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...
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SHO Beant Kaur Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Punjab
A tragic road accident claimed the life of SHO Beant Kaur, a respected Punjab Police officer, sending shockwaves through the law enforcement community and local residents. According to police officials, the accident occurred on a major roadway in Punjab when the vehicle carrying SHO Beant Kaur was involved in a serious crash. Emergency responders, local...
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Pathankot Students Transform Bicycle Into E-Bike, Win Widespread Appreciation
A group of students from Pathankot, Punjab, has earned widespread appreciation after successfully converting a conventional bicycle into an electric bicycle (e-bike), showcasing innovation, technical skills, and a commitment to sustainable transportation. The project was developed by students under the guidance of their teachers and technical mentors as part of a practical learning initiative focused...
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Teachers Protest Administrative Workload as Fake Rs 62,500 Survey Ad Spreads Online
Teachers in Amritsar have raised concerns over what they describe as growing “Census fatigue,” protesting against repeated government survey, census, election, and administrative assignments that they say are affecting their primary responsibility of teaching students. The protest, organized by local teacher unions and education staff associations, was held in Amritsar this week. Participants argued that...
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Patiala Police Struggle to Identify Child Found Dead in Bhakhra Canal After One Week
One week after the recovery of a headless child’s body from the Bhakhra Canal, Patiala Police continue to face significant challenges in identifying the victim and determining the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said. The body was discovered by local residents near a section of the canal, who alerted authorities after noticing the remains in...
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Young Man Climbs Mobile Tower Over Dispute With Wife and In-Laws in Punjab
A young man climbed a mobile tower in Punjab after allegedly becoming distressed over ongoing disputes with his wife and her family, prompting a lengthy rescue operation involving police, local administration officials, and emergency responders. According to authorities, the incident occurred after the man reportedly traveled to the tower site and climbed the structure to...
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Punjab Congress Begins Three-Day Strategy Session to Strengthen Party Organization
The Punjab Congress on Monday began a three-day brainstorming and discussion session aimed at reviewing the party’s performance, strengthening its organizational framework, and preparing strategies for future political challenges in the state. The session has brought together senior party leaders, office-bearers, district representatives, and grassroots workers to assess the Congress party’s current position in Punjab...
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Spy Camera Found in Bathinda Military Zone; Two Arrested in Security Breach Case
A major security breach has come to light in Punjab after authorities discovered a spy camera allegedly installed in a military-sensitive zone in Bathinda. The case has raised serious concerns among security agencies, with investigators examining claims that footage captured by the device was transmitted to recipients in Pakistan and Canada. According to preliminary findings,...