Gurpreet Singh

3297 Posts
Healthcare Boost for Lehragaga as CHC Upgraded, OPD and IPD Services Launched
16 Apr

Healthcare Boost for Lehragaga as CHC Upgraded, OPD and IPD Services Launched

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Lehragaga (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, Punjab Cabinet ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Balbir Singh and Barinder Kumar Goyal on Tuesday inaugurated Outpatient Department (OPD) and Inpatient Department (IPD) services at the Community Health Centre in Lehragaga. The upgraded facility, which was earlier in a neglected state, has now been renovated and equipped with specialist doctors, making essential medical services accessible to residents of Lehragaga and surrounding areas within a 50-kilometre radius. Speaking at the inauguration, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema described the development as a foundational step towards establishing a full-fledged medical college and…
Read More
Rising Heat Meets Weather Shift: Punjab Braces for Winds and Isolated Showers
16 Apr

Rising Heat Meets Weather Shift: Punjab Braces for Winds and Isolated Showers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat across Punjab and Chandigarh is set to be accompanied by changing weather conditions, with forecasts indicating gusty winds and chances of light rainfall in select districts from Thursday. Meteorological officials have pointed to the influence of an active Western Disturbance over the northern hills, which is beginning to impact adjoining plains. Areas including Amritsar, Pathankot and parts of Hoshiarpur may receive brief spells of rain, especially later in the day. Even as clouds begin to develop, temperatures across the region continue to remain on the higher side. Patiala recorded the highest temperature…
Read More
Over 250 missing in Andaman Sea boat tragedy; nine survivors rescued by merchant vessel
15 Apr

Over 250 missing in Andaman Sea boat tragedy; nine survivors rescued by merchant vessel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld News, , , ,
Andaman Sea (Gurpreet Singh): More than 250 people, comprising Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are feared missing after their trawler capsized in the Andaman Sea while attempting a perilous journey to Malaysia. The tragedy, highlighting the desperate measures taken by displaced populations, was detailed in a joint statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. According to the agencies, the vessel was overcome by the triple threat of severe overcrowding, high-velocity winds, and turbulent sea conditions. While the exact time of the sinking remains a subject of…
Read More
AAP condemns ED raids on MP Ashok Mittal; Kejriwal calls it BJP’s “Election Campaign”
15 Apr

AAP condemns ED raids on MP Ashok Mittal; Kejriwal calls it BJP’s “Election Campaign”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a fierce counter-offensive on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids on the residence and business premises of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal characterized the federal agency's action as the "beginning of the BJP’s election campaign in Punjab," asserting that the central government is using investigative agencies to intimidate political opponents. Kejriwal warned that the voters of Punjab would deliver a "befitting reply" to such tactics in the upcoming electoral contests. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann echoed these sentiments, describing the…
Read More
CM Bhagwant Mann announces ₹150 crore development package for Hoshiarpur’s Kandi belt
15 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ₹150 crore development package for Hoshiarpur’s Kandi belt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major move to address decades of infrastructural neglect, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, launched development projects worth ₹150 crore for the Tanda Urmur assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur. The package focuses on modernizing road connectivity, expanding healthcare access, and improving water supply in the Kandi region—an area the Chief Minister claimed had been politically sidelined for nearly 70 years. During the state-level event in Tanda, Mann emphasized that his government is committed to providing dignity and quality facilities to every citizen, regardless of their location. Key Projects and Infrastructure Upgrades…
Read More
Massive fire destroys slums in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar; CM Yogi orders swift relief
15 Apr

Massive fire destroys slums in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar; CM Yogi orders swift relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): A devastating fire broke out in a slum cluster in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026. The blaze, which spread rapidly due to high winds and the presence of flammable materials, gutted dozens of shanties, leaving numerous families homeless. Fire tenders from multiple stations across the capital were rushed to the site, and firefighters battled for several hours to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby residential colonies. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took immediate cognizance of the tragedy, directing senior administrative and police officials to reach…
Read More
Bride-to-be attacked with acid during ‘Mehendi’ ceremony in Delhi; neighbour arrested
15 Apr

Bride-to-be attacked with acid during ‘Mehendi’ ceremony in Delhi; neighbour arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A joyful wedding celebration in Northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri area turned into a scene of horror on Tuesday afternoon when a 21-year-old bride-to-be was targeted in a brutal acid attack. The victim, who was scheduled to be married on April 19, suffered severe burns to her face, eyes, neck, and hands while a 'mehendi' ritual was underway at her residence in Indira Vihar. Her sister also sustained injuries during the assault. Both are currently undergoing treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, where the bride remains under close medical observation. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when…
Read More
Farmers Announce Statewide Rail Blockade on April 17 Over Delayed Wheat Procurement in Punjab
15 Apr

Farmers Announce Statewide Rail Blockade on April 17 Over Delayed Wheat Procurement in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Gurpreet Singh :- Farmers’ organisations across Punjab have announced a statewide rail blockade on April 17, intensifying their protest against delays in wheat procurement following recent crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms. The call has been jointly given by multiple unions under broader किसान मोर्चा platforms, citing mounting distress among farmers as produce continues to remain unsold in mandis. According to farmer leaders, the agitation will take place from 12 noon to 3 pm across the state if the government fails to relax procurement norms and ensure immediate lifting of wheat at minimum support prices. They alleged that…
Read More
BJP leader Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister, first BJP leader to assume post
15 Apr

BJP leader Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister, first BJP leader to assume post

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
Gurpreet Singh :- BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday , marking an end of over a decade- long political era of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A part  from that Two senior leaders from Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) — Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary — were sworn in as Deputy CMs of the State.  Samrat Choudhary Political Journey: From RJD to BJP  Born on November 16, 1968, in a politically influential family in Munger district, Choudhary has been active in politics for over three decades. He began his…
Read More
11 dead and 22 injured in horrific boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh
14 Apr

11 dead and 22 injured in horrific boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Sakti, Chhattisgarh (Gurpreet Singh): A catastrophic industrial accident at the Vedanta Power Plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, has claimed the lives of at least 11 workers and left 22 others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM in the Singhitarai area. Preliminary reports from the police indicate that the blast originated in a boiler tube connected to one of the power units. The force of the explosion was so severe that it triggered panic throughout the facility, with smoke visible from several kilometres away. Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur confirmed the rising toll,…
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us