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"Our movement will continue": Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher after being released from jail

Farmer leader of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee-Punjab, Sarvan Singh Pandher, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government and demanded compensation for the damages suffered during the farmer's protests.... read..

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Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher released from jail; to hold press conference

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has been released from the Mukhtsar Sahib prison and will hold a press conference at the Bahadurgarh fort today at 9 am, he said in a self-made video.... read..

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Wasim Khan wins maiden title at PGTI NEXGEN's Phillaur Open

Wasim Khan of Delhi shot a final round score of four-under 67 to move his total to 10-under 203 for the week and thus win his maiden title at the PGTI NEXGEN's Phillaur Open at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab.... read..

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Amritsar Rural Police arrest seven drug smugglers, recover 4.5 Kg heroin

Amritsar Rural Police have arrested seven drug smugglers and seized 4.5 kg of heroin in two major operations. The arrests were made after police acted on reliable intelligence and intercepted the accused, uncovering links to an international drug syndicat... read..

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Punjab: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema signs Budget copies, ahead of its presentation

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday signed the Budget copies, ahead of the presentation of the state Budget 2025-26.... read..

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Targeted operations will be launched to arrest main drugs suppliers, says Punjab DGP

Shifting the strategy from broad enforcement to precision strikes against big fish as part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign was launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Director General of Police ... read..

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Narain Singh Chaura, accused in SAD chief Sukhbir Badal firing case granted bail

The Additional Sessions Judge of Amritsar court granted bail to Narain Singh Chaura, who was accused of firing at Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 last year.... read..

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"Financial condition is 'very' bad": LoP Partap Singh Bajwa criticises AAP govt over Punjab Budget

The Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday claimed that the state's financial condition is "very" bad ahead of the 2025-26 budget, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government of failing to fulfill its pre-pol... read..

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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema meets CM Mann ahead of budget presentation

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday met Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at his residence before the presentation of the state Budget for 2025-26.... read..

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Pak: Two sentenced to death for honour killing in Toba Tek Singh

A court in Toba Tek Singh on Monday sentenced two men to death for the murder of Maria Bibi, who was killed by her father and brother in March 2024. The verdict was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Abdul Hafeez Bhutta, Dawn reported.... read..

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Army officer assaulted by Punjab police, recovering in hospital: Western Command

A serving Indian Army officer, Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel outside a dhaba in Patiala on the night of March 13, leading to the registration of an FIR and a police inquiry.... read..

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Punjab police probe assault allegations against pastor Bajinder Singh

The Punjab Police has registered an FIR against Pastor Bajinder Singh after a complaint was filed by a woman named Ranjeet Kaur alleging assault on her, said Punjab police officials on Tuesday.... read..

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Punjab Police's Emergency Response Vehicles upgraded with smartphones to slash response time

In a significant move to enhance public safety and improve the emergency response time, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla on Tuesday, distributed 165 new smartphones to Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) under the... read..

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Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel, 3 arrested with 5.2 kg of heroin

Punjab Police have busted a drug cartel in Amritsar with cross-border links in Pakistan, arresting three of its members, including the kingpin, said the police. The police recovered 5.2 kg of heroin from them.... read..

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Punjab police busts narco-terror module in Amritsar, 4 nabbed

Punjab police, in an intelligence-led operation, nabbed four people by busting a narco-terror module in Amritsar, and recovered4 kg of Heroin, the Director General of Punjab Police (DGP) said on Sunday.... read..

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Punjab police arrests 75 drug smugglers under "Yudh Nashian Virudh" campaign

With the war against drugs, "Yudh Nashian Virudh", waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate the drug menace from the state, entered its 22nd day, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 75 drug smugglers and recovered 5.2 kg h... read..

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Punjab: Wanted criminal opens fire on police in Mohali, shot in retaliation

The Punjab police shot and injured a wanted criminal in retaliatory firing in the Zirakpur area of Mohali district and recovered weapons as part of a campaign against anti-social elements.... read..

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100 new Food Testing Labs to be established with support from Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Ravneet Singh Bittu

In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will financially support the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories a... read..

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"If you give so much power to bureaucracy, it'll be misused": Advocate Phoolka on Patiala colonel assault case

After the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel, Advocate HS Phoolka on Saturday raised alarm over the growing misuse of power within law enforcement, criticizing the unchecked authority granted to police forces.... read..

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BSF, Punjab Police seize suspected heroin and opium near Ferozepur border

A joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police seized suspected heroin and opium during a raid in a border village of Ferozepur district on Saturday morning, officials said.... read..

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It's wrap for Punjabi film 'Mehar'

The shooting for Raj Kundra and Geeta Basra's Punjabi film 'Mehar' has concluded.... read..

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Nobody will influence the investigation": Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assures swift action in Colonel Bath assault case

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the incident involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala.... read..

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Four Patiala police officers suspended, SIT formed over assault on Colonel Pushpinder Bath

As many as four Patiala police officers have been suspended and transferred for allegedly assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath in Punjab's Patiala, a senior police officer said. A First Information Report (FIR) has also been filed against the four acc... read..

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Lord Elgin, Amritsar: A Timeless Blend of Colonial Charm and Modern Luxury

Amritsar, a city known for its rich history and cultural vibrancy, is now home to one of the most exquisite dining experiences--Lord Elgin, Amritsar a restaurant and bar that merges the elegance of the Victorian era with contemporary design.... read..

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