Jalandhar

Police in Phagwara booked a man for dowry harassment, four for drug possession, and a father-son duo for murder related to dowry. Additionally, a man was booked for a fraud of 11.55 lakhs promising overseas placement, and two others were booked for a 11.15 lakh job scam.

350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Police arrested three individuals for the murder of an e-rickshaw driver in Phagwara. The suspects, identified as Harman Singh, Inshwinder Kaul, and Aman, with prior criminal records, allegedly shot the driver during a robbery attempt after consuming alcohol.

Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala has begun producing coaches for export to Bangladesh, part of a 200-coach order. This year's batch includes 8 AC and 12 non-AC coaches, designed to meet Bangladesh Railway's needs. RCF previously supplied 120 coaches in 2016-17.

350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur: Procession departs for Anandpur Sahib

350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Aam Aadmi Party appointed Jai Krishan Singh Rouri and Charanjit Singh Channi as district observers for upcoming elections in Hoshiarpur. They will unite party members to ensure victory in the Block Samiti and Zila Parishad elections.

A case has been filed against Amandeep Singh for allegedly defrauding Harjit Kaur and breach of trust. Police initiated the case based on an inquiry report and are investigating. They will gather witness statements and evidence to assess the financial impact.

Americans4Hindus (A4H) launched its Ohio chapter, appointing Neil Patel as president. The organization aims to increase Hindu and pro-Hindu political representation. A4H endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor after a meeting.

GNA University held a convocation for its 2025 graduates, awarding 639 degrees. 36 students received gold medals. Harjinder Singh Cheema received an honorary doctorate. Anisha won the Governor's Medal. The university emphasized pursuing goals with honesty and dedication.

Police arrested four individuals and booked six others for attempted murder, firing, and other charges. The incident involved ploughing a village sarpanch's wheat fields, firing at her, outraging her modesty, assaulting her, and attacking the police. Charges include obstructing public servants and weapons violations. Two .32 bore rifle cartridges were recovered.

Following a youth's suicide, his family blocked a highway, alleging mental harassment. The victim, Amandeep, was engaged but his fiancée ended the relationship. The family accuses the girl and others, including an MC councillor's husband, of causing the suicide and alleges police protection for the accused. Police have stated they will be arrested soon.

The Health Department is running a campaign to promote family planning, emphasizing male participation. A sterilization fortnight is being held from November 21 to December 4, with awareness activities in the first week and sterilization operations in the second. The goal is to encourage spacing between births and prevent health complications.

A 35-year-old man, Harvinder Singh, was found murdered in a field near Dhilwan, India. His motorcycle was found nearby. Police suspect a planned murder, have taken the body for post-mortem, deployed a dog squad, and are investigating.

A cross-case has been filed against former Block Samiti Chairman Gurdial Singh Bhullarai and others following a clash in Bhullarai village. Gagandeep alleges assault and the tearing of his religious thread, stemming from a dispute over livestock kept on village land. The police are investigating both sides' claims.

Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal launched a Rs 25 lakh entrepreneurship competition for ASISC-affiliated school students. The top five teams will each receive Rs 5 lakh and mentorship. He also announced a free Entrepreneurial Skills Builder App.

A youth was shot in Guru Diwan Nagar following a dispute over drugs between two brothers-in-law. Shyam fired two shots, injuring Amarjit. Both fled the scene. Police are investigating, collecting evidence, and searching for the involved individuals. Two youth have been detained.

Punjab is holding Nagar Kirtans to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur and others. The first Nagar Kirtan, starting in Srinagar, reached Mukerian, where it received a warm welcome and guard of honour. It will proceed to Anandpur Sahib after further stops.

The Punjab SCADB relaunched its loan program, offering credit after a four-year pause caused by loan waivers and losses. The bank resumed operations following a Rs 900 crore government infusion. Loans will be offered across various sectors, benefiting farmers with low-interest rates.

Sur Sangam Educational Trust held literary competitions for students from three districts, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur. Harkirat Kaur, Baneet Singh, Anamika, and Gurasees Singh won first place in essay, story, poetry, and painting, respectively. Baljinder Mann encouraged reading.

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To mark the International Year of Cooperatives

Inderjit Paintal, a multifaceted individual, leads weekly sessions called 'The Space' to promote inner peace through story-telling, meditation, and discussion. He mentors attendees, including professionals, on overcoming traumas, inspired by his own recovery from cancer. Paintal balances these sessions with his business, creative work, and family involvement.

Bibi Raghbir Kaur was elected as one of the first woman members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1937

Nagar Kirtan to enter Jalandhar today; half-day in educational institutes