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29 Mar

Punjab’s ‘War Against Drugs’ Leads to Major Seizures and Arrests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab drug crackdown, War Against Drugs

Chandigarh, March 29, 2025 – Punjab’s ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking has led to significant arrests and seizures under the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar announced on Saturday.Addressing a press conference at the Chandigarh Party Office, Bhullar revealed that from March 1 to March 28, Punjab Police confiscated 153 kg of heroin, over 87 kg of opium, and more than ₹5.83 crore in cash. A total of 2,483 FIRs were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to the arrest of 4,280 drug traffickers.Authorities also seized…

29 Mar

Shiromani Akali Dal to Hold Organizational Elections from April 2

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalwinder Singh Bhunder, SAD elections 2025, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, March 29, 2025 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Parliamentary Board, under the leadership of Working President Balwinder Singh Bhunder, has decided to conduct the party’s organizational elections starting April 2, 2025. In the first phase, District and State delegates will be elected by April 6, 2025.Disclosing this, Party Secretary and Spokesman Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema stated that party members who have not submitted their enrolment slips have been given a deadline of March 31, 2025, till 5:00 PM to complete the process. After this deadline, no enrolments will be accepted.On April 11, a meeting of party observers will…

29 Mar

Punjab Government Introduces Mentorship Program for Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabIAS IPS mentorship program, Punjab government schools

Ghanauri Kalan (Sangrur), March 29, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that senior IAS and IPS officers will mentor students in government schools across the state, providing guidance and career support to help them excel in life.Speaking at a Parents Teachers Meeting (PTM) at the School of Eminence, Mann said that each officer would adopt one school to enhance the educational environment, prepare students for competitive exams, and support teacher training. He emphasized that this mentorship would be a voluntary service, with officers working alongside their official duties.Transforming Punjab’s Education SystemThe Punjab government has allocated ₹18,047 crore (11%…

28 Mar

Punjab Government Reduces Power Bills, Simplifies Tariff Structure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, power bill reduction, Punjab electricity tariffs

Chandigarh, March 28, 2025: The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has reaffirmed its commitment to affordable electricity, ensuring that power tariffs do not burden consumers. Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO announced that the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has maintained fixed charges while restructuring tariffs to simplify billing and lower electricity costs.Tariff Reductions for Domestic and Business ConsumersThe PSERC has reduced the number of billing slabs for Domestic Supply (DS) and Non-Residential Supply (NRS) consumers from three to two, making bills easier to understand.Under the new structure:Domestic consumers using over 300 units will see monthly…

28 Mar

Mohali Court Convicts Pastor Bajinder Singh in 2018 Sexual Harassment Case, Sentencing on April 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali court verdict, Pastor Bajinder Singh

Mohali (Punjab), March 28, 2025: A Mohali court on Friday found Pastor Bajinder Singh guilty in a 2018 sexual harassment case, bringing a seven-year legal battle to a decisive verdict. The court will announce the sentence on April 1.Following the verdict, the victim expressed relief but also concern for safety. "He (Bajinder) is a psycho and will commit the same offense again after coming out of jail. I want him to remain in prison. Today, many victims have won. I urge the DGP to ensure our security as we fear possible attacks," she said.Victim’s Husband Welcomes Verdict After Years of…

27 Mar

FCI Official Arrested for Accepting ₹50,000 Bribe in Patiala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFCI bribery case, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 27, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Vikas Kumar, a Quality Control Manager at the Food Storage Depot, Food Corporation of India (FCI), Patiala, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹50,000.An official spokesperson of the VB revealed that the arrest followed a complaint by a rice mill owner from Bhunarheri, Patiala district. The complainant alleged that the FCI official had demanded ₹1 lakh to facilitate the storage of rice shelled from paddy purchased by Markfed.Following a preliminary investigation, the VB laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting ₹50,000 from the complainant…

27 Mar

Punjab Bets Big on Sports: International Events and Player Support Announced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Four Nation Hockey League, Punjab sports events

Chandigarh, March 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the state is set to host several national and international sporting events, including the Four Nation Hockey League, as part of efforts to promote a strong sports culture.Speaking at a function to felicitate the 1975 World Cup-winning Indian Hockey team and award cash prizes to winners of National Games, Khedan Watan Punjab Dian, and Para Khedan Watan Punjab Dian, Mann highlighted that these efforts are already yielding results.Boosting Sports Infrastructure and Youth EngagementMann emphasized that sports can help steer Punjab’s youth away from drugs and into productive avenues.…

27 Mar

Chandigarh Property Prices Set to Rise with Collector Rate Hike from April 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Property Prices, Collector Rate Hike

Chandigarh, March 27, 2025 – Buying property in Chandigarh is about to become significantly more expensive as the UT administration has approved a steep hike in collector rates, effective April 1. This marks the first revision in four years, with sharp increases across residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Major Hikes Across SectorsThe collector rate—the minimum property value for registration—has seen a fourfold increase (316%) for residential areas in villages, a 128% hike in Sectors 1-12, a 98% rise in Sectors 14-37, and an 82% increase in Sector 38 and beyond.For industrial areas, Phases 1 and 2 will see a 32%…

26 Mar

BJP’s Tarun Chugh Slams Punjab Budget, Calls It ‘Regressive’ and ‘Deceptive’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAAP government, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Punjab budget criticism, Punjab economy, Tarun Chugh

Chandigarh, March 26, 2025 – BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on the Punjab AAP government's budget, calling it a “bundle of regressive vision” that lacks a clear roadmap for development. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration of failing to introduce new initiatives for farmers and industrialists, leaving key economic sectors neglected.Chugh compared the Punjab budget to the Delhi liquor scam, alleging that Manish Sisodia’s influence could lead to a drug scam in Punjab. He claimed that the state government’s drug awareness campaign was merely a cover-up to divert public funds into publicity efforts.Criticism Over…

26 Mar

Punjab CM Urges Centre to Expedite Grain Movement and Resolve Procurement Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Prahlad Joshi, Punjab grain procurement

New Delhi, March 26, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has sought the intervention of Union Minister Prahlad Joshi to expedite wheat and rice transportation from Punjab, ensuring smooth procurement and storage ahead of the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26.Punjab expects to procure 124 LMT of wheat, but with 5 LMT from the previous season still stored, the total storage requirement has risen to 129 LMT. The lack of storage space, as covered warehouses remain occupied with rice stocks, is a major challenge. Mann requested the movement of at least 25 LMT of wheat via special trains and urged…