Punjab

15 Jun

Harpal Singh Cheema Targets BJP Over Drug Case, Defends Punjab Government’s Anti-Narcotics Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said the arrest of a BJP functionary with drugs has exposed the party’s deep links with the narcotics trade, raising serious questions about its role in the drug menace that has plagued Punjab for years. He asserted that while drug smugglers earlier operated under BJP’s political protection, BJP leaders and office-bearers themselves are now being caught in drug-related cases. The senior AAP leader said the BJP must explain why repeated recoveries of massive quantities of drugs are being made through Gujarat, while recalling…

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15 Jun

AAP Accuses Badal Family of Politicising Sikh Institutions, Defends CM Bhagwant Mann Over Video Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, forensic report controversy, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Monday said that after losing the trust of the people and facing repeated electoral defeats, the Badal family and Shiromani Akali Dal have dragged revered Sikh institutions into their political battle in a desperate bid to regain relevance. He asserted that the so-called forensic report being used to target CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has failed to establish even the identity of the person seen in the video, exposing what he described as another failed attempt by Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia to defame the…

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15 Jun

Chandigarh Steps Up Monsoon Readiness with Daily Monitoring, Drainage Overhaul Underway

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): With the monsoon season approaching, the Chandigarh Administration has intensified its preparedness measures to minimise the risk of waterlogging and civic disruptions across the city. Officials are conducting regular reviews of ongoing works, with departments instructed to complete critical infrastructure projects before the onset of heavy rainfall. The Engineering Department, under the supervision of UT Chief Engineer C.B. Ojha, has accelerated field operations, focusing on drainage management and road infrastructure. Authorities have stressed that daily assessments are being carried out to ensure all monsoon-related works remain on schedule. A key priority is the desilting and cleaning of…

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15 Jun

Heat Makes a Comeback in Punjab as Rainfall Declines; Weather Office Predicts Isolated Showers in Select Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After several days of rain-induced relief, Punjab and Chandigarh are once again witnessing a rise in temperatures as dry weather gradually returns across the region. Meteorological data shows that the maximum temperature climbed by around 5.4 degrees Celsius within a single day, although it continues to remain slightly below the seasonal average. Patiala emerged as the hottest location in the state, recording a daytime temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, while most other districts reported readings ranging between **34 and 38 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds…

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15 Jun

Chandigarh Launches Mega Voter Verification Drive After Two Decades, Final Electoral Roll Due in September

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Election Department has kicked off a comprehensive voter verification campaign across Chandigarh, marking the first large-scale Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in nearly 24 years. The exercise aims to ensure that the voter database remains accurate and updated ahead of future elections. As part of the campaign, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have started visiting households across the city to verify voter details and assist eligible citizens in correcting or updating their information. Authorities have instructed field officials to carry out the exercise with complete transparency and minimal inconvenience to the public. One of…

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15 Jun

13 Bullets, One Innocent Life Lost: Chandigarh’s Daylight Execution Exposes the Brutal Face of Organised Crime

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Chandigarh ( Naval Kishore/ Rajeev Sharma): In a shocking incident that has shaken the City Beautiful and reignited concerns over the growing reach of organised crime, 45-year-old cashier Janki Das was gunned down in broad daylight inside the crowded premises of Shree Kumar Medicos in Sector 11 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The brazen attack unfolded within seconds and left residents questioning how such violence could occur in one of India’s most secure urban centres. According to investigators, two masked assailants entered the busy chemist shop during business hours and calmly approached the cash counter before opening fire at point-blank…

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14 Jun

Punjab Govt Strengthens Trader Outreach Through State Commission, Reaffirms Commitment to Business-Friendly Governance

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, PSTC, Punjab Business Community, Punjab Shopkeepers, Punjab State Traders Commission, Punjab Traders

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Saturday directly engaged with traders, shopkeepers and business owners during a meeting of the Punjab State Traders Commission (PSTC) in Jalandhar, reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment to resolving their concerns through dialogue and responsive governance. Highlighting small traders as the backbone of the economy, the AAP Supremo said that while previous governments ignored their issues and subjected them to harassment and extortion, the Bhagwant Mann Government has ended such practices and established the PSTC to ensure that even the smallest…

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14 Jun

Punjab Govt Expands Free Pilgrimage Scheme; Adds Salasar Balaji, Khatu Shyam, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Mathura-Vrindavan Routes

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to preserving Punjab’s spiritual heritage and making religious journeys accessible to every devotee, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Saturday announced a major expansion of its free Mukh Matri Teerath Yatra Yojna, adding Salasar Balaji Dham, Sri Khatu Shyam Ji, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Shri Mathura Ji - Vrindavan Dham to the list of pilgrimage destinations. Addressing a gathering in the presence of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the Punjab Government is not only enabling devotees to undertake sacred pilgrimages free of cost but is also investing in…

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14 Jun

Vaishno Devi Trip Ends in Fatal Road Mishap in Ludhiana; Teen Loses Life, Three Friends Hospitalised

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A joyful pilgrimage turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when a group of friends returning from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi met with a serious road accident near Salem Tabri in Ludhiana early Sunday morning, leaving one teenager dead and three others injured. The mishap took place around 6:15 am outside the Salem Tabri police station after a Toyota car reportedly collided with an e-rickshaw carrying the youngsters from the railway station towards Jassian. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Navjot Singh, was the only son of a local transporter and was known to work part-time alongside his studies. Despite…

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14 Jun

Hospitals Witness Rise in Summer-Related Illnesses as Punjab Battles Intense Heat; Doctors Call for Extra Vigilance

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): With temperatures soaring across Punjab, health experts have sounded an alert over the growing number of heat-related illnesses, urging residents to adopt preventive measures as hospitals report an increase in patients suffering from dehydration and stomach infections. Senior Medical Officer of Government Hospital Bathinda, Dr. Arun Bansal, said the recent spell of extreme heat has begun affecting public health, particularly among children and elderly citizens. He stressed that vulnerable groups should avoid stepping outdoors during peak daytime hours unless absolutely necessary. According to Dr. Bansal, the state recently witnessed temperatures touching nearly 47 degrees Celsius, creating conditions…

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