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    BSF seizes heroin packet, drone in Punjab, foils cross-border smuggling attempts

    Amritsar: Acting on precise intelligence, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, in two separate operations, seized a packet of suspected heroin and a drone in Punjab on Sunday, dealing a blow to cross-border smuggling networks, according to officials. In the first incident, BSF troops, in a joint search operation with Punjab Police, recovered one packet.

    Authorities in Punjab advise residents to observe caution, not to create panic

    As a precaution amid reports of ceasefire violation by Pakistan, the district administration of Amritsar in Punjab, on Sunday, advised the residents to observe caution, remain indoors, not to create panic and don't believe in unconfirmed reports of Pakistani drone sightings.

    Punjab to provide additional water to support army deployed along border in Rajasthan: CM Mann

    Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will provide additional water from its quota to Rajasthan to support the Indian Army deployed along the border. In an official post on X, CM Mann asserted that when it comes to national interest, “Punjab never backs down,” and affirmed that the water of Punjab–and.

    Complete blackout enforced in several parts of Punjab

    Punjab: A complete blackout has been enforced in several areas of Punjab including Pathankot, Ludhiana, Moga, Ferozepur, Jalandhar on Saturday evening. The Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar issued a statement requesting the residents to keep calm as blackout has been enforced as a precautionary measure. ‘Due to recent news in media and as a precautionary measure.

    Ceasefire positive step towards peace in region, says Punjab’s LoP

    Chandigarh: As India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, ending a four-day-long conflict that escalated tension, Punjab’s Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa welcomed it, calling it a positive step towards peace in the region.  “I welcome the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Peace along the borders is in the interest of.

    Residents near border villages in Punjab moving to safer locations

    Ferozepur: Residents of border villages in Punjab have been moving to safer locations amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking to the media, Bhupinder Singh, who is bringing his relatives’ belongings to safer locations from border areas, stated that the situation near the border is tense and that around 12-14 villages are evacuating. “I’m.

    Indian air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackouts in Akhnoor, Pathankot, Rajouri, Nagrota

    New Delhi: A day after its attempts to target Indian cities, civilian infrastructure and some military targets were repelled, Pakistan continued to escalate tensions with India with its drones intercepted by Indian Armed Forces amid blackouts in Akhnoor, Pathankot, Rajouri and Nagrota. Heavy artillery fire and explosions were heard in Samba. Explosions were heard as.

    Internet services shut down in Faridkot

    According to the administration, this action has been taken to prevent rumors from spreading

    Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources

    Pathankot: A Pakistani Air Force jet was shot down by Indian air defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab, multiple sources told ANI on Friday. Official confirmation from the government is still awaited, and more details are expected soon. Earlier in the day, Defence sources said that the Indian Army also shot down two.

    Punjab Police seize 10 kg heroin, apprehend two handlers of smuggler based abroad

    Chandigarh: Amidst the ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted an international narco-smuggling module being operated by smuggler Jassa, who is based abroad, with the arrest of his two local operatives and recovered 10 kg heroin and Rs 1 lakh drug money from their possession, Director General of.

    Punjab Minister Bains, AAP Workers Lock BBMB Chairman in Guest House Over Water Release

    Punjab: Amid the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Haryana and Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters and Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Thursday allegedly detained the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Chairman Manoj Tripathi inside the BBMB guest house.  AAP supporters and Minister Bains had sat outside the BBMB guest house, where they allegedly locked.