Punjab

Chandigarh Launches Youth Campaign for Tobacco-Free Campuses Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026
12 May

Chandigarh Launches Youth Campaign for Tobacco-Free Campuses Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): A major Youth Action for Tobacco-Free Campuses Campaign was launched by Dr. Suman Singh at the Government Multi Speciality Hospital to strengthen awareness against tobacco and nicotine addiction among youth. The campaign is being organized by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Chandigarh Administration, in collaboration with the Strategic Institute for Public Health Education and Research (SIPHER), with support from the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, and in partnership with GSA Mohali and Resource Centre for Tobacco Control, PGIMER. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Suman Singh said the month-long campaign is being organized as part of…
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Aman Arora Takes Charge as Punjab Industries Minister with Focus on Jobs and Investment
12 May

Aman Arora Takes Charge as Punjab Industries Minister with Focus on Jobs and Investment

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed office as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Notably, Mr. Arora already holds key portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy Sources, Good Governance & Information Technology and Printing & Stationery. After taking charge, Mr. Arora expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Sh. Arvind Kejriwal for reposing faith in him. He said that his top priority would be to transform Punjab into a most preferred investment destination…
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Punjab Police Unleash AI-Powered ICCC to Combat Crime and Modernize Surveillance
12 May

Punjab Police Unleash AI-Powered ICCC to Combat Crime and Modernize Surveillance

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The futuristic Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) launched by the Punjab Police is setting new standards in modern-day policing across the nation. From tracking criminals to nabbing troublemakers, the Punjab Police has got an extra edge to make ‘Punjab safe’ using Artificial Intelligence, topped with human intelligence of the state force. Recently, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, inaugurated the ICCC in Ludhiana, under which as many as 1,700 high-resolution cameras have been installed at 259 locations to strengthen the surveillance grid of the city, known as the ‘industrial hub’ of the country. Jalandhar…
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Senior BJP Leader Anil Kumar Sethi Switches Allegiance to AAP in Presence of CM Bhagwant Mann
12 May

Senior BJP Leader Anil Kumar Sethi Switches Allegiance to AAP in Presence of CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Influenced by the policies and people-centric governance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior BJP leader from Fazilka, Anil Kumar Sethi, joined the AAP on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted him into the party. Welcoming Sethi into the party fold, CM Bhagwant Mann said that people from across Punjab are expressing faith in the policies and vision of the Aam Aadmi Party. He said the party is committed to working for the welfare and progress of every section of society and is continuously strengthening its base across the state. Anil Kumar Sethi said that…
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AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Slams Centre for Making Punjabi Optional in Army Schools
12 May

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Slams Centre for Making Punjabi Optional in Army Schools

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi an optional subject in Army schools across Punjab, stating that the move reflects the Centre’s continued attempts to undermine Punjab’s identity, language and cultural roots. AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said Punjabis will never tolerate any effort to diminish the status of their mother tongue on the soil of Punjab. Addressing the issue, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “The BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi optional in Army…
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Chandigarh Chief Secretary Reviews Sports Infrastructure and Bids for International Championships
12 May

Chandigarh Chief Secretary Reviews Sports Infrastructure and Bids for International Championships

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has intensified its efforts to establish the Union Territory as a premier sports destination following a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shri H. Rajesh Prasad on Tuesday. During the session, the Secretary Sports and department officials outlined the significant progress made during the 2025–26 fiscal year, highlighting the completion of an international-standard billiards and snooker hall in Sector 42 and the development of specialized chess centres and an international Boccia court. Further advancements included the installation of air conditioning in various indoor sports halls and the completion of an all-weather swimming pool…
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CBI Apprehends Three in Punjab Vigilance Bribery Scandal as Senior Official Evades Arrest
12 May

CBI Apprehends Three in Punjab Vigilance Bribery Scandal as Senior Official Evades Arrest

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three individuals, including two private middlemen and an associate, in connection with a ₹20 lakh bribery case involving the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. The arrests follow a complaint alleging that the accused, Vikas Goyal and his son Raghav Goyal, demanded illegal gratification to secure the closure of a complaint pending in the office of the Director General of Vigilance in Punjab. The agency reported that the intermediaries were using their purported influence with senior officials to settle the complainant’s legal matters in exchange for the illicit payment. Investigators have identified OP…
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CBI Heat Reaches Punjab Vigilance Corridors; BJP Leader, IPS Officer’s Reader Under Scanner
12 May

CBI Heat Reaches Punjab Vigilance Corridors; BJP Leader, IPS Officer’s Reader Under Scanner

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CBI raid at Vigilance office triggers political storm in Punjab Gurpreet Singh :- A recent CBI raid at the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali has sparked major political and administrative controversy in the state. The action has brought two important names into focus — BJP leader Raghav Goyal from Malout and senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan, who is considered one of the frontrunners for the post of Punjab Director General of Police. Raghav Goyal, known for his close links with several BJP leaders, has been arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 25 lakh bribery case. Sources claim…
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Former DIG Bhullar moves High Court again, seeks quashing of FIR and stay on probe
12 May

Former DIG Bhullar moves High Court again, seeks quashing of FIR and stay on probe

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Gurpreet Singh :- Former Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar has once again approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the FIR registered against him and seeking immediate relief from the ongoing investigation. In his petition, Bhullar has sought quashing of the FIR, a stay on further investigation and interim protection till the final adjudication of the matter. He contended that the case registered against him was contrary to established legal procedure and had caused serious damage to his reputation. The former DIG has termed his arrest, the FIR and the subsequent investigation as unconstitutional. He urged the court…
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Jagtar Singh Hawara moves High Court seeking four-week parole to care for ailing mother
12 May

Jagtar Singh Hawara moves High Court seeking four-week parole to care for ailing mother

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Gurpreet Singh :- Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking four weeks’ parole on humanitarian grounds. In his petition, Hawara stated that he wished to take care of his ailing mother, who is suffering from multiple age-related ailments. Hawara submitted before the court that he has been lodged in jail for the past 28 years and nine months and had never earlier applied for parole. He informed the court that his 81-year-old mother is suffering from Parkinson’s disease and hypertension, and her deteriorating health…
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