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Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Monday strongly reacted to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that attempts to pursue politics on religious lines will not succeed in Punjab. Mann said the state has a long-standing tradition of communal harmony and unity, and divisive narratives have never found acceptance among its people. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party has often relied on religious polarisation to gain political ground in several states, but such tactics would not yield results in Punjab. He emphasised that the people of the state value peace,…
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Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Derabassi (Gurpreet Singh): An attempted dacoity at a factory in the Bhagwanpur Industrial Area of Derabassi late Sunday night has raised fresh concerns over security in the region’s industrial belt. The incident was reportedly foiled after members of a night patrolling team from the local industrial association intervened in time. According to a letter sent to Derabassi Superintendent of Police Bikramjit Singh Brar by Gurjeet Singh Kohli, president of the Derabassi Small Scale Industries Association, the attempted robbery took place at M/s Balaji Packaging between around 11:30 pm and midnight. The association stated that the alertness of its night patrol…
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Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic briefly spread across parts of Jalandhar on Monday morning after three schools reported receiving emails warning of a possible bomb attack. Authorities immediately launched security checks and began an investigation to trace the source of the messages. Among the institutions that received the threats were Cambridge School and Delhi Public School. The emails reportedly warned of an explosion at the schools, prompting officials to alert law enforcement agencies without delay. Police teams, along with bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the campuses to conduct detailed searches as a precautionary measure. Security around the affected schools was…
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NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026–27. The increased fee will be applicable from 1st April 2026. The revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. With over 56 lakh users, the adoption of the FASTag Annual Pass has been growing among private vehicle owners. The revised rate will be applicable for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag seeking to avail the Annual Pass facility at…
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100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): As the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has completed four years, the state's healthcare sector stands transformed, having built a seamless ecosystem from grassroots wellness to super-speciality care. Presenting a report card of the government's achievements, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday highlighted that Punjab has become the only state in the country offering universal health insurance of ₹10 lakh per family per year. Reaffirming the government's commitment to accessible primary healthcare, Dr Balbir Singh announced that 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) will be inaugurated on March 17, 2026.…
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Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…
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Chitkara University Online Introduces Global Accounting MBA amid Rising Demand for International Finance Skills

Chitkara University Online Introduces Global Accounting MBA amid Rising Demand for International Finance Skills

Acknowledging the global need for a significant shift in management education, Chitkara University Online has launched its Online MBA in Global Accounting. Due to the nature of the global economy, industries are recalibrating at unprecedented speed and professional benchmarks transcend national frontiers, the value of a business degree can no longer be confined to academic certification alone. Its real worth lies in its ability to integrate scholarly rigour with professional standards and global relevance. This launch represents institutional foresight grounded in data, trends, and a clear understanding of where the future of business education is headed.   Chitkara University Campus…
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Fiberise's FYBER Sells Out on Launch Day, Crosses Rs. 1 Crore Mark

Fiberise's FYBER Sells Out on Launch Day, Crosses Rs. 1 Crore Mark

FYBER, a breakthrough patented weight management solution from health-tech startup Fiberise Fit, sold out its initial launch inventory worth Rs. 1+ crore within hours of going live, signalling strong consumer demand for science-driven, next-generation approaches to metabolic health and sustainable weight management.   CEO, CGO and Investors of Fiberise at the launch of product FYBER   The launch comes at a time when consumers are increasingly shifting toward preventive healthcare and metabolic wellness, seeking safer and non-pharmaceutical alternatives to aggressive weight-loss drugs and stimulant-based supplements, particularly as regulators tighten oversight around the promotion of such products in India.   Unlike many…
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Fear Grips Punjabi Construction Community in Vancouver Amid Rising Extortion Threats

Fear Grips Punjabi Construction Community in Vancouver Amid Rising Extortion Threats

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Growing extortion threats targeting South Asian entrepreneurs have now reached Vancouver, where several Punjabi builders say they are being forced to alter business practices out of concern for their safety. The problem, which previously emerged in Surrey and Brampton, has begun affecting Vancouver’s construction sector. Developers from the Punjabi community report receiving threatening phone calls demanding money, prompting many to remove signboards from project sites and reduce their public visibility. Reports by OMNI News suggest that some builders have even asked municipal authorities to remove their contact information and development details from publicly accessible city records, fearing…
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Infiltration Bid Foiled in Uri, Pakistani Militant Shot Dead in Joint Security Operation

Infiltration Bid Foiled in Uri, Pakistani Militant Shot Dead in Joint Security Operation

Srinagar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces thwarted an attempted cross-border infiltration in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir after a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police led to the killing of a Pakistani militant. Officials said the operation was launched late on the night of March 14–15 following intelligence inputs about a possible attempt by militants to enter Indian territory through the Line of Control. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, troops moved into the Buchhar area of Uri after receiving the information and set up an ambush to intercept the suspected infiltrator. During…
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