Punjab

Acting Jathedar urges Sikh community to remain connected with history and unity, Kuldeep Singh Gargajj pays tribute to martyrs of Chhota Ghallughara

Acting Jathedar urges Sikh community to remain connected with history and unity, Kuldeep Singh Gargajj pays tribute to martyrs of Chhota Ghallughara

Gurpreet Singh :- Kuldeep Singh Gargajj on Sunday called upon the Sikh community to remain deeply connected with its rich historical legacy and maintain mutual love, harmony and unity within the Panth. Addressing journalists and devotees after delivering religious discourse at Gurdwara Manji Hall Sahib, the Acting Jathedar paid homage to the martyrs of the ‘Chhota Ghallughara’ of 1746, including Sikh men, women, children and elderly persons who laid down their lives during the tragic episode in the forests of Kahnuwan. “Sikhs never abandoned faith despite oppression” Referring to historical events, Gargajj said oppressive rulers such as Lakhpat Rai had…
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Jassi raises concern over vulgarity row linked to Yograj Singh’s web series

Jassi raises concern over vulgarity row linked to Yograj Singh’s web series

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has reacted strongly to the controversy surrounding actor Yograj Singh over an alleged objectionable dialogue used against women in the web series Lukkhe. The issue, which has already triggered legal proceedings and public criticism, has now sparked a wider debate within the Punjabi entertainment industry over the growing use of vulgar and insensitive content. Speaking on the matter, Jassi said the controversy had once again exposed the lack of understanding many writers and producers in the OTT and film industry have about Punjabi language, culture and social values. He remarked that several creators…
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Heatwave Alert Across Punjab as Dry Conditions Push Mercury Higher

Heatwave Alert Across Punjab as Dry Conditions Push Mercury Higher

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is heading into a fresh spell of intense summer heat, with the weather department warning of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across multiple districts over the next several days. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has forecast dry weather across Punjab and the Union Territory, with no immediate chances of rainfall. Officials said the mercury has already shown a steady upward trend and is expected to rise further through the week. Faridkot recorded the highest temperature in the state at 42.6 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest location so far. Patiala and Bathinda also crossed the 40-degree…
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Monsoon Set for Early Entry in Northwest India, Bringing Hope Ahead of Sowing Season

Monsoon Set for Early Entry in Northwest India, Bringing Hope Ahead of Sowing Season

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Northwest India may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than usual this year, with weather officials indicating that the system could begin entering the region around June 20. The expected onset is nearly a week ahead of the usual June 24 to June 26 window, raising hopes for timely rainfall across key agricultural states. Forecast maps released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the first monsoon currents may reach eastern Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand by June 20. The weather system is then expected to gradually spread across larger parts of the hill…
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Prominent Congress Cadre Defects to AAP in Majitha Ahead of Local Body Elections

Prominent Congress Cadre Defects to AAP in Majitha Ahead of Local Body Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab dealt a major setback for Congress in Majitha. On Saturday, several senior Congress leaders and grassroots workers left the traditional party and joined AAP. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted all the leaders into AAP and welcomed them into the party. Majitha constituency in-charge Talbir Singh Gill was also present on the occasion. Prominent leaders who joined AAP from Congress include Parmjeet Singh Pamma, Palwinder Singh Pali, Jagdeep Singh Goga, Apramdeep Singh Appu and Amandeep Singh. On this occasion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the policies of the AAP government…
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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Emerges as Vital Safety Net in Punjab as Hypertension Cases Rise

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Emerges as Vital Safety Net in Punjab as Hypertension Cases Rise

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As the world marks World Hypertension Day, the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) is bringing significant relief to patients battling high blood pressure and related ailments by ensuring affordable and timely healthcare access. With hypertension emerging as a growing health concern across all age groups, the scheme is helping thousands of families across Punjab avoid the burden of expensive treatment and medicines. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often described by doctors as the “silent killer”. It shows little warning before triggering strokes, heart failure or kidney disease. The condition Is common…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows to Prevent Deletion of Genuine Votes Under ECI’s New Voter Revision Drive

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows to Prevent Deletion of Genuine Votes Under ECI’s New Voter Revision Drive

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concerns over manipulation of electoral rolls in several states, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday declared that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would not allow even a single genuine vote to be deleted in Punjab under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Warning against any attempt to engineer “fake votes” in favour of a particular political party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that AAP leaders and karyakartas would remain stationed alongside Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at every polling booth across Punjab to monitor the exercise and prevent any irregularity. Referring to complaints from other states…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off Largest Batch of 72 Government School Teachers to Finland for Advanced Training

CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off Largest Batch of 72 Government School Teachers to Finland for Advanced Training

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to Punjab’s rapidly expanding ‘Sikhya Kranti’, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday flagged off the largest-ever batch of 72 government school teachers for advanced training in Finland, asserting that the Punjab Government’s investment in teacher training, modern classrooms and academic reforms has transformed Punjab into the country’s leading state in education. Drawing a sharp contrast with the decades-long neglect of public education by previous governments, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab’s government schools are now outperforming private schools in board examination results, while lakhs of parents are voluntarily participating in Parent-Teacher Meetings…
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Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive Gains Momentum as Crackdown on Smugglers and Gangsters Intensifies Under Mann Government

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive Gains Momentum as Crackdown on Smugglers and Gangsters Intensifies Under Mann Government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ongoing battle against drugs and organised crime is witnessing one of its strongest phases in recent years, with the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government accelerating action against narcotics networks, gangsters and illegal assets across the state. What began as a government campaign has increasingly evolved into a large public movement, with thousands of citizens participating in anti-drug awareness efforts and supporting law enforcement agencies in identifying drug traffickers and organised criminal networks. During an anti-drug awareness programme held in Batala on the occasion of the 38th Gurugaddi Divas of Sant Trilochan Das Ji Maharaj, Chief Minister Bhagwant…
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Heatwave Puts Punjab Families Under Pressure, But State’s Cashless Health Scheme Offers Timely Relief

Heatwave Puts Punjab Families Under Pressure, But State’s Cashless Health Scheme Offers Timely Relief

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab battles an intense summer marked by soaring temperatures and a growing number of dehydration and gastroenteritis cases, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government’s healthcare model is increasingly becoming a support system for thousands of struggling families across the state. The impact of the heatwave is now visible not only in farmlands and city streets but also in hospital emergency wards, where patients suffering from vomiting, stomach infections, weakness and dehydration are arriving in large numbers. In this difficult period, the state government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has emerged as a crucial shield for economically vulnerable households…
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