Punjab

AAP Punjab condemns ED raids as “politics of vendetta” ahead of 2027 polls
17 Apr

AAP Punjab condemns ED raids as “politics of vendetta” ahead of 2027 polls

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action at the premises of Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it yet another example of the BJP-led Central Government’s blatant misuse of central agencies to intimidate opposition leaders and destabilise non-BJP governments. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, while addressing the media, called out the central government for “continuously strangling democracy.” He questioned the selective targeting by central agencies, stating, “Why are ED raids conducted only in those states where BJP is not in power? Those who raise their voice for people’s rights and work for…
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Punjab Cabinet clears citizen-led desilting policy; amends Panchayat reservation rules
17 Apr

Punjab Cabinet clears citizen-led desilting policy; amends Panchayat reservation rules

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Chandigarh(Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has cleared a citizen-focused policy allowing landowners to undertake desilting of rivers, choes and drains at their own cost, with the right to use excavated material free of charge, in a move aimed at strengthening flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon while improving river flow across critical stretches. Disclosing this, Chief Minister’s Office stated: “A major citizen centric decision has been taken by the Punjab Cabinet led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to approve allowing landowners to undertake desilting of rivers/choes/drains including River Sutlej, River Beas and River Siswan. The…
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CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP’s ‘Election Game’ as ED raids AAP leaders in Punjab
17 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP’s ‘Election Game’ as ED raids AAP leaders in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the homes of two AAP leaders in three days, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann called out the BJP for using central agencies to begin its Punjab election campaign, saying a party unable to find 117 candidates is trying to spread fear instead of winning public support. The Chief Minister emphasised that opposition governments are being harassed through blocked funds, Governors, ED, CBI and the Election Commission, while leaders joining the BJP emerged clean from its ‘washing machine’. He said AAP would not be intimidated, asserting that Punjabis may lose their heads…
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CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 57.80 crore road overhaul for Attari
17 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 57.80 crore road overhaul for Attari

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Attari (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday launched a sweeping development push in Amritsar’s Attari constituency, announcing ₹57.80 crore for the overhaul of 121 roads spanning 137 km, while asserting that areas long neglected despite their strategic location along the Pakistan border will now see focused investment, improved connectivity, and renewed economic activity. Positioning the initiative alongside broader governance and border reforms, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Government is simultaneously working to unlock lakhs of acres through border fencing realignment, eliminate the drug menace from its roots, and steer Punjab toward a decisive development…
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Chandigarh DGP Leads by Example: Completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027, Urges Public Participation
17 Apr

Chandigarh DGP Leads by Example: Completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027, Urges Public Participation

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a significant push to promote citizen participation in Census 2027, Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, Director General of Police, UT Chandigarh, successfully completed his self-enumeration through the official online Census portal on Friday.The process was facilitated by Dr. Navjot Khosa, Director, Directorate of Census Operations, UT Chandigarh, along with Khushpreet Kaur, SDM (Central), UT Chandigarh. By personally undertaking the self-enumeration process, the DGP demonstrated the ease, accessibility, and security of the digital platform. He emphasized that such citizen-centric initiatives not only simplify the enumeration process but also enhance transparency and accuracy in national data collection. Dr. Hooda…
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Unidentified Body Found Under Suspicious Circumstances Near Ajnala, Probe Underway
17 Apr

Unidentified Body Found Under Suspicious Circumstances Near Ajnala, Probe Underway

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic spread in a village near Ajnala after an unidentified body was discovered under mysterious circumstances on Friday morning, prompting swift police action and the launch of an investigation. According to initial information, local residents spotted the body lying in a drain under suspicious conditions and immediately alerted the police. Acting on the information, a police team reached the spot, took possession of the body, and initiated further proceedings. The body has been shifted to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination and identification. Officials stated that the deceased appears to be around 35 years of age. Notably,…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Amritpal Singh to Remain in Dibrugarh Jail; NSA Not to Be Extended
17 Apr

Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Amritpal Singh to Remain in Dibrugarh Jail; NSA Not to Be Extended

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday issued interim directions in the case of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, stating that he will continue to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, with all related cases to be heard within the jail premises. The development comes as the Punjab Government decided not to extend the National Security Act (NSA) against the MP, with the current detention period set to expire on April 22. Despite this, the state clarified before the court that legal proceedings in multiple criminal cases registered against him will continue independently. Hearing…
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Cheema Announces Key Cabinet Decisions, Relief Measures for Flood-Hit Areas and Changes in Panchayati Framework
17 Apr

Cheema Announces Key Cabinet Decisions, Relief Measures for Flood-Hit Areas and Changes in Panchayati Framework

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday outlined a series of significant decisions taken by the state Cabinet, ranging from structural changes in the Panchayati Raj system to relief-oriented measures for flood-affected regions. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Cheema said the government has approved amendments to the Punjab Panchayati Raj Rules, 1994, aimed at revising the reservation roster for local bodies. The changes come in the wake of administrative boundary adjustments in several districts, including Mohali, Patiala, Malerkotla, Sangrur, Ferozepur and Fazilka. Due to the reorganisation of villages and jurisdictional limits, the reservation…
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Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes
17 Apr

Punjab Cabinet Allows Farmers to Desilt Land Along Sutlej and Ghaggar Rivers, Approves Key Administrative Changes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant decision aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening flood preparedness, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has granted permission to farmers to carry out desilting activities on their land along the Sutlej and Ghaggar river belts. The move comes in response to the extensive damage caused by last year’s floods, which left large tracts of agricultural land covered with sand and silt, severely affecting productivity. Under the new decision, landowners will be allowed to remove silt from identified areas at their own expense, enabling them to restore soil quality and improve cultivation…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Alleges Political Targeting After ED Action in Ludhiana, Says Punjab Won’t Be Intimidated
17 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Alleges Political Targeting After ED Action in Ludhiana, Says Punjab Won’t Be Intimidated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of the Enforcement Directorate’s search at the Ludhiana premises of businessman Sanjeev Arora, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday mounted a strong political counterattack, accusing the Centre of deploying investigative agencies to pressure opponents. Speaking to reporters, Mann criticised the use of enforcement bodies, calling it an abuse of authority and warning that such actions weaken democratic functioning. He argued that opposition-ruled states are increasingly being subjected to scrutiny driven by political motives rather than due process. The Chief Minister also pointed to developments in Bihar, taking aim at Samrat Choudhary and questioning…
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