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Punjabi Student from Fatehgarh Sahib Dies in Road Accident in Canada
09 Mar

Punjabi Student from Fatehgarh Sahib Dies in Road Accident in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Punjab, , ,
Rajeev Sharma :- A 21-year-old Punjabi student from Fatehgarh Sahib has died in a tragic road accident in Toronto, Canada, leaving her family and community in deep shock. The deceased has been identified as Arshpreet Kaur, who had travelled to Canada on a study visa to pursue higher education and build a better future for herself and her family. According to reports, Arshpreet Kaur was studying at Lambton College and had been living in Toronto while completing her academic program. She was described by acquaintances as a dedicated and hardworking student who had gone abroad with the hope of achieving…
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Illegal Country Liquor Unit Busted in Bathinda; 100 Litres of Lahan and Bottled Liquor Seized
09 Mar

Illegal Country Liquor Unit Busted in Bathinda; 100 Litres of Lahan and Bottled Liquor Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- A joint operation by the Excise Department and Punjab Police has exposed an illegal country liquor manufacturing unit in the Bir Talab locality of Bathinda, an area often considered vulnerable to drug-related activities. The raid led to the recovery of a significant quantity of illicit liquor and raw material used in its production. According to officials, the illegal operation was being run secretly from a piggery farm located in agricultural fields. Acting on specific information provided by the Excise Department, the police team conducted a raid at the site and discovered equipment used for brewing liquor along…
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Akal Takht Jathedar Criticises Acquittal of Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Journalist Murder Case
09 Mar

Akal Takht Jathedar Criticises Acquittal of Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Journalist Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has expressed strong concern over the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, describing the development as unfortunate and raising questions about justice. Reacting to the decision, the Jathedar said the issue deserves serious discussion. He pointed out that the demand for the release of Sikh prisoners, often referred to as Bandi Singhs, has been pending for decades. According to him, many of them have spent more than 35 years in jail without any significant action on their…
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19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar
09 Mar

19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Gurpreet Singh :- In another tragic incident, a 19-year-old Kabaddi player, Vansh from Punjab's Jalandhar district died due to suspected drug overdose in Udhowal.  On Saturday, just 7 km from Boote Dian Channan, 19-year-old Vansh, an acclaimed Kabaddi player, died near Udhowal due to suspected drug overdose. The incident comes days after the death of Boote Dian Channan sarpanch, who was fatally attacked for objecting to rapid supply of drugs in the village. The incident triggered a protest outside the Mehatpur police station, which is still ongoing. Vansh left the village on Saturday morning and was found dead later in…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils “Saari Guarantiyan Puri” Budget; Monthly Aid for Women to Launch on Baisakhi
08 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils “Saari Guarantiyan Puri” Budget; Monthly Aid for Women to Launch on Baisakhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled its biggest electoral promise, unveiling the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawaan Dhian Satkar Yojna’ to provide monthly financial assistance to women across Punjab. Under the scheme, women will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Caste communities will receive ₹1,500, with ₹9,300 crore earmarked in the state Budget for its implementation. Describing the move as a major step towards strengthening women’s financial independence, the CM said the AAP government’s “Saari Guarantiyan Puri” Budget reflects its commitment to delivering on poll…
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AAP’s Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satikar Yojna Promises Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly aid to women
08 Mar

AAP’s Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satikar Yojna Promises Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly aid to women

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): After presenting a watershed budget on International Women’s Day, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today drew a sharp distinction between the governance models of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Cheema said that while Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership is defined by the "sanctity of the guarantee"—proven by the concrete budgetary rollout of monthly income for Punjab’s women—PM Modi’s "guarantees", such as the Rs 2,500 monthly aid promised to Delhi’s women, remain unfulfilled even after the BJP’s rise to power in the national capital. Emphasising the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) unwavering…
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Illegal Weapons Racket Foiled in Kapurthala; Two Detained as Police Recover Five Pistols
08 Mar

Illegal Weapons Racket Foiled in Kapurthala; Two Detained as Police Recover Five Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move against illegal arms circulation, the Punjab Police has uncovered a weapons supply network in Kapurthala, leading to the arrest of two individuals, including a minor. During the operation, officers seized five country-made pistols of 7.65 mm calibre from the suspects. Officials revealed that the arrests were made during an intelligence-driven crackdown aimed at tracking illegal firearm movements in the region. The detained individuals are suspected of acting as intermediaries in a network that provided weapons to criminal groups. Initial investigation indicates that the accused were working under the guidance of handlers based overseas,…
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Punjab Government Unveils Rs 2.6 Lakh Crore Budget with Focus on Social Welfare and Development
08 Mar

Punjab Government Unveils Rs 2.6 Lakh Crore Budget with Focus on Social Welfare and Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government on Sunday presented its Budget for the financial year 2026–27, outlining a series of welfare and development initiatives across key sectors. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema described the plan as a Budget aimed at delivering on commitments made by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The Budget, which has a total outlay of ₹2,60,437 crore, was tabled in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on International Women’s Day, making it the first time the state’s Budget has been presented on a Sunday. Emphasis on women’s welfare The state government dedicated a major portion of the Budget to…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ‘Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026’ to Make State Top Investment Hub
07 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ‘Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026’ to Make State Top Investment Hub

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, , , , ,
Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled the landmark Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026 in Ludhiana, asserting that his government is determined to make Punjab the No. 1 investment destination in the country through bold reforms and a flexible incentive framework designed around the needs of industry. The Chief Minister asserted the Punjab Government has fundamentally restructured its industrial policy to accelerate industrial growth, attract large-scale investment and generate employment across Punjab. Highlighting that Punjab is already witnessing record investment, the Chief Minister said the new policy allows investors to choose up to…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ and Major Industrial Reforms
07 Mar

Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ and Major Industrial Reforms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a series of key policy decisions aimed at boosting higher education, industrial growth and governance reforms, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved the establishment of a world-class university in the name of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Punjab Cabinet also cleared the Industrial & Business Development Policy–2026 and approved recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in government colleges at a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister. Sharing details, the Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The CM Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet…
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