Punjab Archives - Page 15 of 277

07 Jun

LPG Price Hike Accentuates Inflation Burden on Common Citizens, Demands Immediate Rollback, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday criticized the BJP-led Central Government over the latest hike in domestic LPG cylinder prices, saying that the continuous increase in fuel and essential commodity prices is making life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens across the country. He stated that poor and middle-class families are already struggling under the burden of inflation, and the fresh hike in cooking gas prices has further increased their hardships. Reacting to the ₹29 increase in the price of domestic LPG cylinders, senior AAP leader and Finance Minister…

07 Jun

Empty Chairs at Nayab Saini’s Dhuri Rally Expose BJP’s Rejection in Punjab, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said that the people of Punjab have once again made it clear that the BJP has no place in the state, as the poor response to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s public meeting in Dhuri reflected the complete rejection of the BJP by Punjabis. Reacting to the rally, senior AAP leader and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The people of Punjab have shown the BJP its true reflection through the Dhuri rally. The Haryana Chief Minister came to Punjab to address…

07 Jun

Bhagwant Mann’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Rescues Former MasterChef India Contestant from Decade-Long Medical Nightmare

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) has brought relief to 51-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur, a Patiala-based entrepreneur and Top-20 contestant of MasterChef India Season 6, who had been battling multiple health conditions, including complications arising from a brain haemorrhage, chronic bleeding, diabetes and psoriasis, for over a decade. Admitted to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, on April 30, 2026, after suffering from excessive menstrual bleeding for nearly two years, Harmanpreet underwent a successful laparoscopic surgery on May 2. She said Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna not only removed the financial burden of treatment but also ensured timely access…

06 Jun

Punjab University to Launch AI, Robotics and Agriculture Courses from 2026-27 Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday announced the introduction of five new industry-oriented and skill-based academic programmes at Sardar Beant Singh State University, Gurdaspur, from the 2026-27 academic session.The new courses include B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc Agriculture, and five-year integrated programmes in MCA, MBA and M.Sc.Bains said the initiative is part of the Punjab Government’s broader strategy to transform higher education into a more employment-oriented and globally competitive system under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Highlighting the changing demands of the job…

06 Jun

Punjab to Register 10 Lakh Construction Workers Free of Cost, CM Mann Announces Welfare Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, BOCW Welfare Board, free registration, labour welfare, Punjab construction workers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a major welfare initiative for construction workers, stating that the state government will launch a special campaign to register and revalidate 10 lakh construction workers free of cost under the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board.Chairing a review meeting of the welfare board, the Chief Minister said the government will bear the entire cost of registration and renewal, spending nearly ₹15 crore to ensure that eligible workers receive social security coverage, welfare benefits and access to skill development programmes.Mann said the welfare board was established…

06 Jun

Punjab tragedy: Eight killed, several injured as vehicle collides with truck on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

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Gurpreet Singh :- At least eight people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a pickup vehicle carrying members of a family collided with a truck near Janga Wala Mor on the Ferozepur–Fazilka road on Friday morning. According to initial reports, around 25 family members, including women and children, were travelling from Jalalabad to Beas to immerse the ashes of a deceased relative in the Beas river when the accident occurred. The collision was so severe that several passengers became trapped inside the vehicle. While many victims died at the scene, the injured were rushed to the Civil…

06 Jun

Panic at Ludhiana Railway Station After Explosion Near Washroom Area

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Ludhiana Railway Station on Friday morning after a powerful explosion was reported near the washroom area of the station premises around 9 am. The incident occurred while the Katra Special train was stationed at the platform and a large number of passengers were present at the railway station. The loud blast triggered fear and confusion among commuters, prompting an immediate security response. Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police rushed to the spot and secured the area. Security agencies have launched an investigation to ascertain the…

06 Jun

Punjab Must Remain the Homeland of Sikhs, Says Akal Takht Jathedar on Operation Blue Star Anniversary

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Gurpreet Singh :- Commemorations marking the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star were held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Friday, with thousands of devotees gathering to pay their respects and participate in religious observances. Addressing the Sikh community, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj described the events of June 1984 as an unforgettable chapter in Sikh history. He said the episode, often referred to as the “Third Ghallughara” by sections of the Sikh community, was unique because, unlike earlier historical assaults by external forces, it took place within the country and targeted Sikhism’s central religious shrine. The Jathedar…

06 Jun

Punjab Cadets Shine in Defence Exams, Aman Arora Felicitates AFCAT Topper and NDA Achiever

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAFCAT Topper, AIR 1, Aman Arora, Komalpreet Kaur, Mai Bhago AFPI, Mehakpreet Kaur, NDA

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Government celebrated a landmark day for women in defence services as Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora, along with Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Vikas Pratap, on Friday, honoured two Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute cadets for remarkable achievements in Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and National Defence Academy (NDA) merit lists.Farmer’s daughter Mehakpreet Kaur topped the country to secure All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Air Force Academy merit list, while Komalpreet Kaur sealed AIR-18 for entry into NDA, Khadakwasla, marking a major milestone for women in defence…

06 Jun

Punjab First State to Crack Down on Arbitrary Private School Fee Hikes, Says Arvind Kejriw

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Fee Hike Cap, Private Schools, Punjab education, Punjab School Fees

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Welcoming Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s landmark decision to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab has become the first state in the country to take decisive action against the unchecked profiteering of private educational institutions. He highlighted that the Bhagwant Mann Government has ordered private schools to refund any fee increase exceeding 5%, providing major relief to lakhs of parents burdened by rising education costs. The AAP Chief noted that the AAP Government had previously compelled private schools in Delhi to roll back unjustified fee…