Punjab

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing major relief to consumers across the state. The decision is expected to benefit domestic, commercial as well as industrial electricity users and is being seen as an important step towards easing the financial burden on households and businesses. According to official information, the revised power rates will lower electricity bills for a large section of consumers. The move is particularly expected to help middle-class families and small businesses that have been struggling with rising expenses in recent months. Industry representatives have also welcomed the decision,…
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Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Gurpreet Singh :- A shocking incident of violence was reported from Pattó Hira Singh village in Moga district, where unidentified assailants opened fire on the village sarpanch, leaving him critically injured. The attack created panic in the area as multiple gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim. According to preliminary information, the sarpanch was targeted by the attackers who fled the scene immediately after carrying out the shooting. Locals rushed the injured leader to a nearby hospital, where doctors made efforts to save his life. However, he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The incident has triggered tension in…
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Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana

Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Ludhiana claimed the life of a 17-year-old student on Friday morning after a speeding truck hit the scooter she was riding with her father near Mata Rani Chowk. The victim, identified as Rashmi Kumari, a resident of a village in Nalanda district in Bihar was travelling to the railway station with her father to board a train for Bihar, where she was scheduled to appear for her Class 11 examination. According to her father, Mithlesh, the two had left early in the morning to catch a train departing around 8.30 am. At…
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Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Gurpreet Singh :- Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558 (2026-27) in presence of SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and other representatives of the apex Sikh body.    Meanwhile Jathedar Gargaj has appealed the Sikh community to celebrate and observe all the religious occasions as per the Nanakshahi calender in order to maintain unity and uniformity.  This year's Nanakshahi calender marks the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the centenary of Kirathpur Sahib, and the 450th foundation anniversary of Sri Amritsar Sahib. Akal Takht's acting Jathedar has ordered the SGPC’s Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC) and 'parcharaks' to ensure the availability of the Akal Takht…
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Punjab Budget Session Opens Amid Opposition Walkout Over Governor’s Speech on Health

Punjab Budget Session Opens Amid Opposition Walkout Over Governor’s Speech on Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Budget session began on Friday with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria delivering the opening address, highlighting plans to strengthen the state’s health sector. The session, scheduled for 11 days, will feature the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) presenting its fifth and final Budget ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections. During the Governor’s address, Congress MLAs staged a walkout, signalling their objections to the government’s policies and foreshadowing debates on the state’s rising public debt, which has now surpassed ₹4 lakh crore, as well as concerns over law and order. Finance Minister Harpal Cheema is expected to…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Up 24/7 Helpline to Rescue Punjabis Stranded in Middle East Conflic

CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Up 24/7 Helpline to Rescue Punjabis Stranded in Middle East Conflic

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a bid to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free return of Punjabis stranded in strife torn Middle East, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has deployed two senior officers of the Punjab Government to coordinate and monitor the entire process. As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, a 24x7 helpline has already been established with immediate effect. Additional Director General of Police RK Jaiswal has been designated as the Overall In-charge of the helpline, while Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, Vimal Setia has been appointed as the Nodal Officer…
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Punjab Healthcare Revolution: Seven New Medical Colleges to Add 600 MBBS Seats; Hoshiarpur Project to Kick Off March 20

Punjab Healthcare Revolution: Seven New Medical Colleges to Add 600 MBBS Seats; Hoshiarpur Project to Kick Off March 20

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a historic move to revolutionise the healthcare and medical education landscape in the state as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of seven new Medical Colleges across across the state. The project includes the development of two government medical colleges, two institutions under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, and three through private and minority organisations. Dr Balbir Singh, while addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan here, shared that the construction work for the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of…
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“My Daughter Was Killed by Her Enemies”: Mother Levels Serious Allegations After Murder of Nancy Grewal in Canada

“My Daughter Was Killed by Her Enemies”: Mother Levels Serious Allegations After Murder of Nancy Grewal in Canada

Rajeev Sharma :- A shocking murder in Canada has sparked outrage after Indian-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal was fatally stabbed at her residence in LaSalle, Windsor. The 45-year-old, who was originally from Jalandhar in Punjab, was living in Ontario when the incident occurred. According to reports, unidentified attackers allegedly entered her home and attacked her with a knife around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, leading to her death at the scene before she could be taken to hospital. Following the incident, Nancy Grewal’s mother, Tejinder Kaur, came forward in the media and made several serious allegations regarding her daughter’s death.…
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AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Media Head Punjab and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday visited an anti-drug crusader undergoing treatment at Mohan Dai Hospital after the activist was injured in an attack by individuals involved in drug peddling. During the visit, Baltej Pannu met the whistleblower and their family to extend solidarity and assure them of full support from the Punjab Government. Baltej Pannu was accompanied by MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu along with members of Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab. He conveyed that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands rock-solid with those who are courageously…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, held a high-level telephonic discussion with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to demand the immediate and safe evacuation of Punjabis currently stranded in the conflict-ridden Middle East. Highlighting the distress of thousands of families across the state, the Chief Minister shared a comprehensive database of affected citizens and pushed for the deployment of special aircraft to bring them home. During the conversation, the Union Minister reportedly assured the Chief Minister that the Government of India is prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals and…
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