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13 May

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema Alleges BJP Hand Behind Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Diljit Dosanjh, Firing, Harpal Cheema, Punjab News

LGurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday sparked a political storm by alleging that the BJP was behind the firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, manager of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, in Haryana’s Gondar village. Cheema claimed the attack was carried out through the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to intimidate the singer after he allegedly refused to join the BJP. Addressing the media, Cheema accused the BJP of using “questionable tactics” and alleged that gangsters were being used to threaten celebrities and influential personalities across the country. He further claimed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was operating…

13 May

Haryana Civic Poll Counting Begins Amid Heavy Security, Traffic Restrictions in Place

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The counting of votes for Haryana’s municipal elections got underway on Wednesday morning across several districts under tight security, as officials began processing ballots cast for crucial urban local body contests. Counting started at 8 am simultaneously at designated centres in Panchkula, Ambala and Sonepat, along with municipal council and committee elections in Rewari, Dharuhera, Sampla and Uklana. Election officials said elaborate arrangements were made to ensure smooth counting, with police deployment strengthened around all centres to prevent any disruption. Entry has been limited to authorised personnel, counting agents and election observers. More than 4.75 lakh voters…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Warns People of Voting for BJP, says “if voted to power they will reimpose black farm laws in Punjab”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Samrala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday launched a blistering political offensive against the BJP, Akali Dal and Congress, pointing out that these traditional political parties betrayed Punjab for decades through divisive politics, anti-Punjab decisions and corruption, while warning that the BJP would once again impose the black farm laws if voted to power in the state. During Lok Milni at village Manki in Samrala, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the BJP had exposed its anti-Punjab mindset by making Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi optional in Army schools, and pointed out that the party thrives on creating…

12 May

CBI Heat Reaches Punjab Vigilance Corridors; BJP Leader, IPS Officer’s Reader Under Scanner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBig news, BJP, CBI, Punjab, Raid, Vigillance Bureau

CBI raid at Vigilance office triggers political storm in Punjab Gurpreet Singh :- A recent CBI raid at the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali has sparked major political and administrative controversy in the state. The action has brought two important names into focus — BJP leader Raghav Goyal from Malout and senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan, who is considered one of the frontrunners for the post of Punjab Director General of Police. Raghav Goyal, known for his close links with several BJP leaders, has been arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 25 lakh bribery case. Sources claim…

12 May

Sanjeev Arora Moves High Court Against ED Detention, Calls Arrest Procedurally Flawed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora has knocked on the doors of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and seeking his release, alleging that the action was carried out in violation of legal procedure and constitutional safeguards. Arora, who was taken into custody on May 9 under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has argued that his detention is unjustified and lacks valid legal grounds. In his plea, he contended that the arrest was executed without proper application of law and was contrary to the protections guaranteed under the…

09 May

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingEnforcement Directorate, money laundering, Punjab cabinet, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The arrest followed a high-intensity raid at his residence that began early Wednesday morning. Witnesses reported seeing eight ED vehicles stationed outside the minister’s home during the operation, which marks a major escalation in the ongoing investigation into his financial dealings. According to agency sources, the ED has uncovered an extensive financial network involving Arora’s companies. The central agency alleges that more than ₹100 crore worth of mobile phones were involved in a…

09 May

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Centre, Alleges Political Misuse of ED After Searches at Sanjeev Arora’s Premises

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government following Enforcement Directorate searches linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, accusing the Centre of using investigative agencies as instruments of political pressure. Speaking to reporters in Sangrur, Mann claimed that the BJP has repeatedly used agencies such as the ED, CBI and Income Tax Department to target opposition leaders across India and is now attempting the same strategy in Punjab. He alleged that such actions are not aimed at uncovering financial wrongdoing but are designed to force political leaders into switching allegiance.…

09 May

Sanjeev Arora News: ED Attaches Properties, Financial Assets in Rs 157-Crore Foreign Exchange Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Directorate of Enforcement has intensified its investigation into an alleged Rs 157-crore foreign exchange violation by provisionally freezing financial accounts and property assets connected to Hampton Sky Realty Limited and persons linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. The attachment, issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, will remain effective for six months while officials continue examining the suspected financial transactions and asset trail. The action comes days after ED teams carried out searches at several locations, including corporate offices in Gurugram and premises connected to key individuals under scrutiny. Investigators also conducted inspections at sites associated…

09 May

Enforcement Directorate Searches Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Home Again in Ongoing Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday launched another search operation at the Chandigarh residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, intensifying its ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities. A team of ED officials reached the minister’s residence in the morning, with multiple agency vehicles seen stationed outside the premises as the search continued for several hours. This is the third time Arora’s property has been searched in connection with the case. The agency had earlier conducted raids on April 17 at several locations associated with the minister, including residential and office premises. No official response from Minister Sanjeev…

05 May

Punjab Is Not a Truck Anyone Can Drive”: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP Over RS MPs’ Switch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu and termed the defection of seven Rajya Sabha members from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party as “unconstitutional”. Speaking to reporters after the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mann launched a sharp attack on the Centre, asserting that attempts similar to “Operation Lotus” would not succeed in Punjab. Demands Cancellation of MembershipThe Chief Minister said that the members who had “betrayed” the party should be disqualified without delay. He further alleged that central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau…