Punjab

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts
22 Mar

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
CHANDIGARH, 22nd March 2026: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that the relief window closes on March 31, after which the government will shift to strict recovery mode, with nearly 8,000 properties already identified for action. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The scheme has already resulted in a total realisation of…
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Ahead of Shaheedi Diwas, My Bharat Organises cleanliness drive in Chandigarh
22 Mar

Ahead of Shaheedi Diwas, My Bharat Organises cleanliness drive in Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In solemn remembrance of the supreme sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev, and Shaheed Rajguru, a cleanliness drive in the form of Shramdaan was successfully organized by MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in association with Global Youth Federation at Lake, Sector 42, Chandigarh. The initiative was conducted under the nationwide campaign “Mera Bharat Meri Zimmedari” to mark Shaheedi Diwas. Addressing the gathering, District Youth Officer Sh. Vinay Kumar informed that a total of 56 enthusiastic young volunteers actively participated in the drive and collected single-use plastic from the area, contributing…
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Punjab to amend anti-sacrilege law with strictest punishments in special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13
22 Mar

Punjab to amend anti-sacrilege law with strictest punishments in special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 13 to amend the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 and bring in a stricter law against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege). The proposed legislation will include stringent punishment, heavy fines, property confiscation and cover offences committed through digital content, with the draft being prepared in consultation with the Sant Samaj and legal experts. Asserting a zero-tolerance stance, the government said no one guilty of ‘beadbi’ will be spared. During a meeting with…
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Suicide of PWC Officer Sparks FIR Against Former Minister, Deepens Punjab Political Row
22 Mar

Suicide of PWC Officer Sparks FIR Against Former Minister, Deepens Punjab Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged suicide of a senior Punjab Warehousing Corporation official has taken a dramatic turn, with police initiating criminal proceedings against former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and two others. The case has rapidly escalated into a high-profile political issue, triggering outrage and calls for accountability. The deceased officer, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, was posted as a district manager and reportedly died after consuming a toxic substance at his Amritsar residence. Acting on a formal complaint submitted by his wife, authorities have named Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his aide Dilbagh Singh in the FIR. Police…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations
21 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations

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Malerkotla (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday celebrated Eid with people in Malerkotla, joined prayers at the Eidgah and rolled out a major healthcare and welfare push, announcing a ₹563 crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region. During the celebrations, he also urged families to enrol under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to avail cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, positioning the pro-people scheme as part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen public healthcare and deliver on-ground guarantees. Congratulating the people, CM Bhagwant…
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Manish Sisodia Issues Stern Ultimatum to AAP MLAs: “Ensure Every Village is Drug-Free or Leave the Party”
21 Mar

Manish Sisodia Issues Stern Ultimatum to AAP MLAs: “Ensure Every Village is Drug-Free or Leave the Party”

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Prabhari and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, while addressing party leaders, MLAs, block in-charges and officials in Amritsar under the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, asserted that “MLAs must take full responsibility and ensure daily accountability of every village to make Punjab drug-free.” He called for an uncompromising, mission-mode fight against drugs across the Punjab, underlining that AAP’s very foundation is rooted in struggle and sacrifice, not power or privilege. Addressing a packed gathering, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia said, “The Aam Aadmi Party was born out of…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Law and Order Report Card; Slams Previous Regimes for “Patronising” Gangsters
21 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Law and Order Report Card; Slams Previous Regimes for “Patronising” Gangsters

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday presented a focused report card on law and order under the AAP Government as part of the ongoing series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, aimed at placing a clear, sector-wise account of four years of governance before the people. He asserted that Punjab’s improving law and order is now visible on the ground, driven by a zero tolerance policy against drugs and a sustained crackdown on organized crime, alongside police reforms and rising investor confidence. The Chief Minister said the Punjab Government’s campaign ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ has…
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AI-generated images of Golden Temple spark controversy, cricketers shown standing bareheaded Gurdwara premises
21 Mar

AI-generated images of Golden Temple spark controversy, cricketers shown standing bareheaded Gurdwara premises

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Gurpreet Singh :- Another case of AI-generated images depicting sacrilegious scenes at the Golden Temple has sparked massive row triggering widespread anger amongst Sikh community.   The controversial images show cricketers standing in the parikrama of the Golden Temple posing for pictures bareheaded.  In one image, cricketer Yuvraj Singh is shown bareheaded, and in another, Hardik Pandya appears without a head covering. According to Sikh religious practices, covering one’s head is mandatory when entering Gurdwara premises.  A few days earlier, another AI-generated video showed a skeleton strolling around the gurdwara and entering langar hall wearing shoes.  In a separate clip, a…
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Three Punjab Police Personnel Line-Held Over Alleged Misconduct with Woman in Jalandhar, Women’s Commission Seeks Report
21 Mar

Three Punjab Police Personnel Line-Held Over Alleged Misconduct with Woman in Jalandhar, Women’s Commission Seeks Report

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- Three Punjab Police personnel have been placed under line duty following allegations of misconduct with a woman in Jalandhar, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, triggering public outrage. The action was taken after visuals purportedly showed the woman being mishandled during a police intervention. According to initial information, the police team had reached the spot in connection with a domestic dispute complaint. However, the situation reportedly escalated, leading to a confrontation between the woman and the officers. Allegations suggest that the personnel used excessive force, further intensifying the matter. The viral video played…
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Applications Open for Sikh Jatha to Pakistan on Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary; Passport Submission Deadline March 31
21 Mar

Applications Open for Sikh Jatha to Pakistan on Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary; Passport Submission Deadline March 31

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has invited applications from Sikh devotees for a religious delegation set to visit Pakistan in June 2026 to mark the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Interested pilgrims have been asked to submit their passports by March 31 at the SGPC’s headquarters through its travel department. According to SGPC officials, the annual jatha is organized to facilitate devotees in paying obeisance at historic gurdwaras in Pakistan associated with the Sikh empire. Applicants are required to submit their passports along with a recommendation from their respective SGPC constituency member. The committee has…
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