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Punjab to Build Rs 250-Crore Convention Centre in Mohali, 25,000 Jobs Expected
08 Apr

Punjab to Build Rs 250-Crore Convention Centre in Mohali, 25,000 Jobs Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition & Convention Centre (ECC) in Mohali, near Palaksha University and the Infosys campus in Sector 83, underscoring Punjab’s rapid emergence as a hub of investment, infrastructure and global business opportunities.Minister Sanjeev Arora stated, “This landmark initiative is being undertaken under the visionary leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, National Convener, and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, reflecting the Punjab Government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a preferred destination for global events and investments.” Detailing the…
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Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh
08 Apr

Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar: In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, customs officials at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport have arrested a passenger for attempting to bring narcotics into the country. The arrest was made during routine security checks at the airport. Authorities recovered approximately 964 grams of cannabis from the passenger, with an estimated market value of nearly ₹96 lakh. Officials described the seizure as a major success in efforts to prevent illegal drug trafficking through international routes. According to preliminary findings, the passenger had arrived from Bangkok and had concealed the contraband inside four separate boxes…
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Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache
08 Apr

Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated operation by the Punjab Police has uncovered an illegal arms supply chain with links across the international border, resulting in multiple arrests in Amritsar. Law enforcement officials confirmed that three suspects and a minor were taken into custody during the कार्रवाई, which also led to the recovery of several high-grade firearms, live ammunition and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the movement of the contraband. Investigators believe the group maintained contact with operatives based in Pakistan, using online platforms to coordinate the transfer of weapons. The consignments were reportedly dropped at fixed نقاط near the Attari…
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Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted
08 Apr

Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major grassroots-level overhaul, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday night transferred 21 inspectors, including 10 of the 16 Station House Officers (SHOs), in an effort to bring in fresh leadership and strengthen policing on the ground. According to an official order issued by SP (PEB), Headquarters & EOW, Manjeet, the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at revitalising operations at the police station level. The SHOs of IT Park and Sector-34 police stations — listed at serial numbers 7 and 15 — have been moved to Police Lines. The changes come amid rising security concerns, including the…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity
07 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a ₹516 crore development push in Hoshiarpur, combining a major expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new projects on the ground in the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment. Addressing a state-level gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences will be completed within two years and will train 100 MBBS doctors annually, alongside a 300-bed hospital equipped with advanced facilities including OPD, MRI, CT scan and specialised departments.Strengthening grassroots healthcare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of a 30-bed…
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Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema
07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices.  He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…
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Manipur on boil: BSF personnel’s two children killed in rocket attack as tensions escalate in Bishnupur
07 Apr

Manipur on boil: BSF personnel’s two children killed in rocket attack as tensions escalate in Bishnupur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh violence erupted in Manipur after a suspected rocket attack struck a civilian home in Bishnupur district, killing two children and leaving their mother critically injured. The incident took place in the early hours of April 7 at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Moirang, a village located along the sensitive hill-valley boundary. The preliminary investigation suggests, a projectile believed to have been fired from nearby hill areas hit the residence of Oinam Malemnganba, a Border Security Force personnel posted outside the state. Tronglaobi is located near the foothills of Churachandpur district and is seen as a sensitive area…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu launches national-level ‘Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party’ ahead of 2027 Assembly elections
07 Apr

Navjot Kaur Sidhu launches national-level ‘Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party’ ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant move, former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has announced the launch of a new political outfit — the Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement comes two months after her exit from Congress. First suspended, she was later expelled following criticism party leader Rahul Gandhi and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Taking a jibe at Congress leaders, she referred Rahul Gandhi as 'pappu' and alleging that a “Rs 500 crore suitcase” influenced leadership choices in Congress — had created controversy and deepened the rift within the party. Major…
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Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers
07 Apr

Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)-cum-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandigarh, recently organized a training programme at Model Jail, Chandigarh, focusing on the procedures for premature release of convicts. The initiative was aimed at jail visiting lawyers and jail para-legal volunteers and was conducted in coordination with jail authorities. Participants were briefed on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing cases of eligible convicts, ensuring that applications for early release are handled in a timely and effective manner. The programme emphasized sensitization and practical guidance, enabling legal professionals and volunteers to assist convicts in navigating…
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Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver
07 Apr

Punjab Govt Sanctions Prosecution of DIG Inderbir Singh; DSP Lakhbir Sandhu Turns Approver

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major development in a high-profile corruption and narcotics-related case, the Punjab Government has granted sanction to prosecute DIG Inderbir Singh under charges linked to corruption and violations of the NDPS Act. The cases, registered in 2022 in Tarn Taran, have already reached the stage of trial, with charge sheets submitted before the court of the Additional Sessions Judge. The move clears the way for formal court proceedings to begin shortly, given the seriousness of the allegations and the completion of initial investigations. A key turning point in the case is the role of DSP Lakhbir…
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