Punjab Archives - Page 38 of 243

04 Apr

AAP’s Baltej Pannu slams Sunil Jakhar over “Outsider” remarks; defends Delhi leadership

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmit Shah Moga Rally, Baltej Pannu AAP, Punjab outsider controversy, Sunil Jakhar BJP

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In Amritsar, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu responded strongly to remarks made by Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar, questioning the intent and political consistency behind such statements while defending Punjab’s self-respect and democratic mandate. AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Sunil Jakhar has stated that Punjabis should show the ‘outsiders’ the way out. I want to ask him whether the leaders of his own party, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who recently came to Moga for a rally, are from Kotkapura. Those who themselves are running Punjab’s politics at the…

04 Apr

GRENADE ATTACK AT BJP OFFICE SECTOR 37 SOLVED; FIVE ACCUSED ARRESTED, HAND GRENADE AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab BJP office

CHANDIGARH (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh police and Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police in a joint operation, has successfully solved the Chandigarh grenade attack case with the arrest of five accused involved in the incident and with recovery of one hand grenade and other ammunition. The arrested accused have been identified as Balwinder Lal alias Shami, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, Charanjit Singh alias Channi, Rubal Chauhan and Mandeep alias Abhijot Sharma. Two key perpetrators involved in the attack, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh, are currently absconding, and police teams are conducting raids to apprehend them. Preliminary investigations have revealed…

04 Apr

Punjab Govt Plans to Replace Striking Commission Agents with Cooperative Societies to Ensure Smooth Wheat Procurement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCm Bhagwant Maan Singh, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Amid the ongoing strike by commission agents in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated a significant policy shift by directing the inclusion of rural cooperative societies in the commission agent (arhtiya) business. The move is being viewed as a potential alternative arrangement to ensure smooth procurement operations during the crisis. According to reliable sources, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Cooperation portfolio, has instructed the department to prepare a list of financially viable rural cooperative societies that can be entrusted with arhtiya responsibilities. The objective is not only to maintain procurement efficiency but also to…

04 Apr

Punjab Youth Dies in Canada Road Accident, Grief Engulfs Native Village

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAccident, Canada, Died, Punjabi Youth

Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic road accident in Canada has claimed the life of a young man from Sri Muktsar Sahib district, leaving his family and entire village in deep mourning. The deceased has been identified as Harsimrat Singh, a resident of Khokhar village. He had moved to Canada around two years ago with aspirations of securing a better future and supporting his family financially. However, his dreams were cut short after he sustained critical injuries in a road mishap and later succumbed during treatment. News of his untimely death reached his family, triggering scenes of grief at his residence.…

04 Apr

Punjab Excise Auction Sees Lukewarm Response; 10 Liquor Groups Still Unallotted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAuction, Excise, Liqour, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- The excise auction process in Punjab has received a tepid response, with around 10 liquor vends still remaining unallotted despite multiple rounds of bidding. Industry players attribute the lack of interest to high licence fees and shrinking profit margins, which have discouraged contractors from investing in these groups. In an effort to revive participation, the Excise Department has announced a reduction of up to 15 per cent in licence fees for the pending groups. Officials believe that the relief may help attract bidders and expedite the allocation process. The department has also set April 4, 4 pm…

03 Apr

Punjab Cabinet Minister flags off special ‘Damri Yatra’ train to Haridwar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDamri Yatra 2026, Guru Ravidas teachings, Jalandhar special train, Mohinder Bhagat, Punjab cultural affairs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Horticulture, Freedom Fighters and Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat and Advisor to the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Deepak Bali today flagged off the Damri Yatra for Haridwar by a special train from the local City Railway Station under the guidance of Sant Nirmal Dass Ji Jode Wale, Sant Pragat Nath and other saints and spiritual leaders. On this occasion, Chabbewal MLA Dr. Ishank Kumar and Chairman District Planning Committee Amritpal Singh were also present. Addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister called upon people to adopt the teachings of Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji in…

03 Apr

AAP intensifies attack on Raghav Chadha; cites “Politics of Fear” and violation of party whip

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP internal rift, Atishi, Bhagwant Mann, Raghav Chadha removal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared the removal of Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader as a routine disciplinary action, while firmly pushing back against his claims. The party has directly questioned why he has consistently avoided speaking out against the BJP and the Modi Government on issues concerning the country and the party, raising serious concerns over his prolonged silence. It asserted that Raghav Chadha had repeatedly acted against the party line, citing instances such as refusing to sign the impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)…

03 Apr

Secretary, Chandigarh State Agricultural Marketing Board Inspects New Mandi Site in Sector 39

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Shri Mansoor Mohammad, IAS, Secretary, State Agricultural Marketing Board, Chandigarh visited the Sector 39 Mandi site today to review the existing infrastructure and assess the steps required to operationalize the new mandi at the earliest. During the visit, the Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of the site and reviewed the available infrastructure. He interacted with the technical staff of the Board to understand the current status and requirements. The SCO sites in the fruit and vegetable market were thoroughly inspected, along with the grain market area constituting the second phase of the mandi. The Secretary issued several…

03 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann presents four-year report card; claims record 65,264 government jobs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanti-corruption drive Punjab, Bhagwant Mann report card, Digital Punjab Sewa Kendras, Punjab government jobs 2026, Punjab sacrilege law amendment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): As part of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’ series, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann presented a comprehensive report card highlighting his government’s performance across key sectors, positioning it as a decisive shift towards transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. Setting a new benchmark in public employment and governance, the Bhagwant Mann’s government has delivered a record 65,264 government jobs in just four years, the highest ever in Punjab’s history, while extending a 5-year age relaxation to compensate for the lost opportunities caused by previous regimes. Backed by transparent recruitment across…

03 Apr

Raghav Chadha breaks silence on removal as AAP Deputy Leader; party hits back with “Samosa” jibe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabairport samosa controversy, Ashok Mittal Rajya Sabha, Bhagwant Mann, Raghav Chadha AAP rift

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Raghav Chadha, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, issued his first public response on Friday, April 3, 2026, regarding his removal from the post of Deputy Leader in the Upper House. In an emotional video message shared on social media platform X, Chadha asserted that while he has been silenced, he is not defeated. He questioned the party's decision to request the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to deny him speaking time, asking how raising public issues like high taxes, banking penalties, and the struggles of gig workers could possibly harm the party’s interests. Chadha characterized himself…