Gurpreet Singh

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 250 new PRTC buses in Patiala, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening public transport, generating employment, and accelerating overall development across Punjab. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined his government’s dual focus on infrastructure expansion and people-centric governance.Sharing details of the transport expansion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today in Patiala, 250 new buses were flagged off and added to the PRTC fleet. This is not merely an improvement in transport facilities, but a significant step towards providing people with better, safer and more comfortable…
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IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department has released a special weather bulletin warning of changing weather conditions across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh starting April 6.According to the advisory, a western disturbance is set to impact the Himalayan region, leading to increased rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms in parts of the plains.For Punjab and Haryana, light rainfall is expected at isolated locations over the next 24 hours. However, weather activity is likely to intensify on April 7, with light to moderate rainfall forecast at several places, followed by scattered showers on April 8. The…
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Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized

Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module with suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence network. Three individuals have been arrested, and a cache of weapons, including two hand grenades and a foreign-made Glock pistol, has been recovered. Officials from the Counter Intelligence wing revealed that the seized grenades carried markings of Pakistan Ordnance Factory, pointing to possible cross-border connections. The module is believed to have been operated by Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) with external backing. In a coordinated effort, one of the accused was apprehended from Ahmedabad with assistance from…
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Girl’s cry for help goes viral after ex-Army man beats her, ties to chain for stealing guavas

Girl’s cry for help goes viral after ex-Army man beats her, ties to chain for stealing guavas

Gurpreet Singh :- A disturbing case of child abuse has been reported from Una district in Himachal Pradesh. A retired Army man is accused of tying up and beating a young girl because she plucked guavas from a tree near his house.  The girl, who belongs to a migrant family, was allegedly taken inside the man’s house, tied to a staircase with a chain, and beaten. A young man working in the merchant navy recorded a video of the incident, which later appeared online. In the video, the girl is seen crying and begging for help, while the man tries…
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Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms

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

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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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Turns Key To Provide Aid in Emergencies

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Turns Key To Provide Aid in Emergencies

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is emerging as a critical pillar of healthcare security, offering ₹10 lakh coverage per family and enabling faster access to treatment while reducing financial stress during sudden medical emergencies. As illnesses such as heart attack, cancer, and birth complications continue to strike without warning, the Punjab Government’s approach is increasingly centred on bridging the gap between medical urgency and affordability through large-scale public health intervention. Illnesses like heart attack, cancer, and birth complications can strike without any red flags, causing sudden, severe symptoms and requiring immediate medical attention to prevent serious…
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Air India Extends Suspension of New Delhi-Tel Aviv Flights Until May 31

Air India Extends Suspension of New Delhi-Tel Aviv Flights Until May 31

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Air India has officially extended the suspension of its flight operations between New Delhi and Tel Aviv until May 31, 2026, amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia. An airline executive confirmed the decision on Sunday, citing the volatile security situation in the region as the primary reason for the prolonged hiatus. This move follows a series of disruptions that began after joint military actions by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, which subsequently triggered a broader regional escalation affecting key energy supply chains and transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The…
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Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legal maneuver, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear personally before the Delhi High Court on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kejriwal intends to argue a fresh application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. This move follows a string of attempts by the AAP leadership to have the matter reassigned, citing apprehensions over the impartiality of the current bench. The legal battle intensified after a…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Mass Transfer of Bathinda Police Staff Over Drug Inaction

CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Mass Transfer of Bathinda Police Staff Over Drug Inaction

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a firm display of administrative accountability, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered the immediate transfer of the entire staff of the Sadar Police Station in Bathinda on Sunday. The directive came during a public grievance meeting held at the Balwant Gargi Auditorium, where the Chief Minister was confronted with serious allegations regarding the local police's failure to combat the drug menace. Lakha Singh, the Sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, personally briefed the Chief Minister on the rampant drug trafficking in his area, noting that despite multiple fatalities and repeated reports to the station, no significant enforcement action…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Rs 28.68 Crore Development Projects in Jaito

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Rs 28.68 Crore Development Projects in Jaito

Faridkot (Balwinder Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday continued his government’s development push across Punjab, unveiling projects worth ₹28.68 crore in Faridkot’s Jaito, including the upgradation of the Community Health Centre into a 30-bed hospital and key investments in drinking water and sports infrastructure, while asserting that the 2022 mandate for the ‘jhaadu’ (AAP's electoral symbol) has begun realising the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. The Chief Minister contrasted AAP’s governance model with opposition parties, stating that while AAP is delivering clean water, healthcare, education, ₹10 lakh health insurance and financial support to women, traditional parties had…
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