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16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Re-Admitted to Hospital Hours After Discharge Following Breathlessness

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was re-admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Monday evening, just hours after being discharged earlier in the day, after he complained of breathing difficulty. According to officials, Mann experienced breathlessness upon returning to Mohali after attending a major Aam Aadmi Party rally in Moga. He was admitted to the hospital around 8 p.m. for medical evaluation and monitoring. The development comes a day after the Chief Minister was rushed to the same hospital on Sunday when his blood pressure reportedly rose significantly. He was discharged on Monday after his condition stabilised.…

16 Feb

AAP Leaders Target Opposition as Anti-Drug Campaign Intensifies at Moga VDC Oath Ceremony

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): At the Village Defence Committee (VDC) oath ceremony in Moga, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a direct and uncompromising message on Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, asserting that the Shiromani Akali Dal, the BJP and the Congress had allowed the state to sink into narcotics, while the AAP government is now mounting a sustained crackdown to reverse the damage. The AAP Supremo said that for the first time in Punjab’s history, a government has taken firm action against drug peddlers rather than protecting them. Citing the seizure…

16 Feb

AAP Hits Back at Opposition Over Village Defense Committees Oath Ceremony, Says Criticism Shows ‘Pro-Drug Mindset’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu launched a sharp counterattack on the questions being raised by the opposition regarding the oath-taking ceremony of the Village Defense Committees held at Killi Chahl in Moga. Pannu said that the opposition is so troubled by the steps being taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab drug-free that they have started creating noise without any reason.Pannu said that the opposition parties who are today crying over the use of government money have perhaps forgotten their shameful history. Reminding them, he said that…

16 Feb

AAP’s Moga Rally to Proceed Without CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Health Concerns

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s political spotlight will shift to Moga on Monday as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) goes ahead with its much-publicised rally, though Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be missing from the stage due to health reasons. Mann was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali after experiencing discomfort linked to high blood pressure. According to doctors, he has undergone necessary medical examinations and remains stable. He is currently under observation and receiving supportive care. Kejriwal to Address Gathering In the Chief Minister’s absence, AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will headline the event at Killi Chahla village. Punjab…

16 Feb

Weather Set to Shift Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely on February 17–18

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- A change in weather conditions is expected to set in from tonight, with forecasts indicating thunder and lightning activity across several parts of the region on February 17 and 18. After days of rising temperatures and bright sunshine, atmospheric conditions are poised to turn unstable due to an approaching western disturbance. The system is likely to bring increased cloud cover beginning late evening, followed by the possibility of isolated thunderstorms and lightning over the next two days. While daytime temperatures have remained above normal in recent days, the anticipated shift may lead to fluctuations, particularly during…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan Admitted to Fortis Hospital; Medical Reports Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- Bhagwant Singh Maan was admitted to Fortis Hospital after experiencing discomfort due to ill health, officials said. He was brought to the Mohali-based medical facility where a team of doctors conducted a detailed examination along with necessary diagnostic tests. According to the medical bulletin issued by the hospital, all test results have returned normal and no serious medical condition has been detected. Doctors indicated that the Chief Minister had been feeling weak due to fatigue caused by an intensive work schedule. He has been kept under observation as a precautionary measure. Senior state officials, including Punjab…

16 Feb

Sukhbir Singh Badal to Appear in Court Today in Eight-Year-Old Defamation Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, is scheduled to appear before a district court in Chandigarh today in connection with an eight-year-old defamation case. The matter dates back to 2017, when a complaint was filed under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code by Rajinder Pal Singh, spokesperson of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and a resident of Mohali. The complainant alleged that certain remarks made by Badal to the media had harmed the reputation of the organisation. According to the complaint, the controversy arose after Arvind…

16 Feb

NGT Cracks Down on Mining in Punjab, Bans Operations at 85 Sites Until Further Orders

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant environmental intervention, the National Green Tribunal has ordered an immediate halt to mining activities at 85 locations across Punjab, following a petition filed by the gram panchayat of Gahlari village in Gurdaspur district. The tribunal directed that the suspension will remain in force until further orders. The identified sites had earlier been earmarked by the Punjab Water Resources Department for dredging and desilting operations, with tenders recently floated for the removal of riverbed material. However, the tribunal ruled that while the tendering process may proceed, no desilting or mining activity can commence on…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails India’s Dominant Win Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling the triumph a moment of pride for the entire nation. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Mann lauded Team India for defeating their arch-rivals by 61 runs in a high-voltage Group A encounter. He described the performance as “resounding” and praised the players for showcasing determination and unity on the global stage. The Chief Minister highlighted that with the latest win, India has now secured three consecutive victories in…

15 Feb

‘War on Drugs’ Gains Momentum as Punjab Minister Claims Major Breakthrough, Links Accused to Opposition Parties

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced.Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood of…