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Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe
27 Mar

Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A 30-year-old man in Punjab’s Mansa district reportedly died due to a suspected drug overdose, triggering concern among locals and the victim’s family, who have demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Amritpal Singh, a resident of village Nangal Kalan. According to family members, he had been struggling with drug addiction for some time. They alleged that narcotics were being openly sold in the vicinity and claimed that repeated complaints to authorities had not led to effective action. Villagers, including members of the local panchayat, also raised…
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Punjab Govt Forms Expert Panel to Probe Varinder Ghuman Death, Seeks Report in 15 Days
27 Mar

Punjab Govt Forms Expert Panel to Probe Varinder Ghuman Death, Seeks Report in 15 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has constituted a high-level expert committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman. The panel, comprising senior doctors and medical specialists, has been tasked with examining all aspects of the case, including the treatment and surgical procedures involved. Officials have directed the committee to submit its findings within 15 days. The government has stated that further action will be taken based on the report, and any instance of negligence, if established, will invite strict action against those responsible. Earlier, Amritsar Police had registered a case against four doctors of…
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Punjab faces storage crunch ahead of wheat procurement; Urges Centre to lift old stock
27 Mar

Punjab faces storage crunch ahead of wheat procurement; Urges Centre to lift old stock

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- With the wheat procurement season set to begin, the Punjab Government has accelerated its preparations but is grappling with a major storage challenge. The state has urged the Government of India to immediately lift the old grain stock lying in warehouses to make room for the incoming harvest. Expressing concern, officials warned that any delay in clearing the existing stock could severely disrupt the procurement process. As per estimates, around 125 lakh metric tonnes of wheat are expected to arrive in mandis this season, while the state currently has storage capacity for only about 100 lakh metric…
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Amritpal Singh parole rejected: Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses petition to attend Parliament Budget Session
27 Mar

Amritpal Singh parole rejected: Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses petition to attend Parliament Budget Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. He had sought temporary release on parole to attend the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjeev Berry declined to grant relief. During the hearing, Amritpal Singh argued that he represents nearly 1.9 million voters and that his continued detention amounts to a denial of democratic representation. However, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was not convinced, thereby rejecting the parole. Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain told the court that…
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Government Eases Fuel Burden, Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Eliminates It on Diesel
27 Mar

Government Eases Fuel Burden, Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Eliminates It on Diesel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant step aimed at softening the impact of rising global oil prices, the Centre has announced a steep reduction in excise duties on petrol and diesel across India. Under the revised structure, excise duty on petrol has been reduced to ₹3 per litre from ₹13, while diesel will now attract no central excise duty, down from ₹10 per litre. The move is expected to bring down retail fuel prices and offer relief to consumers grappling with inflation. The decision comes at a time when international energy markets remain under pressure due to ongoing geopolitical…
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Lok Sabha Clears Finance Bill 2026 as Sitharaman Hits Back at Opposition Over Welfare, Economy
26 Mar

Lok Sabha Clears Finance Bill 2026 as Sitharaman Hits Back at Opposition Over Welfare, Economy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 through a voice vote, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly countering criticism from opposition parties including the Congress, Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Replying to the debate, Sitharaman accused opposition-ruled states of obstructing key central welfare schemes. She alleged that benefits under initiatives like PM KISAN and Ayushman Bharat were delayed or denied in certain regions, particularly targeting West Bengal. The minister also criticised the opposition alliance for raising issues in Parliament while remaining absent during responses, calling it a repeated pattern of conduct. Highlighting economic indicators,…
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Punjab on Track to Become India’s Top State, Says Minister Sanjeev Arora
26 Mar

Punjab on Track to Become India’s Top State, Says Minister Sanjeev Arora

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday presented the four-year report card of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a nukkad meeting in Sarabha Nagar. Addressing the gathering, Sanjeev Arora said that Punjab is progressing towards a rapid growth rate and will soon transform into a vibrant Rangla Punjab. He claimed that the state has witnessed historic and unprecedented development in the last four years, something that was never imagined and had not happened in the previous 70 years.Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora also reiterated that Punjab has been awarded by the Government of…
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AAP Launches Statewide Outreach Campaign to Showcase Mann Govt’s 4-Year Performance Across Punjab
26 Mar

AAP Launches Statewide Outreach Campaign to Showcase Mann Govt’s 4-Year Performance Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking four years of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the party on Wednesday launched a massive statewide outreach campaign titled “Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann de Naal,” taking its governance record directly to the people across villages and urban wards.Ministers, MLAs and constituency in-charges fanned out across nearly 1,000 villages and wards in a single day, engaging with citizens and highlighting key achievements of the Punjab Government. The campaign witnessed strong public participation, with people expressing satisfaction over governance and welfare delivery under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.Interacting with…
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Air India Resumes Direct Delhi–Rome Flights After Six Years
26 Mar

Air India Resumes Direct Delhi–Rome Flights After Six Years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): After nearly six years, Air India has restarted its non-stop service between Delhi and Rome, strengthening its presence in Europe and reconnecting the two capitals. The airline launched a four-times-a-week direct service to Rome Fiumicino Airport, making Rome its eighth destination in mainland Europe and second in Italy after Milan. Flight AI123 departed Delhi at 1:32 pm on March 25 and landed in Rome the same evening. The return flight reached Delhi the next morning. The inaugural flight was welcomed by officials, including India’s Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao, along with airport authorities and airline representatives.…
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Nayara Energy Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Surge
26 Mar

Nayara Energy Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s largest private fuel retailer, Nayara Energy, on Thursday increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre, partly passing on the impact of rising global crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The price hike comes after nearly a month of stable retail fuel prices in India, despite a sharp rise of almost 50% in international oil rates following military tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Pressure on Fuel Companies Nayara, which operates nearly 7,000 fuel stations across the country and is largely controlled by Rosneft,…
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