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Punjab Healthcare Revolution: Seven New Medical Colleges to Add 600 MBBS Seats; Hoshiarpur Project to Kick Off March 20
05 Mar

Punjab Healthcare Revolution: Seven New Medical Colleges to Add 600 MBBS Seats; Hoshiarpur Project to Kick Off March 20

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a historic move to revolutionise the healthcare and medical education landscape in the state as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of seven new Medical Colleges across across the state. The project includes the development of two government medical colleges, two institutions under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, and three through private and minority organisations. Dr Balbir Singh, while addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan here, shared that the construction work for the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of…
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“My Daughter Was Killed by Her Enemies”: Mother Levels Serious Allegations After Murder of Nancy Grewal in Canada
05 Mar

“My Daughter Was Killed by Her Enemies”: Mother Levels Serious Allegations After Murder of Nancy Grewal in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Punjab
Rajeev Sharma :- A shocking murder in Canada has sparked outrage after Indian-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal was fatally stabbed at her residence in LaSalle, Windsor. The 45-year-old, who was originally from Jalandhar in Punjab, was living in Ontario when the incident occurred. According to reports, unidentified attackers allegedly entered her home and attacked her with a knife around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, leading to her death at the scene before she could be taken to hospital. Following the incident, Nancy Grewal’s mother, Tejinder Kaur, came forward in the media and made several serious allegations regarding her daughter’s death.…
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AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab
04 Mar

AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Media Head Punjab and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday visited an anti-drug crusader undergoing treatment at Mohan Dai Hospital after the activist was injured in an attack by individuals involved in drug peddling. During the visit, Baltej Pannu met the whistleblower and their family to extend solidarity and assure them of full support from the Punjab Government. Baltej Pannu was accompanied by MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu along with members of Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab. He conveyed that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands rock-solid with those who are courageously…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East
03 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, held a high-level telephonic discussion with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to demand the immediate and safe evacuation of Punjabis currently stranded in the conflict-ridden Middle East. Highlighting the distress of thousands of families across the state, the Chief Minister shared a comprehensive database of affected citizens and pushed for the deployment of special aircraft to bring them home. During the conversation, the Union Minister reportedly assured the Chief Minister that the Government of India is prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals and…
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AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE
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…
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Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore
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…
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Contaminated Water Tragedy in Hazara Singh Wala Leaves 32 ill, Child’s Death Prompts Escalation to Prime Minister’s Office
03 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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…
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180 ETT Teachers Climb Water Tanks in Dirba, Accuse Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema of Reneging on Promises
03 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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.…
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Punjab DSP Daljit Singh dies at 51 after prolonged kidney illness; cremation with state honours today
03 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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,…
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Punjab Unveils India’s First Permanent All-Weather Tent City for Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib
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…
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