The School of Nursing at Desh Bhagat University hosted a grand “Freshers Party” to warmly welcome the new batches of B.Sc Nursing (I Semester) and GNM (I Year) students. The event was a vibrant blend of joy, enthusiasm, and cultural celebration. The occasion was graced by the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Zora Singh, Hon’ble Chancellor of DBU, Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor of DBU, Dr. Puneet Girdhar, Registrar of PNRC Mohali; Dr. Anu Girdhar, Professor at National Dental College, Dera Bassi; Dr. Sandeep Singh, President DBU, Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice President DBU. 

Three criminals accused of hurling a grenade at police posts in Punjab's Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit early Monday morning, a senior police officer said.

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav, while sharing details on social media platform X, stated, "In a major breakthrough against a Pak-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module, a joint operation by UP Police and Punjab Police led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party. This terror module is involved in grenade attacks at police establishments in border areas of Punjab."

He said that the three suspects were involved in the grenade attack on a police post in Gurdaspur.

Pilibhit Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Pandey reported that the gunfight occurred in the Puranpur police station area between the suspected Khalistani terrorists and a joint team of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Police.

The injured suspects, identified as Gurvinder Singh, Virendra Singh, and Jasanpreet Singh, sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

A six-storey building collapsed in Mohali district in Punjab on Saturday evening, trapping five people under the debris, officials said.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and one person has been rescued and taken to the hospital.

“Operation is underway. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and fire teams are at the spot. The reason behind this mishap will be investigated," Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek told the media.

Authorities estimate five people may be trapped under the rubble.

Pathankot Punjab Police arrested two persons based on reliable information and recovered two pistols, four magazines and 14 live cartridges from them.

Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday that an FIR has been registered in this regard, and further investigations are on to ascertain the origin of the weapons and identify other suspects involved in the network.

He said that Punjab Police is steadfast in its mission to curb illegal activities and ensure a safe Punjab.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leaders staged protests across the state on Friday against Home Minister Amit Shah's derogatory remarks about the architect of the Constitution, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, in Parliament. AAP leaders strongly condemned Amit Shah's statement, calling it an insult to the Constitution's creator.

District leaders, office bearers, MLAs, and ministers of AAP, along with hundreds of party workers, staged demonstrations outside BJP's district headquarters in Jalandhar, Pathankot, Bathinda, Mansa, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Moga, and other cities. They submitted memorandums to the respective Deputy Commissioners against Amit Shah and also burned his effigies while raising slogans against him.

Senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly condemned Home Minister Amit Shah’s derogatory remarks in Parliament regarding Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Harpal Cheema said that Amit Shah not only insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar but also the Dalit community. He said that by making this statement, the Home Minister tried to demean the Dalit community of the country. He must immediately apologize to the people of the country.

Cheema said that it is extremely unfortunate that the country’s Home Minister mocked the architect of the Constitution, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, in Parliament. He further said that Amit Shah’s statement has caused a sense of disappointment within the Dalit community of the country. The Bharatiya Janata Party must clarify its stance on this issue and immediately apologize to the Dalit community.

Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his recent remarks in Parliament, which he described as an insult to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a revered leader for millions of people.

Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO expressed his outrage over Amit Shah's comments, stating that such remarks are not only disrespectful to Dr. Ambedkar's legacy but also reveal the deep-seated prejudice within the ruling party. "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is a symbol of social justice, equality, and the fight against oppression. His contributions to the nation are unparalleled, and any attempt to belittle his legacy is an affront to the values he stood for," said Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab, in a press conference held in Jalandhar, slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his objectionable remarks about Dr. BR Ambedkar. Terming the remarks as an insult to the architect of the Indian Constitution, AAP leaders accused the BJP and RSS of pursuing an anti-Dalit and anti-Constitution agenda.

Addressing the media, AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu criticized the BJP and RSS, highlighting their consistent attempts to undermine the secular and inclusive values of the Constitution. He said, “Dr. BR Ambedkar spent his entire life building the Constitution, uniting a diverse nation, and ensuring equal rights for all. The BJP and RSS have repeatedly tried to demean his legacy and create apprehensions about changing the Constitution. Amit Shah’s remarks reflect their anti-Dalit and anti-reservation mindset.”

Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO also condemned the remarks, stating, “Amit Shah’s statements in Parliament were cruel and deeply hurtful to millions of Indians who revere Dr. Ambedkar as a guiding light. Baba Sahib crafted a Constitution that unified a fragmented nation and protected the rights of the downtrodden.