Gurpreet Singh

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Chandigarh Police Intensify Vigil After Punjab Shootings, Launch Citywide Security Sweep

Chandigarh Police Intensify Vigil After Punjab Shootings, Launch Citywide Security Sweep

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Following recent firing incidents reported in parts of Punjab, Chandigarh Police have significantly enhanced security arrangements across the Union Territory, carrying out an extensive overnight operation aimed at preventing any potential criminal activity. The city witnessed heightened police presence as security personnel established checkpoints at strategic locations, including major roads leading into Chandigarh. Vehicles entering and leaving the city were subjected to detailed verification, with officers checking identification documents and inspecting suspicious vehicles. In addition to roadside surveillance, police teams carried out coordinated inspections at nightlife destinations, including clubs, pubs and bars. Officials monitored compliance with closing-time…
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Punjab Government Constructing 3,100 Stadiums Across State to Promote Sports and Wean Youth From Drugs, Announces CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Punjab Government Constructing 3,100 Stadiums Across State to Promote Sports and Wean Youth From Drugs, Announces CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Samana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government is constructing 3,100 stadiums across the state to promote sporting culture and wean away the youth from the curse of drugs. While laying the foundation stone of a sports stadium in Samana, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making unprecedented investments in sports infrastructure to encourage youth participation in sports, eradicate the menace of drugs and prepare athletes to excel at national and international levels. Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This sports stadium will be constructed over nine…
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Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Decisive Battle to Make Punjab Drug-Free and Gangster-Free Continues, Assures Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Decisive Battle to Make Punjab Drug-Free and Gangster-Free Continues, Assures Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Friday highlighted the historic initiatives undertaken by the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government to eradicate drugs and gangsterism from the state, asserting that the government has been relentlessly fighting against these two major social evils for the past four and a half years. Addressing a press conference at the party office, Dhaliwal stated that the Mann Government remains fully committed to securing the future of Punjab’s youth and restoring absolute peace, and the state's campaigns will continue until every drug smuggler, and gangster is…
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Volunteers Must Guard Against Attempted Voter Deletions by BJP, Warns Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Volunteers Must Guard Against Attempted Voter Deletions by BJP, Warns Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday called upon Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers to remain vigilant during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, pointing out that the BJP could attempt to delete the votes of AAP supporters to influence the outcome of future elections. The Chief Minister also highlighted the AAP Government’s pro-people initiatives, asserting that these measures have significantly improved the lives of people across the state. He urged party karyakartas to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level and expressed confidence that the AAP would return to power with an overwhelming…
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Holistic Development of Villages Will Make Punjab Frontrunner in Country, Declares CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Holistic Development of Villages Will Make Punjab Frontrunner in Country, Declares CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday called upon Sarpanches to rise above parochial considerations and work wholeheartedly for the comprehensive development of Pinds (villages). During a Sarpanch Milni, the Chief Minister announced that Sarpanches will receive an honorarium of ₹10,000 per month from August 15. He also urged them to ensure transparent utilization of public funds, eliminate groupism, promote communal harmony, and lead efforts to make villages drug-free, clean, green and pollution-free. Addressing the gathering during the Sarpanch Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Panchayats are known as the foundation of democracy because they have…
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Perpetrators of Beadbi Protected for 15 Years Will Soon Be Behind Bars, Assures Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Perpetrators of Beadbi Protected for 15 Years Will Soon Be Behind Bars, Assures Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday affirmed those who shielded the perpetrators of the Beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji for 15 years can never be forgiven by the Sangat and asserted that those responsible for the heinous crime would soon be behind bars. During a Lok Milni among people of village Gajewas in the Samana Assembly segment of Patiala district, the Chief Minister said the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 would ensure strict punishment for anyone committing beadbi. He also highlighted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s…
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Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead

Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, Punjab is likely to witness a significant change in weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an active spell of rain beginning this weekend. An Orange Alert has been issued for June 27 and 28, warning of heavy rainfall in several districts and advising residents to remain cautious. According to weather officials, monsoon conditions are expected to strengthen rapidly over the state, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The rainfall is likely to provide substantial relief from soaring temperatures while improving conditions for ongoing agricultural activities. The…
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Union Government Removes Restrictions on Commercial Packed LPG; Restores Supply Chains Post-West Asia Crisis

Union Government Removes Restrictions on Commercial Packed LPG; Restores Supply Chains Post-West Asia Crisis

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has announced a major policy relaxation for industrial and commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumers, effectively rolling back the stringent energy rationing measures imposed at the height of the recent West Asia crisis. Citing a substantial recovery in domestic production and a stable stream of upcoming imported LPG cargoes, the central government has lifted all sectoral restrictions on non-domestic packed LPG. This directive restores distribution channels to their full capacity, offering immense logistical relief to manufacturing units, hospitality chains, and small-to-medium business enterprises nationwide. The policy shift addresses the…
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Ministry of External Affairs Notifies Steep Passport Fee Hike Across All Categories Effective July 1

Ministry of External Affairs Notifies Steep Passport Fee Hike Across All Categories Effective July 1

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In the first major revision of its kind in nearly fourteen years, the Union Government has officially announced a comprehensive restructuring of fees for Indian passports and related travel documents. Exercising powers conferred under Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026. This notification completely replaces Schedule IV of the legacy Passports Rules, 1980, introducing an upward revision of costs across all demographic categories, page counts, and application modes. The revised financial framework is scheduled to take effect nationwide and across overseas missions starting July…
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Former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to Head Chhattisgarh’s New Uniform Civil Code Committee

Former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to Head Chhattisgarh’s New Uniform Civil Code Committee

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Chhattisgarh government has officially initiated the process to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state by constituting a high-level drafting committee. Retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the Chairperson of the panel. The strategic move positions Chhattisgarh alongside other BJP-governed states that are actively pursuing a unified legal framework for personal laws, shifting away from distinct community-based regulations. The newly formed committee boasts a diverse panel of administrative, legal, and social experts. Joining Justice Desai are retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Shyamdhar…
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