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Mud bridges, night vigils: How Punjab is surviving its flood crisis

At least 50 lives lost. Over 2,000 villages submerged. Punjab is in the grip of its worst flood disaster since 1988, with more than 20 lakh people affected and 3.87 lakh displaced in all 23 districts.

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From farmers’ protest to floods: Punjab’s blueprint of resistance lives on

Gurdaspur is usually slow, almost sleepy, when the skies above are not lit with drones from across the border. But the rains came hard, and with them the Majha belt – Ajnala, Ferozepur, Fazilka – was underwater in a day. By the second, cavalcades of Fortuners and Hiluxes rolled in,…

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BSF Jawan Injured in an IED Blast at India-Pakistan Border in Punjab

BSF jawan injured in IED blast near India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur. The explosion occurred during a night patrol when troops detected a suspicious device. Read more at Dynamite News.

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Punjab: BSF apprehends 2 smugglers with heroin on Gurdaspur border

The operation was conducted in the vicinity of Village Chanduwadala, District Gurdaspur, and the apprehended individuals are residents of the same village. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DGP Punjab Police holds law and order review meet ahead of Republic Day

Ahead of Republic Day 2025, DGP Punjab police Gaurav Yadav on Monday visited Amritsar and held a law and order review meeting with the police officers of Commissionerate Amritsar and the border districts of Gurdaspur, Batala, Amritsar Rural and Tarn Taran, said police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Pilibhit SP meets injured police officers after encounter with 3 Khalistani terrorists

SP Pandey said, "The injured police officers are being given proper treatment here. We have also placed a local constable here, in case of an emergency." Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP Police: 3 criminals who threw bombs at Punjab police post killed in encounter in Pilibhit

A very big news is coming from Punjab right now. Three criminals who threw grenades/bombs at a police post in Gurdaspur district of Punjab have been killed in an encounter by a joint team of Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police. Read further on Dynamite News

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Punjab: BSF repatriates two Pak nationals who crossed border inadvertently near Gurdaspur

The Border Security Force (BSF) handed over two Pakistani nationals to Pak Rangers who inadvertently crossed over near Punjab's Gurdaspur on Tuesday on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SAD to contest Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat on party symbol for first time since 1996

The Akali Dal is all set to contest the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat for the first time since 1996 as it braces for a showdown with BJP which has used star power to clinch the seat on numerous occasions

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Lok Sabha polls: SAD announces first list of 7 candidates for Punjab, fields Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal announced its first list of seven candidates, fielding senior party leaders Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib and Daljit Singh Cheema from Gurdaspur

The Hindu

'My passion lies in...': Yuvraj Singh clarifies speculations on contesting Lok Sabha elections

NEW DELHI: Former India cricket star Yuvraj Singh took to social media late Friday to dispel rumors regarding his candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab.

The Times of India

Fog blankets Punjab, Haryana; cold weather conditions prevail in most parts

In Punjab, Pathankot, Bathinda, Faridkot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala experienced a cold night recording respective minimum temperatures of 6.5 degrees Celsius, 6.4 degrees Celsius, 7.5 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8.2 degrees Celsius, 7.2 degrees Celsius and 8.6 degrees Celsius.

The Hindu

SAD accuses AAP of patronizing illegal mining, demands CBI probe into Bailder Darshan Singh's killing

GURDASPUR: Two days after the alleged killing of Bailder Darshan Singh in Gurdaspur district, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of allegedly patronizing illegal mining and has demanded a CBI probe into the incident.

The Times of India

In Punjab, AAP sets tone for 2024 parliamentary polls, hits out at Modi

AAP sharpens attack on Opp. parties in Punjab; CM Mann & Kejriwal blame them for ruining State. PM Modi called 'master of phraseology' who befooled people. People of Gurdaspur waiting to see their MP Sunny Deol. People to teach Opp. parties a lesson in polls. CM Mann alleges SAD insulted…

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Punjab bans dangerous stunts involving tractors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces ban on dangerous tractor stunts after 29-yr-old man dies in Gurdaspur. CM said tragic incident was unfortunate & to protect lives, a complete ban on stunts involving tractors & other agri implements is imposed. Tractors should not be catalysts of death, hence ban is needed.

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Punjab: Stuntman dies after getting caught under tractor at Gurdaspur fair; inquiry ordered

GURDASPUR: A sports fair held in Punjab's Sarchur village within the Fatehgarh Churian constituency turned tragic with a stuntman meeting a fatal accident as he was crushed beneath the tractor's wheels while attempting a high-risk stunt.

The Hindu

Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters third day, train movement remains hit

The farmers have been blockading railway tracks at several places in Faridkot, Samrala, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Amritsar since Thursday

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12 Kg heroin, Rs 19.3 lakh seized in Punjab's Gurdaspur, 2 drug peddlers held

In a Joint operation of Gurdaspur Police and Border Security Force, two drug peddlers have been arrested with 12 Kg of heroin and Rs 19.3 lakh seized from them. Read further on Dynamite News:

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People sought relief, got only lip service from Punjab CM: Partap Singh Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government for its "failure" to provide adequate aid to the flood victims in Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur districts.

The Times of India

Punjab floods: Bridge over drain collapses in Gurdaspur

GURDASPUR: The bridge connecting Chak Sharif and Mian Khan in Punjab's Gurdaspur district has sustained severe damage leading to its structural collapse due to flooding following which the district administration has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all vehicular movement on the bridge to prevent any potential untoward incidents.

The Times of India

Water receding in Gurdaspur, but wide breaches will take time to be plugged

GURDASPUR: The effect of the reduced water discharge from the Pong Dam are becoming evident in the villages of Gurdaspur district, particularly in those located upstream.

The Times of India

Punjab floods: Two boys drown in Gurdaspur

GURDASPUR: Tragedy struck Dhirowal village, situated near Sri Hargobindpur town in Punjab's Gurdaspur district after two children lost their lives to a drowning incident as they had gone to witness the floodwaters even as the water had started receding from the villages in the worst hit district of the Majha…

The Hindu

NDRF teams start rescue operations in flood-hit areas of Punjab’s Gurdaspur

NDRF teams began rescue ops in Gurdaspur to evacuate people in flooded areas due to release of excess water from Pong dam. Villagers moved to safer places, carrying essentials. Indian Army, BSF, district admin teams engaged in rescue ops. Relief camp set up; helpline number available.

The Hindu

Is Bhagwant Mann a Chief Minister or pilot, asks Amit Shah in Gurdaspur

The Union Home Minister was addressing a gathering in Punjab’s Gurdaspur during the party’s outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the BJP government at the Centre.

The Times of India

Border Gurdaspur Trophy: Empowering border villages, combating drugs through unifying force of sports

GURDASPUR: With an unwavering commitment to uphold the zero tolerance policy towards drug smugglers, the Gurdaspur police has taken a resolute step towards nurturing the potential of the youth in the border villages with the introduction of sporting activities.

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