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13 Mar

Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

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Gurpreet Singh :- Keshav Goyal has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) at its headquarters in Mohali. Soon after assuming office, he said the board plays a crucial role in the state’s education system and emphasized his commitment to ensuring efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. Goyal stated that all administrative and official work within the board would be carried out strictly in accordance with established rules and procedures. He stressed that transparency, accountability and efficiency would remain key priorities in the functioning of the board, adding that any form of negligence…

13 Mar

Three-Year-Old Injured After Guard’s Rifle Accidentally Fires in Moga; Security Personnel Absconding

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAccidentally Fire, Child Injured, Moga, Punjab News, Security Guard

Gurpreet Singh :- A three-year-old child was injured after a rifle carried by a private security guard accidentally went off in Punjab’s Moga district, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred in Kishanpura locality, where the child sustained a bullet injury in the thigh. According to information, the injured child was immediately rushed to Medicity Hospital for treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring the child’s condition and providing medical care. Preliminary reports suggest that the house owner had deployed a private security guard for protection, and the guard was carrying a rifle at the time of the incident. For reasons…

13 Mar

Punjab CM Launches Official T-Shirt for Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon to Promote Anti-Drug Campaign

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official T-shirt for the upcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon, an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s campaign against drug abuse and encouraging youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle through sports. The marathon is scheduled to be held on March 22, 2026, at Mahilpur (Garhshankar) in Hoshiarpur district, a town widely known as a nursery of football in Punjab. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, who was present on the occasion, said the event is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts…

12 Mar

IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Infosys Mohali, IT Sector India, Progressive Punjab Summit, Punjab investment

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that Punjab is witnessing a decisive turnaround in its industrial fortunes, with global investors returning to the state after years of extortion and arm-twisting that had driven industry away before 2022. Speaking after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of Infosys’ ₹286 crore campus in Mohali, the Chief Minister stated the project alone will generate direct employment for 2,700 youth and thousands of indirect jobs. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government has already attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹1,55,000 crore since March 2022, creating employment opportunities for…

12 Mar

‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP government, Bhagwant Mann, Mission Rozgar, Mohali, Punjab jobs

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann described the milestone as a reflection of the government’s commitment to ensuring transparent and merit-based employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. “Today appointment letters are being handed over to 818 youth in different departments,” he stated, noting that…

12 Mar

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Patiala News, Punjab Health

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): For families dependent on daily wages, even short hospital stays can erase months of earnings. For Gurtej Singh, a mechanic from Mandoli village in Patiala district, falling seriously ill meant not only lost income but the threat of mounting medical debt. Within days of being admitted to Chaman Hospital Bahadurgarh, his family had already spent nearly Rs. 10,000 on bed charges and medicines. Doctors indicated that total expenses could rise to Rs. 80,000–90,000, an amount far beyond the household’s irregular earnings. With no land or savings to fall back on, borrowing at interest appeared inevitable. Relief came…

12 Mar

Administrator Kataria Reaffirms Commitment to a ‘Future-Ready’ Chandigarh at Advisory Council Meeting

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAAC Meeting, Chandigarh News, Gulab Chand Kataria, Urban Development

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The meeting of the Administrator’s Advisory Council (AAC), chaired by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, was held today at Hotel Mountview, Sector-10, Chandigarh. In his welcome address, Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, welcomed the Administrator and the members of the Advisory Council. He stated that the Administration greatly values the experience and inputs of the Committee Chairpersons and remains committed to examining their suggestions and ensuring effective coordination for their implementation wherever feasible. During the meeting, the Administrative Secretaries of the Chandigarh Administration presented the Action Taken…

12 Mar

Privilege Motion Moved Against Sukhpal Khaira Over Remarks on AAP MLAs

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Gurpreet Singh :- A privilege motion has been moved in the Punjab Assembly against Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira following his controversial remarks about legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party. The issue was raised after Khaira allegedly referred to AAP MLAs as “labourers,” a statement that sparked strong objections from the ruling party members. Taking serious note of the comment, AAP legislators brought the matter before the House and demanded action, terming the remark derogatory and an insult to elected representatives. The privilege motion seeks to examine whether Khaira’s statement amounts to a breach of legislative privilege. The development has…

12 Mar

Middle East Tensions Trigger Panic LPG Bookings in Punjab; Govt Warns Against Hoarding

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Dc, Hoardings, LPG Gas Cylinder, Punjab News, Warning

Gurpreet Singh :- The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving United States, Israel and Iran has begun to impact consumer behavior in Punjab, where fears of a potential fuel supply disruption have led to panic LPG bookings. Long queues have been reported outside several gas agencies across the state as residents rush to secure cooking gas cylinders. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has issued strict directives to all Deputy Commissioners, instructing them to ensure that no shortage of LPG occurs anywhere in the state. He also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in hoarding…

12 Mar

Supreme Court grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh, accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder case

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Gurpreet Singh :- The top court's order facilitates the release of both the accused from the custody as the trial in the high-profile murder case is underway. The case relates to the killing of the singer, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu well known as Sidhu Moosewala, in Punjab’s Mansa district in May 2022. Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 29, 2022, a day after the Punjab government withdrew his security cover. The attack rattled the entire music industry triggering rigorous investigation by Punjab Police.