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13 May

AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora Challenges ED Arrest in High Court, Alleges Political Victimization

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case and terming the entire action a case of “political victimization” amid the ongoing political battle between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The matter came up before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjeev Berry during the hearing of Sanjeev Arora’s petition challenging both his arrest and the remand order passed by a Gurugram court. Appearing on behalf of Sanjeev Arora, Senior Advocate Puneet Bali…

13 May

Historic Revival of Bist Doab Canal Sees Irrigation Coverage Skyrocket by 167 Per Cent

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bist Doab, Canal network, Doaba, irrigation, Jalandhar, Punjab, Water management

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The 2025-26 agricultural year has marked a historic turning point for the Doaba region as the strategic revival of the Bist Doab Canal network triggered a massive 167 per cent expansion in irrigated land. Under the direction of the Bhagwant Mann administration, the network has successfully added 110,762 acres to its total command area, effectively breathing new life into a vital agricultural lifeline that had long been neglected. This surge represents a major shift in the province’s approach to resource management, prioritising the use of surface water to support the agrarian backbone of the region while reducing…

13 May

Punjab and Centre Forge Strategic Alliance to Resolve Fertilizer Shortage and Groundwater Depletion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop Diversification, Fertiliser supply, Groundwater Conservation, Punjab farmers

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called upon Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and sought his intervention for the de-notification of certain hybrid paddy seeds to ensure smooth procurement and lifting operations in Punjab during the forthcoming Kharif season, while raising a series of critical issues concerning the state’s farmers before the Centre. During the crucial meeting in Delhi, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann secured assurances on uninterrupted fertilizer supply and groundwater conservation, demanded Punjab’s representation in the Central Seed Committee, and pressed for wheat seed subsidy allocation for 2026-27. Emphasising that Punjab’s farmers…

13 May

Union Agriculture Minister and Punjab CM Agree on Collaborative Crop Diversification Strategy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop Diversification, Farmer issues, New Delhi, Punjab Agriculture, Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss a wide range of agricultural issues, with a primary focus on the urgent need for crop diversification. During the high-level meeting, both leaders explored strategies to transition the province away from its heavy reliance on wheat and paddy cultivation, a cycle that has long raised concerns regarding sustainability and resource management. Chouhan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Punjab Chief Minister and commended the province's historical resilience, noting that Punjab has always been the first to…

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

PSEB Class XII Results Declared; Mansa Student Tops Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Class 12th, Punjab Board, Punjab News, Results Out

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Wednesday declared the Class XII examination results, bringing relief and excitement for lakhs of students across the state. Announcing the results, Board Chairman Dr Amarpal Singh said that Supneet Kaur from Mansa district secured the first position in the state merit list. Sohani Chauhan from Ludhiana stood second, while another Ludhiana student, Divyanshi, bagged the third position. The board informed that around 2.65 lakh students had appeared for the Class XII examinations conducted between February 17 and April 4 this year. Students can now access their results through the board’s…

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

Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ Triumphs as Girls Sweep Top Positions in Class 10 Board Results

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Class 10 toppers, PSEB 2026, Punjab board results, Punjab education reform, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s government schools have scripted a remarkable turnaround under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’, with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 10 results not only recording an impressive 94.52% pass percentage but also showcasing the growing dominance of girls and government school students in merit rankings. As 2,54,744 students cleared the examinations, girls secured two of the top three positions, while 88 students from government schools featured in the merit list, reflecting the sweeping transformation brought about by the AAP Government’s focus on modern classrooms, teacher training and equal educational opportunities. Hailing the results as…

12 May

Chandigarh Hosts Exhibition on Visionary Polish Architect Maciej Nowicki

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh witnessed the inauguration of the exhibition “Humanist Modernity: The Unbuilt Chandigarh of Maciej Nowicki” at the Government Museum and Art Gallery on May 12, 2026. The exhibition was inaugurated by H. Rajesh Prasad in the presence of Dr. Piotr Antoni Świtalski, along with senior officials, architects, and distinguished guests from Poland and India. Organised jointly by the Government Museum and Art Gallery, the Polish Institute, and the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, the exhibition celebrates the visionary work of renowned Polish architect Maciej Nowicki, who contributed to the early planning of Chandigarh alongside American…

12 May

Chandigarh Traffic Police Holds Special Workshop on Soft Skills and Public-Friendly Policing

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a specialized workshop on People Friendly Communication, Soft Skills, and Behavioral Change for traffic personnel as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen professional policing, improve public interaction, and enhance road safety awareness in the city. The workshop was conducted at the Traffic Auditorium in Sector 29 under the leadership of Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda and the guidance of Pushpendra Kumar and Sumer Partap Singh. The programme was closely supervised by Neeraj Sarna and Lakshay Pandey. Around 120 officers and officials from the Traffic Wing participated in the workshop. During the sessions, Dr.…