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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Vows Justice for Sacrilege Under New 2026 Amendment Act
06 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Vows Justice for Sacrilege Under New 2026 Amendment Act

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Ropar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday declared that those who remained hand in glove with the perpetrators of beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib during previous regimes would soon be put behind bars, asserting that the Punjab Government has now ensured strict legal punishment for anyone involved in desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji through the historic Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026. Addressing a massive gathering during the Shukrana Yatra, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Act would act as a permanent deterrent against beadbi and ensure that…
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Mohali sacrilege row: Desecration of gutka sahib in Sohana, protesters block Airport Road
06 May

Mohali sacrilege row: Desecration of gutka sahib in Sohana, protesters block Airport Road

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Gurpreet Singh :- A serious case of sacrilege has come to the fore where desecration of gutka sahib was reported in Sohan near Mata Gujri Devi Gurdwara (located close to Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan), triggering tensions in the area.  Following the incident, members of Sikh community blocked the Airport road in protest after desecrated pages of holy book were found lying on the road and demanded justice.  A case under newly enacted anti-sacrilege legislation has been registered and police launched investigation into the matter. 
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ASHA Workers Stage Protest in Mansa, Demand Wage Revision and Pending Appointments
05 May

ASHA Workers Stage Protest in Mansa, Demand Wage Revision and Pending Appointments

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Gurpreet Singh :- Members of the ASHA Workers and Facilitators Union staged a protest at the District Courts Complex in Mansa, raising their pending demands and expressing strong resentment against the state government. The protesters raised slogans and called for immediate action to address their concerns. Low Honorarium Sparks DiscontentThe workers stated that they have been working for several years on a meagre monthly honorarium, alleging that their grievances have been repeatedly ignored. Despite multiple protests in the past, they claimed that assurances from authorities have not translated into any concrete action. Allegations of Disparity with Neighbouring StateHighlighting disparity, the…
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Punjab crime: 15-year-old boy beaten to death with hammer in Sangrur clash; cousin critically injured
05 May

Punjab crime: 15-year-old boy beaten to death with hammer in Sangrur clash; cousin critically injured

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Gurpreet Singh :- A violent altercation between a group of youths in Sangrur’s Krishna Basti area near Patiala Gate escalated into a deadly attack, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead and his cousin critically injured. The deceased has been identified as Arshdeep Singh, alias Ankush, a Class 10 student. His cousin, Avneet Singh, alias Aditya, aged 18, sustained serious injuries and has been referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. Family alleges brutal assault with hammer According to the victim’s family, the incident began with a minor disagreement between two youngsters in the neighbourhood. The situation quickly spiralled out of control when two…
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10 New Judges Likely for Punjab and Haryana High Court; Collegium Recommends Names
05 May

10 New Judges Likely for Punjab and Haryana High Court; Collegium Recommends Names

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 10 new judges to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a move expected to improve the pace of judicial proceedings. The proposal has been sent to the Central Government for approval. Key Names from Haryana IncludedAmong those recommended are Advocate General of Haryana, Pravinder Singh Chauhan, along with Rajesh Gaur and Mandeep Jeet Yadav. Their appointments will be finalised after receiving approval from the President, following which formal orders are expected to be issued. Seven More Advocates RecommendedIn addition, the Collegium has proposed the elevation of advocates Monica…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates 250 Rural Sports Grounds to Transform Punjab’s Athletic Landscape
04 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates 250 Rural Sports Grounds to Transform Punjab’s Athletic Landscape

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s villages are being put at the centre of a sweeping sports transformation, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurating 250 ‘Pendu Khed Maidans’ (rural sports grounds) equipped with world-class facilities and laying out an ambitious roadmap to develop 3,100 such grounds across the state by July 15. Declaring sports as a direct response to the challenge of drug abuse among youth, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is not just building infrastructure but backing it with free training, professional coaches, and fully equipped grounds designed to produce athletes capable of…
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Punjab records highest GST collections in April: FM Cheema
03 May

Punjab records highest GST collections in April: FM Cheema

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the state has achieved its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection of Rs 2,987.38 crore, simultaneously topping the nation in overall GST revenue growth.Cheema said, "The state has recorded a Gross GST collection of Rs 2,987.38 crore alongside a net GST collection of Rs 2,725.08 crore."This exceptional performance reflects a remarkable year-on-year Net GST growth of 70.70 per cent, translating to an impressive increase of approximately Rs 1,129 crore over our collections in April 2025, he said.According to the official data, Punjab has recorded a 66…
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Punjab Liquor Auction Slows: Only 8 of 25 Groups Allotted Despite Fee Cuts
02 May

Punjab Liquor Auction Slows: Only 8 of 25 Groups Allotted Despite Fee Cuts

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Gurpreet Singh :- The allocation of liquor vends in Punjab has seen a sluggish response, with the Excise Department managing to allot only 8 out of 25 pending liquor groups so far, while 17 groups still remain unsold. In an effort to attract bidders, the department has further reduced the license fee by 3%, taking the total reduction to 13%, but the response from contractors continues to remain lukewarm. Officials indicated that the remaining groups will now be offered through a fresh round of e-tendering. Contractors, however, have expressed reluctance to participate, citing heavy financial losses incurred during the previous…
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Punished by School, 15-Year-Old Ends Life; Case Filed Against Management
02 May

Punished by School, 15-Year-Old Ends Life; Case Filed Against Management

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Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic incident from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district has raised serious questions over school discipline practices after a 15-year-old student allegedly died by suicide following punishment at a private school in Dasuya. The deceased, identified as Navjot Singh from village Jhanda Lubana in block Kahnuwan, was reportedly penalized for a minor mistake on April 27 and made to stand in the sun for two consecutive periods. Distressed by the punishment, he allegedly consumed a poisonous substance after returning home. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he remained under treatment for several days but ultimately succumbed. The…
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AAP Leaders Condemn Opposition Conduct and Gas Price Hike Following Landmark Labour Day Session
01 May

AAP Leaders Condemn Opposition Conduct and Gas Price Hike Following Landmark Labour Day Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Following the special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session held on Labour Day, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a strong political response to the BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that their actions reflect an anti-worker, anti-poor and opportunistic approach, while the AAP government continues to prioritise pro-people policies. Senior AAP leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticised the BJP-led Central Government over the ₹994 hike in commercial gas cylinder prices immediately after elections, stating, “₹994 hike in commercial gas cylinder prices is a direct assault on workers and small businesses.” He asserted…
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