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Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms
06 Apr

Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, on Monday addressed a press conference detailing the achievements and promises fulfilled by the state government over the past four years. The briefing, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, focused on key initiatives including free electricity, employment generation and power sector reforms. Addressing the media, Mann reiterated that the government had announced free electricity for consumers in 2022, with households beginning to receive zero bills from June that year. He added that, unlike previous administrations where power tariffs saw regular hikes, his government has ensured a…
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Punjab Govt Plans to Replace Striking Commission Agents with Cooperative Societies to Ensure Smooth Wheat Procurement
04 Apr

Punjab Govt Plans to Replace Striking Commission Agents with Cooperative Societies to Ensure Smooth Wheat Procurement

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Gurpreet Singh :- Amid the ongoing strike by commission agents in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated a significant policy shift by directing the inclusion of rural cooperative societies in the commission agent (arhtiya) business. The move is being viewed as a potential alternative arrangement to ensure smooth procurement operations during the crisis. According to reliable sources, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Cooperation portfolio, has instructed the department to prepare a list of financially viable rural cooperative societies that can be entrusted with arhtiya responsibilities. The objective is not only to maintain procurement efficiency but also to…
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Punjab Consumers Seek Inclusion of Meter Readings in Power Bill SMS for Transparency
01 Apr

Punjab Consumers Seek Inclusion of Meter Readings in Power Bill SMS for Transparency

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
Gurpreet Singh :- A growing demand for transparency in electricity billing has emerged in Punjab, with consumers and social voices urging authorities to include detailed meter readings in mobile bill notifications. At present, the SMS alerts sent by the power utility only mention the account number and total payable amount, leaving consumers uncertain about their actual electricity usage. Residents have pointed out that the absence of previous and current meter readings in these messages makes it difficult to verify the accuracy of bills. This lack of clarity, they say, often leads to confusion and mistrust towards the billing system. Several…
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Clashes Erupt in Sultanpur Lodhi Ahead of Block Samiti Polls, Firing Reported
01 Apr

Clashes Erupt in Sultanpur Lodhi Ahead of Block Samiti Polls, Firing Reported

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped Sultanpur Lodhi ahead of the Block Samiti chairmanship elections after a political clash between rival groups turned violent near the Dhilwan office premises. The situation escalated even before the polling process could begin, raising serious concerns over law and order. According to initial reports, supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a faction led by Rana Inder Pratap Singh were involved in a heated confrontation that soon spiraled into a physical clash. Unconfirmed reports of gunfire during the incident have further heightened panic in the area. Rana Inder Pratap Singh alleged that the police…
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Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral
31 Mar

Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

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Gurpreet Singh :- A letter claiming responsibility for a blast at a police station in the Ajnala area of Amritsar is going viral on social media. The letter states that the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) carried out a grenade attack on a police station in Ajnala on March 30 and has claimed responsibility for it. However We does not independently verity the purported post.   There has been no official confirmation of this claim so far. The police have launched investigation into the matter and are also closely examining the information circulating on social media. Police officials said that all aspects…
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Daylight Shooting in Amritsar Leaves Man Dead, Police Launch Probe
30 Mar

Daylight Shooting in Amritsar Leaves Man Dead, Police Launch Probe

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident that has raised concerns over law and order, a 35-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight on Monday in the outskirts of Amritsar. The victim, identified as Sohna Singh, had reportedly left his home for work as part of his daily routine when he was attacked by unidentified assailants. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Rajatal village in the Attari area. Eyewitnesses stated that the attackers opened fire on the victim while he was on his way, leaving him critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot before…
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Counter Intelligence Ferozepur Nabs Accused with Heroin and Foreign-Made Pistol
29 Mar

Counter Intelligence Ferozepur Nabs Accused with Heroin and Foreign-Made Pistol

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant breakthrough, the Counter Intelligence Unit of Ferozepur arrested a suspect and recovered 101 grams of heroin along with a foreign-made .30 bore pistol, a magazine and a mobile phone. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police carried out a targeted operation leading to the arrest. An FIR has been registered at Sadar Ferozepur police station under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and Arms Act. Police officials revealed that the accused was previously involved in a serious firing incident and had been absconding for a considerable period. The accused has been taken on police…
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Barnala house collapse: Three workers killed, one feared trapped as house collapses during repair work at Pharwahi village
29 Mar

Barnala house collapse: Three workers killed, one feared trapped as house collapses during repair work at Pharwahi village

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Three workers were killed while one is feared trapped under debris after house collapsed during repair work at Pharwahi village in Punjab's Barnala district on Sunday morning.  The victims were reportedly sleeping in the house at the time of the incident.    The deceased have been identified as Bobby Singh, Prince, Gurjit Singh and another unidentified youth, all residents of Moga. Their bodies have been shifted to Civil Hospital in Barnala for post-mortem examination.  Reportedly the house had developed structural damage after sewage water seeped into the walls causing it to weaken and sink. 
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Mohali CBI court issues notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh fugitive, directs him to appear on April 8
29 Mar

Mohali CBI court issues notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh fugitive, directs him to appear on April 8

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Gurpreet Singh :- A special CBI court in Mohali issued a public notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh a fugitive (proclaimed offender) and directed him to appear before the court by April 8. If he fails to do so, he will be formally declared a Proclaimed Offender, the order states.  The order comes after nine years of investigation and continued disappearance of the accused.  Multiple cases were registered against Singh at three different police stations. His name came to the fore in the murder of Mata Chand Kaur, the conspiracy to attack Satguru Uday Singh and Mata Chand Kaur’s son-in-law…
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Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory
28 Mar

Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant and unconventional proposal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has urged the central government to introduce a law mandating ‘dope tests’ for both bride and groom before marriage. Kang has written to the Centre seeking the formulation of strict legislation that would make drug screening compulsory as part of the marriage registration process. He argued that such a step is essential to safeguard young people from substance abuse and to ensure a more secure and stable family life. According to the proposal, both individuals intending to marry should…
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