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15 Apr

Farmers Announce Statewide Rail Blockade on April 17 Over Delayed Wheat Procurement in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Farmers protest, Punjab News, Rail Roko Andolan

Gurpreet Singh :- Farmers’ organisations across Punjab have announced a statewide rail blockade on April 17, intensifying their protest against delays in wheat procurement following recent crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms. The call has been jointly given by multiple unions under broader किसान मोर्चा platforms, citing mounting distress among farmers as produce continues to remain unsold in mandis. According to farmer leaders, the agitation will take place from 12 noon to 3 pm across the state if the government fails to relax procurement norms and ensure immediate lifting of wheat at minimum support prices. They alleged that…

15 Apr

Raghav Chadha security: Delhi Police to give interim security to Raghav Chadha as Centre approves Z cover

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Politics, Punjab, TrendingRaghav Chadha

Rajeev Sharma :- The Centre has reportedly approved Z-category security cover to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said. The security arrangement will be implemented in both Delhi and Punjab, with central paramilitary forces assigned for his protection. Until the central deployment is fully in place, the Delhi Police have been directed to offer immediate security cover. Security Shift After Punjab Withdraws Cover The development comes shortly after the Punjab Government withdrew Chadha’s Z category security, which had earlier been provided by the state police.…

15 Apr

ED raids LPU, other properties across Punjab linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Politics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Ashok Mittal

Rajeev Sharma :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple premises linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, including his residence in Jalandhar and offices associated with Lovely Professional University (LPU). The raid is reportedly part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. According to sources, ED teams from Delhi reached the locations early in the morning, around 7.30 am and conducted coordinated searches across at least nine sites, including properties in Gurugram. Security personnel were deployed outside Mittal’s residence, where he was present during the operation. Probe Linked to Alleged Financial Irregularities…

15 Apr

Decade of Drug Deaths: Canada Faces Deepening Crisis as Punjab Battles Smaller but Persistent Challenge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Punjab, TrendingCanada, Punjab

Chandigarh/British Columbia (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): A decade-long comparison of overdose fatalities reveals a striking disparity between Canada and Punjab, with Canada confronting a far more extensive and deadly drug epidemic. Since 2016, when British Columbia declared a public health emergency over rising overdose deaths, the country has lost approximately 18,000 people to drug-related causes. The province continues to remain at the centre of the crisis, marking the 10-year milestone with remembrance events and renewed calls for stronger interventions. Community groups such as Moms Stop the Harm and Doctors for Safer Drug Policy have organised public gatherings, awareness drives, and discussions…

14 Apr

AAP slams Centre’s BBMB rule change as “Direct Assault” on federalism and Punjab’s rights

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly objected to the BJP-led central government’s amendment in the rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a consistent pattern of attempts to undermine Punjab’s rights and weaken the federal structure, with party leaders asserting that the Centre is seeking to tighten control over the state’s key institutions and resources. Condemning the move, Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “The BJP-led central government has amended rules for appointments in BBMB officers, and this clearly shows that the BJP does not want…

14 Apr

Women officers at the forefront of Punjab’s ‘Crime Free’ mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gangstran Te Vaar, Operation Parhaar, Pragya Jain, Punjab Police, Women in Policing

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a crime and gangster-free Punjab. From supervising high-impact anti-gangster crackdowns to driving community-focused initiatives, these officers are not only dismantling criminal networks but also redefining leadership within the force. The growing presence of women in leadership roles has placed Punjab Police among the country’s most progressive forces, with women officers supervising major operations such as Gangstran Te Vaar and Operation Parhaar. These officers are not only protecting the…

14 Apr

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…

14 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann: Congress and Akalis “backstabbed” Ambedkar by denying education to the poor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Dalit welfare, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab education

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday drew a direct line between decades of Congress-Akali rule and the systematic denial of education to the poor, stating that keeping underprivileged communities uneducated was a deliberate political choice that crushed generations of Dalit youth while scholarship funds meant for their upliftment were siphoned off. Contrasting this with his government’s approach, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is reversing this legacy of neglect by prioritising education and women’s financial empowerment to realise Babasaheb’s vision…

14 Apr

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Network, Three Held with Six Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation against illegal arms trafficking, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have uncovered a cross-border smuggling racket, arresting three individuals and seizing six advanced pistols from their possession. According to preliminary findings, the accused were allegedly in touch with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms. These connections were reportedly used to coordinate the movement of illegal weapons across the border, which were later distributed to criminal elements in different parts of Punjab. Police officials stated that the recovered weapons were part of a larger supply chain, indicating the presence of an organised network operating with both…

14 Apr

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Cm bhagwant maan, Jail, Mo Amritpal Singh, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, the Punjab government has approached the Centre requesting that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh be allowed to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam even after the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The move has been justified on grounds of maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. According to official sources, the state government has written to the Union Home Ministry, urging it to obtain consent from the Assam government under the provisions of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1952, along with relevant amendments. The request…