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Feb 12, 2026

Khamano Tehsildar Ramandeep Kaur Of Fatehgarh Sahib District Suspended, Allegations Of Irregularities In Property Registries

Punjab government has suspended Tehsildar Ramandeep Kaur of Khamano tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district with immediate effect. This action has been taken due to administrative reasons and continuous complaints of irregularities in property registries. During the suspension period, his headquarters will be Rupnagar Deputy Commissioner's office. The Revenue Department has issued orders in this regard.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 12, 2026

Photos Of Bharat Bandh In Punjab: PUNBUS Workers In Support; 80% Buses Did Not Run, Mid Day Meal Was Not Cooked In Schools

PUNBUS workers and temporary workers go on strike in Punjab in support of Bharat Bandh called by trade unions. 80 bus routes were affected in many districts including Amritsar, causing huge inconvenience to the passengers. Due to the boycott of mid day meal workers, food was not prepared in schools. The employees demanded increase in honorarium, minimum wages and confirmation of temporary employees.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 12, 2026

Government Buses Will Not Run In Punjab Today, Employees Will Stage Strike At Chief Minister's Residence

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers Union is on strike across Punjab demanding the demands of temporary employees and the release of their jailed colleagues. Government buses will not run on Thursday and employees will stage a protest in front of the Chief Minister's residence. The union alleges that the government has failed to make employees permanent and run the transport department smoothly, and is jailing those who raised their voice against privatization.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 11, 2026

Big Update On Punjab Civic Elections: High Court Orders Election Commission To Take Decision On Online Nomination In 60 Days

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the State Election Commissioner to take a decision within 60 days on the demand for implementation of online nomination system in local body and Panchayati Raj elections. The order came on a PIL filed by advocate Nikil Thaman, seeking an online system to prevent violence and chaos during physical nominations.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 11, 2026

Kanchan Kumari Murder Case: Four Accused Named, One Still A Mystery; Police Sent Ranjit Singh To Judicial Custody

In the murder case of digital content creator Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, the district court has sent co-accused Ranjit Singh to judicial custody. According to the police, a total of five people were involved in this case, out of which four have been identified. The main accused Amritpal Singh Mehron is hiding in UAE. Kanchan's body was found in Bathinda, and police are treating it as a crime related to 'unauthorized moral policing'.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 11, 2026

Fear Of Terrorist Attack In Chandigarh, High Alert After Intelligence Input, 24×7 Checkpoints And Intensive Checking

Following intelligence input, high alert has been issued on the possibility of terrorist attack in Chandigarh. On the orders of SSP Kanwardeep Kaur, 24-hour blockade, intensive checking and special search operation is going on. There is a possibility of targeting Punjab and Chandigarh Police Headquarters, due to which security has been tightened in Sector-9. CRPF and local police are investigating at the borders, while commando squads are deployed. An appeal has been made to the public for cooperation.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 10, 2026

'Avoid The Lies Being Spread By The Opposition Regarding Chief Minister Health Scheme', CM Bhagwant Mann Appeals To Punjabis.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appealed to the people of Punjab not to be misled by the false propaganda on 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana'. He clarified that the scheme provides cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh to every family, making Punjab the first state to provide free healthcare. Mann said the government will make direct payments to the hospitals and no fees will be charged from the beneficiaries. He urged people to avoid rumors and take advantage of the scheme.

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Md Amir

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Feb 10, 2026

Tragic Accident In Jalandhar, Car Collides With Divider; Death Of Three Youths

A horrific road accident occurred on Jalandhar-Goraya National Highway on Tuesday afternoon. An uncontrolled car collided with the divider and collided with a Tata 407 tipper on the other side. In this tragic accident, three youths of Mathadda Kalan village of Phillaur, Arman Mahimi, Sahib Mohammad and Daljeet Bhatti died on the spot. Car driver Vijay Kumar was injured. Police have started investigation.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 10, 2026

Echo Of 'Operation Prahar 2.0' At Midnight In Kapurthala, DIG Naveen Singla Himself Took To The Streets

Kapurthala police led by DIG Naveen Singla launched a massive search operation at midnight under Operation Prahar 2.0. During this, hi-tech checkpoints, vehicles and police stations were thoroughly inspected. SSP Gaurav Tura was also involved in this. The main objective of the operation was to catch gangsters who were disturbing peace in the state, which would last for 72 hours. The police also warned against dereliction of duty.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 9, 2026

Mansa: Sacrilege In Hanuman Temple, Silver Crown Stolen From Bajrang Bali Idol; Youth Arrested

A young man committed sacrilege by removing the silver crown and robe from the idol of Baba Bajrang Bali at the Hanuman temple located in Bhikhi in Bathinda district of Punjab. Temple Committee President Harbans Bansal said that the priests caught the youth on the spot and recovered the crown hidden by him. Bhikhi police reached the spot and started investigating the matter.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 9, 2026

ASI Of Punjab Police Arrested Red Handed While Taking Bribe, Had To Present Challan In Case Of Assault, Had Asked For Rs 20 Thousand

Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested ASI Jasveer Singh red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 15,000 in Mohali. He had asked for Rs 20,000 to present the challan in the assault case. Based on the complaint and recording of the complainant, Vigilance laid a trap and caught him. A case has been registered against the ASI under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 9, 2026

Troubled By Alleged Fraud Of Rs 2.5 Crore In Commission Firm, A Man Commits Suicide, Case Registered Against Four Relatives

In Fatehgarh Sahib, a person committed suicide by swallowing sulfas. Deceased Sant Singh was accused of fraud of Rs 2.5 crore in a commission firm. Based on the complaint of the deceased's brother and the suicide note, police have registered a case of abetment of suicide against four relatives, Sukhdarshan Singh, Harpreet Kaur, Rajwant Kaur and Bhupinder Singh. Investigation of the matter is ongoing.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 9, 2026

'Reach Quickly, There Is A Fight', Falsely Called The College Student's Mother In Tarn Taran; Didn't Even Show My Face

During Valentine's Week, a youth shot dead student Sandeep Kaur in a college located in Usma village of Tarn Taran and then committed suicide. In the initial investigation, it is being said to be a case of one-sided love. The mother of the deceased has accused the college administration of negligence in security and hiding information. The police have taken possession of the dead bodies and started investigation.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 9, 2026

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Reached Tarn Taran With The Message Of Drug-free Punjab; Students Took Out Awareness Rally

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reached Tarn Taran under the Drug Free Punjab campaign. He was given a grand welcome and the students took out an awareness rally. The Governor said that drug addiction is a serious disease, to combat which mass movement is necessary. He said that the government registered 31 thousand FIRs and seized more than 1900 kilograms of narcotics. He appealed for cooperation from the society.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 9, 2026

A Speeding Transport Vehicle Collided With A Truck; Driver Seriously Injured, Accused Of Drunk Driving

Late night in Gandhi Camp, Jalandhar, a speeding transport vehicle hit a truck hard, due to which the driver of the transport vehicle was seriously injured. People present at the spot accused the driver of being under the influence of alcohol and a liquor bottle was also recovered from the vehicle. Police are investigating the matter and scanning CCTV footage. Strict action will be taken if drunk driving is proven.

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Md Amir

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Feb 9, 2026

Controversy Over Singer Mankirat Aulakh's Song 'Asalha'; Allegation- Promoted Gun Culture, BJP Leader Complains To DGP

Controversy has arisen over the new song 'Asalha' of singer Mankirat Aulakh, who promotes gun culture in Punjab. BJP leader Arvind Sharma has complained to DGP Gaurav Yadav demanding immediate action on the song. They allege that the song glorifies weapons and violence, which will have a negative impact on the youth and may lead to deterioration of law and order in the state. He has appealed to remove the song from all platforms.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 8, 2026

Delivery Boy Injured In Brutal Assault In Ludhiana Dies, Kept Fighting For His Life For 7 Days

Shivam, the delivery boy who was brutally beaten on February 1 in Ludhiana's Rajouri Garden, died in DMC hospital after being on ventilator for seven days. The family donated his organs and demanded the arrest of the main accused and addition of murder section. Police have arrested five accused, while the main accused is still absconding. The family expressed anger over the police action.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 8, 2026

Despite The Weight Of The Cylinder, The Gas Did Not Burn; Complete Silence On Consumer Complaints, Show Cause Notice To Pansap Agency

Pansap Gas Service in Bathinda has received a show cause notice for negligence in supplying LPG cylinders. A consumer complained that even though there was gas in the cylinder, it was not burning, and the agency took no action for months. The Food and Civil Supplies Department has taken this step after continuous complaints from consumers. The department has sought a reply from the agency within five days. Consumers have been advised to be cautious while taking cylinders.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 8, 2026

In Moradabad, UP, An Amritdhari Student Was Stopped From Taking The Exam Wearing A Kirpan; SGPC Expressed Protest

In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, an Amritdhari Sikh student was barred from appearing for BA exam for wearing Kirpan. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a violation of religious freedom. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami has demanded the UP government to take action against the culprits and issue clear guidelines for the future.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 8, 2026

Accused Acquitted In Rape Case, Minor Said - Met For The First Time, Proved In Court That She Already Knew

Chandigarh district court has acquitted Rohit Kumar in a case of raping a minor. The minor had claimed in the complaint that they had met for the first time, but it was proved in the court that they were already acquainted. Due to consensual relationship and contradictions in the statements of the minor, the court doubted his testimony. This decision has brought great relief to the accused.

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Amitesh Kumar

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