Punjab Archives - Page 190 of 215

15 Apr

Speaker Sandhwan Unveils Rs 1.18 Crore Worth School Projects in Faridkot Under Education Campaign

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Kotkapura (Punjab), April 15, 2025: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday inaugurated development works worth ₹1.18 crore at three government schools in the Kotkapura constituency. The projects, part of the “Punjab Sikhya Kranti” initiative, were launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Sandhwan credited the educational reforms to the vision of CM Mann and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, claiming government schools in Punjab are now drawing students away from private institutions. He noted that 9,000 students have shifted to government schools recently and praised the state's efforts in improving educational infrastructure.The Speaker highlighted that 12,316 teachers…

15 Apr

Bajwa Moves High Court to Quash FIR Over Grenade Claims

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Chandigarh, April 15, 2025: Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the cancellation of an FIR lodged against him over his recent explosive claim that 50 grenades had entered Punjab — with 18 having allegedly exploded and 32 still at large.The High Court is set to hear the matter on April 16. Bajwa’s statement had triggered strong political backlash and led to a criminal case being registered against him, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accusing him of inciting public panic and demanding proof for the claim.Bajwa, however, maintains that…

15 Apr

ED Raids AAP MLA Kulwant Singh’s Mohali Residence in PACL Scam Probe

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Mohali (Punjab), April 15, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out a raid at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kulwant Singh in Mohali, intensifying its probe into the multi-crore Pearls Agrotech Corporation Limited (PACL) scam. Singh, who also holds significant stakes in real estate, is now under the scanner for possible links to financial transactions related to the fraud.The PACL scam, considered one of India's biggest ponzi schemes, saw directors allegedly siphoning off massive investor funds. The ED suspects the money was routed through multiple shell companies, withdrawn in cash, and handed to PACL’s close associates. From…

15 Apr

Punjab Government Upholding Ambedkar’s Vision for Social Justice: Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Faridkot (National Times): Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to the welfare of marginalized communities, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said the state is working in alignment with the vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a pioneer of social justice. Speaking at a district-level function organized at Bhagat Chetan Dev Government B.Ed College in Faridkot on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, Sandhwan emphasized the importance of upholding the values of equality, education, and empowerment that Ambedkar championed. The Speaker, who attended the event as the chief guest, was joined by…

14 Apr

Baba Saheb was a Pioneer of Social Awareness, Cleanliness, and Self-Respect: Randhawa

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SAS Nagar (National Times): A grand event was organized by the Aam Aadmi Party in Vikas Nagar on the occasion of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti. Attendees appreciated the efforts of SC Wing State President Deshraj Sanawar for the successful organization of the event. On this occasion, Derabassi MLA Kuljit Randhawa was present as the chief guest. Chandigarh State President Vijaypal Singh, General Secretary Sunny Aulakh, Hardeep Singh, Ward Committee officials, and other distinguished citizens also participated and contributed to the success of the event. The program was conducted with dignity and discipline, and it was dedicated to Baba…

14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

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Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…

13 Apr

Mann Slams Bajwa Over ‘50 Bombs’ Claim, Links It to Alleged Ties with Pakistan

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Chandigarh, April 13 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann lashed out at Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday, accusing him of spreading panic with false claims that 50 bombs had been smuggled into the state. Mann alleged that Bajwa’s decades-old family ties with Pakistani operatives were the only possible source of such “baseless” information, as intelligence agencies have reported no such threat.Mann dismissed Bajwa’s statement—where the Congress leader claimed that 18 bombs had already exploded while 32 more remained—as “irrational” and lacking any backing from state or central intelligence. “If Bajwa knows this, he must have heard it…

13 Apr

Anandpur Sahib Clash: Minister Bains, Akal Takht Jathedar Argue Over Roadwork and Religious Authority

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Anandpur Sahib, April 13, 2025 — A fiery confrontation unfolded today between Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, during a public event in Anandpur Sahib. What began as a question about local infrastructure turned into a charged debate over religious authority and the role of politics in Sikh institutions.The tension sparked when Jathedar Gargaj demanded answers about the long-pending construction of the road leading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. “Minister Bains, you’ve made announcements from this very stage. When will the road actually be built?” he pressed.Bains responded…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Pratap Bajwa of Spreading Panic with Unfounded Bomb Claims, Alleges Links to Pakistan

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday sharply criticized Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing him of spreading panic by claiming that 50 bombs had been smuggled into Punjab, a statement CM Mann dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. In an official statement, the Chief Minister alleged that Bajwa’s longstanding family ties with individuals in Pakistan were behind the sensational claim. He asserted that no intelligence agency, either state or central, had received any such inputs about explosives being brought into the state. "Perhaps Bajwa's friends across the border informed him of such a plan,” Mann…

13 Apr

‘Talking About 50 Bombs, Pratap Bajwa Is Only Concerned About His Politics Not Punjab’s Peace’

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Punjab have sharply reacted to the claim made by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Pratap Singh Bajwa, regarding the entry of 50 grenades from across the border into Punjab. AAP leaders have accused Bajwa of having connections with Pakistan. AAP Punjab senior leader and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Pratap Bajwa occupies a significant constitutional position, and he should refrain from making false statements. Cheema said, “If Bajwa has such information, he should immediately provide full details to the police. If he fails to do so,…