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25 Sep

Punjab Attracts ₹1.89 Lakh Crore Investment in Four Years, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Employment, industrial growth, Ludhiana, Mohali, MSME, Punjab investment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is fast emerging as a major industrial hub and preferred investment destination, with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government attracting a massive ₹1.89 lakh crore in investments over the last four years, generating employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth and driving industrial growth beyond traditional centres. With Mohali leading new investment proposals at ₹9,478 crore, followed by Ludhiana at ₹4,968 crore, the expanding investment footprint reflects growing investor confidence while opening new avenues for jobs, entrepreneurship and higher incomes across Punjab. Reviewing the progress of the Industries Department here today, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said,…

25 Sep

AAP to Host Grand ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ at PAU Ludhiana to Mark Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagat Singh, Jashan-e-Inquilab, Ludhiana, Parminder Goldy, sports, Youth

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy said that a grand ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ programme will be held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, on September 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Ji. Addressing a press conference on Friday along with AAP MLA and Youth Wing President Manjinder Singh Lalpura, AAP Punjab Working President Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi and Youth Wing State Vice President Bir Davinder Singh, Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is…

09 Sep

Punjab Partners With CII To Drive Sustainable Crop Residue Management And Industrial Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bhagwant Mann, CII, Crop residue, Industry, Ludhiana, Punjab, Skill Development

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — In a bid to check environmental pollution and accelerate regional economic momentum, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met with a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday, calling for stronger collaboration to tackle crop residue management through sustainable, technology-driven methods. The discussions centred on harmonizing green agricultural practices with aggressive industrial and skill-building initiatives designed to position Punjab as a premier destination for business investment and job creation. The Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to address stubble burning by prioritizing climate resilience, resource efficiency, and green technology, urging targeted measures across…

30 Aug

Ludhiana Espionage Case: Jailed Relative May Hold Key to Pakistan Link, Police Seek Production Warrant

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged Pakistan-linked espionage case in Ludhiana has taken a new turn, with investigators looking to question a relative of the arrested accused who is already behind bars in a separate drug-smuggling case. The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police and Counter Intelligence Ludhiana are working to obtain a production warrant for the jailed man. Investigators believe his questioning could help establish the route through which Rachhpal Singh, a Fatehgarh Churian resident from Gurdaspur, allegedly got connected with Pakistan-based intelligence handlers. The police are also trying to establish whether the jailed relative played any role in facilitating communication or introducing…

15 Aug

Ludhiana’s Budha Nallah To Be Cleaned Soon As CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone Of Compressed Biogas Plant In Haibowal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Ludhiana, Punjab

LUDHIANA (GURPREET SINGH): Budha Nallah is set to get cleaner as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government moves to stop waste from entering it, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday laying the foundation stone of a ₹65-crore Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Plant at Haibowal, Ludhiana. The project will help address sewer blockage and pollution in the Budha Nallah by scientifically processing 300 tonnes of cattle dung generated daily at the Dairy Complex. Being developed on 2.5 acres and scheduled to become operational by September 2027, the plant will also give 435 dairy owners new income opportunities under the…

29 Jul

Contraband Recovered During Surprise Check at Ludhiana Central Jail; Two Inmates Booked

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A surprise inspection at Ludhiana Central Jail resulted in the seizure of multiple prohibited items, including mobile phones, SIM cards and batteries, leading to the registration of a case against two inmates and an unidentified individual. The recovery was made during a routine anti-contraband search conducted by jail authorities on July 27. Officials said the operation was aimed at curbing the use of unauthorized items inside the prison. During the search, prison staff allegedly recovered a SNEXIAN keypad mobile phone, along with a battery and SIM card, from inmate Gurpreet Singh. Another inmate, Rohit Kumar, was also…

28 Jul

Ludhiana Gurdwara Altercation Turns Fatal; Nihang Singh Dies After Alleged Kirpan Attack

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A violent altercation during a religious event at a Gurdwara in Punjab's Ludhiana district claimed the life of a Nihang Singh late Sunday night, prompting police to register a murder case and launch a search for the accused. The incident took place at Baharla Gurdwara Sahib in Paddi village under the Dehlon police station limits, where devotees had gathered to observe Miri-Piri Diwas. The victim, identified as Sonu, allegedly suffered a fatal neck injury after being attacked with a kirpan. The accused, Sohan Singh, is reported to be a resident of Fatehabad, Haryana. According to the complaint…

27 Jul

Punjab Emerges as Top State in School Education, Announces CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Ludhiana, NEET JEE, NITI Aayog, public schools, Punjab education, school reforms, Vardhman Group

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that his government’s sustained focus on strengthening government schools, modernising educational infrastructure and investing in teacher training has transformed the state into the country’s top performer in school education. Inaugurating the ₹5 crore Vardhman Block at Government Primary School, Lohara, the Chief Minister said that the remarkable success of government school students in competitive examinations such as NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) and the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE) reflects the far-reaching impact of the government’s education reforms and reaffirmed that education…

15 Jul

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Joins Track Clean-Up at Ludhiana Station, Calls for Public Participation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): In an effort to reinforce the message of public cleanliness, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu surprised commuters and railway staff by personally participating in a sanitation drive at Ludhiana Railway Station on Monday morning. Rather than simply inspecting the station, the minister rolled up his sleeves, wore protective gloves and began clearing waste from the railway tracks himself. Walking along the tracks with a garbage bag in hand, Bittu removed plastic waste, food wrappers, fruit remains and other discarded items lying between the rail lines. His active involvement attracted the attention of passengers, many of whom stopped…

13 Jul

Meri Rasoi Ration Kit Distribution Crosses 27 Lakh Mark in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, food security, Ludhiana, Meri Rasoi, Punjab, ration distribution

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — The Punjab Government's flagship nutritional security initiative, "Meri Rasoi," has achieved a major milestone, distributing over 27.18 lakh ration kits to vulnerable households across the state. Directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the ongoing drive is operating on a mission mode to fulfill its ultimate target of covering 40.48 lakh eligible families every quarter. The ration kits, assembled by Markfed and distributed under the oversight of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, are designed to supplement staple grains provided under the National…