Punjab

Ladowal Toll Plaza Made Toll-Free as Qaumi Insaf Morcha Intensifies Protest Over Sikh Prisoners’ Release

Ladowal Toll Plaza Made Toll-Free as Qaumi Insaf Morcha Intensifies Protest Over Sikh Prisoners’ Release

Gurpreet Singh :- The Qaumi Insaf Morcha on Monday intensified its campaign seeking the release of Sikh prisoners by staging a protest at the Ladowal Toll Plaza, one of Punjab’s busiest and highest-revenue toll points. As part of the demonstration, toll collection was suspended for a period, allowing commuters to pass through without paying charges. A large number of Morcha supporters gathered at the site and raised slogans against the Centre, alleging that their long-pending demand for the release of Sikh prisoners has been consistently ignored. Protest leaders claimed that despite years of peaceful agitation, no meaningful progress has been…
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ED Conducts Fresh Searches Across Punjab, UP and NCR in Ongoing Money Laundering Probe

ED Conducts Fresh Searches Across Punjab, UP and NCR in Ongoing Money Laundering Probe

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out a fresh round of searches at multiple locations in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and the National Capital Region as part of an investigation being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to officials, the agency conducted raids at six premises spread across Ludhiana and Jalandhar in Punjab, Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Delhi and Noida. The searches are linked to an ongoing probe involving Hampton Sky Realty Ltd. and individuals associated with the case. Among the properties searched was the residence of Amit Bajaj, a…
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People Rejected Politics of Loot and Deception in 2022, Chose Honest Governance: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

People Rejected Politics of Loot and Deception in 2022, Chose Honest Governance: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

ROPAR (Gurpreet Singh): Addressing a Lok Milni programme among residents of Badwa village in Rupnagar (Ropar) on Monday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people of Punjab had decisively rejected the politics of loot, privilege and deception in 2022 by voting out seven former Chief Ministers and their families and placing their faith in an honest government. Taking aim at the Congress, BJP and Akalis, he said these parties have no development agenda for Punjab and remain interested only in power and vested interests. He asserted that while opposition leaders are unable to digest Punjab’s progress under the…
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Punjab Swelters Under Heatwave as IMD Issues Alert; Weather Shift Expected from June 11

Punjab Swelters Under Heatwave as IMD Issues Alert; Weather Shift Expected from June 11

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to grapple with soaring temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed eight districts under a heatwave alert, warning residents of intense daytime conditions over the next two days. Officials have advised people to minimise outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours as the mercury continues to rise. The districts expected to witness severe heatwave conditions include Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Sangrur. Dry weather is forecast across the region, while Pathankot may experience strong winds reaching speeds of around 44 kmph. The state's average maximum temperature has remained significantly…
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Merit Alone Basis For Government Jobs In Punjab As CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Hands Over Three Hundred Fifty-Five Appointment Letters

Merit Alone Basis For Government Jobs In Punjab As CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Hands Over Three Hundred Fifty-Five Appointment Letters

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking another major milestone in the Punjab Government’s employment drive, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday handed over appointment letters to 355 youth, taking the total number of government jobs provided since the formation of the government to 67,037. Declaring the achievement as proof of a new recruitment culture in Punjab, the Chief Minister said that for the first time, government jobs are being secured purely on the basis of merit, transparency and fair competition, without recommendations, political influence or corruption. The Chief Minister said that while incidents of paper leaks, including NEET, have shaken…
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Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Launches Mission Clean Punjab With Mandatory Early Morning Field Checks

Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Launches Mission Clean Punjab With Mandatory Early Morning Field Checks

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a first-of-its-kind move to fix urban sanitation, Punjab Local Government Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains on Monday launched ‘Mission Clean Punjab’, a technology-driven drive that will put all civic officials, from top to bottom, on the ground daily from 7 AM to 8 AM. Unveiling the ambitious ‘Mission Clean Punjab’ at the department’s headquarters here on Monday, S. Bains reviewed the drive’s first day through video call with field officials. He shared that the initiative will be powered by an AI-integrated mobile application, surprise checks and weekly progress reports on cleanliness. Under the initiative, S. Bains…
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Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal Inaugurates Irrigation Projects Worth Rs 13 Crore

Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal Inaugurates Irrigation Projects Worth Rs 13 Crore

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Water Resources and Soil & Water Conservation Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today inaugurated irrigation projects worth Rs.13 crore at villages Manakmajra and Dehleez Khurd in Amargarh Assembly constituency. He was accompanied by MLA Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra. Addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister informed that these projects will bring canal water for the first time to more than 3832 acres of agricultural land in the region. He said, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to strengthening irrigation infrastructure and reducing dependence on groundwater, adding that the objective of the government is…
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Mann to Present Punjab’s Development Report at NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting

Mann to Present Punjab’s Development Report at NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will participate in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 11, where he is expected to present a comprehensive account of the state government's achievements across key sectors. Ahead of the meeting, the Punjab Government has begun compiling data on its major initiatives and policy outcomes. The presentation is likely to focus on reforms undertaken in education, agriculture, healthcare, industrial development and anti-drug efforts over the past few years. In the education sector, the state is expected to highlight improvements in government…
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Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab as IMD Issues Alert; Rain Likely Later This Week

Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab as IMD Issues Alert; Rain Likely Later This Week

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are once again witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave conditions across several districts until June 11. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours as temperatures continue to climb. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, maximum temperatures across the state have increased by around 2.1 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours, bringing them close to seasonal averages. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 44.8°C, while Chandigarh registered 39.9°C. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for heatwave conditions, particularly affecting…
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Chandigarh Police ASI Apprehended by CBI in Sector 39 Bribery Operation

Chandigarh Police ASI Apprehended by CBI in Sector 39 Bribery Operation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Chandigarh Police has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with a corruption case. The anti-corruption operation has triggered substantial concern within the regional law enforcement administration. The apprehended official has been identified as Hitesh Kumar, who was actively deployed at the Sector 39 Police Station in Chandigarh. According to investigative sources, the central agency initiated the trap operation following a formal complaint detailing that the officer had demanded financial kickbacks. Acting on the tip, a specialized CBI team carried out a localized raid and caught the Assistant Sub-Inspector…
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