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CM Nayab Saini Distributes Land Allotment Certificates to Kumhar Community in Kurukshetra

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Wednesday attended a state-level programme at the Pipli grain market in Kurukshetra, where he distributed land allotment certificates to eligible families from the Kumhar/Prajapati community. The initiative, aimed at promoting social upliftment and preserving traditional pottery skills, will provide beneficiaries with reserved panchayat land for making earthenware and operating … Read more

Gangster Sonu Injured in Police Encounter; BKI–Lawrence Gang Terror Network Busted in Punjab

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Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab – An early morning encounter on Tuesday in Behram area between police and gangster Sonu alias Kali exposed a deeper terror-criminal nexus involving Pakistan-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Sonu, a resident of Alamgir in Kapurthala, was arrested along with associates Jitendra Chaudhary alias Ritik, Sanjay, … Read more

Punjab’s Second Phase of Anti-Begging Drive Rescues 245 Children; DNA Tests Ordered to Curb Trafficking

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The Punjab Government has intensified its crackdown on organised child begging rackets, launching the second phase of its rescue mission, Jeevanjyot 2.0, after alarming findings during earlier operations revealed children were being deliberately maimed for exploitation. The Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development first stumbled upon these rackets in September last year while … Read more

Joga Singh’s Arrest Expected to Expose More Culprits in 2015 Drug Racket: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Says, Decade-Long Delay in Case Due to Alleged Political Connections of Culprits with Akali Dal and Congress ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Campaign: 16,062 NDPS Cases, 25,177 Arrests, Major Drug Seizures so far Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Cabinet Subcommittee, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced today that the arrest of Joga Singh, … Read more

Punjab Parties Gear Up for Baba Bakala Rallies

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Major political parties in Punjab will stage high-voltage rallies in Baba Bakala on Saturday during the annual Rakhhar Puniya fair, against the backdrop of an ongoing tussle between the state government and farmers over the contentious land pooling policy. Opposition parties will target the AAP government on the issue, while Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, … Read more

CM and Arvind Kejriwal Launch 24 Sector-Wise Committees to Usher in Industrial Revolution in Punjab

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today launched 24 sector-wise Industrial Advisory Committees, envisioning a transformative step to establish Punjab as a hub of industry and commerce. Addressing the gathering during the launch of this first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, National Convener of AAP termed it … Read more

Punjab Sets Up 24×7 Control Rooms in All Districts Amid Rising Dam Water Levels

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With continuous rainfall in the hilly regions pushing up the water levels in Punjab’s major dams, the state government has activated round-the-clock control rooms in all 23 districts as a precautionary measure. According to a senior official, the administration is closely monitoring flood-prone and low-lying areas while ensuring real-time tracking of river and drainage levels. … Read more

Two Dead, Several Injured in Massive Explosion at Mohali Oxygen Cylinder Factory

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Mohali, Phase 9 witnessed a devastating explosion at an oxygen gas cylinder manufacturing unit on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two people and leaving nearly six others injured. The blast occurred at Hi-Tech Gas Private Limited, located in Phase 9 of the city.Authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, and rescue operations are … Read more

NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar

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NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar Over Suspected Illegal Foreign Transfers; Documents Seized, Security Tightened The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a surprise raid at a house in Amritsar’s Shastri Nagar on Tuesday morning. The residence belongs to Vishal Sharma, an immigration agent who runs a business in Ranjit Avenue reportedly related to sending … Read more

Punjab Reports Saving 35,000 Lives with SSF by August 2025; Fatalities Drop Over 45%

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As of August 2025, the Punjab government announced that the state’s Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved more than 35,000 lives since its inception in January 2024. According to official data, the SSF responded to over 19,500 accident situations across Punjab within its first year and continues to provide rapid trauma intervention along the state’s … Read more

Dec 17, 2025 03:02 PM IST
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