Punjab

Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes

Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant decision aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening flood preparedness, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has granted permission to farmers to carry out desilting activities on their land along the Sutlej and Ghaggar river belts. The move comes in response to the extensive damage caused by last year’s floods, which left large tracts of agricultural land covered with sand and silt, severely affecting productivity. Under the new decision, landowners will be allowed to remove silt from identified areas at their own expense, enabling them to restore soil quality and improve cultivation…
Read More
CM Bhagwant Mann Alleges Political Targeting After ED Action in Ludhiana, Says Punjab Won’t Be Intimidated

CM Bhagwant Mann Alleges Political Targeting After ED Action in Ludhiana, Says Punjab Won’t Be Intimidated

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of the Enforcement Directorate’s search at the Ludhiana premises of businessman Sanjeev Arora, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday mounted a strong political counterattack, accusing the Centre of deploying investigative agencies to pressure opponents. Speaking to reporters, Mann criticised the use of enforcement bodies, calling it an abuse of authority and warning that such actions weaken democratic functioning. He argued that opposition-ruled states are increasingly being subjected to scrutiny driven by political motives rather than due process. The Chief Minister also pointed to developments in Bihar, taking aim at Samrat Choudhary and questioning…
Read More
ED Search at Ludhiana Residence: Sanjeev Arora Says He Will Cooperate Fully

ED Search at Ludhiana Residence: Sanjeev Arora Says He Will Cooperate Fully

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Central investigative agency Enforcement Directorate conducted a search at the residence of Ludhiana-based businessman Sanjeev Arora on Friday morning, drawing attention to a developing inquiry whose details remain undisclosed. Reacting shortly after the development, Arora confirmed the action and maintained a composed stance. In his statement, he said that officials had visited his premises and emphasized his willingness to assist the investigation in every possible manner. He added that he believes the facts will ultimately come to light. While authorities have not shared specifics about the case, such searches are typically linked to financial scrutiny under laws…
Read More
ED Teams Sweep Multiple Locations Linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora; Ludhiana Residence Searched Amid Ongoing Probe

ED Teams Sweep Multiple Locations Linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora; Ludhiana Residence Searched Amid Ongoing Probe

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its investigation in Punjab on Friday by carrying out searches at premises associated with Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora. Officials, backed by central security forces, arrived at his Ludhiana residence in the early hours and began examining documents and records. Sources said the operation was not limited to one location. Several properties believed to have links to the minister, including his official residence, were also covered as part of the coordinated action. The probe is reportedly connected to a case involving alleged financial misconduct and irregularities in land-related dealings. Officials familiar with the…
Read More
Arrest of Akali leader in Moga sex racket exposes SAD’s true face, says Baltej Pannu

Arrest of Akali leader in Moga sex racket exposes SAD’s true face, says Baltej Pannu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP government from 2007 to 2017 is extensive. Whether it was the illegal drug trade, cable mafia, bus business, or the promotion of gangster culture, the direct involvement of Akali leaders was evident in every sphere. Today, once again, their ugly face has…
Read More
AAP MP Malvinder Kang opposes delimitation; demands immediate women’s reservation

AAP MP Malvinder Kang opposes delimitation; demands immediate women’s reservation

New Delhi/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, strongly presented the party’s position in Parliament on the issues of women’s reservation and delimitation. Kang clarified that the Aam Aadmi Party and its national leadership, Arvind Kejriwal, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, fully support the Women’s Reservation Bill and demand that the central government implement the law, which was passed in 2023, at the earliest without any delay. Speaking on women’s empowerment, Kang said that the teachings of respecting women have been imparted to us by the Sikh Gurus. He…
Read More
Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana: 39 lakh Sehat Cards issued as Punjab expands universal healthcare

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana: 39 lakh Sehat Cards issued as Punjab expands universal healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has emerged as one of India’s most expansive public healthcare protection schemes, providing universal cashless medical coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year across Punjab. The scheme has expanded rapidly since rollout, with around 39 lakh Sehat Cards already issued, and enrollment continuing across districts through Camps, CSC Centres, Suvidha Kendra, and Public Entities. According to recent government updates, the programme is designed to cover around 65 lakh families, benefiting nearly 3 crore residents of Punjab. On this, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said, “The…
Read More
CM Bhagwant Mann rolls out Rs 177 crore development plan for historic Batala

CM Bhagwant Mann rolls out Rs 177 crore development plan for historic Batala

Batala (Gurpreet Singh): Batala, one of Punjab’s most historic cities, is set for a major transformation as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann rolled out development projects worth ₹177 crore, combining large-scale infrastructure expansion with a sharp political message against previous regimes. With over ₹95.72 crore worth of works by the Municipal Corporation, ₹16.05 crore by the Mandi Board, and ₹65.09 crore in road construction by the PWD, alongside fresh repair works worth ₹42.56 crore and ₹34.97 crore, the push includes new bridges, a modern bus stand to ease traffic congestion, and a ₹14.81 crore allocation for new police lines.…
Read More
Punjab Police partners with IIT Ropar to deploy AI for cracking down on gangsters

Punjab Police partners with IIT Ropar to deploy AI for cracking down on gangsters

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has taken a significant step to sharpen its crackdown on organised crime by partnering with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to deploy Artificial Intelligence-driven systems for policing. The initiative aims to build a structured database of criminals and strengthen ongoing campaigns such as ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ and ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, enabling Punjab Police to dismantle gangster networks operating within and outside Punjab. Under this collaboration, the Bhagwant Mann Government will leverage AI tools to create a structured data system that allows Punjab Police to effectively map and target criminal networks. The Memorandum…
Read More
Mohali Kidney Racket Probe Intensifies; Hospital Sealed, Accused Remanded Further

Mohali Kidney Racket Probe Intensifies; Hospital Sealed, Accused Remanded Further

Gurpreet Singh :- The investigation into the alleged kidney trafficking racket in Mohali has intensified, with authorities taking strict action against those involved and sealing the hospital linked to the case. Two arrested accused, Mahinder Kumar Mansukhbhai Patel and Rakesh Kumar Nanuma, were produced before a local court, which extended their police remand by two more days. According to officials, several crucial leads have emerged during interrogation, and further investigation is underway based on these findings. The district administration, acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, has sealed the hospital at the centre of the controversy. The operation was…
Read More