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Punjab on alert after twin blasts: Explosion near Amritsar Cantt, scooter blast near Jalandhar BSF HQ; Khalistani group claims attack

A blast near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment and a scooter fire in Jalandhar have sparked political outcry against the Punjab government. While no casualties were reported in Amritsar, opposition parties criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged governance failures and deteriorating law and order, especially given Punjab's sensitive border status.

Bengalis migrant in Punjab divided as BJP gains; TMC faces setback in West Bengal polls

Migrant Bengali communities in Punjab are divided following the West Bengal election results, with some expressing disappointment over the Trinamool Congress's setback and others celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party's gains. Returning voters shared surprise and confusion, with some questioning electoral processes. Supporters of the BJP described the outcome as a 'new dawn' for the state.

Article image for: Amritsar’s gold industry eyes modernization, skills, exports, and youth empowerment
Amritsar’s gold industry eyes modernization, skills, exports, and youth empowerment

Amritsar's renowned gold ornament industry is set for a modern overhaul, with leaders advocating for advanced training institutes to empower youth. Industry bodies met with MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar, seeking support for professional courses to equip young people with new skills, modernize family businesses, and create fresh career paths in the global gems and jewellery sector.

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‘Pakistani design to create unrest’: Punjab DGP says twin blasts coincide with Operation Sindoor anniversary

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Article image for: 107 years on, Jallianwala Bagh still awaits an authenticated roll of Honour
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Ex-Punjab AIG Rachpal Singh arrested by SIT in 2017 drug smuggling case; accused of faking evidence to frame border villager
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