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Mohali CBI court issues notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh fugitive, directs him to appear on April 8
29 Mar

Mohali CBI court issues notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh fugitive, directs him to appear on April 8

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- A special CBI court in Mohali issued a public notice to declare Thakur Dalip Singh a fugitive (proclaimed offender) and directed him to appear before the court by April 8. If he fails to do so, he will be formally declared a Proclaimed Offender, the order states.  The order comes after nine years of investigation and continued disappearance of the accused.  Multiple cases were registered against Singh at three different police stations. His name came to the fore in the murder of Mata Chand Kaur, the conspiracy to attack Satguru Uday Singh and Mata Chand Kaur’s son-in-law…
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Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory
28 Mar

Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant and unconventional proposal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has urged the central government to introduce a law mandating ‘dope tests’ for both bride and groom before marriage. Kang has written to the Centre seeking the formulation of strict legislation that would make drug screening compulsory as part of the marriage registration process. He argued that such a step is essential to safeguard young people from substance abuse and to ensure a more secure and stable family life. According to the proposal, both individuals intending to marry should…
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Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation
28 Mar

Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Amid rumours of shortages, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday assured residents that the state has ample stocks of fuel and food grains, urging people to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information. Following a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministries, the Chief Minister clarified that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies across Punjab remain stable, with no risk of any shortage. He cautioned citizens against hoarding fuel or LPG cylinders, stating that unnecessary stocking not only creates panic but can also pose safety risks. According to government data, Punjab currently…
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Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe
27 Mar

Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A 30-year-old man in Punjab’s Mansa district reportedly died due to a suspected drug overdose, triggering concern among locals and the victim’s family, who have demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Amritpal Singh, a resident of village Nangal Kalan. According to family members, he had been struggling with drug addiction for some time. They alleged that narcotics were being openly sold in the vicinity and claimed that repeated complaints to authorities had not led to effective action. Villagers, including members of the local panchayat, also raised…
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Punjab Govt Forms Expert Panel to Probe Varinder Ghuman Death, Seeks Report in 15 Days
27 Mar

Punjab Govt Forms Expert Panel to Probe Varinder Ghuman Death, Seeks Report in 15 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has constituted a high-level expert committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman. The panel, comprising senior doctors and medical specialists, has been tasked with examining all aspects of the case, including the treatment and surgical procedures involved. Officials have directed the committee to submit its findings within 15 days. The government has stated that further action will be taken based on the report, and any instance of negligence, if established, will invite strict action against those responsible. Earlier, Amritsar Police had registered a case against four doctors of…
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Punjab faces storage crunch ahead of wheat procurement; Urges Centre to lift old stock
27 Mar

Punjab faces storage crunch ahead of wheat procurement; Urges Centre to lift old stock

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- With the wheat procurement season set to begin, the Punjab Government has accelerated its preparations but is grappling with a major storage challenge. The state has urged the Government of India to immediately lift the old grain stock lying in warehouses to make room for the incoming harvest. Expressing concern, officials warned that any delay in clearing the existing stock could severely disrupt the procurement process. As per estimates, around 125 lakh metric tonnes of wheat are expected to arrive in mandis this season, while the state currently has storage capacity for only about 100 lakh metric…
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Amritpal Singh parole rejected: Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses petition to attend Parliament Budget Session
27 Mar

Amritpal Singh parole rejected: Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses petition to attend Parliament Budget Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. He had sought temporary release on parole to attend the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjeev Berry declined to grant relief. During the hearing, Amritpal Singh argued that he represents nearly 1.9 million voters and that his continued detention amounts to a denial of democratic representation. However, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was not convinced, thereby rejecting the parole. Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain told the court that…
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First Arrest in ₹160 Crore Panchkula Municipal Corporation Scam; Bank Official Held
26 Mar

First Arrest in ₹160 Crore Panchkula Municipal Corporation Scam; Bank Official Held

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Haryana, Trending
Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made the first arrest in connection with the alleged ₹160 crore financial irregularity involving the Panchkula Municipal Corporation. The accused, identified as Dileep Kumar Raghav, was serving as a Relationship Manager at a private bank at the time of the alleged offence. According to officials, the accused was taken into custody following preliminary findings that pointed towards his involvement in submitting misleading information related to fixed deposits to the municipal corporation. Investigators suspect that he acted in coordination with key conspirators, leading to discrepancies between official…
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Interstate Illegal Arms Supply Network Busted in Jalandhar, Two Arrested with Weapons; Foreign Links Emerge
26 Mar

Interstate Illegal Arms Supply Network Busted in Jalandhar, Two Arrested with Weapons; Foreign Links Emerge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar has dismantled an interstate illegal arms supply network and arrested two accused from Uttar Pradesh. During the operation, police recovered 10 country-made 7.65 mm pistols along with 20 magazines from their possession. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were supplying weapons to criminal gangs operating in Punjab. The development is linked to an earlier case in which two operatives associated with Babbar Khalsa International were arrested for planting explosives under the directions of a foreign-based handler. The same network is suspected to have been involved in an explosion incident reported…
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Punjab to Impose Toll on Himachal Commercial Vehicles, Move to Challenge Entry Tax in Supreme Court
24 Mar

Punjab to Impose Toll on Himachal Commercial Vehicles, Move to Challenge Entry Tax in Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is weighing the imposition of toll tax on commercial vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh, even as it prepares to challenge the neighbouring state’s entry tax on national highways in the Supreme Court. State Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains indicated that the move is being considered as a reciprocal measure, while asserting that such levies on national highways are legally untenable. He clarified that any proposed tax would be limited to commercial vehicles and would not affect ordinary commuters. The development comes amid rising tensions over Himachal Pradesh’s decision to enhance entry tax, set to take effect…
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