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Punjab Hoshiarpur 4-Year-Old Falls into 25-Foot Borewell Rescue Teams Rush to Site

Punjab Hoshiarpur 4-Year-Old Falls into 25-Foot Borewell Rescue Teams Rush to Site

A child in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, reportedly fell into an uncovered 25-foot-deep borewell while playing near an agricultural area. Family members and locals alerted authorities, prompting a coordinated rescue involving fire officials, police, and the local administration. District Commissioner Ashika Jain said teams from Baba Deep Singh Seva Dal and NDRF are working to reach the child, discussing technical options including digging a parallel borewell and building a ramp for faster access. The child is reportedly responding, while further updates are awaited.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Punjab delivers 100% Class 12 pass record as 416 government schools turn results around

Punjab delivers 100% Class 12 pass record as 416 government schools turn results around

Punjab’s PSEB Class 12 exams show a striking turnaround for government schools, with 416 institutions posting a 100% pass result. The overall pass rate reached 91.46% from about 2.65 lakh candidates, while girls again outperformed boys with a 94.73% pass rate versus 88.52%. In the merit list, 122 of 275 students come from government schools, and 217 of 278 merit scorers are girls. Three toppers scored 500/500, honoured by CM Bhagwant Mann and backed by the state’s “Sikhya Kranti” push.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Bhagwant Mann Brother Gyan Singh Quits AAP Joins BJP in Punjab Shakeup

Bhagwant Mann Brother Gyan Singh Quits AAP Joins BJP in Punjab Shakeup

Gyan Singh, brother of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, following the exits of Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MLAs. The move was attended by Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, signaling fresh turbulence for the ruling AAP as more lawmakers move toward BJP.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
PSEB Class 10 Result 2026 set for May 11 1230 PM and download methods revealed

PSEB Class 10 Result 2026 set for May 11 1230 PM and download methods revealed

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has confirmed the release of Class 10 results on Monday, May 11 at 12:30 PM, announced by chairman Dr. Amarpal Singh. Students can download scorecards from the official website pseb.ac.in or get them via SMS and DigiLocker. Keep your roll number ready for a fast check when the result goes live.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Congress to hold yatras in all 117 Punjab assembly segments before next year election

Congress to hold yatras in all 117 Punjab assembly segments before next year election

Congress says it will launch “yatras” across all 117 Assembly segments in Punjab ahead of next year’s elections. The party claims the campaign will let it directly engage voters, understand local grievances and expectations, and build support. Congress also plans to release a chargesheet targeting the AAP government as the political campaign intensifies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Punjab CM Mann fires back at ED action claiming politics of hate won’t work here

Punjab CM Mann fires back at ED action claiming politics of hate won’t work here

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a direct attack on the BJP after ED action against a minister, saying the party “does not love Punjab but hates it.” Mann further alleged the BJP is fomenting unrest across different parts of the country, escalating the political battle around central enforcement and state-level governance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore GST-linked money laundering case

ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore GST-linked money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in a Rs 100 crore money laundering case tied to alleged fraudulent GST transactions. Officials said the arrest comes in connection with an ongoing investigation involving suspected fake or improper tax-related dealings. The ED is expected to continue probing the case’s financial trail and links to others involved.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
AAP Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED after multi state raids in Chandigarh

AAP Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED after multi state raids in Chandigarh

Punjab AAP is shaken after the ED arrested Sanjeev Arora, the state’s Industries and Power minister, from his Chandigarh residence. The action follows extensive multi state raids, marking a rare move against a first sitting AAP minister. Party leaders called it politically motivated while authorities cited ongoing investigation details.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Kejriwal accuses Modi of abusing ED as raids hit Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Kejriwal accuses Modi of abusing ED as raids hit Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate, alleging the agency targets Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the BJP. His comments follow fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora, which he says fit a wider pattern of pressure on opposition figures, even comparing Modi to Aurangzeb.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora again probing alleged money laundering links

ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora again probing alleged money laundering links

The Enforcement Directorate has carried out fresh searches in a money laundering investigation involving Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and associates. Raids were conducted at Arora’s Chandigarh residence and at a Gurugram real estate firm. The action follows earlier ED steps under FEMA and a money laundering probe that began in 2024, spotlighting alleged financial links across locations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Supreme Court warns Punjab drug crisis has hit alarming levels demanding policy overhaul

Supreme Court warns Punjab drug crisis has hit alarming levels demanding policy overhaul

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over Punjab’s escalating drug abuse crisis, citing its devastating impact on people and flagging especially alarming conditions in areas such as Ludhiana. The bench said structural and policy changes are urgently needed, and hinted that the Central government may need to step in to address the crisis effectively.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Ashok Mittal Breaks Silence After Joining BJP Condemns Punjab Twin Blasts

Ashok Mittal Breaks Silence After Joining BJP Condemns Punjab Twin Blasts

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal spoke exclusively to Republic TV in his first-ever media appearance since joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Reacting to the twin blast incidents reported from Jalandhar and Amritsar, he condemned the attacks as authorities step up security across Punjab, increasing deployments around key establishments and public areas while investigations continue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Punjab DGP alleges ISI behind Amritsar Jalandhar blasts prompting deeper investigation

Punjab DGP alleges ISI behind Amritsar Jalandhar blasts prompting deeper investigation

Punjab police are investigating low-intensity blasts reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has suspected Pakistan’s ISI role, saying the incidents may be aimed at disrupting peace. Forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency are collecting evidence, while security agencies coordinate with the army to determine the blasts’ origin and nature as concerns over state stability rise.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Punjab CM Mann says twin blasts were minor and blames BJP for election fear tactics

Punjab CM Mann says twin blasts were minor and blames BJP for election fear tactics

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann dismissed twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar as minor while accusing the BJP of staging them to create fear ahead of assembly elections. He said the party’s alleged goal is to intimidate voters and provoke violence, but pointed to Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law as a deterrent to attempts at inter-community conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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NIA finds cross border ISI link in Punjab twin blasts suspects backed by handlers abroad sources

NIA finds cross border ISI link in Punjab twin blasts suspects backed by handlers abroad sources

The NIA is reportedly probing a strong cross-border angle behind the Amritsar and Jalandhar twin blasts in Punjab. Sources claim the attacks were carried out by locally radicalised individuals, but allegedly backed, funded, and directed by handlers operating from abroad on instructions attributed to Pakistan’s ISI. Investigators are working to connect networks and trace communications and funding trails.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Amritsar blast triggers security lockdown as roads close and bomb squad probes Khasa Camp area

Amritsar blast triggers security lockdown as roads close and bomb squad probes Khasa Camp area

Amritsar police tightened security in the Khasa area after a blast near the cantonment. Movement restrictions and road closures were imposed to support surveillance, while security agencies and the Bomb Disposal Squad investigated the incident. No casualties have been reported so far. Punjab Congress has demanded accountability, and authorities are working to determine what caused the blast.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Punjab on High Alert After Twin Blasts CCTV Shows Jalandhar Explosion and Fresh Amritsar Attack

Punjab on High Alert After Twin Blasts CCTV Shows Jalandhar Explosion and Fresh Amritsar Attack

Punjab is on high alert after two blasts struck Jalandhar and Amritsar within days, triggering new security measures and a multi-agency probe. CCTV footage of the Jalandhar blast near BSF Chowk has surfaced, showing the explosive moment. Investigators say the attack may be linked to Pakistan-based handlers and Babbar Khalsa International, raising concerns across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Explosion Outside BSF Camp in Amritsar Triggers Bomb Disposal Probe

Explosion Outside BSF Camp in Amritsar Triggers Bomb Disposal Probe

An explosion reportedly occurred outside a BSF camp in Amritsar, Punjab, late last night. Police said they received a complaint after hearing a blast near Khassa cantonment, prompting immediate response from bomb disposal and FSL teams. Security personnel are investigating how many blasts occurred and what caused them, while evidence has been gathered for testing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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Mann tells President Murmu to cancel Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who quit AAP for BJP

Mann tells President Murmu to cancel Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who quit AAP for BJP

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met President Droupadi Murmu and urged action against six Rajya Sabha MPs linked to Punjab who moved from the Aam Aadmi Party to the BJP. Mann claims the MPs were originally nominated through a democratic process involving elected AAP members, and says their shift undermines that mandate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Bhagwant Mann urges President to cancel AAP MPs membership after BJP switch

Bhagwant Mann urges President to cancel AAP MPs membership after BJP switch

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has urged President Droupadi Murmu to cancel the membership of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mann made the request after the reported merger of the MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, raising fresh controversy over party defection rules.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
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