Punjab Archives - Page 5 of 209

03 Apr

AAP intensifies attack on Raghav Chadha; cites “Politics of Fear” and violation of party whip

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP internal rift, Atishi, Bhagwant Mann, Raghav Chadha removal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared the removal of Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader as a routine disciplinary action, while firmly pushing back against his claims. The party has directly questioned why he has consistently avoided speaking out against the BJP and the Modi Government on issues concerning the country and the party, raising serious concerns over his prolonged silence. It asserted that Raghav Chadha had repeatedly acted against the party line, citing instances such as refusing to sign the impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)…

03 Apr

Secretary, Chandigarh State Agricultural Marketing Board Inspects New Mandi Site in Sector 39

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Shri Mansoor Mohammad, IAS, Secretary, State Agricultural Marketing Board, Chandigarh visited the Sector 39 Mandi site today to review the existing infrastructure and assess the steps required to operationalize the new mandi at the earliest. During the visit, the Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of the site and reviewed the available infrastructure. He interacted with the technical staff of the Board to understand the current status and requirements. The SCO sites in the fruit and vegetable market were thoroughly inspected, along with the grain market area constituting the second phase of the mandi. The Secretary issued several…

03 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann presents four-year report card; claims record 65,264 government jobs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanti-corruption drive Punjab, Bhagwant Mann report card, Digital Punjab Sewa Kendras, Punjab government jobs 2026, Punjab sacrilege law amendment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): As part of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’ series, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann presented a comprehensive report card highlighting his government’s performance across key sectors, positioning it as a decisive shift towards transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. Setting a new benchmark in public employment and governance, the Bhagwant Mann’s government has delivered a record 65,264 government jobs in just four years, the highest ever in Punjab’s history, while extending a 5-year age relaxation to compensate for the lost opportunities caused by previous regimes. Backed by transparent recruitment across…

03 Apr

Raghav Chadha breaks silence on removal as AAP Deputy Leader; party hits back with “Samosa” jibe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabairport samosa controversy, Ashok Mittal Rajya Sabha, Bhagwant Mann, Raghav Chadha AAP rift

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Raghav Chadha, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, issued his first public response on Friday, April 3, 2026, regarding his removal from the post of Deputy Leader in the Upper House. In an emotional video message shared on social media platform X, Chadha asserted that while he has been silenced, he is not defeated. He questioned the party's decision to request the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to deny him speaking time, asking how raising public issues like high taxes, banking penalties, and the struggles of gig workers could possibly harm the party’s interests. Chadha characterized himself…

03 Apr

Amritsar Police Foil Suspected Terror Bid, IED Recovered; Foreign Links Under Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major security scare was averted in Punjab after the Amritsar Rural Police detained a man allegedly carrying an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Friday. The arrest followed actionable intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the region. Acting swiftly, police teams intercepted the suspect, who was reportedly attempting to dispose of the explosive after collecting it from the Ramdas belt. The device was seized on the spot, and a criminal case has been registered. Early investigations have pointed towards possible cross-border connections, with suspicion falling on Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. Sources within the investigation revealed that…

03 Apr

Chandigarh Blast Row Escalates as CM Bhagwant Mann Counters BJP’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The political temperature rose on Friday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly responded to accusations from the Bharatiya Janata Party over the recent explosion outside its Chandigarh office. Rejecting the criticism, Mann alleged that the BJP frequently resorts to assigning blame instead of taking responsibility. He suggested that the party has a long-standing pattern of attributing setbacks to others, regardless of the situation. Taking a dig at the opposition, Mann said that figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and B. R. Ambedkar have often been cited by the BJP in its criticisms. He added…

03 Apr

Here’s What Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said on Raghav Chadha’s Suspension

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Raghav Chadha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh controversy has surfaced within the Aam Aadmi Party after the reshuffle of its Rajya Sabha leadership led to a public disagreement between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MP Raghav Chadha. The party recently replaced Chadha as Deputy Leader in the Upper House, assigning the responsibility to Ashok Mittal. Soon after, Chadha voiced concerns, suggesting that he was being sidelined and not allowed to effectively represent public issues. Responding to these claims, Mann countered that the expectations from party representatives include actively raising matters related to Punjab at the national level. He argued that…

02 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurates Rs 11.70 crore hospital in Cheema; vows to crush drug trade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab Drug-Free Campaign, Sangrur healthcare, Sant Attar Singh Hospital

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village, marking a significant expansion of grassroots healthcare infrastructure, as a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility built at a cost of ₹11.70 crore begins serving tens of thousands across the region. The Chief Minister emphasised that the hospital will benefit around 50,000 people across 15 villages, while also strengthening access to affordable and quality treatment for nearly 35,000–40,000 residents in nearby areas. During his visit, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about…

02 Apr

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conducts surprise inspections of city institutions

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Administration, GMCH-32 Chandigarh, Group Home Sector 31, Gulab Chand Kataria, SPCA Sector 38

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, carried out a series of unannounced visits on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to evaluate the operational standards of key public facilities. The inspections covered healthcare, social welfare, and animal care sectors, specifically targeting the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32), the Group Home for mental health in Sector 31, and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Sector 38. Accompanied by senior administrative officers, Kataria emphasized that these visits are part of a broader commitment to ensuring high-quality, inclusive services for…

02 Apr

AAP kicks off wheat procurement in Punjab; highlights 88% canal water reach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Kisan Wing, agricultural reforms, Bhagwant Mann, canal water Punjab, Punjab wheat procurement

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) assured farmers of top facilities and every possible support as the procurement of wheat crop begins in the mandis across Punjab. Party leaders highlighted the revolutionary reforms carried out in the agriculture sector over the past four years under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with preparations for the current procurement season. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Chairman of the Kisan Wing Mahinder Singh Sidhu stated, “What the Bhagwant Mann government has done for farmers is historic. The government is providing 600 units of free electricity without any discrimination…