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Punjab CM Mann Asserts Zero Tolerance on Law Violations Amid CBI Probe Debate in DM Suicide Case

Punjab CM Mann Asserts Zero Tolerance on Law Violations Amid CBI Probe Debate in DM Suicide Case

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reiterated his government’s uncompromising stance on law enforcement while responding to demands for a CBI probe into the alleged suicide of district manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa. He stated that no individual, regardless of position, influence, or personal connection, would be shielded if found guilty of violating the law. Emphasising that his government does not believe in patronage or favouritism, Mann said strict action would be taken against anyone involved, adding that governance in the state is guided by accountability and transparency. The issue gained national attention after Congress MP Gurjeet Singh…
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Amit Shah Offers CBI Probe in Warehouse Manager Suicide Case, Seeks Written Request from Punjab MPs

Amit Shah Offers CBI Probe in Warehouse Manager Suicide Case, Seeks Written Request from Punjab MPs

Gurpreet Singh :- The controversy surrounding the death of warehouse district manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa escalated further on the third day as his postmortem remained pending, with the family continuing to demand the arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. The issue reached the Lok Sabha, where Congress MP from Amritsar, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, raised serious allegations regarding irregularities in FCI warehouse tenders in Punjab. While addressing the House, Aujla alleged that a state minister attempted to secure a 50,000 metric tonne tender and exerted pressure on officials, eventually obtaining a 20,000 metric tonne allocation, while the remaining was awarded…
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‘Next sacrifice will be of me and my children’: Gagandeep Randhawa’s family issues 24-hour ultimatum to govt to arrest Laljit Bhullar

‘Next sacrifice will be of me and my children’: Gagandeep Randhawa’s family issues 24-hour ultimatum to govt to arrest Laljit Bhullar

Gurpreet Singh :- The family of the deceased Punjab Warehousing Corporation district manager Gagandeep Randhawa has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to arrest former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and others named in the case.   Addressing the media, Randhawa's widow and complainant Upendra Kaur said the family will be forced to stage a protest if the accused are not arrested in the designated time window. Even two days after the incident, the post mortem has not been conducted as the family has been pressing for its demand for the arrest of all the accused named in the FIR…
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Three Punjab Police Personnel Line-Held Over Alleged Misconduct with Woman in Jalandhar, Women’s Commission Seeks Report

Three Punjab Police Personnel Line-Held Over Alleged Misconduct with Woman in Jalandhar, Women’s Commission Seeks Report

Gurpreet Singh :- Three Punjab Police personnel have been placed under line duty following allegations of misconduct with a woman in Jalandhar, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, triggering public outrage. The action was taken after visuals purportedly showed the woman being mishandled during a police intervention. According to initial information, the police team had reached the spot in connection with a domestic dispute complaint. However, the situation reportedly escalated, leading to a confrontation between the woman and the officers. Allegations suggest that the personnel used excessive force, further intensifying the matter. The viral video played…
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ED Attaches ₹546.91 Crore Assets in PACL Money Laundering Case; Probe Uncovers Massive Investor Fraud

ED Attaches ₹546.91 Crore Assets in PACL Money Laundering Case; Probe Uncovers Massive Investor Fraud

Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 126 immovable properties worth ₹546.91 crore in connection with the PACL (Pearls Agrotech Corporation Limited) money laundering case. The seized assets are primarily located in Punjab and Delhi and are believed to have been acquired using funds collected from investors. The investigation stems from an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 19, 2014, under directions of the Supreme Court. Following the FIR, the CBI filed charge sheets against multiple accused, prompting the ED to initiate proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. According…
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Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday outlined an ambitious expansion of the state’s healthcare infrastructure, announcing new medical colleges, a significant increase in Aam Aadmi Clinics, and a broader rollout of free treatment benefits for residents. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that the tendering process for upcoming medical colleges in Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala has been completed, with construction work set to begin shortly. He also confirmed that land acquisition for a new community medical facility in Malerkotla is in its final stages, with a formal announcement expected soon. In a…
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Former Senior Bureaucrat K.G.S. Cheema Joins Shiromani Akali Dal, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab

Former Senior Bureaucrat K.G.S. Cheema Joins Shiromani Akali Dal, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s political landscape witnessed a significant development as former senior bureaucrat K.G.S. Cheema formally joined the Shiromani Akali Dal, triggering fresh discussions across political circles. Known for his long administrative career, Cheema has held key positions at both state and national levels, earning a reputation as an experienced and upright officer. Cheema, who hails from the Lehra constituency, had a close association with former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, serving in an important advisory capacity for several years. His administrative journey also includes working at the national level, adding to his wide-ranging governance experience. Welcoming him into…
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32-year-old Punjab man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Spain, family seeks justice

32-year-old Punjab man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Spain, family seeks justice

Rajeev Sharma :- A 32-year-old Punjabi man from Raikot was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Spain. The deceased has been identified as Arshdeep Singh, who is a resident of village Bhaini Baringa near Raikot in Ludhiana district. He was the only son of his parents. He had gone to Spain around eights years ago in search of a better future and employment opportunities and had been working in the same factory for over five years. According to his father, Balwinde Singh, he was very much familiar with the job as he had been working there for more than five…
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Court-Supervised Poll: Independent Rajwinder Kaur Wins Dera Baba Nanak Chairperson Post

Court-Supervised Poll: Independent Rajwinder Kaur Wins Dera Baba Nanak Chairperson Post

Gurpreet Singh :- In a closely watched development, the election for the Chairperson of the Dera Baba Nanak Block Samiti was conducted under the strict supervision of the High Court at the SDM office. The court had directed that the entire process be carried out through ballot paper voting and under continuous camera surveillance to ensure transparency and fairness. Independent candidate Rajwinder Kaur from Bhagwanpur emerged victorious in the election. Out of a total of 19 votes, she secured 11 votes, while the Aam Aadmi Party candidate received 6 votes, giving her a clear margin of five votes. The High…
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Govt directs airlines to keep 60% seats on flights free of cost for selection

Govt directs airlines to keep 60% seats on flights free of cost for selection

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant relief for the air travellers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on the flights are allocated free of cost for selection. The development comes in a bid to curb extra charges on seat selection by the airlines.   Several airlines had been charging additional fees for preferred seat selection after ticket booking or during web check-in. The new directive aims to curb such practices and ensure “fair access” for passengers, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Passengers on same booking to…
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