PUNJAB AND HARYANA

New Delhi, Jan 31:A 55-year-old man from Punjab lost his life in a tragic multi-vehicle collision amid dense fog on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Dwarka, Delhi, early Saturday morning, police officials said. The deceased has been identified as Chhaju Singh, a resident of Channuwala village in Punjab. He was travelling in a taxi to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to see off his son, Amandeep Singh, when the accident occurred. According to police, poor visibility due to heavy fog led to a chain collision involving multiple vehicles on the stretch. Singh sustained critical injuries in the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police said that traffic movement on the road was briefly affected following the accide...

Chandigarh, Jan 31: A controversy has erupted in Punjab over the state government’s plan to paint 852 government schools in blue and yellow. Opposition parties, particularly the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), have alleged that the colors mirror the flag of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing the government of politicizing school infrastructure. The order to repaint the schools was issued by the Punjab government on December 22. The first phase of the project covers schools across 23 districts, with a total budget allocation of ₹17.44 crore. According to officials, 102 schools in Sangrur, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s home district, will be repainted, along with 37 schools in Ropar, 84 in Amritsar, and 70 in Ludhiana. Opposition Criticism:SAD leader Giani Harpreet Singh criticized...

CHANDIGARH: Faridkot was the coldest place in Punjab on Saturday, recording a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius, as the state, along with neighbouring Haryana, experienced severe cold conditions. The common capital, Chandigarh, woke up to a thick blanket of fog, with the minimum temperature settling at 7.7 degrees Celsius, a local weather official said. Fog was reported in several other locations across Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala and Ludhiana, while Haryana witnessed similar conditions in Ambala, Karnal and Hisar, the official added. Authorities have advised residents, especially the elderly and children, to take precautions against the chilly weather and early morning fog, which could also disrupt road visibility.

CHANDIGARH :A deaf and mute couple from Mohali has captured the internet’s attention with their inspiring journey of resilience, entrepreneurship and love for home-cooked food. Vanshpreet Singh and his wife, Anmol Kaur, run a cloud kitchen aptly named ‘Quietly Delicious’, which has become a lifeline for residents seeking hygienic, homemade meals. What makes their story extraordinary is not just the food they serve, but the spirit with which they run their business despite communication barriers. The couple’s young son has emerged as the face of their tiffin service on social media, charming thousands of viewers with his innocent explanations of the daily menu. “Yeh toh roti hai. Ye toh aloo-gobhi hai,” the shy yet enthusiastic boy says in videos that have now gone viral, proudly intr...

Faridabad/New Delhi: A major revelation has emerged in the investigation of the Red Fort suicide blast, suggesting that the iconic monument was not the original target of the terrorists. According to a report by The Hindu, a group of radicalised doctors had allegedly been plotting coordinated attacks on outlets of a Jewish-owned global coffee chain across major Indian cities. Investigators revealed that the accused were part of a so-called “white-collar terror module” that had remained active for nearly four years. The module was reportedly linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGUH), the Indian affiliate of al-Qaeda. Wanted to Send a Global Message to Israel The report states that accused doctors Muzammil Ahmad Ganai and Adil Ahmad Rather from Jammu and Kashmir, along with Shaheen Sae...

Old leaders of Punjab Congress are once again creating difficulties for the party. Following Navjot Kaur, former Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal has sparked controversy with a recent interview in which she revealed that she was advised to orchestrate bomb blasts to win elections—a suggestion she firmly rejected. Her statement has put the Congress on the defensive. Former CM Bhattal Claims Officials Suggested Election ViolenceChandigarh: Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, former CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal’s explosive remarks have put the Congress in a difficult position. Both the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party have targeted the Congress, which is now on the back foot. Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and state president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring are working to manage...

Chandigarh/Punjab: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have intercepted a large consignment of heroin smuggled from Pakistan into India. The Amritsar Rural Police recovered 103 packets, weighing a total of 51.5 kilograms. The drugs are estimated to be worth a significant amount in the market. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and further interrogations are underway. The investigation revealed that the accused were collaborating with handlers based in Pakistan to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking. Detailed examination of mobile phones has provided crucial communication trails and other digital evidence linking them to the network. Police are now pursuing the case to uncover the full chain of the drug trafficking operation. An FIR has been regist...

Hisar/Bhadra: In a sensational incident, a Haryana Roadways bus from Hisar Depot was stolen from Bhadra Bus Stand in Rajasthan and driven recklessly for nearly 40 kilometers before being abandoned in the Hisar district’s Rawalwas village. CCTV footage of the daring theft has surfaced, revealing the audacity of the culprit. Reckless Driving Causes Damage According to police reports, the thief drove the bus at high speed, colliding with several obstacles along the route. The bus struck an electric pole, damaging the pole and a connected meter. Alarmed by the damage, the thief abandoned the bus and fled the scene. Two CCTV clips, lasting 31 and 37 seconds respectively, capture portions of the incident, including the bus hitting a roadside cart. Fortunately, no serious injuries were repo...

Ludhiana: In a shocking and gruesome incident, a young chef in Ludhiana’s Khanpur area was brutally attacked by a gang of transgenders over a dispute concerning “badhai” money. The victim is fighting for his life, while the accused remain at large. Kidnapped and Maimed According to police reports, 21-year-old Manpreet Singh, who worked as a cook at a religious establishment, was targeted by two rival transgender groups on the morning of January 24. Manpreet was reportedly sedated, forced into a car, and held hostage for two days. On the night of January 26, the assailants severed his private parts with a sharp weapon before abandoning him bloodied by the roadside. Victim Rushed to Hospital Passersby rushed Manpreet to the Civil Hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries,...

Faridabad, Haryana: Once again, the insensitivity of the public health system has come to light. After a woman undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) passed away at BK Hospital, her family found no ambulance or mortuary vehicle to transport her body. Left with no option, the husband and their 8-year-old son had to carry her body home on a hand-pulled trolley, highlighting a disturbing lapse in government services. Struggle to Transport the Body:The deceased, who had been battling TB for the past three months, was under treatment at BK Hospital. Her condition worsened, prompting referrals to Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, Delhi, before she was brought back to BK Hospital. She died during treatment, and despite repeated requests, no government vehicle was provided to transport her bod...