Manpreet Singh, owner of Chai Churi restaurant located on Gurdaspur-Amritsar National Highway, shot himself late on Monday night. His condition remains critical after being shot, and he has been admitted to a private hospital. DSP City Mohan Singh said that the police reached the spot and are investigating whether it was a suicide move or a bullet was fired by mistake.
Mohali shopkeeper Damandeep Singh was trapped by a girl after befriending him on Facebook. The girl became nude on video call and recorded the video of Damandeep. Later he started blackmailing for Rs 95 thousand, out of which Damandeep also transferred Rs 35 thousand. Frustrated, he has lodged a complaint with the State Cyber Crime Police, which has started investigation.
Seven accused arrested in the cyber fraud case against former IG Amar Singh Chahal have been sent on police remand till January 8. Patiala Police had arrested these accused from Maharashtra. Chahal was defrauded of Rs 8 crore 10 lakh, out of which Rs 3 crore has been frozen. The investigation into this international network of fraud is ongoing.
Nestle employee and Congress supporter Umarseer Singh Sira was shot dead in Dharamkot, Moga. He was on his way to his duty when the assailants opened fire after hitting his car. Due to old enmity, a case has been registered against nine people including the village sarpanch in this murder case. The police is investigating the matter
Despite the TB eradication campaign in Chandigarh, the infection is increasing rapidly. According to the Health Ministry report, on an average 19 new TB patients are being found in the city every day, due to which every 208th person is suffering from this disease. People are ignoring the initial symptoms, due to which the disease is reaching its final stage. The 100-day campaign has also failed.
The blood soaked body of a youth, Kuldeep Kumar, has been recovered from the fields in Rajapur, Kapurthala. Kuldeep was missing since December 31 and was a resident of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. He used to work as a laborer in BD Agro Food. Police have registered a case of murder against one of Singh's associates on the statement of the deceased's father. Raids have been intensified to arrest the accused.
A truck driver was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday near the toll plaza between Amritsar and Jandiala Guru. Two miscreants riding a Scorpio stopped driver Daljeet Singh, beat him up and stole three bales from a truck laden with clothes. Police have registered the case and are scanning the CCTV footage so that the accused can be arrested soon.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launched a massive campaign against illegal vending and encroachment. Its objective is to ensure smooth movement of pedestrians and maintain public order. Enforcement teams inspected markets and public places and took action against vendors encroaching on footpaths and roads. 112 challans were issued when violations were found. The corporation clarified that this action will continue.
The bail plea of former DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar was heard in the Chandigarh CBI special court. The defense raised questions about the ambiguity in the time, date and place of the incident, contradiction in the amount of bribe and the meaning of the term 'service water' in the CBI case. The CBI opposed bail, calling it a non-bailable offense and cited the messages sent to the middleman as evidence of demand for bribe.
The body of a girl was found under suspicious circumstances on the banks of a canal near Kurali village in Lambra police station area of Jalandhar. There were serious injury marks on the legs of the deceased and rape is suspected. He has not been identified, but several tattoos and injection marks have been found on his body. Police have kept the body in the mortuary for 72 hours and the investigation is ongoing.
A massive fire broke out in a liquor vend in Jalandhar's Pratap Bagh Central Town on the second day of the New Year. Liquor stock worth lakhs of rupees was burnt to ashes in a fire caused by short circuit at around 4 in the morning. A young man sleeping inside the contract was taken out safely. Four fire brigade vehicles brought the fire under control after a lot of effort. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi murder case, has been arrested in Dubai. UAE agencies have taken him into custody and informed Indian agencies. The extradition process has started to bring the accused to India. Kamal Kaur's body was found in Bathinda in June 2025. Bathinda Police has not yet officially confirmed the arrest.
Chandigarh's tourist places became centers of celebration on the first day of the New Year. A huge crowd gathered at Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Bird Park, Japanese Garden and Sector-17 Plaza. Tourists from Tricity and surrounding states made the first day of the New Year memorable. Special events were also held in cafes, restaurants and malls. The police made tight security arrangements, due to which the city was full of happiness and joy.
Domestic and international flights from Chandigarh Airport will expand. The airport administration has implemented the Airlines Incentive Scheme to increase connectivity. With this, direct flights will start to many cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Ayodhya, London, Singapore. This initiative will enhance passenger convenience, strengthen trade relations and accelerate economic development of the region. Major airlines have been invited to launch new flights.
A state-of-the-art genetics and cancer diagnostic lab is being set up in Amritsar Medical College. This lab will play an important role in the detection, identification and treatment of genetic and rare diseases. It will have the facility of DNA sequencing, gene analysis and special testing of newly married couples and unborn babies. AI based technologies will boost research. This will provide world class testing at the local level and patients will not have to go to big cities.
The OTP system implemented by the Central Government for transparency in gas cylinder delivery has become a headache for consumers. Delivery is getting canceled in rural and urban areas due to poor mobile network, delayed or non-receipt of OTP, and absence of registered person. Due to this, the elderly and uneducated are facing special problems. People are demanding flexible arrangements and opening of cylinder shops in villages, otherwise they have warned of agitation.
Taking advantage of the crowd at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar on New Year, a girl's mobile was snatched. A young man wearing Nihang Bana was caught by his companions and servants, while his companions escaped. The young man had frightened him by showing him a sabre. During interrogation, he declared his claim of being associated with Nihang group as false and accepted his mistake. He was handed over to the police, who are searching for his absconding associates.
There was a flood of faith on the arrival of 2026 in Sri Harmandir Sahib located in Guru Nagri Amritsar. More than 2 lakh devotees paid obeisance between 9 to 12 midnight on 31 December. Despite the rain the crowd did not decrease. The New Year was welcomed with cheers of 'Jo Bole So Nihaal', and sweets were distributed. The system remained smooth.
Villagers in Kalyanpur village, Kiratpur Sahib have alleged prostitution in a guest house. This guest house is located near the religious place Baba Gurditta Ji. The villagers held a press conference and claimed illegal activities and illegal construction of the guest house. The former sarpanch and guest house owner termed the allegations as a political conspiracy. Rupnagar SSP has assured a thorough investigation into the matter.
A speeding Innova car hit the tempo near Raipur village on the Jalandhar-Bhogpur highway. In this horrific accident the tempo overturned and was badly damaged. In the accident, two people traveling in the tempo died on the spot, while five others were seriously injured. After the collision, the Innova driver fled from the spot. The police is investigating the matter