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19 Mar

Former Senior Bureaucrat K.G.S. Cheema Joins Shiromani Akali Dal, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabPunjab News, Shromni akali dal

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s political landscape witnessed a significant development as former senior bureaucrat K.G.S. Cheema formally joined the Shiromani Akali Dal, triggering fresh discussions across political circles. Known for his long administrative career, Cheema has held key positions at both state and national levels, earning a reputation as an experienced and upright officer. Cheema, who hails from the Lehra constituency, had a close association with former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, serving in an important advisory capacity for several years. His administrative journey also includes working at the national level, adding to his wide-ranging governance experience. Welcoming him into…

17 Mar

Husband of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan Sentenced to Two Years in Jail in Cheque Bounce Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAnmol Gagan Maan

Dera Bassi (Gurpreet Singh): A court in Dera Bassi has sentenced three partners of a real estate firm, including Shahbaz Singh Sohi, the husband of Kharar Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, to two years of imprisonment in connection with a cheque bounce case dating back to 2018. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on each of the accused. The verdict was delivered against Sohi, a resident of Sector 3, along with his business associates Nachhatar Singh from Naraingarh and Jatinder Singh of Zirakpur. All three were partners in the firm M/S Platinum Smart Buildcon LLP.…

15 Mar

Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran Constituency In-Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabKanchanpreet Kaur, Shromni akali dal

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Akali Dal has appointed Kanchanpreet Kaur as the new constituency in-charge for Tarn Taran, assigning her a key organisational responsibility in the party’s local structure. The decision is part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence at the grassroots level and enhance coordination with workers across the constituency. Party leaders said the appointment reflects the leadership’s trust in Kanchanpreet Kaur’s organisational abilities and her role in mobilising support in the region. As constituency in-charge, she will oversee party activities, interact with local leaders and workers, and work to expand the party’s base in…

15 Mar

100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAam Aadmi Party

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): As the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has completed four years, the state's healthcare sector stands transformed, having built a seamless ecosystem from grassroots wellness to super-speciality care. Presenting a report card of the government's achievements, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday highlighted that Punjab has become the only state in the country offering universal health insurance of ₹10 lakh per family per year. Reaffirming the government's commitment to accessible primary healthcare, Dr Balbir Singh announced that 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) will be inaugurated on March 17, 2026.…

15 Mar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, New Chandigarh, Punjab

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…

14 Mar

At Moga Rally, Amit Shah Stresses Communal Harmony, Promises Strong Action Against Forced Conversions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted the importance of unity between Hindu and Sikh communities while addressing a large crowd at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “Badlav Rally” in Moga, Punjab. He said that harmony between the two communities has always been central to the state’s peace and development. Wearing a saffron turban, Shah was welcomed by party leaders and supporters who had gathered in large numbers for the rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party to strengthen its political outreach in the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Opening his speech with traditional Sikh…

12 Mar

“Opposition opposed giving Rs 1,000 to women, that’s why it ran away from discussion on budget”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the opposition abandoned the Budget debate because it could not defend its opposition to giving ₹1,000 to women, asserting that parties which kept people poor for decades are now uncomfortable with the empowerment of ordinary families under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Describing the fifth annual budget of the Punjab Government as the “Budget of the martyrs’ dreams,” the Chief Minister said the budget is aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh, while reaffirming that the Punjab Government has delivered…

11 Mar

Punjab Assembly Sees Political Clash as Cheema Targets Khaira Over Comment on Women Beneficiaries

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Proceedings in the Punjab Legislative Assembly turned tense during Zero Hour after state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema sharply criticised Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for remarks he allegedly made about women receiving government welfare benefits. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, Cheema condemned Khaira’s reported reference to these women as “bonded labourers.” The minister argued that such language was offensive and undermined the dignity of thousands of women who benefit from welfare programmes run by the state government. Cheema urged the opposition leader to publicly apologise, saying the statement had hurt sentiments and…

11 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAdampur, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab

JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) are emerging as powerful catalysts that are transforming the destiny of students and giving wings to the dreams of Punjab’s youth. Interacting with students at the School of Eminence in Adampur, the Chief Minister described education as the only real instrument capable of eliminating poverty and deep-rooted social inequalities, asserting that the Punjab Government is building world-class institutions to ensure that talent from every corner of Punjab gets the opportunity to rise and succeed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann…

10 Mar

Punjab Assembly Witnesses Tension as AAP Moves Condemnation Resolution Against Sukhpal Khaira

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing Budget session of the Punjab Assembly witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday as the ruling AAP targeted Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira over remarks perceived as disrespectful toward women and Dalits. The dispute erupted during zero hour when Finance Minister Harpal Cheema accused the Congress of being anti-Dalit and anti-women, alleging that its leaders often resort to derogatory language. Khaira’s comments regarding women beneficiaries under the ‘Mukh Mantri Manwab Dhiyan’ scheme triggered protests from treasury bench MLAs, including Inderjit Kaur Mann, who walked into the well of the House, forcing a short adjournment. Leader of Opposition Partap…