Punjab

SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre
23 May

SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday organised a special Gurmat Samagam at Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall within the Golden Temple complex to commemorate the 11 Nihang Singhs who were martyred during the 1964 Paonta Sahib massacre. The martyrs had laid down their lives while fighting to free Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, associated with the legacy of Guru Gobind Singh, from the control of corrupt mahants. The religious programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by devotional kirtan performed by Hazoori Ragi jathas. A large number of devotees attended the gathering and paid…
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Centre Must Share Extraordinary RBI Dividend With States, Protect Freedom & Financial Strength of Central Bank, Says Harpal Singh Cheema
22 May

Centre Must Share Extraordinary RBI Dividend With States, Protect Freedom & Financial Strength of Central Bank, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday raised serious concerns over the Government of India taking an unprecedented dividend of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India, warning that excessive extraction of RBI reserves could weaken the country’s long-term economic resilience and undermine the strength of the central bank. Referring to reports that the RBI has transferred nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Union Government out of the central bank’s total income of around ₹4 lakh crore, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that this was among the highest dividend transfers ever made…
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Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave
22 May

Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced a major revision in operational timings for all state government offices, schools, and colleges across the state. Under the newly mandated schedule, regular working hours will be shifted from the conventional 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM slot to an early morning session of 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The synchronized policy adjustment will officially take effect on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will remain strictly enforced until further administrative orders are issued by the state government. The critical decision was finalized following detailed consultations with regional administrative stakeholders…
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Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure
22 May

Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said the Punjab Government will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and humane care for animals. Stressing that children, senior citizens and families must be able to move freely in public spaces without fear, the Chief Minister announced that stray dogs will be shifted from high footfall areas and adequate shelters will be created and maintained for their proper care, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment towards protecting…
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Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements
22 May

Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to script a historic milestone in Indian sports as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October 2026. Reviewing the initial preparations during a high-level meeting with office-bearers from Hockey India, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the state government will extend complete administrative, financial, and logistical support to deliver a world-class international event. The Chief Minister emphasized that hosting a continental tournament of this scale will solidify Punjab’s enduring legacy as the traditional cradle of Indian hockey and inspire a massive…
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AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities
22 May

AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday highly commended the Punjab Police for neutralizing a sophisticated international cyber-terrorism syndicate and arresting its prime operative from West Bengal. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, senior AAP Punjab chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal revealed that the apprehended individual was the mastermind behind multiple highly sensitive bomb threats issued to the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the State Legislative Assembly, and Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Dhaliwal asserted that the Bhagwant Mann-led administration remains uncompromised on its founding commitment to crush any anti-national elements attempting to disrupt peace, execute firing incidents,…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea for EVM Voting in Civic Polls
22 May

Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea for EVM Voting in Civic Polls

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in upcoming municipal corporation and municipal council elections in Punjab, effectively clearing the way for the polls to be conducted through ballot papers. The petition was filed by Ruchika Garg, who urged the court to direct authorities to hold civic body elections through EVMs to ensure transparency and prevent alleged irregularities during the voting process. The plea argued that electronic voting could help conduct elections in a more fair and impartial manner. During the hearing, the High Court observed…
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Two Pakistani Nationals Detained by BSF After Entering Indian Territory Near Border
22 May

Two Pakistani Nationals Detained by BSF After Entering Indian Territory Near Border

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Gurpreet Singh :- Personnel of the Border Security Force have detained two Pakistani nationals who allegedly entered Indian territory illegally along the India-Pakistan border. Officials said a vehicle used by the duo was also seized, while security agencies have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. According to preliminary information, both men were reportedly engaged in supplying goods to shops in Pakistan’s Kasur region. During the course of their travel, they allegedly crossed the international border in a private vehicle and entered Indian territory, where BSF troops immediately intercepted and detained them. Authorities are still trying to determine the exact…
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Punjab spy network busted: Pathankot man held for ‘sharing’ Army movement details with Pakistan handlers
22 May

Punjab spy network busted: Pathankot man held for ‘sharing’ Army movement details with Pakistan handlers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough linked to national security, the Punjab Police have arrested a man from Pathankot for allegedly passing sensitive information related to the movement of Indian Army and paramilitary forces to handlers operating from Pakistan. The accused, identified as Baljit Singh alias Bittu, is a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village in Punjab. According to investigators, he had allegedly installed an Internet-enabled CCTV camera near a strategic point on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway to secretly monitor military activity. Police officials believe the live surveillance footage was being transmitted electronically to foreign-based operatives connected to Pakistan. police…
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High Court Cuts Fuel Use with Digital Push, Remote Work and Shared Travel Plan
22 May

High Court Cuts Fuel Use with Digital Push, Remote Work and Shared Travel Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major administrative shift aimed at conserving fuel amid rising global energy concerns, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has rolled out fresh measures designed to reduce unnecessary travel and strengthen digital court functioning. The court has directed wider use of virtual hearings, encouraging judicial proceedings to be conducted through video conferencing wherever possible. Officials have been instructed to ensure smooth technical arrangements so that lawyers and litigants face no disruption during online appearances. Registrars have been asked to circulate virtual hearing links in advance and provide immediate technical support if any connectivity issues arise during…
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