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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Community Health Centre to Sangrur Villages
30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Community Health Centre to Sangrur Villages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated an ultra-modern Community Health Centre in Sangrur, marking a major expansion of rural healthcare infrastructure that will benefit residents of 85 villages. Equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, the 30-bed hospital in Kauharia village stands as a long-overdue intervention, coming nearly 80 years after Independence. Highlighting how earlier governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted to a few, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that his government is reversing this legacy by investing public money back into…
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Son-in-law shoots dead father-in-law and brother-in-law in Sangrur
30 Apr

Son-in-law shoots dead father-in-law and brother-in-law in Sangrur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident, a man allegedly shot dead his father-in-law and brother-in-law in Shadihari village of Sangrur district. According to initial information, the accused, identified as Gurvinder Singh, opened fire on Lakhbir Singh and his son Jagseer Singh, leaving them critically injured. Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Sources said the accused had ongoing disputes with his wife, Veerpal Kaur, which reportedly led to the violent act. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Punjab begins first phase of Census; self-enumeration to continue till May 14
30 Apr

Punjab begins first phase of Census; self-enumeration to continue till May 14

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The first phase of the Census exercise commenced across Punjab on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the self-enumeration process that will continue till May 14. Residents can submit their details through a dedicated mobile application or web portal, while field staff will assist those without digital access. During this phase, household listings will be prepared, followed by door-to-door data collection by enumerators from May 15 to June 30. The survey will include 33 questions covering assets, amenities and living conditions. Authorities have already completed preliminary groundwork, including boundary mapping and trial runs in select districts.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session
30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…
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Unsettled Weather Continues in Punjab; Yellow Alert Issued for Winds and Thunderstorms
30 Apr

Unsettled Weather Continues in Punjab; Yellow Alert Issued for Winds and Thunderstorms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather patterns has brought relatively cooler conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, with authorities maintaining a yellow alert for strong winds, lightning and scattered rainfall on Thursday. The region recorded a slight decline in daytime temperatures, now hovering below seasonal averages. Despite this dip, Bathinda remained the warmest location in the state, recording close to 39°C. The India Meteorological Department has warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h in certain districts, along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Areas including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Mohali are expected to experience heightened weather activity…
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6 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar; Police Trace Links to Overseas Handler
30 Apr

6 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar; Police Trace Links to Overseas Handler

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a targeted operation, the Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police has uncovered a drug smuggling racket in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a large quantity of heroin. The action was carried out near Adda Manawala along the Amritsar–Jalandhar highway after officials received specific intelligence about the movement of narcotics. During the interception, approximately 6 kilograms of heroin was seized from the accused. Investigators said early findings suggest that the arrested individual was allegedly operating under instructions from a handler based in Dubai. The handler, identified as Antarpreet Singh…
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West Bengal Shatters Historical Records with Unprecedented 92.47 Per Cent Voter Turnout
29 Apr

West Bengal Shatters Historical Records with Unprecedented 92.47 Per Cent Voter Turnout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal has rewritten its electoral history by recording a staggering 92.47 per cent voter turnout in its two-phased assembly elections, marking the highest participation rate since Independence. The Election Commission confirmed on Wednesday that this monumental level of engagement reflects a massive surge in civic activity across the state’s vast voter base of 6.81 crore people. This landmark achievement comfortably eclipses the previous record of 84.72 per cent, which was established during the 2011 assembly elections. The second phase of polling, which concluded on Wednesday evening, saw a participation rate of 91.66 per cent by 7:45…
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Punjab Government Launches Massive Canal Water Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
29 Apr

Punjab Government Launches Massive Canal Water Initiative to Recharge Groundwater

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a major relief for farmers ahead of the paddy season, declaring that canal water for irrigation will be made available from May 1 itself, with 21,000 cusecs of water to be released across the state, marking a decisive shift away from Punjab’s heavy reliance on groundwater. Backed by a ₹6,700 crore investment in irrigation infrastructure, a 14,000 km pipeline network, and the activation of 7,000 newly constructed watercourses and channels, the Bhagwant Mann Government has paired this масштаб push with an 8-hour power supply schedule across four zones…
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Punjab Government Implements Four-Zone Paddy Sowing Plan to Save Groundwater
29 Apr

Punjab Government Implements Four-Zone Paddy Sowing Plan to Save Groundwater

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially announced a staggered paddy sowing schedule for the 2026 season on Wednesday, aimed at curbing the state’s rapidly depleting groundwater levels and optimizing the power grid. Under this strategic initiative, the state has been partitioned into four distinct zones to ensure that transplantation does not occur simultaneously across all districts. This phased approach is designed to prevent a massive, localized surge in electricity demand while also addressing the perennial issue of agricultural labour shortages by extending the overall transplantation window. According to the government mandate, the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)…
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Punjab Hikes Milk Procurement Price by ₹20/kg Fat to Boost Dairy Farmers
29 Apr

Punjab Hikes Milk Procurement Price by ₹20/kg Fat to Boost Dairy Farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant move aimed at strengthening the rural economy, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has announced an increase in the milk procurement price for farmers associated with Milkfed Punjab (Verka brand), effective from May 1, 2026. The decision entails a hike of ₹20 per kilogram of fat, a step expected to enhance the income of dairy farmers and reinforce the cooperative dairy framework in the state. According to official sources, the initiative has been undertaken to safeguard the interests of nearly 2.5 lakh dairy farmers linked with Milkfed, who…
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