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22 Aug

Punjab PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Dismisses Akali Leaders’ Road Video as Misleading Propaganda, Issues On-Site Quality Challenge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has strongly hit out at the post and video shared on social media by Akali leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia regarding the link road from village Kotfatta to Ramgarh Bhundar in Bathinda district. He said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is carrying out the construction and improvement of nearly 45,000 kilometres of roads across the state with complete honesty and transparency. Such a large-scale effort to develop a road network has never been undertaken in Punjab before. Addressing a press…

22 Aug

RP Singh Meets Sukhbir Badal in Delhi as BJP-SAD Alliance Talks Gain Momentum

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh meeting between senior BJP leader RP Singh and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has added to speculation about a possible revival of the BJP-SAD alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. RP Singh, a member of the Punjab BJP core committee, met Sukhbir Badal at his residence in Delhi. Singh said the meeting was primarily to enquire about the SAD chief’s health, as Badal continues to recover following the attack on him in Nanded, Maharashtra. The meeting assumes significance as it comes soon after senior SAD leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal…

22 Aug

Punjab Weather Forecast: Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Across Northern Districts as Monsoon Activity Persists

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity is expected to continue across Punjab on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert warning of heavy downpours and thunderstorms for Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar. Authorities have advised residents in these northern and sub-mountainous regions to stay vigilant regarding shifting weather patterns, although widespread intense precipitation across the entire state is not anticipated. According to meteorological projections, wet conditions on Saturday will be concentrated primarily in the northern sector, with rain likely to affect 50 to 75 percent of areas in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, and Rupnagar. Central and south-eastern…

21 Aug

Punjab Schools to Drive Year-Long ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As part of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s campaign against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh,’ schools across Punjab have been asked to undertake a structured series of activities to create awareness among students about the risks and consequences of drug abuse and promote healthier, drug-free lifestyles as part of this ongoing initiative. According to the activity calendar issued by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), schools will undertake activities involving students, teachers and the wider school community throughout the academic year. For the month of August, students will make posters carrying anti-drug messages. September will be…

21 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Rain Forecast in Several Districts, Bathinda Records 38°C

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience another round of monsoon activity today, with cloudy conditions and showers expected at several places. Chandigarh may remain partly cloudy and could receive one or two spells of thundershowers. The state's average maximum temperature has edged up by 0.3°C. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 38°C, indicating that warmer conditions are persisting despite the possibility of rain. Gurdaspur remained the wettest district on Thursday, receiving 47.5 mm of rainfall. Rupnagar recorded 12 mm, while Ludhiana received 9.6 mm. Light showers were also reported from Ferozepur, Patiala and Jalandhar, as well as…

21 Aug

Another Milestone For Punjab As Government-Run Institute In Mohali Successfully Completes Three More Liver Transplants: Dr. Balbir Singh

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CHANDIGARH / SAS Nagar (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab has achieved a significant feat in advanced public healthcare with three successful liver transplant surgeries performed within a single week at the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), Mohali. The achievement marks a major step forward in the State’s efforts to build advanced transplant capabilities within its government healthcare institutions. Addressing the media at PILBS, Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research and Higher Education Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said, “The successful completion of three liver transplants in one week was a matter of immense pride for Punjab and reflected…

21 Aug

Mohali Construction Site Tragedy: Two Workers Die After Hospital Structure Gives Way

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Mohali | Gurpreet Singh: A construction accident in Mohali's Aerocity area claimed the lives of two workers after part of an under-construction hospital building collapsed at Sector 82. Another worker sustained injuries in the incident. The collapse prompted an immediate rescue effort at the site, with police personnel and local people working together to search the debris and help those caught in the accident. Rescuers managed to pull two workers from beneath the rubble. Although labourers at the construction site indicated that they did not believe anyone else remained trapped, authorities continued searching the debris to rule out the possibility…

21 Aug

Punjab Bandh Over Sikh Prisoners’ Release: Protesters Plan Road and Rail Blockades Today

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A statewide shutdown called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha is being observed in Punjab today, with the seven-hour protest expected to affect road, rail and commercial activity at several places. The bandh began at 7 am and will continue until 2 pm. The protest has been called primarily to press for the release of Sikh prisoners who, according to the Morcha, have completed their sentences but continue to remain behind bars. Another prominent demand is the grant of a 10-day parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a sentence in connection with the assassination of former…

20 Aug

Supreme Court Modifies 1978 ‘Industry’ Definition in 5:4 Ruling, Clarifies Prospective Application

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, has delivered a 5:4 majority verdict modifying the expansive definition of "industry" established in the landmark 1978 judgment Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board v. R. Rajappa. The bench held that while the core framework of the "triple test" authored by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer has stood the test of time, certain elements and guidelines required refinement. The court ruled that this modified formulation applies prospectively and will not affect pending disputes, which will continue to be governed under the…

20 Aug

Fazilka Police Arrests 1,331 In 924 NDPS Cases During Yudh Nashean Virudh Campaign

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Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): Cracking down heavily on drug trafficking, Fazilka District Police has arrested 1,331 accused persons in 924 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act during the last eight months of the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. The sustained crackdown led to the recovery of 41.124 kg of heroin, 3.85 gm of crystal methamphetamine, 6.503 kg of opium, 42 gm of charas, 250.537 kg of poppy husk and 15,843 intoxicating capsules/tablets. A total of 38 vehicles used in drug trafficking have also been impounded. On this, DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav stated, "In the Yudh Nashean…