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12 May

Chandigarh Chief Secretary Reviews Sports Infrastructure and Bids for International Championships

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Chandigarh Sports, H. Rajesh Prasad, International Championships, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has intensified its efforts to establish the Union Territory as a premier sports destination following a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shri H. Rajesh Prasad on Tuesday. During the session, the Secretary Sports and department officials outlined the significant progress made during the 2025–26 fiscal year, highlighting the completion of an international-standard billiards and snooker hall in Sector 42 and the development of specialized chess centres and an international Boccia court. Further advancements included the installation of air conditioning in various indoor sports halls and the completion of an all-weather swimming pool…

12 May

CBI Apprehends Three in Punjab Vigilance Bribery Scandal as Senior Official Evades Arrest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbribery case, CBI arrest, corruption probe, OP Rana, Punjab News, Punjab vigilance, Vicky Goyal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three individuals, including two private middlemen and an associate, in connection with a ₹20 lakh bribery case involving the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. The arrests follow a complaint alleging that the accused, Vikas Goyal and his son Raghav Goyal, demanded illegal gratification to secure the closure of a complaint pending in the office of the Director General of Vigilance in Punjab. The agency reported that the intermediaries were using their purported influence with senior officials to settle the complainant’s legal matters in exchange for the illicit payment. Investigators have identified OP…

12 May

CBI Heat Reaches Punjab Vigilance Corridors; BJP Leader, IPS Officer’s Reader Under Scanner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBig news, BJP, CBI, Punjab, Raid, Vigillance Bureau

CBI raid at Vigilance office triggers political storm in Punjab Gurpreet Singh :- A recent CBI raid at the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali has sparked major political and administrative controversy in the state. The action has brought two important names into focus — BJP leader Raghav Goyal from Malout and senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan, who is considered one of the frontrunners for the post of Punjab Director General of Police. Raghav Goyal, known for his close links with several BJP leaders, has been arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 25 lakh bribery case. Sources claim…

12 May

Former DIG Bhullar moves High Court again, seeks quashing of FIR and stay on probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Bhullar, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Former Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar has once again approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the FIR registered against him and seeking immediate relief from the ongoing investigation. In his petition, Bhullar has sought quashing of the FIR, a stay on further investigation and interim protection till the final adjudication of the matter. He contended that the case registered against him was contrary to established legal procedure and had caused serious damage to his reputation. The former DIG has termed his arrest, the FIR and the subsequent investigation as unconstitutional. He urged the court…

12 May

Jagtar Singh Hawara moves High Court seeking four-week parole to care for ailing mother

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingJagtar Singh Hawara, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking four weeks’ parole on humanitarian grounds. In his petition, Hawara stated that he wished to take care of his ailing mother, who is suffering from multiple age-related ailments. Hawara submitted before the court that he has been lodged in jail for the past 28 years and nine months and had never earlier applied for parole. He informed the court that his 81-year-old mother is suffering from Parkinson’s disease and hypertension, and her deteriorating health…

12 May

CBI Probe Deepens After Surprise Searches at Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): A major corruption probe intensified in Punjab after the Central Bureau of Investigation conducted surprise searches at the state Vigilance Bureau headquarters and detained multiple individuals in connection with an alleged bribery deal. The late-night operation at the Mohali-based headquarters reportedly led to the questioning of O.P. Rana, a close aide to a senior vigilance official. Investigators returned to the premises again on Tuesday as part of an extended inquiry into suspected illegal financial dealings. The agency also carried out simultaneous searches at residential locations in Malout, where two alleged middlemen, Raghav Goyal and Vikas Goyal, were…

12 May

Sanjeev Arora Moves High Court Against ED Detention, Calls Arrest Procedurally Flawed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora has knocked on the doors of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and seeking his release, alleging that the action was carried out in violation of legal procedure and constitutional safeguards. Arora, who was taken into custody on May 9 under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has argued that his detention is unjustified and lacks valid legal grounds. In his plea, he contended that the arrest was executed without proper application of law and was contrary to the protections guaranteed under the…

11 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Offers Prayers at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib, Reaffirms Tough Stance Against Sacrilege

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gurdwara Jyotisar, Punjab politics, sacrilege law, Sangrur

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday joined the Sangat at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib to offer Ardas and express gratitude for getting the opportunity to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, asserting that the stringent law has brought immense relief and satisfaction to the Panth and will ensure that no one dares to commit beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji again. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, saying the country is witnessing how decisions are being dictated by the White House while central…

11 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Vows to Shield Punjab From Divisive Forces and Highlights Educational Success at Sri Muktsar Sahib Lok Milni

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2026 Sacrilege Act, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Lok Milni, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, NITI Aayog Education, Punjab Peace, Sri Muktsar Sahib

Sri Muktsar Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Amid thunderous slogans, roaring crowds and an overwhelming outpouring of affection during a Lok Milni at village Saahib Chand in the Gidderbaha constituency, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday received siropas, portraits and blessings from villagers who gathered in huge numbers to welcome him. Riding on massive public enthusiasm, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a fierce attack on divisive politics, declaring that Punjab’s peace, communal harmony and brotherhood would never be allowed to be disturbed for political gains. Warning that anti-Punjab forces are trying to drag the state back into dark days through…

11 May

Punjab Election Commission Unveils Schedule for Crucial Municipal and Council Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElection Commission, local bodies, Municipal Polls, Punjab elections, Voter Turnout, voting schedule

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The political landscape of Punjab is preparing for a significant democratic transition following the official proclamation of the local body election schedule by State Election Commissioner Dr. Raj Kamal Chaudhary. Citizens across the province will head to the polls on May 26 to elect representatives for eight major municipal corporations, seventy-six municipal councils, and twenty-one nagar panchayats. The commission has set the voting hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a meticulous counting process scheduled to commence on May 29. This announcement has triggered the immediate implementation of the model code of conduct, which effectively halts…