Punjab Archives - Page 11 of 209

25 Mar

7 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar, 2 Held in Major Narcotics Bust; Linked to Wider Drug Network, Says DGP Gaurav Yadav

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar heroin seizure, Gaurav Yadav DGP, narcotics smuggling module, NDPS Act case Punjab, Punjab drug bust

Chandigarh/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a narcotics smuggling module, arresting two operatives and recovering 7 kg of heroin, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.The accused have been identified as Inderjeet Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran, and Ravinder Sharma from Amritsar. Police also impounded a Maruti Suzuki Brezza and a Hero Passion motorcycle allegedly used to transport the contraband.According to Gaurav Yadav, preliminary investigations indicate that both accused were actively involved in ferrying heroin consignments and are suspected to be part of a…

25 Mar

AAP Targets BJP, Cites Bhullar Arrest to Claim ‘Zero Tolerance’ on Corruption: Aman Arora

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab Bhullar arrest, Aman Arora statement, Laljit Singh Bhullar case, Punjab Haryana Political Row

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Drawing a clear line between governance rooted in accountability and the culture of political protectionism, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State President Aman Arora asserted that the Punjab Government has set a new benchmark by acting swiftly and decisively against wrongdoing, including the immediate removal and arrest of Laljit Bhullar.The AAP Punjab State President underscored that while the AAP Government has the courage to take action against its own and uphold truth, the BJP-led Haryana Government continues to shield the accused in the ADGP’s tragic suicide, and previous Congress and Akali Dal regimes routinely handed out clean…

25 Mar

Aman Arora Announces 16,000 Jan Sabhas to Showcase Bhagwant Mann Govt’s 4-Year Report Card Across Punjab

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics Punjab, Aman Arora Jan Sabhas, Bhagwant Mann government report card, Punjab AAP outreach campaign

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Aman Arora on Wednesday announced a massive statewide public outreach campaign to mark four years of the Bhagwant Mann Government, asserting that the AAP government has delivered transparent, accountable and people-centric governance while transforming key sectors across the state. The AAP Punjab President noted the campaign will take the AAP government’s report card directly to the people through 16,000 rallies, Jan Sabhas and nukkad meetings over the next 10 days.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday,AAPPunjab StatePresident Aman Arora stated, “A massive public outreach campaign will begin from tomorrow under which 16,000…

25 Mar

Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFIR Fees, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- The issue of charging a fee for downloading copies of FIRs from the Punjab Police website has now reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a public interest litigation challenging the decision. The petition has been filed by advocates Vasu Ranjan Shandilya and Abhishek Malhotra, who have questioned the legality of imposing an ₹80 charge for accessing such documents. In their plea, the petitioners argued that charging citizens for obtaining a copy of an FIR violates fundamental rights, asserting that individuals should not be compelled to pay for accessing information related to complaints filed in their…

25 Mar

Punjabi Lawyer Dies Suddenly in Canada, Wave of Grief in Fatehgarh Sahib

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, PunjabBig news, Canada, Died, Punjabi Lawyer

Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic incident from Canada has left the Punjabi community in deep shock after a 45-year-old lawyer from Fatehgarh Sahib passed away suddenly. The deceased has been identified as Harshwinder Singh Cheema, whose untimely demise has created an atmosphere of mourning among his family, colleagues, and well-wishers. According to initial information, the cause of death is believed to be a cardiac arrest. Cheema had moved to Canada nearly three years ago on a work permit along with his family in search of better opportunities and a stable future. His sudden death has not only devastated his family…

25 Mar

Raja Warring Acting as AAP’s Proxy, Betrayed Punjab : Ravneet Bittu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPunjab politics

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s political landscape witnessed fresh turbulence after Member of Parliament Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a sharp attack on Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of siding with rival leadership and compromising the state’s interests. Bittu alleged that Warring has effectively become a “proxy” for AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a stance he claimed has adversely impacted Punjab’s future, particularly its youth. Elaborating on the issue, Bittu pointed out that a majority of Punjab MPs had collectively written to the Union Home Minister seeking a CBI probe into the Gagandeep…

25 Mar

Absconding Punjab MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Held in Patiala After Six-Month Manhunt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Patiala

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested by the Punjab Police after remaining on the run for several months in connection with a rape case. The arrest was carried out in Patiala, where police teams tracked down the accused following a prolonged search operation. Pathanmajra had been declared a proclaimed offender by the court after repeatedly evading arrest since September last year. Officials said multiple charges, including rape, cheating and criminal intimidation, have been levelled against the legislator. A lookout circular had also been issued earlier to aid in locating him. Sources indicate that…

24 Mar

AAP MP Malvinder Kang Blasts Finance Bill 2026; Demands Reopening of Wagah Border to Save Farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgniveer scheme, Finance Bill 2026, India-US trade deal, Malvinder Singh Kang, Punjab farmers, Wagah Border trade

New Delhi/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Union Government while speaking on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that the government’s claims of economic strength and reforms over the last decade stand completely disconnected from the ground reality. Kang said that while the Finance Minister has made tall claims about economic progress, the real picture of the country’s economy is deeply concerning. “If we look at the last ten years, inflation is at one of the highest levels in the country’s history, and the Indian Rupee has weakened…

24 Mar

Punjab’s ‘Khed Kranti’ Gains Momentum as Mann Govt Secures Asian Champions Trophy Hosting Rights

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAsian Hockey Federation, Bhagwant Mann sports policy, Hockey Asian Champions Trophy Punjab, Punjab Khed Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented the sports report card under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, outlining how the AAP government’s ‘Khed Kranti’ (sports revolution) is fundamentally reshaping the sector. After presenting report cards on irrigation, health, and law and order, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted sports as the next frontier of reform, backed by concrete investments and on-ground expansion, including a jump in the sports budget from ₹350 crore to ₹1791 crore, increase in coaches from 500 to 2,458, and direct financial support of ₹15 lakh for Olympic preparation and…

24 Mar

1-Year-Old Among Youngest Beneficiaries as Punjab’s Sehat Yojna Enables Immediate Life-Saving Care

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann health initiative, child healthcare scheme Punjab, Dr Balbir Singh statement, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With a growing number of newborns and young children accessing treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is ensuring that medical care begins without delay during critical moments.In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child, Khwaish, was admitted with pneumonia requiring urgent medical attention. In many such cases earlier, families would have had to arrange funds, complete documentation, or wait for approvals before treatment could begin. However, under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, that gap has been removed.With the Sehat Card already in place, treatment…