Punjab

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

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

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.
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‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…
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Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing unusually warm conditions, with daytime temperatures resembling those typically seen in April and May. While mornings and evenings remain slightly cool, the mercury has risen significantly during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, dry weather conditions will continue on Sunday, accompanied by strong surface winds throughout the day. The pre-monsoon period has also begun and will continue until May. Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperature has increased by 0.6 degrees Celsius and is currently running 5.1 degrees above normal. Faridkot and Bathinda recorded the highest maximum temperatures in the state…
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South Asia’s Largest Cattle Feed Plant Operational in Punjab; CM Mann Hails ₹300 Crore Cargill Facility

South Asia’s Largest Cattle Feed Plant Operational in Punjab; CM Mann Hails ₹300 Crore Cargill Facility

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major stride for Punjab’s dairy and agro economy, the Bhagwant Mann Government has brought into operation Cargill’s ₹300 crore cattle feed plant at Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh, the largest of its kind in South Asia. The commissioning of this mega facility marks a significant industrial achievement ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 and reflects the growing faith of global investors in Punjab. The state-of-the-art plant strengthens Punjab’s agro-industrial ecosystem, generates employment, and delivers direct benefits to farmers through improved milk yield and higher dairy productivity. The project underscores the Punjab Government’s…
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Punjab Govt Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia and Job for Families of Martyred ASI Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar

Punjab Govt Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia and Job for Families of Martyred ASI Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab, including Cabinet Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak and Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Saturday visited the native village Gadarian in Dinanagar of martyr ASI Gurnam Singh to express their condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family. Accompanying them were party Working President and Batala MLA Aman Sher Singh Sherry Kalsi and Dera Baba Nanak MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa. The leaders conveyed the assurance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann that the Punjab Government stands firmly with the family in this hour of grief and will extend every possible support.…
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“Khed Pitara”: Bhagwant Mann Govt Unveils Rs 9.3 Crore Play-Based Learning Initiative for 7.5 Lakh Primary Students

“Khed Pitara”: Bhagwant Mann Govt Unveils Rs 9.3 Crore Play-Based Learning Initiative for 7.5 Lakh Primary Students

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a transformative step that reflects a bold and forward-looking vision for Punjab’s future, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is set to introduce ‘Khed Pitara’, a comprehensive play-based learning kit, across Government Primary Schools to ensure joyful and meaningful learning for young students. Far more than a classroom intervention, this initiative represents a long-term investment in Punjab’s human capital. By focusing on children between the ages of 3 and 8, the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government is strengthening the very foundation of learning at a stage that determines future academic success,…
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Move to Drop Rajiv Gandhi’s Name from Patiala Law University Triggers Political Storm in Punjab

Move to Drop Rajiv Gandhi’s Name from Patiala Law University Triggers Political Storm in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- A proposal to remove former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s name from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala has sparked sharp political reactions in Punjab, with the Congress party voicing strong opposition. The development comes after the university’s Academic Council reportedly deliberated on a proposal to rename the institution by dropping “Rajiv Gandhi” from its title. While officials associated with the process have described it as an administrative or policy-level consideration, the move has quickly acquired political overtones. Congress leaders in the state have criticized the reported proposal, calling it an attempt to erase the…
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From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

Gurpreet Singh :- At a massive Congress rally in Barnala, Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp and uncompromising message to the Punjab unit of the party, making it clear that indiscipline and internal factionalism will no longer be tolerated. While targeting the Centre over key policy issues, he also turned his focus inward, cautioning senior state leaders against prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity. In a firm tone, Gandhi stressed that no individual, regardless of stature, is bigger than the party. He underlined that electoral victories are achieved through collective effort, not individual prominence. Leaders who fail to function as team…
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Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV

Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major security scare, former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh, popularly known as Minku Kundal, was targeted in a firing incident in Punjab’s Abohar on Saturday. The attack took place when he was attending a wedding function at Ratta Tibba village. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants opened fire at his vehicle while he was present at the venue. However, the bullets failed to cause harm as Kundal was travelling in a bulletproof SUV. He escaped unhurt in the incident. Sources claimed that gangster Arjoo  Bishnoi had allegedly issued threats to Kundal earlier. The latest attack comes days…
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