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05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Rs 28.68 Crore Development Projects in Jaito

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Faridkot (Balwinder Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday continued his government’s development push across Punjab, unveiling projects worth ₹28.68 crore in Faridkot’s Jaito, including the upgradation of the Community Health Centre into a 30-bed hospital and key investments in drinking water and sports infrastructure, while asserting that the 2022 mandate for the ‘jhaadu’ (AAP's electoral symbol) has begun realising the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. The Chief Minister contrasted AAP’s governance model with opposition parties, stating that while AAP is delivering clean water, healthcare, education, ₹10 lakh health insurance and financial support to women, traditional parties had…

05 Apr

Joint Police Operation Leads to Final Arrests in Chandigarh BJP Office Grenade Attack

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for regional security, the Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, alongside Chandigarh Police and the Haryana Police Special Task Force, apprehended the final two perpetrators behind the April 1 grenade attack targeting the BJP office in Sector 37. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh from Rupnagar, were tracked down and arrested in Rewari, Haryana. This successful operation concludes the dismantling of an ISI-backed terror module just days after the initial strike, with all seven individuals involved now in custody. Investigations have revealed that the attack was orchestrated by foreign-based handlers,…

05 Apr

Single Theme Workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” Concludes At PGIMER Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The two-day single theme workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” concluded today at the Advanced Paediatric Centre, PGIMER. The morning session had three fascinating lectures delivered by the respective experts in the field. Dr Jogender Kumar, the joint organising secretary, spoke about the diagnosis and treatment of seizures (fits) in newborns. He emphasised that recent research had clearly shown that the vast majority of abnormal movements in newborns that are thought to be fits both by laypersons and even by experts are actually not fits, and on the converse, a large number of fits that are picked up…

05 Apr

Karan Aujla Drops Ludhiana, Lucknow Tour Dates After Mumbai Concert Controversy

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi music star Karan Aujla has called off his scheduled performances in Ludhiana and Lucknow, marking an unexpected change in his ongoing “P-Pop Culture India Tour.” The two shows, slated for April 10 and April 12, have been cancelled, with ticketing platform District informing fans that “logistical challenges” led to the decision. Refunds for ticket holders are expected to be processed within a week. Although the singer has not publicly addressed the cancellations, reports indicate multiple hurdles in Lucknow, including issues related to venue availability, licensing permissions and concerns over financial viability due to premium ticket pricing.…

05 Apr

Long-Stalled Bhakra Museum Project in Nangal Back on Track, Says Harjot Bains

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Ropar (Gurpreet Singh): After years of delays, the proposed Nangal–Bhakra Dam Museum project has finally picked up pace, with Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirming that work is now progressing swiftly. The project, which had remained on paper for nearly 20 years despite multiple announcements, is now being executed with renewed urgency. According to the minister, construction activity is underway round the clock to fast-track completion. The upcoming museum is expected to showcase the legacy and significance of the Bhakra Dam, while incorporating modern features to enhance visitor engagement. Bains highlighted that the initiative is part of a larger…

04 Apr

Oil Marketing Companies ensure stable LPG supply for Punjab and Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a joint advisory issued on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reassured the public across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh that domestic LPG stocks remain sufficient to meet current demand. The statement, released by Ashutosh Gupta, Executive Director of IOCL and State Level Coordinator for the Oil Industry in Punjab, emphasized that there is no shortage of cooking gas and that replenishment cycles are operating normally. The advisory aimed to quell recent concerns regarding supply stability, urging residents to refrain from panic purchasing. To further enhance accessibility, OMCs have introduced an expanded…

04 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces major infrastructure and land reform push in Moga

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government’s development push, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of projects worth several crores in Moga, even as he outlined a governance model centred on infrastructure expansion, farmer security, and administrative reform. At a state-level event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the overwhelming public participation reflected growing trust in honest and clean politics, asserting that from upgrading over 47 km of key road networks and strengthening urban infrastructure to launching power projects worth ₹18.80 crore and rolling out the Takseem campaign from…

04 Apr

Punjab CM orders world-class upgrade for BFUHS Advanced Cancer Institute

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a decisive push to upgrade cancer care in Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann conducted a surprise inspection of the Advanced Cancer Institute at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) on Saturday, ordering a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure, technology, and manpower while asserting that there will be no compromise in treatment standards. Setting a clear direction for transformation, the Chief Minister announced that the institute will be developed into a world-class healthcare centre, with the introduction of advanced facilities including robotic surgery and immediate steps to strengthen staffing, aimed at significantly enhancing patient care across the…

04 Apr

AAP leaders escalate attack on Raghav Chadha; accuse him of “betraying” Punjab’s financial interests

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, and AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha over the failure to raise Punjab’s key issues in Parliament. They highlighted that critical matters, including ₹8,500 crore RDF dues, ₹60,000 crore GST losses, and ₹1,600 crore flood relief, were not taken up, despite repeated communication. Calling the silence a betrayal of Punjab’s people and mandate, the leaders said the failure to raise farmers’ concerns and flood…

04 Apr

PRTC and transport workers integrated into Punjab’s healthcare safety net

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A two-day Sehat Camp organised at the PRTC Head Office in Patiala on April 1 and 2 brought Punjab’s transport workforce directly under the ambit of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with the Bhagwant Mann Government stepping in to bridge a long-standing gap in healthcare access for one of the state’s most mobile and underserved working communities. Bus drivers, autorickshaw operators, taxi workers and their families were enrolled on the spot, ensuring that those who keep Punjab moving are no longer left behind in accessing timely and affordable healthcare. Over the two days, several individuals were…