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03 May

Punjab records highest GST collections in April: FM Cheema

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the state has achieved its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection of Rs 2,987.38 crore, simultaneously topping the nation in overall GST revenue growth.Cheema said, "The state has recorded a Gross GST collection of Rs 2,987.38 crore alongside a net GST collection of Rs 2,725.08 crore."This exceptional performance reflects a remarkable year-on-year Net GST growth of 70.70 per cent, translating to an impressive increase of approximately Rs 1,129 crore over our collections in April 2025, he said.According to the official data, Punjab has recorded a 66…

03 May

Punjab Prisons Overcrowded by 30%, Govt Plans Expansion and Security Upgrade

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s prison system is facing mounting pressure as inmate numbers continue to rise well beyond capacity, posing a serious administrative challenge. Against an overall capacity of around 26,000 across 25 jails in the state, the current population has swelled to nearly 34,000—about 30 per cent higher than what the facilities are designed to hold. Officials attribute the surge largely to intensified action against drug trafficking and gangster networks. Notably, nearly 45 per cent of the inmates are booked in cases related to narcotics. Central jails in Ludhiana and Kapurthala are among the most overcrowded, each housing close…

03 May

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans—Playoff Race Heats Up in Ahmedabad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, SportsIPL 2026

Rajeev Sharma :- Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in an important IPL 2026 clash on Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. The toss will take place at 7 pm. Punjab Kings, despite a loss to Rajasthan in their previous outing, have been in strong form this season, winning six of their eight matches and sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with 13 points. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have won five out of nine games and are currently placed fifth with 10 points. A…

03 May

Class 12 Student Shot Dead in Amritsar; Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab, Shot Dead, Student

Gurpreet Singh :- A young student was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Mahisampura Road under the jurisdiction of Mehta police station late last night, sending shockwaves through the area. The deceased has been identified as Amarjot Singh, the only son of his family and a Class 12 student. According to preliminary information, the motive behind the crime remains unclear. Police initially received information about a road accident. However, when the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mehta police station along with a team reached the spot, the youth was already dead. During the investigation, bullet injuries were found on the…

03 May

Unseasonal Storms Sweep Punjab, Morning Darkness and Hail Bring Sudden Weather Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An abrupt change in weather conditions caught residents off guard across Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday morning, as dense clouds plunged the region into near darkness around 7:45 AM. The unusual scene, more typical of early dawn than summer daylight, was soon followed by hailstorms, heavy showers, and gusty winds in several areas. The India Meteorological Department has cautioned that unstable weather will persist, issuing a ‘Yellow Alert’ for parts of the state. Districts such as Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Rupnagar are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 40–50…

02 May

Tragic Death of Delhi Judicial Officer Sparks Investigation into Alleged Harassment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Kumar Sharma, Delhi judge, Investigation, Judicial officer, Karkardooma Court, Safdarjung, suicide

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A 35-year-old Delhi judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his residence in the Safdarjung and Green Park area on Saturday, prompting a high-level police investigation. Preliminary reports suggest that Sharma’s body was found hanging in the bathroom of his home. Emergency services were alerted by the officer’s brother-in-law, and although he was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, medical professionals declared him dead on arrival. The Delhi Police have since initiated inquest proceedings to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Aman Kumar Sharma was a respected figure within the legal community, having…

02 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Pledges Full Support for Youth-Led Ventures in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, education reform, Entrepreneurship, Free Power, Mohali, Punjab jobs, Rangla Punjab, Sehat Yojana

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann called on the province's youth to transition from job seekers to job creators during a significant gathering in Mohali on Saturday. Speaking at a Lok Milni event in Saneta village, the Chief Minister emphasized that his administration is actively building a robust ecosystem designed to support young entrepreneurs with full state backing. He asserted that the need for talented individuals to migrate abroad in search of employment is being steadily eliminated as his government works to ensure that every citizen finds rewarding opportunities within their home province. In a sharp critique…

02 May

Punjab Achieves Historic GST Milestone with Record Revenue and National Growth Leadership

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGST collection, Harpal Cheema, Indian economy, Punjab GST, Record revenue, Revenue milestone, Tax growth

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has set a historic benchmark in tax revenue for April 2026 as the state achieves its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection since the tax's inception, simultaneously topping the nation in overall GST revenue growth. Detailing this unprecedented achievement in a press communique issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh said, "The State has recorded a Gross GST collection of ₹2987.38 crore alongside a Net GST collection of ₹2725.08 crore. This exceptional…

02 May

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Reaches Milestone with 42 Lakh Health Cards Issued

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCashless healthcare, Dr. Balbir Singh, Health card, Healthcare, Medical treatment, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has shared an important update about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, a healthcare scheme aimed at helping families get affordable medical treatment. So far, it has crossed ₹465.36 crore in treatments, with over 42 lakh health cards issued, and 2.77 lakh treatments provided across beneficiaries, showing that many families are trusting and using Sehat card. Even with this strong progress, the government is asking all eligible people who have not yet registered to do so as soon as possible. They have stressed that medical emergencies can happen anytime, and early registration can help families…

02 May

AAP Trade Wing Denounces Steep LPG Price Hike at Ludhiana Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP protest, Energy Crisis, Gas prices, LPG hike, Ludhiana, West Asia

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party's trade wing today protested against the Modi government's unaccountable hike in gas cylinder prices at clock tower in Ludhiana and targeted the BJP. On this occasion, MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi, MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal, Chairman Anil Thakur, Sahil Agarwal, District Incharge Jatinder Khangura, Medium Senior Vice Industry Chairman Sharanpal Singh Makkar, Member Women's Commission Ajinderpal Kaur, besides hundreds of AAP volunteers participated. They said in one voice that the BJP-led central government has proven to be helpless for the common man and guilty for the kitchen. It is worth noting that commercial…