Punjab

Punjab Police and Counter Intelligence Neutralize Transnational Terror Module Linked to Germany and Dubai Handlers
23 May

Punjab Police and Counter Intelligence Neutralize Transnational Terror Module Linked to Germany and Dubai Handlers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police, operating in close coordination with Counter Intelligence Punjab, has successfully dismantled a major transnational terror-gangster syndicate following the targeted arrest of two key operational suppliers. The joint tactical operation yielded the recovery of two live, military-grade hand grenades, effectively pre-empting a series of coordinated terrorist strikes planned across the state. Investigators have mapped the dismantled module directly to the notorious international Lakha gang, which has been coordinating subversive activities through a sophisticated network of foreign-based handlers. Ludhiana Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma stated that the enforcement actions commenced on May 17, 2026, when…
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Punjab Finance Minister Accuses Centre of Treating RBI as Personal Treasury While Squeezing States
23 May

Punjab Finance Minister Accuses Centre of Treating RBI as Personal Treasury While Squeezing States

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday intensified his attack on the BJP-led Union Government over the record transfer of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Centre, stating that the Modi Government was increasingly treating the RBI like a “personal treasury” to manage its fiscal deficit while denying states their rightful share despite India’s federal structure. Citing official figures showing that the Centre has taken nearly ₹14.29 lakh crore from RBI since 2014, with more than half of the amount transferred in the last three years alone, the Finance…
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High Court Orders Blanket CCTV Surveillance and One-Year Video Retention for Punjab Municipal Polls
23 May

High Court Orders Blanket CCTV Surveillance and One-Year Video Retention for Punjab Municipal Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a series of binding directives to the State Election Commission to secure complete impartiality, transparency, and administrative accountability during the upcoming Punjab Municipal Corporation and local body elections. Disposing of several public interest petitions that raised serious concerns over potential booth capturing and administrative interference, the High Court mandated the compulsory installation of closed-circuit television cameras inside as well as outside every single polling booth and counting station across the state. To prevent post-poll tampering and maintain the sanctity of the democratic exercise, the division bench ordered that the…
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ED arrests Suntec City promoter Ajay Sehgal in Punjab land scam; fake farmer consent letters used for CLU approva
23 May

ED arrests Suntec City promoter Ajay Sehgal in Punjab land scam; fake farmer consent letters used for CLU approva

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab
Rajeev Sharma :- Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ajay Sehgal, secretary of the Indian Cooperative House Building Society, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to alleged fraud in obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals for the Suntec City project in Punjab. The arrest was made by the ED’s Jalandhar unit on Friday evening following an ongoing investigation into alleged forged farmer consent documents used for securing permissions for real estate development. Complaint by farmers triggered investigation The case began after several farmers approached the Punjab Police claiming that their signatures and consent had been forged to…
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SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre
23 May

SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday organised a special Gurmat Samagam at Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall within the Golden Temple complex to commemorate the 11 Nihang Singhs who were martyred during the 1964 Paonta Sahib massacre. The martyrs had laid down their lives while fighting to free Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, associated with the legacy of Guru Gobind Singh, from the control of corrupt mahants. The religious programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by devotional kirtan performed by Hazoori Ragi jathas. A large number of devotees attended the gathering and paid…
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Centre Must Share Extraordinary RBI Dividend With States, Protect Freedom & Financial Strength of Central Bank, Says Harpal Singh Cheema
22 May

Centre Must Share Extraordinary RBI Dividend With States, Protect Freedom & Financial Strength of Central Bank, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday raised serious concerns over the Government of India taking an unprecedented dividend of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India, warning that excessive extraction of RBI reserves could weaken the country’s long-term economic resilience and undermine the strength of the central bank. Referring to reports that the RBI has transferred nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Union Government out of the central bank’s total income of around ₹4 lakh crore, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that this was among the highest dividend transfers ever made…
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Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave
22 May

Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced a major revision in operational timings for all state government offices, schools, and colleges across the state. Under the newly mandated schedule, regular working hours will be shifted from the conventional 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM slot to an early morning session of 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The synchronized policy adjustment will officially take effect on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will remain strictly enforced until further administrative orders are issued by the state government. The critical decision was finalized following detailed consultations with regional administrative stakeholders…
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Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure
22 May

Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said the Punjab Government will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and humane care for animals. Stressing that children, senior citizens and families must be able to move freely in public spaces without fear, the Chief Minister announced that stray dogs will be shifted from high footfall areas and adequate shelters will be created and maintained for their proper care, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment towards protecting…
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Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements
22 May

Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to script a historic milestone in Indian sports as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October 2026. Reviewing the initial preparations during a high-level meeting with office-bearers from Hockey India, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the state government will extend complete administrative, financial, and logistical support to deliver a world-class international event. The Chief Minister emphasized that hosting a continental tournament of this scale will solidify Punjab’s enduring legacy as the traditional cradle of Indian hockey and inspire a massive…
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AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities
22 May

AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday highly commended the Punjab Police for neutralizing a sophisticated international cyber-terrorism syndicate and arresting its prime operative from West Bengal. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, senior AAP Punjab chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal revealed that the apprehended individual was the mastermind behind multiple highly sensitive bomb threats issued to the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the State Legislative Assembly, and Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Dhaliwal asserted that the Bhagwant Mann-led administration remains uncompromised on its founding commitment to crush any anti-national elements attempting to disrupt peace, execute firing incidents,…
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