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26 Mar

First Arrest in ₹160 Crore Panchkula Municipal Corporation Scam; Bank Official Held

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Haryana, TrendingPunjab News

Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made the first arrest in connection with the alleged ₹160 crore financial irregularity involving the Panchkula Municipal Corporation. The accused, identified as Dileep Kumar Raghav, was serving as a Relationship Manager at a private bank at the time of the alleged offence. According to officials, the accused was taken into custody following preliminary findings that pointed towards his involvement in submitting misleading information related to fixed deposits to the municipal corporation. Investigators suspect that he acted in coordination with key conspirators, leading to discrepancies between official…

26 Mar

‘Operation Sindoor’ Set for Big Screen Adaptation, Film to Revisit India’s Counter-Terror Strikes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, TrendingOperation Sindoor

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Producers Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri have announced a new project titled Operation Sindoor, a film that aims to chronicle one of India’s most significant counter-terror operations in recent years. The film is inspired by the military action undertaken by Indian forces against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the 2025 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. The makers describe the story as an attempt to capture the scale, precision, and implications of the operation. Drawing from the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep…

21 Mar

Three Punjab Police Personnel Line-Held Over Alleged Misconduct with Woman in Jalandhar, Women’s Commission Seeks Report

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Three Punjab Police personnel have been placed under line duty following allegations of misconduct with a woman in Jalandhar, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, triggering public outrage. The action was taken after visuals purportedly showed the woman being mishandled during a police intervention. According to initial information, the police team had reached the spot in connection with a domestic dispute complaint. However, the situation reportedly escalated, leading to a confrontation between the woman and the officers. Allegations suggest that the personnel used excessive force, further intensifying the matter. The viral video played…

20 Mar

Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday outlined an ambitious expansion of the state’s healthcare infrastructure, announcing new medical colleges, a significant increase in Aam Aadmi Clinics, and a broader rollout of free treatment benefits for residents. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that the tendering process for upcoming medical colleges in Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala has been completed, with construction work set to begin shortly. He also confirmed that land acquisition for a new community medical facility in Malerkotla is in its final stages, with a formal announcement expected soon. In a…

20 Mar

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ breaks records, becomes highest first-day grosser, eyes Rs 500 crore weekend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingDhurandar, Movie

Gurpreet Singh :- Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' (Dhurandhar 2) has smashed box office records, surpassing the opening-day collection of 2023’s blockbuster “Jawan.” According to trade analysts, the film earned over Rs 97 crore on its first day, while 'Jawan' had collected Rs 75 crore on day one. Adding the paid previews, which raked in Rs 47 crore, the film’s total first-day earnings reached Rs 144 crore. Trade portal Sacnilk reports that advance bookings for the first weekend have already touched Rs 200 crore. With around 40-50% of seats typically booked in advance, industry experts predict that Dhurandhar 2 could cross…

20 Mar

Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab, Rajasthan, Royalty, water dispute

Gurpreet Singh :- The ongoing dispute between Punjab and Rajasthan over water royalty has intensified, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announcing that the state will take the matter to court if it is not resolved through dialogue. The conflict has deepened after Rajasthan rejected Punjab’s claim, stating that there is no legal basis for charging royalty on inter-state canal water. Addressing the issue, CM Mann asserted that Punjab is prepared to present its case before the judiciary and challenged Rajasthan to do the same. Taking a sharp dig, he remarked that no one admits wrongdoing without evidence, emphasizing that…

18 Mar

Daylight Shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 Sparks Panic, Property Dealer Shot Dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Firing, Gym, Murder, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Chandigarh witnessed a shocking incident of violence on Wednesday as a property dealer was shot dead in broad daylight in Sector 9, sending shockwaves across the city. The assailants, reportedly on a motorcycle, opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, after which chaos erupted in the otherwise calm and upscale locality. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. Police teams reached the spot soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations suggest that the attack…

16 Mar

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Monday strongly reacted to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that attempts to pursue politics on religious lines will not succeed in Punjab. Mann said the state has a long-standing tradition of communal harmony and unity, and divisive narratives have never found acceptance among its people. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party has often relied on religious polarisation to gain political ground in several states, but such tactics would not yield results in Punjab. He emphasised that the people of the state value peace,…

14 Mar

Amit Shah pitches BJP’s vision for Punjab at Moga ‘Badlaav Rally’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah, Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Punjab requires a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the drug problem and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said better coordination between the Centre and the state would help resolve several challenges facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived at the rally wearing a saffron turban, was welcomed with loud slogans by party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the Sikh religious slogan “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering with…

14 Mar

Amit Shah calls for ‘double-engine government’ in Punjab to tackle drug menace at Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah, Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Punjab needs a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the growing problem of drugs and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said coordinated governance between the Centre and the state would help resolve key issues facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived on the stage wearing a saffron turban, was greeted with loud slogans from party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the traditional Sikh greeting “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering…