Thousands of quintals of wheat seed stored in warehouses of the Punjab State Seeds Corporation (PUNSEED) have reportedly deteriorated, raising concerns over storage management, inventory monitoring, and the handling of public resources. According to reports, the largest quantity of damaged seed was allegedly found at the corporation’s warehouse in Kartarpur. The wheat seed had originally...
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Vigilance Bureau Conducts Surprise Raid at Nagar Panchayat Handiaya Office
Barnala: Officials of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau conducted a surprise inspection at the Nagar Panchayat Handiaya office in Barnala district, scrutinizing records related to various development works undertaken over the past few years. The inspection was carried out as part of an exercise aimed at verifying official records and examining the implementation of civic development...
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Navdeep Kaur Sanghreri, Davinder Singh Take Charge as Block Samiti Sunam-2 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Sangrur: Newly elected Chairperson of Block Samiti Sunam-2, Navdeep Kaur Sanghreri, and Vice Chairperson Davinder Singh formally assumed office at the BDPO Office, Sangrur, during a ceremony attended by Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, local elected representatives, government officials, party workers, and supporters. The appointment ceremony marked the beginning of a new leadership team for...
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Blood Bank Staff Member Allegedly Assaulted Inside Phagwara Civil Hospital
An alleged assault on a staff member working at the Blood Bank of the Civil Hospital in Phagwara has raised concerns about the safety of healthcare workers within government medical institutions. The incident reportedly occurred inside the hospital premises while the employee was on duty. According to the victim, Dharminder, a resident of Satnampura, he...
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Major Patiala Police Crackdown: 5 Alleged Goldy Dhillon Gang Members Held With Weapons
Patiala Police have arrested five alleged associates of gangster Goldy Dhillon during a special operation aimed at curbing organized crime and illegal weapons networks in Punjab. Authorities said the operation resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other materials believed to be linked to criminal activities. According to police officials, the arrests were made...
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Major Sacrilege Incident Averted in Dharmkot; Youth Detained After Entering Sukh Aasan Asthan
A potentially serious sacrilege-related incident was reportedly averted at a gurdwara in Dharmkot, Moga district, after a young man allegedly broke a glass panel and entered the Sukh Aasan Asthan before being apprehended by alert villagers and handed over to police. According to local sources, the incident occurred when the individual allegedly gained access to...
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Zirakpur Flat Delay Case: Consumer Commission Directs Sushma Buildtech to Refund ₹10 Lakh
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Zirakpur-based real estate developer Sushma Buildtech to refund ₹10 lakh to homebuyers after finding deficiencies related to delays in handing over possession of a residential flat. The Commission also awarded ₹75,000 as compensation for mental agony and physical harassment, along with ₹35,000 towards litigation expenses. According to the...
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Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Set for Faster Journey Through Batala-Gurdaspur Route
The Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express is set to benefit from a faster route alignment via Batala and Gurdaspur, a move expected to significantly enhance rail connectivity between Punjab and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir while reducing travel time for passengers. According to railway officials, the revised alignment incorporates infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements...
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Shambhu Railway Blast Probe: NIA Arrests Gurjinder Baba, Court Grants 8-Day Remand
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Gurjinder Singh alias Baba Beant in connection with the Shambhu railway track blast case and secured an eight-day custodial remand from a special NIA court to further investigate the alleged conspiracy behind the incident. Gurjinder Singh was brought from Patiala Jail on a production warrant and produced before...
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One Dead, Another Injured as Land Dispute Sparks Gunfire in Amritsar Village
A land dispute in Sallodin (Khatraye Kalan) village under Jhander Police Station in Amritsar Rural turned deadly on Monday when an exchange of gunfire between two groups allegedly resulted in the death of one person and left another seriously injured. According to preliminary information, tensions had reportedly been simmering between the two sides over ownership...
