Punjab

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

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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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Punjab CM Mann Asserts Zero Tolerance on Law Violations Amid CBI Probe Debate in DM Suicide Case
24 Mar

Punjab CM Mann Asserts Zero Tolerance on Law Violations Amid CBI Probe Debate in DM Suicide Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reiterated his government’s uncompromising stance on law enforcement while responding to demands for a CBI probe into the alleged suicide of district manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa. He stated that no individual, regardless of position, influence, or personal connection, would be shielded if found guilty of violating the law. Emphasising that his government does not believe in patronage or favouritism, Mann said strict action would be taken against anyone involved, adding that governance in the state is guided by accountability and transparency. The issue gained national attention after Congress MP Gurjeet Singh…
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Punjab to Host International Hockey Championship for the First Time, Announces CM Bhagwant Mann
24 Mar

Punjab to Host International Hockey Championship for the First Time, Announces CM Bhagwant Mann

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, , ,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is set to mark a significant milestone in its sporting history as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will host an international-level men’s Asian Hockey Championship for the first time. The announcement was made during a press conference at his Chandigarh residence. The tournament is expected to feature the top six teams from Asia, with strong anticipation of India’s participation. Matches are scheduled to be held in Mohali and Jalandhar later this year, giving a major boost to Punjab’s status on the global sports map. Highlighting the state’s sporting legacy, the Chief Minister noted…
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Second Chances: Rehabilitation and Jobs Drive Ground-Level Impact of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign
23 Mar

Second Chances: Rehabilitation and Jobs Drive Ground-Level Impact of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet): Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents this transition. Introduced to drugs during his college years through peer influence, what began as experimentation soon turned into dependence. Today, he is focused on completing his studies and rebuilding his future. “I feel I have become a better person,” he said. With…
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Rahul Gandhi Welcomed in Chandigarh, Targets BJP-RSS and Modi Government Ahead of Gujarat Visit
23 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Welcomed in Chandigarh, Targets BJP-RSS and Modi Government Ahead of Gujarat Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received a warm welcome at Chandigarh Airport from Congress party paradesh Treasurer Vikram Chopra and other Congress party members of Chandigarh , during his transit from Himachal Pradesh to Gujarat. During his brief interaction with party workers and leaders, Rahul Gandhi made strong political remarks, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend Parliament, while emphasizing his own visit to Gujarat to connect directly with tribal communities.Rahul Gandhi also launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the use of the…
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Former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar Arrested in Official’s Suicide Case
23 Mar

Former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar Arrested in Official’s Suicide Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigargh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab Transport and Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was arrested on Monday, March 23, 2026, in connection with the alleged suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a District Manager with the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PSWC). The arrest follows a high-profile political storm that forced Bhullar to resign from the Bhagwant Mann-led Cabinet on Saturday after a 12-second "dying declaration" video surfaced online. The case centers on the death of 45-year-old Randhawa, who allegedly consumed a poisonous substance at his Amritsar residence in the early hours of March 21. In the purported video, Randhawa directly blamed Bhullar,…
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Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands
23 Mar

Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, authorities in Amritsar have dismantled a key narcotics module, arresting two individuals and recovering 5 kilograms of heroin from their possession. The operation is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at curbing the flow of drugs from across the border into India. Preliminary investigations have revealed links between the गिरफ्तार accused and handlers based in Pakistan, along with connections to an international network facilitating the smuggling of narcotics. Officials indicated that the recovered consignment was part of a larger supply chain being operated through cross-border channels. A case has…
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Amit Shah Offers CBI Probe in Warehouse Manager Suicide Case, Seeks Written Request from Punjab MPs
23 Mar

Amit Shah Offers CBI Probe in Warehouse Manager Suicide Case, Seeks Written Request from Punjab MPs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The controversy surrounding the death of warehouse district manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa escalated further on the third day as his postmortem remained pending, with the family continuing to demand the arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. The issue reached the Lok Sabha, where Congress MP from Amritsar, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, raised serious allegations regarding irregularities in FCI warehouse tenders in Punjab. While addressing the House, Aujla alleged that a state minister attempted to secure a 50,000 metric tonne tender and exerted pressure on officials, eventually obtaining a 20,000 metric tonne allocation, while the remaining was awarded…
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‘Next sacrifice will be of me and my children’: Gagandeep Randhawa’s family issues 24-hour ultimatum to govt to arrest Laljit Bhullar
23 Mar

‘Next sacrifice will be of me and my children’: Gagandeep Randhawa’s family issues 24-hour ultimatum to govt to arrest Laljit Bhullar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The family of the deceased Punjab Warehousing Corporation district manager Gagandeep Randhawa has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to arrest former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and others named in the case.   Addressing the media, Randhawa's widow and complainant Upendra Kaur said the family will be forced to stage a protest if the accused are not arrested in the designated time window. Even two days after the incident, the post mortem has not been conducted as the family has been pressing for its demand for the arrest of all the accused named in the FIR…
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Punjab’s Universal Healthcare Model Outpaces Ayushman Bharat with Rs 10 Lakh Coverage for All
23 Mar

Punjab’s Universal Healthcare Model Outpaces Ayushman Bharat with Rs 10 Lakh Coverage for All

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): At a time when rising medical costs continue to push Indian families into financial distress, a stark contrast is emerging in how healthcare is being funded and delivered. While the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat allocates ₹9,500 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna commits ₹2,000 crore for just 3 crore residents, translating into nearly ten times higher investment per person. The difference is not just financial, but structural. Where the national scheme limits both eligibility and coverage at ₹5 lakh, Punjab’s model extends ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare to every resident without conditions. Under…
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