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22 May

Brief Rainfall Eases Punjab Heat, But Fresh Temperature Surge Likely Soon

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab witnessed a short spell of weather relief as rain and gusty winds swept through several districts early Saturday, bringing down temperatures after days of intense heatwave conditions. Cities including Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Pathankot experienced scattered showers, with strong winds reported in some pockets. The sudden change in weather offered residents temporary respite from the persistent high temperatures that have dominated the region over the past week. Meteorologists said the rainfall activity caused a slight dip in daytime temperatures across several parts of the state. However, the cooling effect is expected to remain short-lived as heatwave conditions…

22 May

Western Disturbance Nears North India, Raising Hope of Rain Amid Relentless Heatwave

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingNorth India

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of blistering temperatures across northern India, fresh weather developments have sparked expectations of some relief as a strong western disturbance moves closer to the region. New satellite observations from the India Meteorological Department indicate a large atmospheric system stretching across Afghanistan, Pakistan and adjoining parts of northwest India. The weather activity, captured through advanced thermal imaging, points to rising instability that could trigger thunderstorms and scattered showers over several northern states in the coming days. The development comes as much of north and central India continues to struggle under punishing heatwave conditions. Several cities across…

21 May

Haryana Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa Demands Road Repair Completion Prior to Monsoon Season

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh administrative briefing, Haryana infrastructure development, Haryana road repair monsoon, Mhari Sadak app review, PWD Engineer-in-Chief Yogesh Mehra, Ranbir Gangwa PWD meeting

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa has issued a strict directive to administrative officials, ordering the immediate acceleration of all pending road construction, widening, and pothole repair projects across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) in Chandigarh on Thursday, Gangwa stated that administrative or systemic excuses regarding operational delays will not be tolerated. He emphasized that the state government's execution and field presence must translate into visible infrastructure improvements on the ground, ensuring safe and unhindered movement for commuter traffic ahead of the impending…

21 May

Punjab Sanitation Workers End Strike as State Government Promises Committee Resolution Within One Month

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Harpal Singh Cheema press conference, Punjab sanitation workers strike, Ravneet Singh Bittu controversy, urban local bodies Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced that sanitation workers across various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), municipal councils, municipal committees and nagar panchayats in Punjab have decided to withdraw their ongoing strike after successful talks with the Punjab Government. Addressing the media after a meeting with representatives of sanitation workers’ unions, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “A five member delegation from the workers’ 35 member committee held detailed discussions with Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, senior government officials and me regarding the workers’ demands.” He shared, “Several demands were resolved during the discussions, while…

21 May

AAP Accuses BJP of Blackmail Politics Through Central Agencies and Demands Apology from Ravneet Bittu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshok Mittal BJP defection, Baltej Pannu press conference, Bhagwant Singh Mann ISI allegation, BJP central agency misuse, Ravneet Singh Bittu apology demand

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Launching a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday accused the BJP of misusing central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to threaten, pressure and politically blackmail people into joining the party. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu pointed out that across the country, businessmen, university owners and political leaders are first raided or issued notices by central agencies and are later inducted into the BJP, after which no further action is taken against them. “This…

21 May

62-Year-Old Punjab Woman Recovers From Critical Diabetic Ketoacidosis Under Punjab Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): There are moments in life when time does not just slow down. It breaks. For 62-year-old Bhur Kaur, that moment arrived without warning. She had lived with diabetes and hypertension for nearly 15 to 16 years. It had become part of her routine, almost normal in daily life. Medicines, check-ups, adjustments. Nothing unusual. Until one day, her body stopped responding. Her blood sugar suddenly rose to 550 mg/dL. Within moments, she collapsed. Unconscious. Unresponsive. Fighting for survival. Her family did not have time to think. They only had time to act. “We were just praying and running…

21 May

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira Occupied Public Street / Passage Belonging to Gram Panchayat; High Court Dismisses Petition & Imposes ₹6 Lakh Fine: Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Chandigarh legal news, Gram Panchayat Ramgarh, land encroachment dispute, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sukhpal Singh Khaira

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has suffered a major political and legal embarrassment after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed his petition in the Gram Panchayat land encroachment matter and imposed ₹6 lakh costs on him. Hailing the law, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu said the judgment has exposed the Congress MLA’s arrogance and punctured his repeated attempts to portray himself as a victim of political vendetta. Referring to the Court proceedings and official records, Baltej Pannu said the case pertained to illegal occupation of a public street / public passage…

21 May

Calgary Woman Dies After Dental Implant in Chandigarh; Negligence Complaint Filed Against Dentist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAmrita Bedi, Calgary woman dental surgery, Chandigarh dental implant death, Dr Pratima Duggal, Medical negligence

Chandigarh/Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A medical negligence complaint has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Pratima Duggal following the death of 42-year-old Calgary-linked patient Amrita Bedi after a dental implant procedure in Chandigarh in May 2026. The complaint, filed under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), seeks FIR registration, seizure of CCTV footage, and preservation of all medical and digital records. The procedure was reportedly conducted at Alpha Chandigarh Multispecialty Hospital after consultations initiated from Canada, with treatment planning done remotely. According to the allegations, the patient was considered a high-risk case due to obesity and anticipated airway difficulty,…

21 May

Chandigarh Administration Officials Lead by Example in “No Vehicle Wednesday” Initiative

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Punjab

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Responding to the appeal of Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, senior officials and employees of the Chandigarh Administration actively participated in the “No Vehicle Wednesday” initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and environment-friendly commuting practices.Under the campaign, officials adopted eco-friendly modes of transport including bicycles, walking, CTU buses, carpooling and e-vehicles to encourage fuel conservation and sustainable mobility across the city.Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad led the initiative by cycling to his office. Speaking to the media, he said that he personally uses a bicycle for fitness and described the campaign as an important…

21 May

Chandigarh CEO Reviews Preparedness for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Following the announcement by the Election Commission of India regarding the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll in Chandigarh under the third phase on May 14, 2026, a high-level review meeting was held on May 21 under the chairmanship of Chief Electoral Officer, U.T. Chandigarh, Prerna Puri to assess preparedness and coordination for the exercise.At the outset, the Chief Electoral Officer directed officials to ensure wide publicity of the SIR schedule, conduct meetings with political parties and maintain close coordination with all stakeholders involved in the revision process.Detailed discussions were held regarding…