Punjab

ED Attaches ₹546.91 Crore Assets in PACL Money Laundering Case; Probe Uncovers Massive Investor Fraud

ED Attaches ₹546.91 Crore Assets in PACL Money Laundering Case; Probe Uncovers Massive Investor Fraud

Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 126 immovable properties worth ₹546.91 crore in connection with the PACL (Pearls Agrotech Corporation Limited) money laundering case. The seized assets are primarily located in Punjab and Delhi and are believed to have been acquired using funds collected from investors. The investigation stems from an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 19, 2014, under directions of the Supreme Court. Following the FIR, the CBI filed charge sheets against multiple accused, prompting the ED to initiate proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. According…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requests Tata Group to start flights for Punjabis living in Western countries

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requests Tata Group to start flights for Punjabis living in Western countries

LUDHIANA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s industrial revival story under the AAP-led government received a major push as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated Tata Steel’s second-largest plant in India in Ludhiana, positioning it as proof of a decisive policy shift from the past. With thousands of jobs promised and green energy-driven steel production launched for the first time in the country, the CM drew a sharp contrast with previous governments, asserting that industries that once left Punjab due to flawed policies are now returning under a pro-industry regime. The plant, set up in Ludhiana at a cost of ₹3200 crore, marks…
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‘Punjab fed nation but paid with its soil & water, time to protect farmers’ future’

‘Punjab fed nation but paid with its soil & water, time to protect farmers’ future’

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday positioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next big turning point for Punjab’s agriculture, arguing that traditional farming has hit its limits and can no longer sustain farmers’ incomes. Making a strong case for technological intervention, he said the move is aimed at reversing declining profitability, reducing pressure on natural resources, and securing the future of farmers. At the same time, he sharpened his political attack on the opposition, calling them out for pushing Punjab into crisis through years of neglect, and asserted that his government is now rebuilding the…
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Laljit Singh Bhullar Quits Punjab Cabinet as Government Orders Inquiry into Amritsar Death Case

Laljit Singh Bhullar Quits Punjab Cabinet as Government Orders Inquiry into Amritsar Death Case

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development, Laljit Singh Bhullar stepped down from his ministerial post on Saturday after directions from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, following the reported suicide of a senior official in Amritsar. Bhullar, an MLA from the Patti constituency, submitted his resignation amid rising scrutiny over the circumstances linked to the death of a district manager associated with the state’s Warehouse Corporation. The incident has triggered concerns within administrative and political circles. Acting promptly, the Chief Minister ordered a formal investigation into the matter and asked the Chief Secretary to conduct a comprehensive probe. The government…
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Baltej Pannu Accuses Sukhbir Badal of Distorting History to Mask Akali Dal’s Role in Sacrilege Cases

Baltej Pannu Accuses Sukhbir Badal of Distorting History to Mask Akali Dal’s Role in Sacrilege Cases

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary and Media Incharge Baltej Pannu turned the ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) debate back on Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling him out for attempting to rewrite Punjab’s history to deflect blame. He pointed out that all the most controversial cases trace back to the Akali regime, adding that, faced with growing political irrelevance, Sukhbir Singh Badal is now trying to revive his career by shifting blame onto others, a move the people of Punjab can clearly see through. Hitting back strongly, AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu stated,…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuing his series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday presented the four-year report card of the health sector, after earlier detailing the AAP Government’s work in agriculture and irrigation. Drawing a sharp contrast between a “condition-ridden” Ayushman Bharat and the AAP Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, he asserted that the difference lies in intent and delivery, positioning the initiative as a model of universal, accessible healthcare. Presenting data-driven outcomes, the Chief Minister asserted the AAP Government has moved beyond announcements to visible change on the ground, from guaranteeing…
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Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday outlined an ambitious expansion of the state’s healthcare infrastructure, announcing new medical colleges, a significant increase in Aam Aadmi Clinics, and a broader rollout of free treatment benefits for residents. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that the tendering process for upcoming medical colleges in Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala has been completed, with construction work set to begin shortly. He also confirmed that land acquisition for a new community medical facility in Malerkotla is in its final stages, with a formal announcement expected soon. In a…
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Mohali court stays sentence of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan’s husband in cheque bounce case

Mohali court stays sentence of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan’s husband in cheque bounce case

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, a Mohali district court has put a stay on the two-year jail sentence awarded to Shahbaz Singh Sohi, husband of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, in a cheque bounce case. The order was issued late Thursday evening, granting relief to Sohi and his co-accused. Earlier, on March 16, a court in Dera Bassi had sentenced Sohi and two others to two years of imprisonment after holding them guilty under provisions related to cheque dishonour. Advocate Vikramjit Passi, representing Sohi, confirmed that the sessions court has not only stayed the lower court’s verdict but…
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Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

Gurpreet Singh :- The ongoing dispute between Punjab and Rajasthan over water royalty has intensified, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announcing that the state will take the matter to court if it is not resolved through dialogue. The conflict has deepened after Rajasthan rejected Punjab’s claim, stating that there is no legal basis for charging royalty on inter-state canal water. Addressing the issue, CM Mann asserted that Punjab is prepared to present its case before the judiciary and challenged Rajasthan to do the same. Taking a sharp dig, he remarked that no one admits wrongdoing without evidence, emphasizing that…
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Bhagwant Mann Government Delivers Canal Water to Kandi Heights via Rs 214 Crore Kathgarh Scheme

Bhagwant Mann Government Delivers Canal Water to Kandi Heights via Rs 214 Crore Kathgarh Scheme

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Asserting that all guarantees are being fulfilled without discrimination, Punjab Water Resources and Soil and Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said the Bhagwant Mann-led government is delivering on its promises across sectors. The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has achieved a major irrigation breakthrough in the long-neglected Kandi belt, turning difficult terrain into cultivable opportunity. With the ₹214 crore Kathgarh Lift Irrigation Scheme bringing canal water to higher altitudes for the first time, he emphasised the AAP government's pro-farmer schemes, highlighting higher water utilisation, large-scale infrastructure investment and a long-term vision linking farmer relief with economic transformation.…
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