Punjab News

Ravneet Bittu to Skip Personal Appearance Before National SC Commission Today

Ravneet Bittu to Skip Personal Appearance Before National SC Commission Today

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu will not appear in person before the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Thursday in connection with a case related to an alleged objectionable remark. Instead, his legal representatives will appear before the Commission and present his case. The Commission had earlier issued a notice summoning Bittu to appear before it over the controversial statement that drew objections and sparked public debate. The matter was taken up by the NCSC, which sought an explanation from the Union Minister. Sources said Bittu has opted to be represented through legal counsel…
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Punjab Girls Shine in Defence Academies, CM Mann Congratulates Top Rank Holders

Punjab Girls Shine in Defence Academies, CM Mann Congratulates Top Rank Holders

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday congratulated Mahikpreet Kaur and Komalpreet Kaur for their outstanding achievements in two of the country’s premier defence training institutions, saying the young women had brought laurels to the state and inspired an entire generation. In a message shared on social media, Mann said Punjab’s daughters had once again made history by excelling at the national level. He lauded Mahikpreet Kaur for securing the first rank in the Air Force Academy and praised Komalpreet Kaur for securing the 18th rank in the National Defence Academy (NDA). Describing their success as a…
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High Court Grants Punjab Government More Time in Majithia Case, Matter to be Heard Again Tomorrow

High Court Grants Punjab Government More Time in Majithia Case, Matter to be Heard Again Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday heard a petition related to the FIR registered against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia at Majitha police station in Amritsar district. During the proceedings, the Punjab Government sought time till Tuesday to file its response in the matter. Accepting the request, the court adjourned the case and fixed it for further hearing on June 3. Earlier, the High Court had issued notices to the Punjab Director General of Police, the Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), Amritsar, and the Station House Officer of…
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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has taken a strong stance in the case of a Class XII student who allegedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by a private school in Amritsar. Acting on the matter, authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against members of the school management and initiated a detailed investigation. The minister said the government was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and assured that a fair and impartial probe would be conducted. He added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible. The role of the…
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Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks

Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to ensure a safe and secure environment across the state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday directed all field units to strengthen police presence and police patrolling through strategic nakas, mobile patrols, vehicle checking and effective area domination for enhancing public confidence and ensuring secure environment. The DGP was chairing a state-level Law and Order review meeting in virtual mode with senior Special DGPs/Additional DGPs/IGPs/DIG rank officers deputed as Supervisory Officers for Districts/Commissionerates, Range IGP/DIGs, all Commissioners of Police…
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Police Reach Bikram Majithia’s Residence, 12 Special Teams Formed to Probe Majitha Police Station Incident

Police Reach Bikram Majithia’s Residence, 12 Special Teams Formed to Probe Majitha Police Station Incident

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police have intensified their investigation into the incident at Majitha police station in Amritsar by constituting 12 special teams to identify and arrest those involved. As part of the ongoing probe, police personnel on Monday visited the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The incident occurred on Sunday when a large number of supporters gathered outside the police station, leading to heightened tensions in the area. According to police allegations, the crowd forcibly secured the release of a person who was in police custody. Treating the matter as serious, the police launched…
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Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped an industrial unit in Ludhiana after a suspected toxic gas leak at a spanner-manufacturing factory claimed the lives of a father and son and left several workers affected. The incident occurred during the night shift when employees were carrying out routine work inside the factory premises. According to eyewitnesses, gas allegedly began leaking from a pipeline or cylinder and quickly spread across the facility. The fumes reportedly engulfed the work area within minutes, leaving workers struggling to breathe. Several employees collapsed on the spot, while others suffered severe irritation and breathing difficulties. The deceased have…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political announcement ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has declared her intention to contest from the Patiala Urban constituency. The former MLA and wife of senior politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said she would enter the electoral fray under the banner of her newly formed Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement is being viewed as a notable development in Punjab's political landscape, particularly in Patiala, where electoral equations are expected to witness fresh realignments. Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her party would focus on issues concerning the common people and seek to offer…
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Land Dispute Behind RTI Activist Simranjit Singh’s Murder, Punjab Police Claim

Land Dispute Behind RTI Activist Simranjit Singh’s Murder, Punjab Police Claim

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police has claimed to have cracked the murder case of RTI activist Simranjit Singh within hours of the incident, with preliminary investigations pointing towards a financial dispute linked to a land transaction as the motive behind the killing. According to police officials, the investigation has revealed that the crime was allegedly carried out by individuals related to the victim. Authorities believe that a long-standing disagreement over money connected to a land deal escalated into a deadly confrontation, ultimately resulting in Simranjit Singh’s murder. Police Commissionerate officials stated that multiple leads were pursued immediately after the incident,…
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Three Minor Girls of Same Family Reported Missing in Ludhiana

Three Minor Girls of Same Family Reported Missing in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh :- Three minor girls belonging to the same family have reportedly gone missing from the Jamalpur area of Ludhiana, prompting a police investigation and search operation across multiple locations. According to the complaint lodged by the mother of one of the girls, the three minors — identified as Mansi (16), Deepika (14) and Shalini (15) — left their homes on May 28 and could not be traced thereafter. Following the complaint, the Jamalpur police registered a case against a youth from Uttar Pradesh. The case took a significant turn when Mansi reportedly contacted her mother over the phone…
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