Gurpreet Singh

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Punjab to Host Hockey Asia Cup; Mann Announces Plan for International Cricket Stadium in Amritsar

Punjab to Host Hockey Asia Cup; Mann Announces Plan for International Cricket Stadium in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the state will host the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup championship, marking a significant sporting milestone for Punjab after several years. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on the completion of four years of the Aam Aadmi Party government, Mann said the tournament matches will be organised in Jalandhar at Burlton Park as well as in Mohali, with the final scheduled to take place around the 21st–22nd of the tournament period. Highlighting future sports infrastructure plans, the Chief Minister also announced that the state government is exploring the development of…
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Punjab Government Releases Four-Year Report Card, Mann Claims Major Promises Fulfilled Ahead of Schedule

Punjab Government Releases Four-Year Report Card, Mann Claims Major Promises Fulfilled Ahead of Schedule

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government on Monday unveiled a detailed report highlighting the achievements of its four years in office, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that several key promises made to the people of the state have been fulfilled ahead of time. The document outlines the administration’s initiatives and policy decisions across multiple sectors, presenting them as evidence of the government’s commitment to governance and public welfare. According to the Chief Minister, the report provides a transparent account of the work carried out since the government assumed office, covering areas such as infrastructure development, education, healthcare, employment generation…
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Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Monday strongly reacted to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that attempts to pursue politics on religious lines will not succeed in Punjab. Mann said the state has a long-standing tradition of communal harmony and unity, and divisive narratives have never found acceptance among its people. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party has often relied on religious polarisation to gain political ground in several states, but such tactics would not yield results in Punjab. He emphasised that the people of the state value peace,…
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Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday launched a strong political attack on opposition leaders, accusing traditional parties of encouraging gangster culture in the state for electoral gains. Speaking to reporters, Mann said his government does not shelter criminals or offer them political space, asserting that the administration’s focus is on bringing offenders before the law rather than protecting them. Taking a swipe at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Chief Minister mocked recent remarks in which the Akali leader had asked gangsters to leave Punjab. Mann remarked that such statements create the impression that criminals were earlier accommodated…
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Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Derabassi (Gurpreet Singh): An attempted dacoity at a factory in the Bhagwanpur Industrial Area of Derabassi late Sunday night has raised fresh concerns over security in the region’s industrial belt. The incident was reportedly foiled after members of a night patrolling team from the local industrial association intervened in time. According to a letter sent to Derabassi Superintendent of Police Bikramjit Singh Brar by Gurjeet Singh Kohli, president of the Derabassi Small Scale Industries Association, the attempted robbery took place at M/s Balaji Packaging between around 11:30 pm and midnight. The association stated that the alertness of its night patrol…
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Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic briefly spread across parts of Jalandhar on Monday morning after three schools reported receiving emails warning of a possible bomb attack. Authorities immediately launched security checks and began an investigation to trace the source of the messages. Among the institutions that received the threats were Cambridge School and Delhi Public School. The emails reportedly warned of an explosion at the schools, prompting officials to alert law enforcement agencies without delay. Police teams, along with bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the campuses to conduct detailed searches as a precautionary measure. Security around the affected schools was…
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Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench

Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following the Delhi High Court's refusal to administratively transfer the CBI’s excise policy case, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The petition, filed under Article 32, seeks to move the matter away from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The AAP leadership has cited a "grave and bona fide apprehension" that they will not receive a neutral hearing, pointing to the judge's past rulings and her initial observations in the current revision plea. The legal standoff centers on the CBI's challenge…
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CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Regional Conflict

CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Regional Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet SIngh) — In a major decision affecting thousands of Indian students abroad, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the cancellation of all Class 12 board examinations in the Middle East region. The move comes as a direct result of the escalating military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted daily life and safety across the Persian Gulf. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed that all exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, are now cancelled. This directive applies to students enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools…
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Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 Concludes with Major Pledges for Industrial Growth

Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 Concludes with Major Pledges for Industrial Growth

SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday assured industry leaders of full government support and incentives while addressing entrepreneurs on the concluding day of the three day Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit in SAS Nagar (Mohali). Highlighting the strong participation of global and national investors, the Chief Minister emphasised that the summit has created the right environment for industrial growth and will accelerate the state’s economic progress. He announced that the government will hold a review session after six months to assess the progress of the investment proposals and projects finalised during the summit. Interacting with…
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AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and welfare for every section of society. Addressing a gathering in Ropar, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Kanshi Ram Ji played a historic role in spreading the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar and awakening the Bahujan society across the country. “During my…
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