं जो 70 किमी/घंटा तक पहुँच सकती हैं। अधिकारी लोगों से आग्रह कर रहे हैं कि गंभीर मौसम…
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Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar: In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, customs officials at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport have arrested a passenger for attempting to bring narcotics into the country. The arrest was made during routine security checks at the airport. Authorities recovered approximately 964 grams of cannabis from the passenger, with an estimated market value of nearly ₹96 lakh. Officials described the seizure as a major success in efforts to prevent illegal drug trafficking through international routes. According to preliminary findings, the passenger had arrived from Bangkok and had concealed the contraband inside four separate boxes…
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Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver

Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major development in a high-profile corruption and narcotics-related case, the Punjab Government has granted sanction to prosecute DIG Inderbir Singh under charges linked to corruption and violations of the NDPS Act. The cases, registered in 2022 in Tarn Taran, have already reached the stage of trial, with charge sheets submitted before the court of the Additional Sessions Judge. The move clears the way for formal court proceedings to begin shortly, given the seriousness of the allegations and the completion of initial investigations. A key turning point in the case is the role of DSP Lakhbir…
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Race for Punjab DGP Intensifies as Government Sends Panel of 14 IPS Officers to UPSC

Race for Punjab DGP Intensifies as Government Sends Panel of 14 IPS Officers to UPSC

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant step towards the appointment of a regular Director General of Police (DGP), the Punjab Government has forwarded a panel of 14 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), setting the stage for the final selection process. Sources indicate that officers from the 1992 batch are emerging as frontrunners for the top post. The current officiating DGP, Gaurav Yadav, also belongs to the same batch and remains a key contender. Seniority and service record are expected to play a crucial role in the selection. Among the most prominent names…
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Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms

Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, on Monday addressed a press conference detailing the achievements and promises fulfilled by the state government over the past four years. The briefing, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, focused on key initiatives including free electricity, employment generation and power sector reforms. Addressing the media, Mann reiterated that the government had announced free electricity for consumers in 2022, with households beginning to receive zero bills from June that year. He added that, unlike previous administrations where power tariffs saw regular hikes, his government has ensured a…
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Punjab Govt Plans to Replace Striking Commission Agents with Cooperative Societies to Ensure Smooth Wheat Procurement

Punjab Govt Plans to Replace Striking Commission Agents with Cooperative Societies to Ensure Smooth Wheat Procurement

Gurpreet Singh :- Amid the ongoing strike by commission agents in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated a significant policy shift by directing the inclusion of rural cooperative societies in the commission agent (arhtiya) business. The move is being viewed as a potential alternative arrangement to ensure smooth procurement operations during the crisis. According to reliable sources, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Cooperation portfolio, has instructed the department to prepare a list of financially viable rural cooperative societies that can be entrusted with arhtiya responsibilities. The objective is not only to maintain procurement efficiency but also to…
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Punjab Consumers Seek Inclusion of Meter Readings in Power Bill SMS for Transparency

Punjab Consumers Seek Inclusion of Meter Readings in Power Bill SMS for Transparency

Gurpreet Singh :- A growing demand for transparency in electricity billing has emerged in Punjab, with consumers and social voices urging authorities to include detailed meter readings in mobile bill notifications. At present, the SMS alerts sent by the power utility only mention the account number and total payable amount, leaving consumers uncertain about their actual electricity usage. Residents have pointed out that the absence of previous and current meter readings in these messages makes it difficult to verify the accuracy of bills. This lack of clarity, they say, often leads to confusion and mistrust towards the billing system. Several…
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Clashes Erupt in Sultanpur Lodhi Ahead of Block Samiti Polls, Firing Reported

Clashes Erupt in Sultanpur Lodhi Ahead of Block Samiti Polls, Firing Reported

Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped Sultanpur Lodhi ahead of the Block Samiti chairmanship elections after a political clash between rival groups turned violent near the Dhilwan office premises. The situation escalated even before the polling process could begin, raising serious concerns over law and order. According to initial reports, supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a faction led by Rana Inder Pratap Singh were involved in a heated confrontation that soon spiraled into a physical clash. Unconfirmed reports of gunfire during the incident have further heightened panic in the area. Rana Inder Pratap Singh alleged that the police…
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Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

Gurpreet Singh :- A letter claiming responsibility for a blast at a police station in the Ajnala area of Amritsar is going viral on social media. The letter states that the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) carried out a grenade attack on a police station in Ajnala on March 30 and has claimed responsibility for it. However We does not independently verity the purported post.   There has been no official confirmation of this claim so far. The police have launched investigation into the matter and are also closely examining the information circulating on social media. Police officials said that all aspects…
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