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Bhagwant Mann Govt to Honour 14,100 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab on March 18
26 Feb

Bhagwant Mann Govt to Honour 14,100 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab on March 18

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government will honour 14,100 women entrepreneurs across constituencies, districts and at the state level as the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) marks International Women’s Day on 18 March, with ₹25,000 each for 100 top entrepreneurs and a sharp drop in Non Performing Assets of Self Help Groups from 18 percent to 2.16 percent. Announcing large scale celebrations and detailing financial and organisational gains since 2022, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said the government has expanded Self Help Groups, boosted funding, and strengthened rural women’s economic power across the state. Minister…
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Sanjeev Arora Inaugurates South Asia’s Largest Cargill Dairy Feed Plant in Mandi Gobindgarh
26 Feb

Sanjeev Arora Inaugurates South Asia’s Largest Cargill Dairy Feed Plant in Mandi Gobindgarh

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s firm commitment to industrial growth and investor facilitation, Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government Sanjeev Arora on Thursday inaugurated the newly established dairy feed plant of Cargill Private Limited at the Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh. The state-of-the-art unit has been set up with an investment of ₹300 crore. Addressing the gathering, Sanjeev Arora said, “Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is witnessing substantial industrial investments through the Invest Punjab initiative. These investments…
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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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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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Bride Critically Injured After Being Shot on Wedding Stage in Buxar
25 Feb

Bride Critically Injured After Being Shot on Wedding Stage in Buxar

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Buxar (Gurpreet Singh): A celebratory wedding ceremony turned into a scene of horror in Bihar’s Buxar district on Tuesday night when an 18-year-old bride was shot by her alleged lover. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Chausa police station while the bride, identified as Aarti Kumari, was standing on the stage alongside her groom for the wedding rituals. According to Chausa Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Chandan Kumar, the shooting appears to be the result of a failed or one-sided love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach at close range while the wedding party was in full…
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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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Security Forces Thwart Major Terror Plot in Poonch with Massive Explosives Seizure
25 Feb

Security Forces Thwart Major Terror Plot in Poonch with Massive Explosives Seizure

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Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Army and specialized security units achieved a significant operational success on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by neutralizing a potential terror threat in the border district of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Following precise intelligence inputs regarding the movement of suspicious materials, a joint cordon-and-search operation was executed in the Kasbalari area under the jurisdiction of the Mendhar police station. The high-stakes operation was conducted by a collaborative team consisting of the Army’s elite Ghatak platoon and the 39 Rashtriya Rifles. During a detailed sweep of the Salani neighborhood, security personnel discovered a concealed cache of lethal…
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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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