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28 May

India Exits Top-15 Global FDI Destinations, Cheema Slams BJP’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ Claims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEconomy, FDI, Finance, Harpal Singh Cheema, investment, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that India’s removal from the list of the world’s Top-15 economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence reflects the deepening crisis of investor trust under the BJP-led Central Government. Referring to the latest FDI Confidence Index rankings, The Finance Minister stated that while India was ranked among the world’s Top-10 investment destinations in 2016, it has now slipped completely out of the Top-15 list in 2026. Citing the global rankings, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the development exposes the stark gap between the BJP Government’s publicity-driven claims…

28 May

Mann Promises Resurgent ‘Rangla Punjab’ as He Unveils New Astroturf in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Environment, Infrastructure, Jalandhar, Punjab, sports

Seechewal, Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium alongside Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. Highlighting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s aggressive push on sports infrastructure, irrigation, groundwater recharge and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Government had delivered 21,000 cusecs of water to fields, equivalent to two…

28 May

BJP Picks Kewal Singh Dhillon to Lead Punjab Unit Ahead of Crucial Electoral Battle; Haryana BJP Gets New Chief As Well

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled a fresh leadership lineup for Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, with senior Punjab leader Kewal Singh Dhillon being appointed as the new chief of the party’s Punjab unit. The move comes as the BJP begins reorganising its state structure ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, where the party is expected to aggressively expand its political presence. The announcement was made through an official communication issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh after approval from the party’s central leadership. Alongside Punjab, the BJP also announced Archana Gupta as Haryana BJP…

28 May

BJP Likely to Hand Punjab Leadership to Veteran Sikh Face Kewal Dhillon Ahead of 2027 Poll Battle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKewal Dhillon

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party is reportedly preparing for a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab, with former Barnala legislator Kewal Singh Dhillon emerging as the frontrunner for the post of state party president. Sources within the party indicate that the official announcement could be made shortly. Dhillon, a senior political figure from Punjab’s Malwa region and a former Congress leader, is expected to replace current Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, whose term is scheduled to conclude in July. Party insiders say Jakhar will continue to remain actively involved in the BJP’s preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.…

27 May

AAP President Aman Arora Accuses BJP of Hooliganism and Violating Election Norms in Punjab Civic Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP slams BJP, Aman Arora press conference, Dhuri election violation, Punjab municipal elections, Ravneet Bittu civic polls

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on BJP's Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, strongly condemning his hooliganism and violation of election norms during the municipal corporation elections in Punjab. He called out the BJP minister and BJP leaders for attempting to disrupt the democratic process through goondaism. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State President and cabinet minister Aman Arora stated, “The entire state witnessed through the media how the Aam Aadmi Party government had issued clear directions to ensure that…

27 May

AAP Slams Ravneet Bittu for Alleged Misbehaviour with Punjab Police Officers and SSP Navjot Kaur Grewal During Dhuri Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP slams BJP, Baltej Pannu press conference, Dhuri local body polls, Punjab municipal elections, Ravneet Bittu controversy, SSP Navjot Kaur Grewal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday strongly condemned the conduct of BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu during the Dhuri municipal elections, describing his behaviour as shameful, condemnable and a reflection of a “cheap mentality”. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the manner in which a Union Minister publicly abused Punjab Police personnel, insulted a woman SSP and interfered in election duty exposed the BJP’s arrogance of power and disregard for democratic institutions. “Ravneet Singh Bittu is neither a resident nor a voter of…

27 May

Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Patiala after the body of a young woman was discovered stuffed inside a blue plastic drum abandoned near the Railway Colony area. The sensational recovery triggered shock and fear among local residents, prompting an immediate police investigation into what authorities suspect to be a planned murder. According to preliminary information, the drum was found lying at an isolated spot in the locality. Residents grew suspicious after noticing the sealed container and alerted the police. Upon reaching the scene, officers opened the drum and recovered the body of an unidentified young woman packed inside and covered…

27 May

Punjab Under Severe Heatwave Grip Today, Rain and Hail Likely to Bring Relief from Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHeatwave, Punjab

Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with the Meteorological Department issuing a severe heatwave alert for Tuesday across several districts. However, relief appears to be on the horizon as weather conditions are expected to shift from May 28, bringing chances of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across parts of the state. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, dry weather prevailed across Punjab during the last 24 hours, with Bathinda recording the highest temperature at 45.8 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest locations in the region. The current weather spell coincides with Nautapa, considered the…

26 May

Punjab Targets 5 Lakh Acres for DSR in 2026-27: Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance via Online Portal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDirect Seeding of Rice, groundwater conservation Punjab, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Punjab agriculture target

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2026-27 kharif season, with a dedicated budget provision of Rs 40 crore. Sharing details of the water-conserving DSR scheme, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that 23,410 farmers adopted the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique during the 2025 kharif season, covering 2,35,899 acres through direct sowing…

26 May

High Stakes in Punjab: 61.5 Per Cent Turnout Recorded in Municipal Polls Amid Regional Clashes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjablocal body polls, Patiala polling violence, Punjab municipal elections, regional political clashes, voter turnout Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab recorded an estimated 61.5 per cent voter turnout by 5 pm during municipal elections held across the state on Tuesday. The high-stakes polling was marked by sporadic incidents of violence, localized clashes, and widespread allegations of voter intimidation in several districts. Political analysts view these local elections as a critical litmus test for major parties ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls. Voting was conducted to elect representatives across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar panchayats. To maintain law and order, the Punjab State Election Commission deployed approximately 32,000 police personnel and nearly…