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03 Jun

Kewal Singh Dhillon Takes Charge as Punjab BJP Chief, Pledges ‘Maharaja Ranjit Singh Model’ Governance

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Gurpreet Singh :- Newly appointed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon formally assumed office on Wednesday at a function attended by senior party leaders and workers. The ceremony began with an ardas, following which Dhillon took charge in the presence of the party’s state and national leadership. Soon after assuming office, Dhillon installed a portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the party’s state headquarters and said the BJP would work towards forming a government in Punjab in 2027 based on the ideals and governance model associated with the legendary Sikh ruler. Addressing party workers, Dhillon expressed confidence about the BJP’s…

03 Jun

131 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Major Ahmedabad Crackdown

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a major operation against illegal immigration, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and city police have detained more than 290 suspects from different parts of the city, identifying 131 of them as illegal Bangladeshi nationals during preliminary verification. Officials said around 160 other detainees are still being questioned to ascertain their identity and citizenship status. The large-scale operation was carried out late at night across the Chandola, Gulabnagar and Khodiyarnagar areas, where police teams conducted extensive searches and document verification drives. According to the Crime Branch, the detained individuals were taken into custody as part of an ongoing…

03 Jun

BJP Leader Couple Alleges Assault by Party Workers, Seeks Police Intervention

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Guepreet Singh :- A fresh controversy has surfaced in Zirakpur following the recent Municipal Council elections, after a BJP leader couple accused members of their own party of harassment and physical assault. The allegations, made through a video that has gone viral on social media, have triggered political discussion and prompted police scrutiny. Jyotsna Sharma, who contested the Municipal Council elections from Ward No. 18 on a BJP ticket, and her husband Rajesh Sharma alleged that they had been subjected to continuous harassment since May 22. In the video, the couple claimed that they were called to an office where…

03 Jun

Foreigners among 20 killed, several injured as massive fire engulfs restaurant in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar

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Rajeev Sharma :- At least 20 people were killed while several others injured after a massive fire engulfed a restaurant in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. Information about the blaze was received by the fire department at around 9 am, officials said. As many as ten firefighting vehicles were deployed at the site to douse the blaze. Information about the blaze was received by the fire department at around 9 am, officials said. As many as ten firefighting vehicles were deployed at the site to douze the blaze The fire broke out at 8:50 am in the morning in the…

02 Jun

Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk To Join CJP Protest On June 6, Backs Protest Seeking Education Minister’s Resignation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Tuesday his support for a public campaign demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delivering an ultimatum through a video message and social media posts, Wangchuk stated he will travel to Delhi to join a June 6 demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party if the central government fails to take decisive administrative action by June 5. The high-profile endorsement provides significant momentum to a youth-driven movement that has expanded rapidly across digital platforms over recent weeks. Wangchuk, a veteran educator with four decades of experience in the…

02 Jun

Haryana Targetting 20 Lakh Metric Tonne Grain Storage Capacity Expansion

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an agricultural oversight session in Chandigarh on Tuesday to evaluate the Food and Civil Supplies Department's roadmap under the provincial Haryana Vision-2047 strategy. Addressing structural gaps in rural logistics, the Chief Minister mandated the immediate construction of new covered godowns with a combined storage capacity of 20 lakh metric tonnes within the current annual cycle. The capital project will be executed using a Public-Private Partnership model to establish secure warehousing networks and mitigate post-harvest crop degradation. During the operational briefing, Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner and Secretary J. Ganesan noted…

02 Jun

‘0003’ Fetches Rs 37.63 Lakh in Chandigarh Fancy Number Auction

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Vehicle registration auction generates over Rs 4 crore; ‘0001’ settles for second-highest bid Gurpreet Singh :- The craze for fancy vehicle registration numbers continues to soar in Chandigarh, with bidders shelling out hefty sums to secure premium numbers. In the latest auction conducted by the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), the registration number CH-01-DE-0003 emerged as the highest-priced number, attracting a winning bid of Rs 37.63 lakh. Interestingly, the highly sought-after ‘0001’ number, which traditionally commands the highest bids, finished second this time with a bid of Rs 23.55 lakh, well below the amount paid for ‘0003’. The online auction…

02 Jun

Fake Call Centre Busted in Panchkula; 21 Detained, Cash and Equipment Seized

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown on suspected cyber fraud operations, the Cyber Crime Police raided an office operating under the name "Alpha Event Company" in Sector 2, Panchkula, late on Sunday night and detained 21 persons from the premises. Among those taken into custody were four alleged key operators — Navdeep, Akshay Tikku, Raza and Ankur Kapoor — while the remaining 17 individuals, including four women, were found working at the facility. Police said all those detained are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation. During the raid, officials seized 19 desktop computers, three laptops, Rs 11.30…

01 Jun

Cashless Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Saves Bathinda Woman Facing Critical Heart Defect

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping people across Punjab get quality healthcare without worrying about medical expenses. Under the scheme, every eligible family can receive cashless treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh per year. The scheme has received an overwhelming response, with more than 45 lakh people already registered. Thousands of families have benefited from it, especially during medical emergencies, and many have expressed gratitude for the support it provides. One such beneficiary is a woman from Bhatinda. A routine life was suddenly overshadowed by a dangerous heart condition for 37-year-old Gurpreet…

01 Jun

Vrindavan Ashram Issues Official Statement Regarding Premanand Maharaj’s Health and Initiation Process

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Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh): An official statement from the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan has strongly refuted ongoing social media rumours concerning the health and daily routine of the revered saint, Shri Premanand Maharaj. The ashram administration clarified that Maharaj Ji is in excellent health, dismissing any cause for concern among his followers. According to the official communication, the saint is currently spending time in seclusion along the banks of the Yamuna River, focusing on his spiritual practices and maintaining his regular daily routine. To support his spiritual journey, his schedule has been kept entirely private, and public…