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12 May

Aman Arora Takes Charge as Punjab Industries Minister with Focus on Jobs and Investment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Investment destination, Local jobs, Punjab Industries

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed office as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Notably, Mr. Arora already holds key portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy Sources, Good Governance & Information Technology and Printing & Stationery. After taking charge, Mr. Arora expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Sh. Arvind Kejriwal for reposing faith in him. He said that his top priority would be to transform Punjab into a most preferred investment destination…

11 May

Fresh Weather System to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms Across Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unstable weather is set to impact Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana this week after a new western disturbance became active over north India, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall across the region. The weather system is expected to remain active through the coming days, with Monday likely to witness the most intense activity. Authorities have placed several districts under an orange alert, warning residents to stay prepared for strong winds, lightning strikes and moderate rain. According to meteorological officials, atmospheric circulation over Rajasthan and…

08 May

Punjab Congress to Hold Key Strategy Meeting Ahead of Civic, Assembly Polls

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Congress has intensified preparations for the upcoming municipal corporation and Assembly elections, with a crucial party meeting scheduled to be held in Chandigarh on Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and is expected to focus on the party’s electoral roadmap and organisational strengthening in the state. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa are also expected to attend the deliberations. With elections due for municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Punjab, the party leadership is likely to finalise strategies for…

07 May

Jalandhar’s APJ School receives bomb threat email, third time in two months; probe underway

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Gurpreet Singh :- APJ School in Jalandhar received bomb threat on Thursday prompting immediate security response. The school administration informed the police following which teams along with bomb disposal squad reached the spot and evacuated the entire campus. As a precautionary measure, students were sent home to avoid any untoward incident. This the third time, a bomb threat has been received by the school in last two months. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is also in Jalandhar today, due to which high security arrangements are already in place. Notably the bomb threat follows explosions targeting defence establishments in Jalandhar and…

07 May

Punjab Sees Fresh Security Challenge as Explosions Target Central Installations

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A series of explosions reported across Punjab over the past several days has prompted heightened concern among security agencies, with investigators indicating that extremist groups may be shifting their focus from local police targets to central government-linked establishments. (Punjab Blast News) In the latest incidents, low-intensity blasts were reported near the Border Security Force headquarters in Jalandhar and close to a military area in Amritsar. Earlier, an explosion had also damaged a section of railway infrastructure linked to a freight corridor, raising concerns over possible attempts to disrupt strategic assets. Authorities stated that while no major casualties…

03 May

Unseasonal Storms Sweep Punjab, Morning Darkness and Hail Bring Sudden Weather Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An abrupt change in weather conditions caught residents off guard across Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday morning, as dense clouds plunged the region into near darkness around 7:45 AM. The unusual scene, more typical of early dawn than summer daylight, was soon followed by hailstorms, heavy showers, and gusty winds in several areas. The India Meteorological Department has cautioned that unstable weather will persist, issuing a ‘Yellow Alert’ for parts of the state. Districts such as Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Rupnagar are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 40–50…

01 May

Punjab Government Consolidates Power as CM Mann Wins Confidence Vote Amid Opposition Boycotts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The AAP government in Punjab demonstrated its legislative strength on Friday by comfortably winning a confidence motion in the State Assembly. During the session held on May 1, 2026, 88 out of 94 party MLAs voted in favour of the current administration, reaffirming the party's command over the provincial house. The proceedings occurred without the presence of the main opposition parties, as the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Shiromani Akali Dal chose to stay away from the vote. Following the successful count, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced his intention to submit a formal record of the result…

01 May

Punjab Government Increases Minimum Wage by 15 Per Cent to Honour International Labour Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAssembly Session, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Labour Day, minimum wage, Punjab News, Worker Welfare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann utilized the platform of a special legislative session in Chandigarh this Friday to announce a substantial 15 per cent hike in the minimum wage for workers across the province. Marking the observance of International Labour Day, the Chief Minister described the move as a vital step toward ensuring social justice and economic security for those who form the backbone of the region's productivity. The timing of the announcement in the State Assembly was intended to celebrate the contributions of the working class while providing immediate financial assistance to thousands of families navigating…

30 Apr

AAP Media Head Baltej Pannu Slams Akali Dal for Alleged Ties to Gangster Families

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Akali Dal, Baltej Pannu, Chandigarh, Goldy Brar, Law, Order, Political Patronage, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct of the Shiromani Akali Dal, stating that its public posturing on law and order stands in complete contradiction to its actions on the ground. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that while the Akali Dal claims to be concerned about the situation in Punjab, its own decisions reflect open patronage to criminals and gangster networks. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “The party which is today shedding crocodile tears over the state’s law and order situation has, in reality, been…

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…