Punjab

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

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

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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Two Held as Probe Advances in Bathinda Clinic Attack; Search Continues for Third Suspect

Two Held as Probe Advances in Bathinda Clinic Attack; Search Continues for Third Suspect

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh) Police in Bathinda have detained two individuals iin connection with the petrol bomb attack on a local homoeopathic clinic earlier this week, claiming significant progress in a case that has drawn attention from both state and central agencies. Officials said the attack was allegedly carried out by three people. While two suspects have been arrested, law enforcement teams are continuing efforts to locate the third accused, who remains absconding. The development came shortly after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepped into the case and conducted a visit to the clinic to gather preliminary information. The agency’s involvement…
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Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

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

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 The campaign, which started on Wednesday, is designed to identify outdated entries, remove duplication and verify the eligibility of voters through direct interaction at the household level.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

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

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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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab Electorate to Reject Failure of Present Regime and Choose Politics of Growth and National Interest

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab Electorate to Reject Failure of Present Regime and Choose Politics of Growth and National Interest

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has made a passionate appeal to the people of Punjab to bring about a decisive political change to secure their children's future, restore regional prosperity, and contribute toward a developed nation. Addressing a massive public gathering on Wednesday from the historic land of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Saini emphasized that the time has arrived for Punjab to regain its lost glory and transition from a "cheated province" into a truly developed and vibrant state by embracing development, good governance, and national interest. Paying rich tributes to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sahibzadas,…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal recounted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Dhaliwal said that today Punjab is moving forward on a new path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Mann government is working on a war footing to improve healthcare, education, roads, employment, canal water distribution, industrial promotion, and the advancement of Punjab's agriculture. During the current paddy season, canal water is being delivered to every corner of Punjab and to the fields of every farmer. Addressing a press conference…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and empowering village leadership, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a five-fold increase in the honorarium of village Sarpanches, raising it from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per month with effect from August 15. During a Sarpanch Milni in Bathinda, the Chief Minister said that Sarpanches serve villages day and night and deserve dignity and respect for their invaluable contribution. Emphasising that the development of villages is the foundation of Punjab’s progress, the Chief Minister assured that there is no shortage of funds for rural development and urged…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Opposition Over ‘Fake Video’ Conspiracy, Alleges Misuse of Religion and Intimidation of Forensic Labs

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Opposition Over ‘Fake Video’ Conspiracy, Alleges Misuse of Religion and Intimidation of Forensic Labs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that a fake video was deliberately created and circulated to defame him after his political opponents failed to challenge the work being done by his Government for the people of Punjab. Pointing out that the opposition is misleading people in the name of religion and resorting to petty politics, the Chief Minister said that those who have no issue left against his Government are now trying to tarnish his image through fabricated propaganda. Reposing complete faith in the wisdom of the Nanak Naam Leva Sangat, CM Bhagwant Singh…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Badals for Misusing Religion, Demands Immediate SGPC Polls to Free Religious Bodies From Vested Interests

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Badals for Misusing Religion, Demands Immediate SGPC Polls to Free Religious Bodies From Vested Interests

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday asserted that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is supreme for every Punjabi and Sikh, but some people are attempting to misuse this revered institution for their vested interests. Calling for immediate elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the Chief Minister said that Punjab can no longer afford to let religious institutions remain under the grip of those who exploited faith for political gains and patronised mafias that pushed the state into decline. During a massive Lok Milni at historic village Mandi Kalan in Maur constituency, CM Bhagwant Singh…
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Thunderstorms, Rain Likely in Parts of Punjab as Weather Turns Pleasant

Thunderstorms, Rain Likely in Parts of Punjab as Weather Turns Pleasant

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab experienced a welcome break from the intense summer heat as changing weather conditions brought cooler temperatures, strong winds and cloudy skies to several regions of the state. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rain and thunderstorm activity in multiple districts over the next few days. Weather officials reported a significant decline in daytime temperatures, with the state's average maximum temperature falling below the seasonal norm. The cooler conditions were largely driven by cloud cover and gusty winds that swept through various districts during the past 24 hours. The weather office has predicted scattered rainfall,…
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