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08 Aug

Punjab Police’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ — 200 Days of Sustained Crackdown on Organised Crime, Over 1.09 Lakh Raids, Arrests of 1,532 Proclaimed Offenders

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MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Police’s flagship anti-gangster ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ has completed 200 days, emerging as one of the state’s most sustained and comprehensive crackdowns on organised crime. During the operation, police conducted 1,09,087 raids across Punjab, arrested 1,532 proclaimed offenders, initiated action against more than 58,000 criminals and their associates, recovered a massive cache of illegal weapons and narcotics, and dealt a significant blow to organised criminal networks. Launched under the leadership of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Government, ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ is an intelligence-driven campaign designed to dismantle organised crime syndicates through targeted enforcement, interstate and international coordination,…

08 Aug

Mohali Kicksoff ‘Hamare Ram’ Theatrical Performances; Punjab Govt to Organise 41 Shows Across State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday joined the audience to witness the inaugural performance of the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead performance, marking the beginning of a statewide cultural initiative under which the Punjab Government will organise 41 free performances across 12 cities during August and September. Describing the initiative as an effort to take the timeless teachings of Lord Sri Ram to the people, the Chief Minister said the programme aims to strengthen the values of Sanatan Dharma while spreading the message of…

08 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Writes to Punjab Governor Seeking Parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria to grant 10 days’ parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara to enable him to meet his ailing mother. In a letter to the Governor, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Owing to her old age, the mother of Jagtar Singh Hawara is facing age-related health issues. This has resulted in deterioration of her health, which is a major cause of concern for everyone.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Jagtar Singh Hawara has also filed CRWP No. 3868/2026 before the Punjab and Haryana High Court,…

08 Aug

Chandigarh’s Deputy Commissioner Inspects Special Camps for Electoral Services

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Deputy Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, today made surprise visits to various polling station locations to review the functioning of the two-day Special Camps for Electoral Services being organised on August 08 and 09, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) across Chandigarh as per the schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). During the visits, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the arrangements at the polling stations and interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He directed the BLOs to actively assist and guide citizens visiting the camps for electoral services. The Special Camps are being organised at all…

08 Aug

Punjab BJP Leadership Summoned to Delhi After Sukhbir Badal’s Meeting With PM Modi

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New Delhi/Chandigar (Gurpreet Singh): The BJP's central leadership has called Punjab BJP president Kewal Dhillon and state organising secretary Mantri Srinivasulu to Delhi for discussions, a day after Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, with the BJP assessing its organisational preparedness and electoral strategy ahead of the next Assembly elections. Leaders leave Ludhiana meetings midway Dhillon and Srinivasulu were in Ludhiana on Saturday, where they were attending meetings with the BJP's recently elected state office-bearers and district presidents. However, both leaders reportedly left the programme before…

08 Aug

Sukhbir Badal’s Meeting With PM Modi: What Led to the Delhi Visit and Renewed Talk of SAD-BJP Alliance?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNarendra Modi, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi has once again brought the possibility of an electoral understanding between the SAD and BJP into focus ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. While neither party has confirmed any alliance, sources indicate that the meeting was preceded by a series of discussions in Chandigarh, internal political assessments and an eventual late-night communication from the Prime Minister's Office. A political trail that began in Chandigarh The developments reportedly gathered momentum after Badal met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official…

08 Aug

Jalandhar Accident: Three Youths Killed After Car Crashes Into Stationary Canter

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Three youths lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Jalandhar early Saturday after their car collided with a Canter parked on the highway. The crash took place at around 6 am near Bhagat Singh Colony in the Maksudan area, close to Bal Hospital. According to the police, the car was travelling towards Amritsar from Jalandhar when it struck the stationary heavy vehicle at high speed. The collision caused extensive damage to the car, leaving its roof badly torn and debris scattered across the road. Bodies recovered from mangled car The force of the crash left…

08 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh Weather: Monsoon Showers to Continue, No Heavy Rain Warning Till August 13

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon system over the next few days, with intermittent showers expected across several areas. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has forecast light to moderate rain, along with thunderstorms at some places, through August 12, while the broader outlook indicates rainfall may continue at intervals until August 13. The recent showers have brought some relief from the humid conditions, with temperatures dropping below normal in several parts of the region. Chandigarh remains cooler than usual Chandigarh is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions during the day.…

07 Aug

Punjab Government Launches Free Statewide Theatre Initiative With ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshutosh Rana, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Hamare Ram, Punjab, Theatre

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday joined the audience to witness the inaugural performance of the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead performance, marking the beginning of a statewide cultural initiative under which the Punjab Government will organise 41 free performances across 12 cities during August and September. Describing the initiative as an effort to take the timeless teachings of Lord Sri Ram to the people, the Chief Minister said the programme aims to strengthen the values of Sanatan Dharma while spreading the message of…

07 Aug

Punjab-Chandigarh Weather: Rain Forecast Continues, Hoshiarpur Gets Highest 18 mm; Temperature Drops

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity is expected to remain intermittent across Punjab and Chandigarh as the monsoon continues to influence the region. Several parts of Punjab received showers on Thursday, while the weather office has forecast light to moderate rain at a number of places on Friday. Chandigarh is likely to see partly cloudy conditions, with one or two spells of rain or showers possible during the day. The rainfall brought some relief from the heat, with Punjab’s maximum temperature falling by 2.2 degrees Celsius. The average maximum temperature is now around 2.2 degrees below normal. Sri Anandpur Sahib recorded…