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Jan 26, 2026

Plastic Cord Wreaks Havoc In Faridkot, 6 People Injured; Death Of Many Birds

More than six people were injured and several birds, including three peacocks, died due to excessive use of plastic cords in Faridkot on Basant. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal questioned the failure of the administration, which failed to stop the sale of plastic doors. Masoom Parvaaz organization also expressed concern over the death of birds. Dallewal demanded strict action from the government against the manufacturers and sellers of this bloody string.

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Md Amir

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Jan 26, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party's Clan Is Growing In Punjab, Many People Joined AAP In Ludhiana After Being Influenced By Its Policies.

In Payal, the family of Master Satpal Sharma joined the Aam Aadmi Party. MLA Manvinder Singh Giyaspura welcomed him warmly. The family joined AAP after being influenced by its pro-people policies, such as education, health and electricity schemes. The leaders said that Satpal Sharma's experience will benefit the party and the region, and strengthen the development work in Payal.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 26, 2026

Western Disturbance Active In Punjab, There Will Be Rain With Thunderstorm For Three Days From Today; Meteorological Department Issued Warning

After the cold wave, there was sunshine in many districts of Punjab on Sunday. Firozpur was the coldest. The Meteorological Department has predicted that Western Disturbance will be active from Monday. Under its influence, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with strong winds in some parts of Punjab from 26 to 28 January. Fluctuations in temperature will also be seen.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 26, 2026

Wave Of Mourning In The Cricket World, Former BCCI President Inderjit Singh Bindra Is No More; Died At The Age Of 84

IAS Bindra, former BCCI president and long-time president of Punjab Cricket Association, passed away at the age of 84. He played an important role in the construction of the Mohali International Cricket Stadium, which was later named after him. Bindra also made an important contribution in promoting cricket in Punjab and getting India to host the 1987 and 1996 World Cups.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 25, 2026

Tragic Accident In Jalandhar, Speeding Car Took Life Of 13 Year Old Student

A speeding car hit 13-year-old Muskaan who was returning from the Gurudwara in Gadha village of Phillaur, killing her on the spot. Muskaan was walking on the roadside with her aunt Parveen when the accident happened. The police have registered a case against the car driver Daljeet Singh and seized the car. Muskaan's last rites were performed today.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 25, 2026

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurated 'Eco Huts' On Saleran Dam, Said - This Project Will Give Competition To Himachal

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated eco-friendly huts at Saleran Dam in Hoshiarpur. He said that this project will promote eco-tourism and employment in the state, giving competition to the tourist destinations of Himachal. The government has revived 52 ruined rest houses, which are generating monthly revenue. The project has been built at a cost of Rs 2.80 crore and will create opportunities for the local youth.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 25, 2026

Garbage Was Cleaned From The Streets Of Chandigarh, Padma Shri To Retired DIG Inderjit Singh For His Excellent Contribution In Cleanliness.

Inderjit Singh Sidhu, 88-year-old retired DIG of Punjab Police, is making an important contribution to the cleanliness of Chandigarh. He himself sweeps the roads of Sector-49 every day. He will be honored with Padmashree for his excellent work towards cleanliness. Sidhu believes that he does not want to put pressure on anyone, but wants to keep the city clean through his efforts.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 24, 2026

'It's In A Trailer, Train Too...'; Pro-Khalistan Organization Took Responsibility Of Rail Blast In Fatehgarh Sahib

Khalistan Zindabad Force KZF has taken responsibility for the rail blast in Fatehgarh Sahib's Sirhind. The organization accepted responsibility for the blast by posting a Gurmukhi letter on the internet media. The letter contains the name of Ranjit Singh Jammu, who is a wanted terrorist since 2008 and is taking shelter in Pakistan. Calling it a 'trailer', KZF has warned the Indian government of the ongoing war for Khalistan.

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Md Amir

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Jan 24, 2026

Case Of Rinsing In Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar; SGPC Complains To Police, Demands Strict Action

SGPC has given a written complaint to Amritsar Police regarding the issue of gargling in Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar. SGPC has called it a serious act hurting religious sentiments and demanded strict action. Investigation revealed that the youth had come with his friends on January 13 and did not follow the decorum. The accused youth later released a video and apologized, but SGPC is adamant on taking action.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 24, 2026

Cyber thugs Stole Rs 10.21 Lakh From Bank Account In Bathinda; Victim Claims Neither Shared OTP Nor Clicked On Link

In Bathinda, cyber thugs defrauded a person of Rs 10 lakh 21 thousand from his Punjab National Bank account. Victim Baljeet Singh told that he neither shared any OTP nor clicked on any suspicious link. First there were small cuts, then suddenly huge amounts disappeared. Cyber crime police have registered a case against unknown accused and started investigation and have advised the public to be cautious of online fraud.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 24, 2026

A Parked Bolero Pickup Overturned After Being Hit By A Speeding Car In Jalandhar, A Major Accident Averted.

Near Aadhi Khui in Jalandhar, a speeding Lancer car hit a Bolero pickup parked on the roadside, due to which the pickup overturned. The collision was so severe that the car was also badly damaged. Thankfully, there were no serious casualties in this incident, although the car drivers suffered minor injuries. Police have been informed and investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 24, 2026

Punjab Weather: Temperature Reached Near Zero; Mercury Dropped After Snowfall In The Mountains, Yellow Haze Alert Issued Till Tomorrow

Due to western disturbance, there has been a huge drop in the temperature in Punjab due to snowfall in the mountains and rain in the plains. The mercury reached 0.8 degrees in Bathinda, while the cold increased in other cities too. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow haze alert for today and tomorrow. The weather is expected to clear from January 26, although there may be light fog in the morning.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 24, 2026

There Will Be Rain Again In Punjab Today, Waterlogging In Many Districts; Do Not Leave The House Unnecessarily

There was a big change in the weather in North India on Friday. Heavy rain and snowfall occurred in Punjab, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir. There was power failure in many districts of Punjab due to hailstorm and strong winds. A drop in temperature was recorded. Snowfall occurred in Shimla, Manali and Vaishno Devi, which excited the tourists. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert of rain for Saturday also. For agriculture, this rain can be beneficial for wheat but harmful for potatoes.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 23, 2026

Two Vehicles Collided With A Parked Car On Jalandhar's Bhogpur Highway, Three Vehicles Damaged, Road Safety Force Cleared The Jam.

First a Bolero pickup and then an Alto car collided with a car parked without indicator near Dalli Cut on Bhogpur Highway in Jalandhar. All three vehicles were damaged in this accident, although there were no serious injuries. After the collision, there was a long jam on the highway, which was cleared by the Road Safety Force after reaching the spot and the traffic was normalized.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 23, 2026

Efforts To Manipulate Councilors Intensify For Chandigarh Mayor Elections, Parties Engaged In Strategy For Victory After Nomination

After the nomination for Chandigarh Mayor election, manipulations among political parties have intensified. BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are making strategies for victory. BJP is ensuring its votes, while AAP is eyeing the disgruntled councilors of BJP. Party discipline is important as cross-voting becomes difficult. Congress is also busy in making new equations, which has proposed AAP councilor for Deputy Mayor.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 22, 2026

Illegal Arms Supply Racket Exposed After Receiving Instructions From Canada; One Captured, Three Pistol Cartridges Recovered

Hoshiarpur Police has busted an illegal arms supply racket. Mehtiana police arrested Manish alias Jassa Pradhan, who worked on the instructions of Param, a resident of Canada. Police recovered three country-made pistols, one magazine and three live cartridges from Manish. By sending the location on the phone, Param used to get Manish to pick up the weapon from one place and take it to another place. Some more arrests are expected in this case.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 22, 2026

Fire In Dryer In Rice Sheller Of Kapurthala; 800 Sacks Of Paddy Burnt To Ashes, Fire Brigade Busy In Extinguishing Them

A dryer caught fire on Thursday morning in a rice sheller mill located on Sultanpur Lodhi Road, Kapurthala. The fire spread so fast that about 800 sacks of paddy kept nearby were burnt to ashes, causing a loss of lakhs of rupees to the mill owner. As soon as the fire brigade received the information, the team reached the spot and after about two hours of effort, the fire was controlled. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 22, 2026

There Was A Fight With A Friend In School In Patiala, The Student Committed Suicide By Drinking Poisonous Spray. Student Commits Suicide By Drinking Poisonous Spray In Patiala (File Photo)

Rehman Khan, a class 12 student, committed suicide by drinking poisonous spray after a fight with a classmate in a private school located on Nabha Road in Patiala. The family alleges that after the fight, he was under mental pressure due to threats from the police and relatives of another student. On January 16, he swallowed poisonous substance and died on January 21. Police have registered a case against the accused student, but no arrest has been made yet.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 21, 2026

Wanted Criminal Shot Dead In Ludhiana, Incident Happened While Walking In The Park; Police Engaged In Investigation

Wanted criminal Pradeep Billa was shot dead on Wednesday afternoon in Green Park, Jamalpur, Ludhiana. He was taking a walk when the attackers riding a scooter fired at him and fled. Many criminal cases were registered against Pradeep Billa. Police have started investigation and are scanning CCTV footage.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 21, 2026

Young Man Died Under Suspicious Circumstances, Family Said Death Due To Heart Attack; Former MLA Expressed Fear Of Dying Due To Intoxication

23-year-old Sachin died under suspicious circumstances in Avtar Nagar, Jalandhar. The family has claimed a heart attack, while former MLA Sheetal Angural and local people have expressed suspicion of drug overdose. The police have not received any written complaint yet, but have assured of investigation once the complaint is received. The actual cause of death is not yet clear, which has become a topic of discussion in the area.

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Kunal Mehta

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