Punjab

AAP MP Kang Slams Sukhbir Badal for Questioning Akal Takht Sahib, Calls It ‘Disrespectful’
08 Apr

AAP MP Kang Slams Sukhbir Badal for Questioning Akal Takht Sahib, Calls It ‘Disrespectful’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a sharp attack on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, stating that questioning the credibility of the Sikh supreme institution, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, reflects Badal’s frustration and his lack of respect for Sikh maryada.Kang said that the way Sukhbir Badal is now targeting sacred institutions after witnessing his political ground slipping is extremely unfortunate.MP Kang reminded that when Sukhbir Singh Badal was earlier summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he had admitted all his mistakes in the holy presence of Guru Maharaj. The entire…
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Punjab’s Sehat Yojna Covers Rs 2.77 Lakh Treatment of Infant, Over 6,000 Newborns Treated in 3 Months
08 Apr

Punjab’s Sehat Yojna Covers Rs 2.77 Lakh Treatment of Infant, Over 6,000 Newborns Treated in 3 Months

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): During the launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has said, "Worry about the treatment, not the bills. The government will become your pocket." For families like that of four-month-old Diljot, born to Rashpreet Kaur and Bharat Kumar in Abohar, those words have meant everything.Diljot was diagnosed with a severe infection and a ventricular septal defect (VSD), a hole in the heart that develops before birth. Her parents took her to Bathinda for treatment, their only concern keeping her alive. The cost of intensive care was daunting until the Mukh Mantri…
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AAP Hits Back at Bajwa Over ‘Termite’ Remark on Sangrur, Demands Apology
08 Apr

AAP Hits Back at Bajwa Over ‘Termite’ Remark on Sangrur, Demands Apology

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa over his statement where he referred to the land of Sangrur as one that produces ‘termites’. Dhaliwal termed this remark as a reflection of Bajwa’s low mentality and his ignorance of Punjab’s glorious history.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Dhaliwal said that Pratap Singh Bajwa should have studied the history of Sangrur before making such a statement. The land that gave birth to great patriots like Shaheed Udham Singh and Sewa Singh Thikriwala, and…
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Punjab to Build Rs 250-Crore Convention Centre in Mohali, 25,000 Jobs Expected
08 Apr

Punjab to Build Rs 250-Crore Convention Centre in Mohali, 25,000 Jobs Expected

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition & Convention Centre (ECC) in Mohali, near Palaksha University and the Infosys campus in Sector 83, underscoring Punjab’s rapid emergence as a hub of investment, infrastructure and global business opportunities.Minister Sanjeev Arora stated, “This landmark initiative is being undertaken under the visionary leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, National Convener, and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, reflecting the Punjab Government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a preferred destination for global events and investments.” Detailing the…
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Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh
08 Apr

Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

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Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar: In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, customs officials at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport have arrested a passenger for attempting to bring narcotics into the country. The arrest was made during routine security checks at the airport. Authorities recovered approximately 964 grams of cannabis from the passenger, with an estimated market value of nearly ₹96 lakh. Officials described the seizure as a major success in efforts to prevent illegal drug trafficking through international routes. According to preliminary findings, the passenger had arrived from Bangkok and had concealed the contraband inside four separate boxes…
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Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache
08 Apr

Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated operation by the Punjab Police has uncovered an illegal arms supply chain with links across the international border, resulting in multiple arrests in Amritsar. Law enforcement officials confirmed that three suspects and a minor were taken into custody during the कार्रवाई, which also led to the recovery of several high-grade firearms, live ammunition and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the movement of the contraband. Investigators believe the group maintained contact with operatives based in Pakistan, using online platforms to coordinate the transfer of weapons. The consignments were reportedly dropped at fixed نقاط near the Attari…
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Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted
08 Apr

Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

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National Times Bureau :- In a major grassroots-level overhaul, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday night transferred 21 inspectors, including 10 of the 16 Station House Officers (SHOs), in an effort to bring in fresh leadership and strengthen policing on the ground. According to an official order issued by SP (PEB), Headquarters & EOW, Manjeet, the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at revitalising operations at the police station level. The SHOs of IT Park and Sector-34 police stations — listed at serial numbers 7 and 15 — have been moved to Police Lines. The changes come amid rising security concerns, including the…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity
07 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a ₹516 crore development push in Hoshiarpur, combining a major expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new projects on the ground in the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment. Addressing a state-level gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences will be completed within two years and will train 100 MBBS doctors annually, alongside a 300-bed hospital equipped with advanced facilities including OPD, MRI, CT scan and specialised departments.Strengthening grassroots healthcare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of a 30-bed…
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Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema
07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices.  He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…
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Manipur on boil: BSF personnel’s two children killed in rocket attack as tensions escalate in Bishnupur
07 Apr

Manipur on boil: BSF personnel’s two children killed in rocket attack as tensions escalate in Bishnupur

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Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh violence erupted in Manipur after a suspected rocket attack struck a civilian home in Bishnupur district, killing two children and leaving their mother critically injured. The incident took place in the early hours of April 7 at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Moirang, a village located along the sensitive hill-valley boundary. The preliminary investigation suggests, a projectile believed to have been fired from nearby hill areas hit the residence of Oinam Malemnganba, a Border Security Force personnel posted outside the state. Tronglaobi is located near the foothills of Churachandpur district and is seen as a sensitive area…
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