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People Rejected Politics of Loot and Deception in 2022, Chose Honest Governance: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

People Rejected Politics of Loot and Deception in 2022, Chose Honest Governance: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

ROPAR (Gurpreet Singh): Addressing a Lok Milni programme among residents of Badwa village in Rupnagar (Ropar) on Monday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people of Punjab had decisively rejected the politics of loot, privilege and deception in 2022 by voting out seven former Chief Ministers and their families and placing their faith in an honest government. Taking aim at the Congress, BJP and Akalis, he said these parties have no development agenda for Punjab and remain interested only in power and vested interests. He asserted that while opposition leaders are unable to digest Punjab’s progress under the…
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Punjab tragedy: Eight killed, several injured as vehicle collides with truck on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

Punjab tragedy: Eight killed, several injured as vehicle collides with truck on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

Gurpreet Singh :- At least eight people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a pickup vehicle carrying members of a family collided with a truck near Janga Wala Mor on the Ferozepur–Fazilka road on Friday morning. According to initial reports, around 25 family members, including women and children, were travelling from Jalalabad to Beas to immerse the ashes of a deceased relative in the Beas river when the accident occurred. The collision was so severe that several passengers became trapped inside the vehicle. While many victims died at the scene, the injured were rushed to the Civil…
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Panic at Ludhiana Railway Station After Explosion Near Washroom Area

Panic at Ludhiana Railway Station After Explosion Near Washroom Area

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Ludhiana Railway Station on Friday morning after a powerful explosion was reported near the washroom area of the station premises around 9 am. The incident occurred while the Katra Special train was stationed at the platform and a large number of passengers were present at the railway station. The loud blast triggered fear and confusion among commuters, prompting an immediate security response. Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police rushed to the spot and secured the area. Security agencies have launched an investigation to ascertain the…
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Punjab Must Remain the Homeland of Sikhs, Says Akal Takht Jathedar on Operation Blue Star Anniversary

Punjab Must Remain the Homeland of Sikhs, Says Akal Takht Jathedar on Operation Blue Star Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh :- Commemorations marking the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star were held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Friday, with thousands of devotees gathering to pay their respects and participate in religious observances. Addressing the Sikh community, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj described the events of June 1984 as an unforgettable chapter in Sikh history. He said the episode, often referred to as the “Third Ghallughara” by sections of the Sikh community, was unique because, unlike earlier historical assaults by external forces, it took place within the country and targeted Sikhism’s central religious shrine. The Jathedar…
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Two Injured as Pressure Cooker Explodes Inside Ludhiana Home, Damages Kitchen Wall

Two Injured as Pressure Cooker Explodes Inside Ludhiana Home, Damages Kitchen Wall

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Guru Tegh Bahadur Colony on Chandigarh Road in Ludhiana after a pressure cooker exploded inside a residential kitchen, leaving two persons seriously injured and causing extensive damage to the house. According to local residents, the incident occurred while family members were preparing a meal in the kitchen. During cooking, pressure reportedly built up inside the cooker, leading to a powerful explosion. The blast was so intense that a section of the kitchen wall collapsed, while the loud sound sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood. The two occupants present in the kitchen sustained severe burn injuries and…
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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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