Punjab

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Evidence of Elaborate Mask and Video Fabrication Conspiracy Masterminded from Canada

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Evidence of Elaborate Mask and Video Fabrication Conspiracy Masterminded from Canada

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday presented evidence exposing a conspiracy behind a fake video circulated on social media to malign his image on religious grounds. Displaying videos and other material before the media, the Chief Minister said a mask resembling him was procured and used to create the fabricated video. He also identified Canada-based Jagman Samra as the person who, he said, used the mask to shoot the video. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the fake video was filmed in a hotel in Canada, whereas he has not visited the country since 2016. He…
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Punjab Police Dismantle Syndicates with Recovery of 713 Illegal Weapons in Massive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ Operation

Punjab Police Dismantle Syndicates with Recovery of 713 Illegal Weapons in Massive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ Operation

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Coming heavily on gang-related activities and hitting massively to their networks’ spine, the Bhagwant Mann Government’s sustained crackdown on organised crime through Punjab Police has yielded a huge success in 152 days of operation ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ by recovering a massive cache of illegal weapons from the possession of gangsters’ accomplices across the state, dealing a significant blow to criminal networks. Since the start of operation ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has recovered a total of 713 illegal arms and as many as 218 magazines with a total of 2,009 rounds of ammunition in…
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Lashes Out at Opposition Over Alleged Religious Smear Campaign and Fake Videos at Barnala Rally

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Lashes Out at Opposition Over Alleged Religious Smear Campaign and Fake Videos at Barnala Rally

Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, BJP and Akali Dal, saying the three parties have united against Punjab’s unprecedented progress because they cannot tolerate the overwhelming support being received by the AAP-led government. During a Lok Milni in Barnala, the Chief Minister said the traditional parties have lost their mental balance as they are unable to digest the state’s rapid development and have resorted to fake videos and false propaganda in the name of religion to defame him and mislead the people. Listing a series of pro-people initiatives…
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Two Held as Probe Advances in Bathinda Clinic Attack; Search Continues for Third Suspect

Two Held as Probe Advances in Bathinda Clinic Attack; Search Continues for Third Suspect

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh) Police in Bathinda have detained two individuals iin connection with the petrol bomb attack on a local homoeopathic clinic earlier this week, claiming significant progress in a case that has drawn attention from both state and central agencies. Officials said the attack was allegedly carried out by three people. While two suspects have been arrested, law enforcement teams are continuing efforts to locate the third accused, who remains absconding. The development came shortly after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepped into the case and conducted a visit to the clinic to gather preliminary information. The agency’s involvement…
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Mohali Gym Tragedy: Young Chandigarh Resident Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency During Exercise

Mohali Gym Tragedy: Young Chandigarh Resident Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency During Exercise

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): A fitness session ended in tragedy on Wednesday after a 23-year-old man suffered a sudden medical emergency while working out at a gym in Mohali and later died despite being rushed to hospital. Mukesh, a resident of Chandigarh's Sector 56, had arrived at a fitness centre in Phase 3B2 along with his wife and a close friend for his regular workout. According to preliminary accounts, he was engaged in a strength-training routine when he unexpectedly collapsed. People present at the gym said the young man appeared healthy and energetic before the incident. During a workout focused on…
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Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With the next Punjab Assembly elections less than a year away, election authorities have launched an extensive voter roll verification exercise across the state, deploying thousands of field officials to ensure that electoral records accurately reflect the current voter population. The campaign, which started on Wednesday, is designed to identify outdated entries, remove duplication and verify the eligibility of voters through direct interaction at the household level. Officials say the exercise is intended to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process before the 2027 polls. Teams of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned to visit residences…
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Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unsettled weather is expected across Punjab over the next 48 hours, with meteorologists forecasting scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen over northern India. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for multiple districts, warning of lightning activity and gusts that could accompany rain-bearing clouds. The changing weather pattern follows isolated showers reported in parts of the state and increasing cloud cover across several regions. According to weather officials, atmospheric systems influencing Punjab continue to remain active, creating favourable conditions for intermittent rainfall. Northern…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal recounted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Dhaliwal said that today Punjab is moving forward on a new path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Mann government is working on a war footing to improve healthcare, education, roads, employment, canal water distribution, industrial promotion, and the advancement of Punjab's agriculture. During the current paddy season, canal water is being delivered to every corner of Punjab and to the fields of every farmer. Addressing a press conference…
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Opposition’s Fake Video Campaign Reflects Desperation Over AAP’s Welfare Success, Says Baltej Pannu

Opposition’s Fake Video Campaign Reflects Desperation Over AAP’s Welfare Success, Says Baltej Pannu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-Charge and State General Secretary Organisation Baltej Pannu pointed out that the opposition parties, particularly the Akali Dal, are resorting to fake videos and misinformation because they have no issue left to raise against the Bhagwant Mann Government. He said that the Congress, BJP, and Akali Dal have made targeting CM Bhagwant Singh Mann their sole agenda as they are unable to challenge the government’s work on development, governance, and public welfare. Baltej Pannu stated that the success of the Maavan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna has unsettled the opposition, leading to attempts to…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and empowering village leadership, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a five-fold increase in the honorarium of village Sarpanches, raising it from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per month with effect from August 15. During a Sarpanch Milni in Bathinda, the Chief Minister said that Sarpanches serve villages day and night and deserve dignity and respect for their invaluable contribution. Emphasising that the development of villages is the foundation of Punjab’s progress, the Chief Minister assured that there is no shortage of funds for rural development and urged…
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