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25 Aug

IIT Delhi Student’s Death: Arvind Kejriwal Seeks ‘Fair, Time-Bound’ Probe, Raises Concern Over Student Suicides

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has expressed deep concern over the death by suicide of an IIT Delhi student, calling it a deeply tragic incident and demanding a fair investigation into the matter. He pointed out that more than 65 IIT students have died by suicide in the past five years, calling the situation deeply alarming. The former Delhi CM emphasised educational institutions must ensure that students are heard and receive support in difficult situations. He stressed that the entire system needs to be fixed and that students cannot be allowed to be…

25 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Monsoon Weakens Further, Rain Expected in Nine Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon over Punjab and Chandigarh has shown signs of weakening, with rainfall likely to remain limited to select areas while temperatures continue to climb. The state recorded a 0.9°C rise in temperature within a day, adding to the heat and humidity being felt across several districts. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places in nine districts on Tuesday. Chandigarh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Nine Districts May Receive Showers The districts likely to receive rain include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar,…

25 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Gifts 500 Modern ‘Pendu Khed Maidan’ To Rural Youth

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PATIALA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday gave a major boost to grassroots sports by inaugurating more than 500 modern ‘Pendu Khed Maidan’ across various districts from Patiala, taking the total number of dedicated grounds to 764. He said the initiative would provide rural youth with world-class sporting facilities while strengthening the government’s fight against drugs by promoting the message of ‘Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Sports’. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government was developing 3,100 Pendu Khed Maidan across Punjab this year with a ₹1,744 crore sports budget, including ₹1,500 crore specifically…

24 Aug

BJP Rules Out Alliance with SAD, Announces Plan to Contest All 117 Punjab Assembly Seats

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh)— The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ruled out entering into an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, announcing that the party will contest all 117 assembly constituencies independently. Addressing party leaders and workers during a zonal organizational meeting in Patiala, BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh stated that the party is preparing to form the next government in the state on its own. Santhosh noted that the electorate in Punjab is seeking political change and asserted that the BJP's organizational framework is gearing up to mobilize voters down to…

24 Aug

Three Fugitives Linked to Bambiha Gang Deported from Malaysia to India

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Three absconding gangsters linked to the Davinder Bambiha syndicate have been apprehended in Malaysia and deported to India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Monday. The accused, identified as Jaspreet Singh alias Jas Behbal, Ajay Singh, and Pawandeep Singh, were taken into custody by Punjab Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport upon their arrival and remanded for further investigation. According to officials, the three operatives face multiple charges, including extortion, cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling, and an attempted hand-grenade attack in Ludhiana. In a statement shared on X, Amit Shah noted that Indian law…

24 Aug

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides ₹26.59 Crore for Over 15,000 Breast Cancer Treatments in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Breast cancer treatment can extend well beyond surgery and chemotherapy, with some patients requiring radiation, targeted or hormone therapy and prolonged follow-up. For eligible beneficiaries, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) can help address one barrier to continuity of care by providing cashless treatment support of up to ₹10 lakh per family annually through government and empanelled private hospitals. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow and multiply uncontrollably. It is the most common cancer among women in India. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research–National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR),…

24 Aug

AAP Leader Deepak Bali Slams Dharamvir Gandhi Over Remarks on State Religious Events

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Advisor to the Punjab Government’s Department of Culture and Tourism, Deepak Bali, strongly condemned the remarks made by Congress MP Dr Dharamvir Gandhi regarding religious and cultural programmes organised by the Punjab Government, saying that his comments had deeply hurt the sentiments of Punjabis and people of different faiths across the state. Bali said Punjab is the land of five rivers and has always been known for its rich diversity, where people belonging to different religions live together and respect one another’s faith and traditions. He said that Punjab’s…

24 Aug

Harpal Cheema Defends Cultural Spending, Slams Congress Criticism Over Heritage Initiatives

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticised Congress MP Dr Dharamvir Gandhi for questioning the Punjab Government’s expenditure on religious and cultural programmes, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is making judicious use of public funds to preserve Punjab’s rich religious, cultural and spiritual heritage and connect the younger generation with the teachings of its Gurus and saints. In a video message, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Bhagwant Mann government is committed to using public funds meaningfully for initiatives that preserve the state’s heritage and strengthen the younger generation’s connection with its religious…

24 Aug

Chandigarh IED Probe: Police Seek Custody of Three Suspects, Investigate Pakistan-Based Terror Link

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the recovery of an IED and a cache of explosive material near Chandigarh’s Sector 43 bus stand is set to intensify as police prepare to question the three arrested suspects in greater detail.The accused are being produced before a court today, with investigators likely to seek their custody to determine how the explosives reached Chandigarh, who allegedly directed their activities and whether the recovered material was intended for an attack at a specific location.The IED was found behind the Sector 43 bus stand on Saturday night. Police also recovered approximately five kilograms of gelatin…

24 Aug

Monsoon Remains Active in Punjab, Rain Forecast Across State; Chandigarh May Get Showers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon conditions are likely to remain active over Punjab and Chandigarh, with several parts of the state expected to receive rain on Monday. While some districts may witness light to moderate showers, isolated rainfall is also possible in other areas. Chandigarh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. The continuing cloud cover and rainfall activity are also expected to keep temperatures relatively moderate. Punjab's maximum temperature has dipped marginally by 0.2 degrees Celsius, bringing it closer to the normal range for this time of the year.…