Punjab

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Monday strongly reacted to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that attempts to pursue politics on religious lines will not succeed in Punjab. Mann said the state has a long-standing tradition of communal harmony and unity, and divisive narratives have never found acceptance among its people. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party has often relied on religious polarisation to gain political ground in several states, but such tactics would not yield results in Punjab. He emphasised that the people of the state value peace,…
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Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday launched a strong political attack on opposition leaders, accusing traditional parties of encouraging gangster culture in the state for electoral gains. Speaking to reporters, Mann said his government does not shelter criminals or offer them political space, asserting that the administration’s focus is on bringing offenders before the law rather than protecting them. Taking a swipe at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Chief Minister mocked recent remarks in which the Akali leader had asked gangsters to leave Punjab. Mann remarked that such statements create the impression that criminals were earlier accommodated…
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UAE Arrests 35 for Spreading Fake Videos During Iranian Attacks, Warns of Jail and Heavy Fines

UAE Arrests 35 for Spreading Fake Videos During Iranian Attacks, Warns of Jail and Heavy Fines

Rajeev Sharma :- Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 35 individuals for allegedly spreading misleading and fabricated videos on social media during the recent tensions linked to attacks attributed to Iran. Officials said the action was taken after the circulation of manipulated and false content that could threaten national security and create panic among the public. The country’s Attorney General, Hamad Al Shamsi, warned that anyone found guilty of spreading such misinformation could face at least one year in prison along with a fine of up to 100,000 dirhams. He stressed that authorities will take strict legal action…
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Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Derabassi (Gurpreet Singh): An attempted dacoity at a factory in the Bhagwanpur Industrial Area of Derabassi late Sunday night has raised fresh concerns over security in the region’s industrial belt. The incident was reportedly foiled after members of a night patrolling team from the local industrial association intervened in time. According to a letter sent to Derabassi Superintendent of Police Bikramjit Singh Brar by Gurjeet Singh Kohli, president of the Derabassi Small Scale Industries Association, the attempted robbery took place at M/s Balaji Packaging between around 11:30 pm and midnight. The association stated that the alertness of its night patrol…
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Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic briefly spread across parts of Jalandhar on Monday morning after three schools reported receiving emails warning of a possible bomb attack. Authorities immediately launched security checks and began an investigation to trace the source of the messages. Among the institutions that received the threats were Cambridge School and Delhi Public School. The emails reportedly warned of an explosion at the schools, prompting officials to alert law enforcement agencies without delay. Police teams, along with bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the campuses to conduct detailed searches as a precautionary measure. Security around the affected schools was…
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Moga Native Shot Dead in North Battleford, Canada; Police Launch Homicide Probe

Moga Native Shot Dead in North Battleford, Canada; Police Launch Homicide Probe

Moga/ North Battleford (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma) — A 30-year-old Punjabi man, Devinder Singh, was shot dead in a parking lot in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Friday morning, March 13, 2026. The victim, a native of Daulatpura Neewan village in Moga district, was working as a cab driver when he was caught in the crossfire of a violent altercation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have officially classified the death as a homicide. Investigators were called to a parking lot near a highway at approximately 7:45 AM, where emergency medical services declared Devinder dead at the scene. Details of the Tragic…
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Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 Concludes with Major Pledges for Industrial Growth

Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 Concludes with Major Pledges for Industrial Growth

SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday assured industry leaders of full government support and incentives while addressing entrepreneurs on the concluding day of the three day Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit in SAS Nagar (Mohali). Highlighting the strong participation of global and national investors, the Chief Minister emphasised that the summit has created the right environment for industrial growth and will accelerate the state’s economic progress. He announced that the government will hold a review session after six months to assess the progress of the investment proposals and projects finalised during the summit. Interacting with…
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AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram on Birth Anniversary; Reiterate Focus on “Education as Empowerment”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and welfare for every section of society. Addressing a gathering in Ropar, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Kanshi Ram Ji played a historic role in spreading the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar and awakening the Bahujan society across the country. “During my…
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Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran Constituency In-Charge

Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran Constituency In-Charge

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Akali Dal has appointed Kanchanpreet Kaur as the new constituency in-charge for Tarn Taran, assigning her a key organisational responsibility in the party’s local structure. The decision is part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence at the grassroots level and enhance coordination with workers across the constituency. Party leaders said the appointment reflects the leadership’s trust in Kanchanpreet Kaur’s organisational abilities and her role in mobilising support in the region. As constituency in-charge, she will oversee party activities, interact with local leaders and workers, and work to expand the party’s base in…
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Punjab to Begin Census on May 15; Data to Be Collected Digitally for the First Time

Punjab to Begin Census on May 15; Data to Be Collected Digitally for the First Time

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab will begin its next round of census operations from May 15, with authorities introducing a fully digital system for collecting and compiling data for the first time. Officials said the move is aimed at improving accuracy, speeding up the process and ensuring better management of demographic information across the state. Under the new system, enumerators will use digital devices and online platforms to record household details, population data and other socio-economic information. The shift from traditional paper-based forms to digital data collection is expected to reduce errors and allow faster processing and analysis of information. Government…
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