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Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges
02 Jul

Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of monsoon showers has eased the burden on Punjab’s electricity network, with power demand witnessing a steep decline after widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said electricity consumption, which had remained above 17,000 megawatts (MW) during the recent heatwave, fell to nearly 8,000 MW on Thursday morning following overnight rainfall. The reduced demand has provided immediate relief to a power system that had been operating under heavy strain for several days. For the past week, soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity…
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Punjab Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell as Monsoon Intensifies; Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Several Districts
02 Jul

Punjab Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell as Monsoon Intensifies; Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon has become more active over Punjab and Chandigarh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region over the next six days. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, with heavy showers expected in parts of northern and eastern Punjab. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, rain-bearing systems are expected to remain active through the week, bringing intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rainfall along with lightning and winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in vulnerable areas. The changing weather has already provided…
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Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann
29 Jun

Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday pointed out that the Akalis are opposing the Anti-Beadbi Act because they know they will have to answer for their past misdeeds, declaring that they had joined hands with the forces responsible for the beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. During a Lok Milni in Faridkot, the Chief Minister also held the traditional political parties responsible for looting Punjab and remaining disconnected from the common people. Reiterating his government’s commitment to public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted Punjab’s emergence as the country’s top-performing state in school…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar
29 Jun

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

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AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a major gift to the residents of the holy city of Amritsar by dedicating the newly constructed flyover at the junction of Sultanwind Bypass and Sultanwind Link Road to the people. Built to ease long-standing traffic congestion and ensure seamless connectivity for over two lakh devotees visiting Sri Amritsar Sahib every day, the project has been completed by saving ₹11.52 crore of public money through a transparent system. Showcasing his government's development-driven governance, the Chief Minister also announced that 3,100 new stadiums, 3,000 gyms and 400 new Aam…
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Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State
29 Jun

Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace of drugs under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Backed by a record ₹1,791 crore sports budget, the state government is establishing 3,000 modern village gyms and developing 3,100 sports grounds across Punjab while simultaneously undertaking a large-scale drive to rejuvenate village ponds…
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Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Dies at 59, Punjab and Haryana High Court Loses Serving Judge
28 Jun

Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Dies at 59, Punjab and Haryana High Court Loses Serving Judge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court suffered a major loss on Sunday with the passing of sitting Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, who died after battling illness. He was 59. The High Court confirmed that Justice Sindhu passed away at around 2:50 a.m. at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His demise has left members of the judiciary and legal fraternity across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh deeply saddened. Justice Sindhu became an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 10, 2017. His judicial work and experience later earned…
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Monsoon Nears Punjab as Morning Showers Hit Several Areas; IMD Warns of Thunderstorms This Week
28 Jun

Monsoon Nears Punjab as Morning Showers Hit Several Areas; IMD Warns of Thunderstorms This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The approaching monsoon brought an early glimpse of changing weather across Punjab on Sunday, with light rain and gusty winds sweeping through parts of Jalandhar and Ludhiana, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rainfall activity over the coming days. The brief spell of showers offered temporary respite from the intense heat that has gripped the state in recent weeks. Strong winds accompanied the rain in several localities, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures during the morning hours. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre issued a nowcast warning for thunderstorms and lightning until 10:30 a.m. in several…
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Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead
26 Jun

Punjab Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Orange Alert Issued; Cooler Days Ahead

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, Punjab is likely to witness a significant change in weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an active spell of rain beginning this weekend. An Orange Alert has been issued for June 27 and 28, warning of heavy rainfall in several districts and advising residents to remain cautious. According to weather officials, monsoon conditions are expected to strengthen rapidly over the state, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The rainfall is likely to provide substantial relief from soaring temperatures while improving conditions for ongoing agricultural activities. The…
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Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls
25 Jun

Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With the next Punjab Assembly elections less than a year away, election authorities have launched an extensive voter roll verification exercise across the state, deploying thousands of field officials to ensure that electoral records accurately reflect the current voter population. The campaign, which started on Wednesday, is designed to identify outdated entries, remove duplication and verify the eligibility of voters through direct interaction at the household level. Officials say the exercise is intended to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process before the 2027 polls. Teams of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned to visit residences…
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Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders
25 Jun

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unsettled weather is expected across Punjab over the next 48 hours, with meteorologists forecasting scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen over northern India. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for multiple districts, warning of lightning activity and gusts that could accompany rain-bearing clouds. The changing weather pattern follows isolated showers reported in parts of the state and increasing cloud cover across several regions. According to weather officials, atmospheric systems influencing Punjab continue to remain active, creating favourable conditions for intermittent rainfall. Northern…
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