Punjab

HARJOT BAINS TAKES LOOK AT AI BREAKTHROUGHS FOR PUNJAB SCHOOLS AT INDIA AI IMPACT EXPO 2026

HARJOT BAINS TAKES LOOK AT AI BREAKTHROUGHS FOR PUNJAB SCHOOLS AT INDIA AI IMPACT EXPO 2026

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to future-proof the state's educational framework, the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today led a School Education Department’s high-powered delegation to the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where he engaged in a series of strategic discussions with global technology titans and central government institutions to explore scalable, AI-driven solutions for the state's vast school network and further improve the learning outcomes. During his extensive tour of the exhibition halls, accompanied by Secretary School Education Ms. Sonali Giri, Chairman PSEB Dr. Amarpal Singh, and DGSE Mr. Arvind,…
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JSW Group Pledges ₹1,500 Crore Steel Investment in Punjab Following High-Level Talks Punjab’s Minister Sanjeev Arora

JSW Group Pledges ₹1,500 Crore Steel Investment in Punjab Following High-Level Talks Punjab’s Minister Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion and Power, Sanjeev Arora, held a significant meeting with leading industrialist Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group, in Mumbai today. The meeting, also attended by Amit Dhaka, CEO, Punjab Invest, focused on expanding industrial investments in the state ahead of the upcoming Invest Punjab Summit. During the meeting, Sajjan Jindal announced an investment of ₹1,500 crore in the steel sector at Rajpura and conveyed the JSW Group’s intent to explore additional investments across its diversified verticals in Punjab. He said that the proposed investment would significantly strengthen the state’s…
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Sidhu Alleges Land Scam Against Raja Warring, Congress Rift Deepens in Punjab

Sidhu Alleges Land Scam Against Raja Warring, Congress Rift Deepens in Punjab

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Punjab unit of the Indian National Congress after Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu levelled serious allegations against Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring over an alleged land deal in Zirakpur. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Sidhu questioned how nearly 100 acres of land were acquired in Zirakpur, alleging that only a portion of the land could have been legally purchased while the remaining acreage was obtained through fraudulent means, including forged signatures and exploitation of unsuspecting landowners. She also referred to an alleged financial irregularity running into thousands of…
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Punjab Secures 10.50 Acres in Jalandhar for Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre

Punjab Secures 10.50 Acres in Jalandhar for Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has taken a decisive step towards establishing the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre by securing physical possession of 10.50 acres of acquired land at villages Naugajja and Faridpur on Kartarpur Road, Jalandhar, reaffirming the government’s commitment to honouring the legacy of Guru Ravidass Ji in a concrete and time-bound manner.The entire possession process was completed in the presence of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, MLA Balkar Singh, Chairman Punjab Agriculture Development Bank Pawan Teenu, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu…
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Sports Budget to Be Enhanced, Bullock Cart Races Revived as Punjab Pushes Anti-Drug Drive Through Games: CM Bhagwant Mann

Sports Budget to Be Enhanced, Bullock Cart Races Revived as Punjab Pushes Anti-Drug Drive Through Games: CM Bhagwant Mann

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): At the historic Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday declared sports to be the most lethal weapon against the drug menace and announced that the sports budget will be enhanced in the forthcoming state Budget, underlining a determined push to channelise the energy of Punjab’s youth into constructive avenues. Stating that bullock cart races, halted during the tenure of previous governments, have now resumed after the law was amended, the Chief Minister said that when children sweat it out on the field and bring home medals, there will be no need…
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Amritsar: Bomb Threat Issued to Family of Shiv Sena Leader Brij Mohan Suri, Police on High Alert

Amritsar: Bomb Threat Issued to Family of Shiv Sena Leader Brij Mohan Suri, Police on High Alert

Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped parts of the city after a bomb threat was reportedly issued to the family of Shiv Sena leader Brij Mohan Suri. Following the threat, local police and security agencies were immediately put on alert. According to preliminary information, the threat message prompted swift action from the police administration, which increased security arrangements around the leader’s residence and surrounding areas. Senior officials reached the spot to assess the situation and ensure preventive measures were in place. Authorities have initiated an investigation to trace the source of the threat. Technical teams are examining communication details to…
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99-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered in Village Bham, Body Recovered from Trunk Inside House

99-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered in Village Bham, Body Recovered from Trunk Inside House

Hoshiarpur, Gurpreet Singh :- A shocking incident has emerged from Village Bham in Hoshiarpur district, where a 99-year-old woman was found murdered inside her residence. The victim, identified as Joginder Kaur, was living alone at the time of the incident. According to initial reports, her body was discovered inside a trunk kept within the house. The crime came to light when a milk vendor, who visited the residence as part of his routine delivery, noticed something unusual and alerted local residents. Villagers immediately informed the police, who reached the spot and began an investigation. The elderly woman’s son is reportedly…
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Tarn Taran AAP sarpanch murder: Lakhbir Landa claims responsibility, 7 under police detention

Tarn Taran AAP sarpanch murder: Lakhbir Landa claims responsibility, 7 under police detention

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- The murder of an AAP sarpanch in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district has taken a dramatic turn after Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Landa Harike allegedly claimed responsibility for the killing through a viral social media post. In the message circulating online, Landa linked the attack to an old enmity and issued fresh threats. Police officials said they are verifying the authenticity of the post while continuing their investigation into the case. The victim, 45-year-old Harpinder Singh, was the sarpanch of Thathian Mahantan village and affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He was shot dead on Wednesday afternoon…
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Fresh bomb threat e-mail sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat, CM office also targeted

Fresh bomb threat e-mail sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat, CM office also targeted

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- Days after series of bomb threat emails, similar messages were sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat on Thursday, triggering wave of panic and prompting immediate security response.  According to the reports, the institutions targeted in the e-mail were Punjab Civil Secretariat and Chandigarh court. Punjab Chief Minister's office was also mentioned in the bomb threat email. Following the threatening message, premises were immediately evacuated as a precautionary message with security significantly heightened. Police personnel swung into the action and cordoned off the area.  Several teams of bomb disposal squads were also deployed.  Security has been tightened around sensitive…
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AAP Village Sarpanch Gunned Down at Wedding Ceremony in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

AAP Village Sarpanch Gunned Down at Wedding Ceremony in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): A village Sarpanch was shot dead in a brazen daytime attack during a wedding ceremony in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Tuesday, triggering panic at the venue and prompting a massive police response.Harbrinder Singh, the elected Sarpanch of Thathian Mahantan village and reportedly linked to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had reached a private marriage palace to attend the function. According to initial reports, he was sitting with a few acquaintances when two to three armed men allegedly entered the premises and opened fire at close range.Singh was critically injured in the shooting and succumbed to…
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