Punjab

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils ₹180-Crore “Lifeline” Canal Project for Malwa Farmers
26 Feb

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils ₹180-Crore “Lifeline” Canal Project for Malwa Farmers

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MAKHU (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday inaugurated the first phase of the reconstruction and relining of the Ferozepur Feeder Canal, calling it a landmark gift to farmers and a decisive step towards securing Punjab’s water future. Declaring the canal as the lifeline of the Malwa region, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the project will prove to be a boon for Ferozepur, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka districts, enhancing irrigation capacity and ensuring that canal water reaches deeper into the fields of Punjab. The ₹180 crore project has increased the canal’s capacity from 11,192 cusecs…
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Punjab soldier killed in encounter with militants in Manipur, to be cremated with full state honours
26 Feb

Punjab soldier killed in encounter with militants in Manipur, to be cremated with full state honours

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Gurpreet Singh :- A soldier from Punjab's Sangrur district was martyred in action during encounter with militants in hostile state Manipur. Gurdeep Singh, who had been serving in the Army for 21 years was shot during the operation. He was a resident of Mahalna Chowk village in Sunam tehsil of Sangrur. Gurdeep Singh is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. His mortal remains will reach his native village today, and his last rites will be performed with full state honours the same day. The news of Gurdeep's passing plunged the entire village in a state of mourning,…
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SGPC President Penalizes 20 Staff Members for Violating Traditional Dress Code
25 Feb

SGPC President Penalizes 20 Staff Members for Violating Traditional Dress Code

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has taken a firm disciplinary stand by fining 20 employees for failing to adhere to the organization's mandatory uniform policy. The decision was reached after it was observed that several staff members, including high-level managers and accountants, attended a formal administrative meeting wearing Western attire such as suits, coats, and jeans instead of the prescribed traditional dress. Invoking his authority under Section 85 of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, President Dhami directed each of the 20 offending employees to contribute ₹2,100 to the Guru ki Golak…
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Two accused in AAP sarpanch Harpinder Singh murder case injured in Tarn Taran police encounter
25 Feb

Two accused in AAP sarpanch Harpinder Singh murder case injured in Tarn Taran police encounter

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Gurpreet Singh :- Two men accused in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch Harpinder Singh were injured during a police encounter in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Wednesday morning. According to officials, the gunfight took place near Jalloke village in the Patti area after the suspects allegedly opened fire on a police team. The officers retaliated, leading to an exchange of bullets in which both accused sustained injuries. They were later shifted to a hospital for treatment. The police confirmed that pistols were recovered from their possession. Forensic teams also visited the site to collect evidence. The accused are…
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Gurdaspur cops deaths: Punjab Police arrest one, shoots dead another in encounter
25 Feb

Gurdaspur cops deaths: Punjab Police arrest one, shoots dead another in encounter

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested one person and shot dead another in encounter in connection with the killings of two policemen in Gurdaspur near the Indo-Pak border.   The deceased has been identified as Ranjit Singh, who was shot in a police encounter near Purana Shala area after a brief chase. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.  Gurdaspur Senior Superintendent of Police Aditya identified the one arrested as Dilawar Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur’s Alinangal village. ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar, who were posted at Adhian,…
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UPSC moves to appoint permanent Punjab DGP, directs Punjab govt to send panel in 10 days
25 Feb

UPSC moves to appoint permanent Punjab DGP, directs Punjab govt to send panel in 10 days

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- The Union Public Service Commission has directed the Punjab government to send a proposal listing eligible officers to be considered by its empanelment committee for the regular appointment of Punjab DGP.   The move comes following Supreme Court's direction to the commission to act against states practicing the appointment of acting DGPs.  Gaurav Yadav, a 192-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Punjab cadre, was appointed as acting DGP in July 2022 by the AAP-led government, superseding several senior officers. He has been holding the post for over three years and seven months now.  The UPSC in…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Traditional Parties, Sets Foundation for New ITI in Sardulgarh
24 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Traditional Parties, Sets Foundation for New ITI in Sardulgarh

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Mansa (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that decades of Akali and Congress rule deliberately kept Punjab’s children uneducated while political families thrived, asserting that those parties were never concerned about public progress but only about securing power for their sons, daughters and relatives. Addressing a gathering in Sardulgarh after laying the foundation stone of a Government ITI that will skill 240 students every year, he said the BJP is now banking on defectors from other parties to chase electoral dreams, but Punjab has chosen a different path. Emphasising that his government is spending every…
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Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown
24 Feb

Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s decisive and sustained crackdown against narcotics is delivering concrete results, dismantling drug networks that once operated with impunity. He said that as Punjab strengthens enforcement and public participation against drugs, serious questions are arising about the growing menace in Haryana under the Nayab Singh Saini government. Recalling that drugs proliferated across Punjab during the 2007–2017 SAD-BJP regime, Harpal Singh Cheema said a similar pattern is now visible in Haryana. Referring to Haryana Police officer Sunil Sandhu, who is facing action after anti-drug operations, Harpal…
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Tata Steel to Launch ₹3,200 Crore Ludhiana Plant in March; 2,500 Jobs Expected
23 Feb

Tata Steel to Launch ₹3,200 Crore Ludhiana Plant in March; 2,500 Jobs Expected

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that Punjab’s industrial resurgence has received a major fillip with the commencement of operations of Tata Steel’s mega manufacturing plant in Ludhiana from March, asserting that the project reflects the growing confidence of global industry in the state’s progressive policies and stable governance framework. Interacting with a senior delegation from Tata Steel, including Vice President Long Products Ashish Anupam and senior representatives from Corporate Affairs, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Tata Steel Group is among the world’s leading steel manufacturers, with an annual crude steel capacity of approximately…
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Punjab Government Launches ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’: Free Food Kits for 40 Lakh Families
23 Feb

Punjab Government Launches ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’: Free Food Kits for 40 Lakh Families

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening food and nutrition security for the first time at this scale in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced the launch of the ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’, under which 40 lakh families will receive free quarterly food kits starting April, in addition to wheat provided under the National Food Security Act. Unveiling the scheme, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said his government “knows how to generate resources for people’s welfare schemes” and works with “honesty and vision,” emphasising that ensuring nutritious food for every child is a moral responsibility, not…
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