Punjab

Final Day of Progressive Punjab Investors Summit Today; Major Investment Deals Expected

Final Day of Progressive Punjab Investors Summit Today; Major Investment Deals Expected

Gurpreet Singh :- The Progressive Punjab Investors Summit being held in Mohali enters its final day today, with several key investment agreements expected to be signed. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to attend the concluding sessions along with representatives and senior executives from a number of leading companies from India and abroad. The summit has drawn significant participation from industrial groups, entrepreneurs and policy makers, with exhibitions showcasing a range of innovations and products, including electric tractors and advanced defence equipment. The event is aimed at promoting Punjab as an attractive destination for industrial investment and economic growth. The…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…
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100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): As the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has completed four years, the state's healthcare sector stands transformed, having built a seamless ecosystem from grassroots wellness to super-speciality care. Presenting a report card of the government's achievements, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday highlighted that Punjab has become the only state in the country offering universal health insurance of ₹10 lakh per family per year. Reaffirming the government's commitment to accessible primary healthcare, Dr Balbir Singh announced that 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) will be inaugurated on March 17, 2026.…
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Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…
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UT Administrator Conducts Surprise Raid at Sector 26 Mandi; Suspends Officials and Terminates Contracts

UT Administrator Conducts Surprise Raid at Sector 26 Mandi; Suspends Officials and Terminates Contracts

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, conducted a surprise inspection of the Sector-26 Grain, Fruit and Vegetable Market to review the on-ground functioning and facilities at the mandi. During the visit, the Administrator took note of certain shortcomings and areas requiring improvement in the management and upkeep of the mandi. Subsequently, the Administrator, UT Chandigarh, held a meeting with the concerned officers at Lok Bhawan to review the observations made during the inspection. During the meeting, the Administrator showed pictures and videos of the mandi taken during the inspection. During the…
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National Lok Adalat in Chandigarh Disposes of Over 45,946 Cases; Settlements Exceed Rs 27 Crore

National Lok Adalat in Chandigarh Disposes of Over 45,946 Cases; Settlements Exceed Rs 27 Crore

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The National Lok Adalat held today at the New District Courts Complex, Sector-43, Chandigarh resulted in the disposal of more than 45,946 cases, including pending matters, pre-litigative cases and traffic challans, with settlements amounting to ₹27,22,25,076. The Lok Adalat was organized by the State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh and the District Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority. A total of 13 benches headed by serving Judicial Officers were constituted to take up criminal compoundable cases, matters under Section 138 of the N.I. Act, bank recovery cases, MACT claims,…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address Punjab’s key concerns during his visit to the state, stating that people had expected announcements on MSP, farm loan waiver and a special package but were left disappointed. The Chief Minister said the BJP-led Centre has consistently discriminated against Punjab by withholding its rightful funds, ignoring farmers’ demands and failing to act on major drug seizures outside the state, while attempting to defame Punjab. The Chief Minister asserted that despite such challenges, the Punjab Government is taking…
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AAP’s Aman Arora Issues 8-Question Challenge to Amit Shah Ahead of Moga Rally

AAP’s Aman Arora Issues 8-Question Challenge to Amit Shah Ahead of Moga Rally

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rally in Moga, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday put eight pointed questions to the BJP-led Central Government, demanding clear answers on issues ranging from Punjab’s withheld funds and massive GST losses to flood relief, industry, drug trafficking, employment and rising LPG prices. Stating that the visit cannot be reduced to political rhetoric, Aman Arora said three crore Punjabis are expecting accountability from the Union Home Minister and deserve concrete answers, not hollow slogans or “jumlas,” on the serious economic and governance concerns…
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RERA Punjab Awards Rs 25.51 Lakh Interest to Homebuyers for Delay in Possession

RERA Punjab Awards Rs 25.51 Lakh Interest to Homebuyers for Delay in Possession

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant order protecting the rights of homebuyers, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed SRG Developers & Promoters to pay ₹25,51,500/- as interest for delayed possession to the allottees in the project Marbella Grand located in IT City, Mohali. The order was passed by the bench of Rakesh Kumar Goyal in Complaint No. 0320 of 2025 titled Nitin Agarwal & Another vs. SRG Developers & Promoters. The complainants were represented by Advocate David Sardana of Sardana Law Office, along with co-counsels. Advocate David Sardana As per the order, the complainants had booked a 4+1…
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Traffic advisory issued as Mohali prepares for Karan Aujla live show

Traffic advisory issued as Mohali prepares for Karan Aujla live show

Gurpreet Singh :- Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place in Mohali ahead of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert scheduled for Saturday evening at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. The district administration has issued a traffic advisory, announcing restrictions on several roads around the venue to ensure smooth conduct of the event. According to officials, roads leading to Phase 10, Sector 65 and the route towards Mohali Railway Station will remain closed for the duration of the programme. Only emergency and authorised vehicles will be allowed to pass through these routes, while the public has been advised…
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