Punjab

Navjot Kaur Sidhu launches national-level ‘Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party’ ahead of 2027 Assembly elections
07 Apr

Navjot Kaur Sidhu launches national-level ‘Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party’ ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant move, former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has announced the launch of a new political outfit — the Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement comes two months after her exit from Congress. First suspended, she was later expelled following criticism party leader Rahul Gandhi and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Taking a jibe at Congress leaders, she referred Rahul Gandhi as 'pappu' and alleging that a “Rs 500 crore suitcase” influenced leadership choices in Congress — had created controversy and deepened the rift within the party. Major…
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Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers
07 Apr

Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)-cum-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandigarh, recently organized a training programme at Model Jail, Chandigarh, focusing on the procedures for premature release of convicts. The initiative was aimed at jail visiting lawyers and jail para-legal volunteers and was conducted in coordination with jail authorities. Participants were briefed on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing cases of eligible convicts, ensuring that applications for early release are handled in a timely and effective manner. The programme emphasized sensitization and practical guidance, enabling legal professionals and volunteers to assist convicts in navigating…
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Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver
07 Apr

Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major development in a high-profile corruption and narcotics-related case, the Punjab Government has granted sanction to prosecute DIG Inderbir Singh under charges linked to corruption and violations of the NDPS Act. The cases, registered in 2022 in Tarn Taran, have already reached the stage of trial, with charge sheets submitted before the court of the Additional Sessions Judge. The move clears the way for formal court proceedings to begin shortly, given the seriousness of the allegations and the completion of initial investigations. A key turning point in the case is the role of DSP Lakhbir…
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Race for Punjab DGP Intensifies as Government Sends Panel of 14 IPS Officers to UPSC
07 Apr

Race for Punjab DGP Intensifies as Government Sends Panel of 14 IPS Officers to UPSC

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant step towards the appointment of a regular Director General of Police (DGP), the Punjab Government has forwarded a panel of 14 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), setting the stage for the final selection process. Sources indicate that officers from the 1992 batch are emerging as frontrunners for the top post. The current officiating DGP, Gaurav Yadav, also belongs to the same batch and remains a key contender. Seniority and service record are expected to play a crucial role in the selection. Among the most prominent names…
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Punjab’s Anti-Drug Strategy Delivers Record Conviction Rate, Sets National Benchmark
06 Apr

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Strategy Delivers Record Conviction Rate, Sets National Benchmark

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Yudh Nashean Virudh (war against drugs) is increasingly being defined not merely by arrests, but by a sharp rise in convictions that are standing firm in courts, signalling a decisive shift in the state’s strategy against narcotics. Backed by the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashean Virudh under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, enforcement agencies are now focusing on building legally robust cases that ensure traffickers are not just caught, but punished.Police officials attribute Punjab’s remarkable conviction rate of 88% in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the highest…
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Punjab Power Sector Turns Profitable Under AAP Govt Despite Free Electricity, Says CM Bhagwant Mann
06 Apr

Punjab Power Sector Turns Profitable Under AAP Govt Despite Free Electricity, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday asserted that Punjab’s power sector has undergone a structural turnaround under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, with the once loss-making department now recording profits even while providing free electricity to 90% of households. He highlighted that the government not only ensured zero electricity bills for the majority of families through 600 units of free power, but also reversed the earlier trend of selling public assets by acquiring the 540 MW Govindwal Thermal Power Plant and significantly improving its efficiency. The Chief Minister underlined that tariffs have been reduced…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet
06 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 250 new PRTC buses in Patiala, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening public transport, generating employment, and accelerating overall development across Punjab. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined his government’s dual focus on infrastructure expansion and people-centric governance.Sharing details of the transport expansion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today in Patiala, 250 new buses were flagged off and added to the PRTC fleet. This is not merely an improvement in transport facilities, but a significant step towards providing people with better, safer and more comfortable…
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IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected
06 Apr

IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department has released a special weather bulletin warning of changing weather conditions across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh starting April 6.According to the advisory, a western disturbance is set to impact the Himalayan region, leading to increased rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms in parts of the plains.For Punjab and Haryana, light rainfall is expected at isolated locations over the next 24 hours. However, weather activity is likely to intensify on April 7, with light to moderate rainfall forecast at several places, followed by scattered showers on April 8. The…
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Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized
06 Apr

Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module with suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence network. Three individuals have been arrested, and a cache of weapons, including two hand grenades and a foreign-made Glock pistol, has been recovered. Officials from the Counter Intelligence wing revealed that the seized grenades carried markings of Pakistan Ordnance Factory, pointing to possible cross-border connections. The module is believed to have been operated by Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) with external backing. In a coordinated effort, one of the accused was apprehended from Ahmedabad with assistance from…
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Girl’s cry for help goes viral after ex-Army man beats her, ties to chain for stealing guavas
06 Apr

Girl’s cry for help goes viral after ex-Army man beats her, ties to chain for stealing guavas

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- A disturbing case of child abuse has been reported from Una district in Himachal Pradesh. A retired Army man is accused of tying up and beating a young girl because she plucked guavas from a tree near his house.  The girl, who belongs to a migrant family, was allegedly taken inside the man’s house, tied to a staircase with a chain, and beaten. A young man working in the merchant navy recorded a video of the incident, which later appeared online. In the video, the girl is seen crying and begging for help, while the man tries…
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