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03 Mar

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday, March 2, 2026, reached out to popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk to inquire about the safety of his family currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the telephonic conversation, Pannu extended his support to the artist, stating that the Bhagwant Mann-led government stands firmly with the Virk family during this period of geopolitical uncertainty. Pannu informed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation of Punjabis stuck in the Gulf…

03 Mar

Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Harpal Singh Cheema presented detailed data to underline what he described as a decisive turnaround in Punjab’s fiscal health. Addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Punjab’s own…

03 Mar

Contaminated Water Tragedy in Hazara Singh Wala Leaves 32 ill, Child’s Death Prompts Escalation to Prime Minister’s Office

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National Times Bureau :- Hazara Singh Wala: A suspected case of contaminated drinking water has triggered panic in Hazara Singh Wala village after at least 32 residents fell ill and a young girl lost her life, intensifying public outrage and drawing the attention of authorities at the highest level. Villagers reported that several families began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and severe dehydration shortly after consuming tap water supplied in the area. Health teams were rushed to the village as the number of affected residents climbed, with many requiring medical treatment at nearby health centres. The situation turned grim…

03 Mar

180 ETT Teachers Climb Water Tanks in Dirba, Accuse Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema of Reneging on Promises

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a dramatic escalation of their long-pending protest, nearly 180 ETT teachers serving in Punjab climbed atop water tanks and mobile towers across several villages in Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema’s constituency on Tuesday, alleging betrayal over unfulfilled assurances. Acting under the banner of their union, the teachers said they were compelled to adopt extreme measures after repeated meetings failed to yield any concrete resolution to their grievances. The protesting educators maintained that they have been seeking redressal of issues dating back to the previous Congress regime and had pinned hopes on the current government’s pre-election commitments.…

03 Mar

Punjab DSP Daljit Singh dies at 51 after prolonged kidney illness; cremation with state honours today

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant loss to the Punjab Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Daljit Singh, known for his firm action against drug trafficking, passed away on Monday late evening. He was 51 and had been battling a serious kidney ailment for a long time. DSP Daljit Singh had been undergoing treatment at Max Hospital, where he was on regular dialysis due to kidney failure. He had been on medical leave for nearly a year as his health condition deteriorated. At the time of his illness, he was posted in the Anti-Narcotic Wing of the Ludhiana Rural Police,…

02 Mar

Punjab Unveils India’s First Permanent All-Weather Tent City for Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step to strengthen pilgrimage infrastructure and promote environmental sustainability, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday announced comprehensive arrangements, including a permanent all-weather tent city, for the ongoing Hola Mohalla celebrations at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains unveiled a series of landmark initiatives, including India’s first permanent air-conditioned tent city and the observance of Green Hola Mohalla. “The permanent tent city was conceived after the success of a temporary structure last year and a subsequent inspection by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, following…

02 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement. In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Yudh Nashean Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the…

02 Mar

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…

02 Mar

Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found

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Gurpreet Singh :- Authorities in Punjab’s Jalandhar district launched a search operation on Monday after two schools received emails threatening bomb attacks, officials said. The threats were sent to Police DAV Public School, located in the city centre, and the APJ School branch in the Rama Mandi area situated within the Punjab Armed Police campus. After being alerted by school authorities, police teams rushed to the campuses along with sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads. Officials said no suspicious objects or explosives had been found during preliminary searches. Classes continued as usual, with school administrations choosing not to declare a…

02 Mar

Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

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Jatin Sharma :- In Chandigarh, several government departments have once again received bomb threat emails via Gmail, triggering heightened security concerns across the city. According to reports, the latest threats target the Passport Office in the Industrial Area, the Passport Office in Sector 34, the Mukherjee Office, and the Sector 17 Bus Stand. The threatening emails reportedly warned of plans to blow up these locations. Sources said that the police have immediately launched an investigation into the matter. Multiple teams have been deployed to the identified locations to carry out thorough checks and ensure public safety.