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06 Apr

Punjab Power Sector Turns Profitable Under AAP Govt Despite Free Electricity, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday asserted that Punjab’s power sector has undergone a structural turnaround under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, with the once loss-making department now recording profits even while providing free electricity to 90% of households. He highlighted that the government not only ensured zero electricity bills for the majority of families through 600 units of free power, but also reversed the earlier trend of selling public assets by acquiring the 540 MW Govindwal Thermal Power Plant and significantly improving its efficiency. The Chief Minister underlined that tariffs have been reduced…

06 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 250 new PRTC buses in Patiala, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening public transport, generating employment, and accelerating overall development across Punjab. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined his government’s dual focus on infrastructure expansion and people-centric governance.Sharing details of the transport expansion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today in Patiala, 250 new buses were flagged off and added to the PRTC fleet. This is not merely an improvement in transport facilities, but a significant step towards providing people with better, safer and more comfortable…

06 Apr

IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department has released a special weather bulletin warning of changing weather conditions across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh starting April 6.According to the advisory, a western disturbance is set to impact the Himalayan region, leading to increased rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms in parts of the plains.For Punjab and Haryana, light rainfall is expected at isolated locations over the next 24 hours. However, weather activity is likely to intensify on April 7, with light to moderate rainfall forecast at several places, followed by scattered showers on April 8. The…

06 Apr

Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Terror Module, Three Arrested; Grenades and Foreign Weapon Seized

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module with suspected links to Pakistan’s intelligence network. Three individuals have been arrested, and a cache of weapons, including two hand grenades and a foreign-made Glock pistol, has been recovered. Officials from the Counter Intelligence wing revealed that the seized grenades carried markings of Pakistan Ordnance Factory, pointing to possible cross-border connections. The module is believed to have been operated by Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) with external backing. In a coordinated effort, one of the accused was apprehended from Ahmedabad with assistance from…

06 Apr

Girl’s cry for help goes viral after ex-Army man beats her, ties to chain for stealing guavas

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Gurpreet Singh :- A disturbing case of child abuse has been reported from Una district in Himachal Pradesh. A retired Army man is accused of tying up and beating a young girl because she plucked guavas from a tree near his house. The girl, who belongs to a migrant family, was allegedly taken inside the man’s house, tied to a staircase with a chain, and beaten. A young man working in the merchant navy recorded a video of the incident, which later appeared online. In the video, the girl is seen crying and begging for help, while the man tries…

06 Apr

Punjab Government Highlights Four-Year Performance: CM Bhagwant Mann Outlines Free Power, Jobs and Energy Reforms

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, on Monday addressed a press conference detailing the achievements and promises fulfilled by the state government over the past four years. The briefing, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, focused on key initiatives including free electricity, employment generation and power sector reforms. Addressing the media, Mann reiterated that the government had announced free electricity for consumers in 2022, with households beginning to receive zero bills from June that year. He added that, unlike previous administrations where power tariffs saw regular hikes, his government has ensured a…

06 Apr

Bomb Threats Trigger Panic in Punjab: Schools in Jalandhar, Chandigarh Evacuated; CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Also Receive Threat Emails

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Gurpreet Singh :- A wave of bomb threats targeting multiple institutions across Punjab on Monday created widespread panic among authorities, parents and the general public. Several schools in Jalandhar and Chandigarh received threatening emails warning of explosions on their premises, prompting immediate security action and evacuations. In Jalandhar, at least three prominent schools were sent emails claiming that their buildings would be blown up. The message also reportedly mentioned the Mayor’s office, raising further concerns about the intent and scale of the threat. Adding to the seriousness, the email also warned of a possible attack on the statue of Dr.…

06 Apr

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Turns Key To Provide Aid in Emergencies

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is emerging as a critical pillar of healthcare security, offering ₹10 lakh coverage per family and enabling faster access to treatment while reducing financial stress during sudden medical emergencies. As illnesses such as heart attack, cancer, and birth complications continue to strike without warning, the Punjab Government’s approach is increasingly centred on bridging the gap between medical urgency and affordability through large-scale public health intervention. Illnesses like heart attack, cancer, and birth complications can strike without any red flags, causing sudden, severe symptoms and requiring immediate medical attention to prevent serious…

05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Mass Transfer of Bathinda Police Staff Over Drug Inaction

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a firm display of administrative accountability, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered the immediate transfer of the entire staff of the Sadar Police Station in Bathinda on Sunday. The directive came during a public grievance meeting held at the Balwant Gargi Auditorium, where the Chief Minister was confronted with serious allegations regarding the local police's failure to combat the drug menace. Lakha Singh, the Sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, personally briefed the Chief Minister on the rampant drug trafficking in his area, noting that despite multiple fatalities and repeated reports to the station, no significant enforcement action…

05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Rs 28.68 Crore Development Projects in Jaito

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Faridkot (Balwinder Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday continued his government’s development push across Punjab, unveiling projects worth ₹28.68 crore in Faridkot’s Jaito, including the upgradation of the Community Health Centre into a 30-bed hospital and key investments in drinking water and sports infrastructure, while asserting that the 2022 mandate for the ‘jhaadu’ (AAP's electoral symbol) has begun realising the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. The Chief Minister contrasted AAP’s governance model with opposition parties, stating that while AAP is delivering clean water, healthcare, education, ₹10 lakh health insurance and financial support to women, traditional parties had…