Punjab

Aman Arora Announces 16,000 Jan Sabhas to Showcase Bhagwant Mann Govt’s 4-Year Report Card Across Punjab

Aman Arora Announces 16,000 Jan Sabhas to Showcase Bhagwant Mann Govt’s 4-Year Report Card Across Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Aman Arora on Wednesday announced a massive statewide public outreach campaign to mark four years of the Bhagwant Mann Government, asserting that the AAP government has delivered transparent, accountable and people-centric governance while transforming key sectors across the state. The AAP Punjab President noted the campaign will take the AAP government’s report card directly to the people through 16,000 rallies, Jan Sabhas and nukkad meetings over the next 10 days.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday,AAPPunjab StatePresident Aman Arora stated, “A massive public outreach campaign will begin from tomorrow under which 16,000…
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Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

Gurpreet Singh :- The issue of charging a fee for downloading copies of FIRs from the Punjab Police website has now reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a public interest litigation challenging the decision. The petition has been filed by advocates Vasu Ranjan Shandilya and Abhishek Malhotra, who have questioned the legality of imposing an ₹80 charge for accessing such documents. In their plea, the petitioners argued that charging citizens for obtaining a copy of an FIR violates fundamental rights, asserting that individuals should not be compelled to pay for accessing information related to complaints filed in their…
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Punjabi Lawyer Dies Suddenly in Canada, Wave of Grief in Fatehgarh Sahib

Punjabi Lawyer Dies Suddenly in Canada, Wave of Grief in Fatehgarh Sahib

Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic incident from Canada has left the Punjabi community in deep shock after a 45-year-old lawyer from Fatehgarh Sahib passed away suddenly. The deceased has been identified as Harshwinder Singh Cheema, whose untimely demise has created an atmosphere of mourning among his family, colleagues, and well-wishers. According to initial information, the cause of death is believed to be a cardiac arrest. Cheema had moved to Canada nearly three years ago on a work permit along with his family in search of better opportunities and a stable future. His sudden death has not only devastated his family…
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Raja Warring Acting as AAP’s Proxy, Betrayed Punjab : Ravneet Bittu

Raja Warring Acting as AAP’s Proxy, Betrayed Punjab : Ravneet Bittu

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s political landscape witnessed fresh turbulence after Member of Parliament Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a sharp attack on Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of siding with rival leadership and compromising the state’s interests. Bittu alleged that Warring has effectively become a “proxy” for AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a stance he claimed has adversely impacted Punjab’s future, particularly its youth. Elaborating on the issue, Bittu pointed out that a majority of Punjab MPs had collectively written to the Union Home Minister seeking a CBI probe into the Gagandeep…
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Absconding Punjab MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Held in Patiala After Six-Month Manhunt

Absconding Punjab MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Held in Patiala After Six-Month Manhunt

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested by the Punjab Police after remaining on the run for several months in connection with a rape case. The arrest was carried out in Patiala, where police teams tracked down the accused following a prolonged search operation. Pathanmajra had been declared a proclaimed offender by the court after repeatedly evading arrest since September last year. Officials said multiple charges, including rape, cheating and criminal intimidation, have been levelled against the legislator. A lookout circular had also been issued earlier to aid in locating him. Sources indicate that…
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AAP MP Malvinder Kang Blasts Finance Bill 2026; Demands Reopening of Wagah Border to Save Farmers

AAP MP Malvinder Kang Blasts Finance Bill 2026; Demands Reopening of Wagah Border to Save Farmers

New Delhi/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Union Government while speaking on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that the government’s claims of economic strength and reforms over the last decade stand completely disconnected from the ground reality. Kang said that while the Finance Minister has made tall claims about economic progress, the real picture of the country’s economy is deeply concerning. “If we look at the last ten years, inflation is at one of the highest levels in the country’s history, and the Indian Rupee has weakened…
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Punjab’s ‘Khed Kranti’ Gains Momentum as Mann Govt Secures Asian Champions Trophy Hosting Rights

Punjab’s ‘Khed Kranti’ Gains Momentum as Mann Govt Secures Asian Champions Trophy Hosting Rights

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented the sports report card under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, outlining how the AAP government’s ‘Khed Kranti’ (sports revolution) is fundamentally reshaping the sector. After presenting report cards on irrigation, health, and law and order, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted sports as the next frontier of reform, backed by concrete investments and on-ground expansion, including a jump in the sports budget from ₹350 crore to ₹1791 crore, increase in coaches from 500 to 2,458, and direct financial support of ₹15 lakh for Olympic preparation and…
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1-Year-Old Among Youngest Beneficiaries as Punjab’s Sehat Yojna Enables Immediate Life-Saving Care

1-Year-Old Among Youngest Beneficiaries as Punjab’s Sehat Yojna Enables Immediate Life-Saving Care

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With a growing number of newborns and young children accessing treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is ensuring that medical care begins without delay during critical moments.In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child, Khwaish, was admitted with pneumonia requiring urgent medical attention. In many such cases earlier, families would have had to arrange funds, complete documentation, or wait for approvals before treatment could begin. However, under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, that gap has been removed.With the Sehat Card already in place, treatment…
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Punjab to Impose Toll on Himachal Commercial Vehicles, Move to Challenge Entry Tax in Supreme Court

Punjab to Impose Toll on Himachal Commercial Vehicles, Move to Challenge Entry Tax in Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is weighing the imposition of toll tax on commercial vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh, even as it prepares to challenge the neighbouring state’s entry tax on national highways in the Supreme Court. State Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains indicated that the move is being considered as a reciprocal measure, while asserting that such levies on national highways are legally untenable. He clarified that any proposed tax would be limited to commercial vehicles and would not affect ordinary commuters. The development comes amid rising tensions over Himachal Pradesh’s decision to enhance entry tax, set to take effect…
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66 killed, several injured as Colombian military plane with 115 soldiers onboard crashes

66 killed, several injured as Colombian military plane with 115 soldiers onboard crashes

Rajeev Sharma :- At least 66 people were killed and several others injured after a Colombian military plane crashed after takeoff on Monday. The critically injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.   The C-130 Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador and Peru, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle floor.  The death toll was almost double that of what authorities confirmed earlier as they continued with search and rescue operations. Reportedly the crash happened after the plane suffered the impact near the end of the runway.  The crash was so severe…
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