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Punjab Assembly Sees Political Clash as Cheema Targets Khaira Over Comment on Women Beneficiaries
11 Mar

Punjab Assembly Sees Political Clash as Cheema Targets Khaira Over Comment on Women Beneficiaries

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Proceedings in the Punjab Legislative Assembly turned tense during Zero Hour after state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema sharply criticised Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for remarks he allegedly made about women receiving government welfare benefits. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, Cheema condemned Khaira’s reported reference to these women as “bonded labourers.” The minister argued that such language was offensive and undermined the dignity of thousands of women who benefit from welfare programmes run by the state government. Cheema urged the opposition leader to publicly apologise, saying the statement had hurt sentiments and…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur
11 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending, ,
JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) are emerging as powerful catalysts that are transforming the destiny of students and giving wings to the dreams of Punjab’s youth. Interacting with students at the School of Eminence in Adampur, the Chief Minister described education as the only real instrument capable of eliminating poverty and deep-rooted social inequalities, asserting that the Punjab Government is building world-class institutions to ensure that talent from every corner of Punjab gets the opportunity to rise and succeed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann…
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Rajpura-Akkar Link Road To Be Renamed After Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Gurmeet Singh Khudian
11 Mar

Rajpura-Akkar Link Road To Be Renamed After Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Gurmeet Singh Khudian

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to honour rich spiritual legacy, the Punjab Government would name a key 13.15-kilometer link road stretch in Patiala district after the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This was announced by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, today at Punjab Vidhan Sabha in a reply to MLA Gurlal Singh Ghanaur. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian explained that the thoroughfare in question connects Rajpura to Sehra and further extends from Sehra to Akkar village, where historic Gurudwara Nimm Sahib is situated. He emphasised that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led…
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Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative
10 Mar

Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has achieved an impressive milestone in education, recording a literacy rate of 99.93 percent and effectively reaching the status of a fully literate Union Territory. The achievement was marked with a special felicitation programme organised by the local administration to honour individuals who recently gained literacy through government initiatives. The event, organised under the ULLAS campaign, celebrated newly literate citizens in a ceremony titled Nav Saksharon Ka Alankaran Samaroh. Participants who successfully completed the literacy programme were recognised for their efforts in overcoming educational barriers and acquiring reading and writing skills. The ceremony was attended by…
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Tension Builds in Punjab Mandis Ahead of Wheat Procurement as Commission Agents Warn of Strike
10 Mar

Tension Builds in Punjab Mandis Ahead of Wheat Procurement as Commission Agents Warn of Strike

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Gurpreet Singh :- A sense of uncertainty is prevailing across grain markets in Punjab as the wheat procurement season approaches, with commission agents warning of a possible strike that could disrupt the entire procurement process. The development has raised concerns for the Government of Punjab, which is already preparing for the large-scale purchase of wheat from farmers in the coming weeks. Commission agents, commonly known as arhtiyas, have expressed dissatisfaction over several pending demands and have cautioned that if their issues are not addressed in time, they may resort to a strike during the procurement season. Such a move could…
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Punjab Politics Sees Major Shift as Amit Gosain Quits BJP, Joins Shiromani Akali Dal
10 Mar

Punjab Politics Sees Major Shift as Amit Gosain Quits BJP, Joins Shiromani Akali Dal

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political development in Punjab, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Gosain resigned from the party and soon after joined the Shiromani Akali Dal along with his supporters. The induction took place in the presence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who formally welcomed Gosain into the party fold and appointed him as the in-charge of the Ludhiana Central Assembly constituency. Welcoming him into the Akali Dal family, Badal said Gosain has long been associated with public life and had actively supported the work of his grandfather, the late Sat Pal Gosain, who served as…
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Khaira’s Remark on ₹1,000 Aid to Women Triggers Row; Punjab Women Commission Issues Notice
10 Mar

Khaira’s Remark on ₹1,000 Aid to Women Triggers Row; Punjab Women Commission Issues Notice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira made a remark regarding the ₹1,000 financial assistance meant for women, drawing sharp reactions from several quarters. The statement sparked outrage in political circles, prompting the Punjab State Women Commission to take suo motu cognisance of the matter and initiate action. Taking the issue seriously, the commission issued notices to Khaira and also summoned Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. According to officials, the notices were sent through the Senior Superintendent of Police in Kapurthala, directing both leaders to appear in…
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BSF shoots dead Pakistani intruder in Tarn Taran while foiling heroin smuggling bid
10 Mar

BSF shoots dead Pakistani intruder in Tarn Taran while foiling heroin smuggling bid

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Gurpreet Singh :- Security forces along the India–Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district foiled a cross-border drug smuggling attempt late Monday night, killing an unidentified Pakistani intruder who was allegedly trying to smuggle heroin into India. According to officials, the incident took place in the border area of Khemkaran between the Kaliyan and Noorwala border outposts. Personnel of the 142nd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) spotted suspicious movement near International Border and challenged the intruders. When the suspects ignored repeated warnings, BSF troops opened fire, resulting in the death of one Pakistani smuggler. However, some other suspected…
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Punjab Assembly Witnesses Tension as AAP Moves Condemnation Resolution Against Sukhpal Khaira
10 Mar

Punjab Assembly Witnesses Tension as AAP Moves Condemnation Resolution Against Sukhpal Khaira

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing Budget session of the Punjab Assembly witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday as the ruling AAP targeted Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira over remarks perceived as disrespectful toward women and Dalits. The dispute erupted during zero hour when Finance Minister Harpal Cheema accused the Congress of being anti-Dalit and anti-women, alleging that its leaders often resort to derogatory language. Khaira’s comments regarding women beneficiaries under the ‘Mukh Mantri Manwab Dhiyan’ scheme triggered protests from treasury bench MLAs, including Inderjit Kaur Mann, who walked into the well of the House, forcing a short adjournment. Leader of Opposition Partap…
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Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Evacuations in Gurugram, Ludhiana Schools on Alert
10 Mar

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Evacuations in Gurugram, Ludhiana Schools on Alert

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): Five schools in Gurugram were evacuated on Tuesday after receiving emails warning of explosives on their premises, causing panic among students and staff. The threats prompted an immediate response from law enforcement and security agencies. Police teams, bomb disposal units, and sniffer dog squads rushed to the schools to conduct comprehensive searches. Classrooms, corridors, and other areas were thoroughly inspected to ensure safety. As a precaution, students were sent home while authorities carried out the sweeps. Officials confirmed that no suspicious items have been found so far, and an investigation has been launched to identify the sender…
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