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18 Jun

NEET Re-Exam Candidate Dies by Suicide in Ahmedabad, Investigation Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAhmedabad news, Ahmedabad student death, NEET aspirant suicide, NEET re-examination 2026, NEET UG Re-Exam

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): A 17-year-old NEET aspirant, who was scheduled to appear for the upcoming NEET (UG) re-examination, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the sixth floor of his residential building in Ahmedabad during the early hours of Thursday, police said. According to Sabarmati Police Inspector Y.R. Vaghela, the incident occurred around 2:55 am at the Aristo Anandam residential complex in the Tragad area of the city. The teenager reportedly jumped from the balcony of his family's sixth-floor apartment in Block B of the society. The society's security guard noticed the boy lying in the common area and immediately…

18 Jun

Past Sacrilege Cases Will Be Investigated Thoroughly, Guilty Will Face Law: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBargari case, Behbal Kalan, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab sacrilege cases

Declaring that Punjab’s future can no longer be held hostage to the mistakes and misdeeds of the past regimes, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the state has suffered immensely over the decades but is now moving steadily towards a new era of growth, opportunity and prosperity. During a Lok Milni at Bhattlan village in the Tanda constituency, the Chief Minister said Punjab, despite being blessed with fertile land, abundant water resources, a favourable climate and a hardworking people, was denied its full potential by successive governments that failed to put the interests of the state first. The…

18 Jun

Chandigarh Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn as Arrested Suspects Injured During Alleged Escape Bid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the murder of a cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh witnessed a dramatic development on Thursday after two accused were injured in a police encounter following an alleged attempt to escape while being brought back from Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the two suspects, identified as Sunny Mehra and Aryan, had recently been arrested in connection with the killing of Janki Das, an employee of Shri Kumar Medical Store in Sector 11. While being transported to Chandigarh, they allegedly tried to flee custody near the Sector 25 forest area in the early…

18 Jun

Punjab and Chandigarh Brace for Wet Spell as Weather Systems Trigger Multi-Day Rain Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to witness a change in weather over the coming days, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread pre-monsoon activity accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. A yellow alert has been issued for the period from June 18 to June 23 as multiple weather systems become active over northwest India. Meteorologists have predicted that several districts could receive light to moderate rainfall, while strong winds reaching up to 50 kmph may occur during thunderstorms. Officials have advised people to remain cautious during adverse weather, especially in open spaces and near trees or…

18 Jun

Manpreet Singh Draws Level With Indian Hockey’s All-Time Appearance Record, Eyes Historic Milestone

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Veteran Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh has reached a landmark achievement by equalling the highest number of international appearances for the country, joining an elite list of sporting greats after featuring in his 412th match for India. The Jalandhar-born star achieved the feat during India's clash against the Netherlands in Rotterdam, matching the long-standing record held by former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. With the milestone, Manpreet now shares the distinction of being the joint-most capped player in the history of Indian hockey. The achievement reflects a career built on consistency, resilience and…

17 Jun

Punjab’s Doorstep Governance Revolution: 3.10 Lakh Services Delivered, Pendency Drops to Just 0.33%

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Under the “Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar” initiative, Punjab’s 1076 helpline and doorstep delivery are reshaping the way citizens access government services, reducing delays, limiting dependence on middlemen and making governance more transparent and citizen-centric. The technology-enabled system has delivered over 3.10 lakh services to citizens. Pendency across departments has fallen to 0.33 per cent. Citizens can now access 437 government services through the integrated platform by simply calling the 1076 helpline or booking appointments through WhatsApp, the online portal or Sewa Kendras. Once an appointment is booked, trained doorstep delivery operators visit citizens at their homes,…

17 Jun

Punjab Government Offers Free Coaching for Bank PO and LIC/GIC Exams; Applications Open Till June 30

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBank PO Exam 2026, Dr Baljit Kaur, Free Coaching Programme, LIC GIC AAO Exam, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With the objective of expanding career opportunities for youth belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Minority Communities, the Punjab Government has announced free coaching for the Probationary Officer (Bank) and Assistant Administrative Officer (LIC/GIC) Examinations-2026. This initiative will enable eligible candidates to prepare for these prestigious competitive examinations without the burden of expensive coaching fees. Sharing this information, Punjab's Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the initiative aims to provide deserving youth with quality coaching, expert guidance and equal opportunities to help them build successful careers in…

17 Jun

WHO Says 15 Crore Indians Need Mental Health Support; Punjab Expands Cashless Treatment Under MMSY

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDepression Treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Mental Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Mental Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): More people in Punjab are now able to access treatment for mental health conditions through cashless healthcare coverage under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), which aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage timely care, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said on Wednesday. The Health Minister said the scheme includes coverage for a wide range of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions and substance-use disorders. "Advanced treatment options such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), along with diagnostic investigations, are also part of the approved package…

17 Jun

Traditional Political Parties Are Misusing Religion To Defame Me, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Singh Mann

CHABBEWAL (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday tore into the traditional political parties for misusing religion and running a sustained propaganda campaign to defame him because they could not digest either the enactment of the historic Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act-2026 or the fact that a son of a common man was governing Punjab effectively. During a packed Lok Milni gathering at village Bihala in the Chabbewal Assembly segment, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love, affection and blessings showered by people, stating that the massive public response reflected their…

17 Jun

Second Police Encounter in Two Days Leads to Arrest of Two More Accused in Pinjore Investigation

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Panchkula (Balwinder Singh): The crackdown in a case registered at the Pinjore police station gathered momentum on Wednesday after two more suspects were apprehended following a police operation in the Alipur industrial area. The arrests came after an alleged exchange of fire between the accused and law enforcement personnel, officials said. The accused, identified as Deepesh of Charkhi Dadri and Yogesh of Bhiwani, had been evading arrest in connection with FIR No. 163/26. Their capture follows the detention of two other suspects, Ashish and Viren, during a separate operation carried out a day earlier. Police officials said the latest action…