Punjab

03 Apr

Amritsar Police Foil Suspected Terror Bid, IED Recovered; Foreign Links Under Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major security scare was averted in Punjab after the Amritsar Rural Police detained a man allegedly carrying an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said on Friday. The arrest followed actionable intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the region. Acting swiftly, police teams intercepted the suspect, who was reportedly attempting to dispose of the explosive after collecting it from the Ramdas belt. The device was seized on the spot, and a criminal case has been registered. Early investigations have pointed towards possible cross-border connections, with suspicion falling on Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. Sources within the investigation revealed that…

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03 Apr

Chandigarh Blast Row Escalates as CM Bhagwant Mann Counters BJP’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The political temperature rose on Friday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly responded to accusations from the Bharatiya Janata Party over the recent explosion outside its Chandigarh office. Rejecting the criticism, Mann alleged that the BJP frequently resorts to assigning blame instead of taking responsibility. He suggested that the party has a long-standing pattern of attributing setbacks to others, regardless of the situation. Taking a dig at the opposition, Mann said that figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and B. R. Ambedkar have often been cited by the BJP in its criticisms. He added…

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03 Apr

Here’s What Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said on Raghav Chadha’s Suspension

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Raghav Chadha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh controversy has surfaced within the Aam Aadmi Party after the reshuffle of its Rajya Sabha leadership led to a public disagreement between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MP Raghav Chadha. The party recently replaced Chadha as Deputy Leader in the Upper House, assigning the responsibility to Ashok Mittal. Soon after, Chadha voiced concerns, suggesting that he was being sidelined and not allowed to effectively represent public issues. Responding to these claims, Mann countered that the expectations from party representatives include actively raising matters related to Punjab at the national level. He argued that…

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02 Apr

Rs 4 lakh life-saving surgery delivered cashless under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking one of the highest claims facilitated under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to date, a ₹4 lakh life-saving surgery was delivered cashless, reflecting the scale and on-ground effectiveness of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s healthcare system. The beneficiary, Sukhpal Kaur, a 37 year old resident of Chandigarh, was admitted to PGIMER Chandigarh after being diagnosed with a critical aortic dissection, a serious cardio-thoracic and vascular condition requiring immediate surgical intervention. The procedure, along with hospitalisation and specialised care, was estimated to cost nearly ₹4 lakh, an amount that would have been extremely difficult for the family to…

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30 Mar

Punjab Govt Showcases Education Overhaul: Massive Hiring, Global Training Push and Infrastructure Boost Under Bhagwant Maan

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government on Monday presented a comprehensive four-year report card of its education sector, highlighting major reforms, large-scale recruitments, and international training initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s schooling system. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that more than 14,000 teachers have been recruited during the government’s tenure, significantly addressing the shortage of teaching staff in government schools. In addition, over 12,000 employees of the education department have been regularised, ensuring job stability and administrative continuity. Emphasising quality improvement, the Chief Minister noted that Punjab has adopted a global approach to teacher training. So far, eight…

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30 Mar

Punjab Tops National School Education Rankings, Govt Unveils Real-Time Attendance System

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has secured the top rank in school education across the country, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Monday, highlighting significant reforms and increased investment in the sector.Addressing a press conference, Mann said Punjab has surpassed Kerala to achieve the number one position. He credited the achievement to sustained budgetary support and policy reforms undertaken by the state government. The Chief Minister noted that 740 students from government schools have cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains, reflecting improved academic outcomes.He also pointed to initiatives aimed at strengthening accessibility, including the introduction of yellow bus services for…

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29 Mar

Faridkot shines in Punjab; Crime Falls 37%, Snatching Recovery Rate at 97%

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh) : Faridkot has emerged as a leading example of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s intensified campaign against drug abuse, with the district recording a sharp 37% decline in overall crime and a 97% recovery rate in snatching cases, reflecting the impact of sustained action under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (war against drugs) and ‘Operation Prahar’. The transformation in Faridkot is being driven by a combination of strict enforcement, technology-backed surveillance and deep community engagement, which together have broken the local drug networks and strengthened law and order on the ground. The Bhagwant Mann Government’s focused push to…

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29 Mar

‘Sehat Kranti’ in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicate 109 Aam Aadmi Clinics to people

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

FATEHGARH SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): With a major push on its flagship healthcare model in Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab Government on Saturday dedicated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such clinics in the state to 990 within four years, with 400 more set to be opened in the coming days. Positioning it as a large-scale expansion of free public healthcare, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared that the clinics are providing 107 medicines and 47 diagnostic tests free of cost, adding that the network has already recorded…

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25 Mar

Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

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Gurpreet Singh :- The issue of charging a fee for downloading copies of FIRs from the Punjab Police website has now reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a public interest litigation challenging the decision. The petition has been filed by advocates Vasu Ranjan Shandilya and Abhishek Malhotra, who have questioned the legality of imposing an ₹80 charge for accessing such documents. In their plea, the petitioners argued that charging citizens for obtaining a copy of an FIR violates fundamental rights, asserting that individuals should not be compelled to pay for accessing information related to complaints filed in their…

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24 Mar

Punjab to Host International Hockey Championship for the First Time, Announces CM Bhagwant Mann

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is set to mark a significant milestone in its sporting history as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will host an international-level men’s Asian Hockey Championship for the first time. The announcement was made during a press conference at his Chandigarh residence. The tournament is expected to feature the top six teams from Asia, with strong anticipation of India’s participation. Matches are scheduled to be held in Mohali and Jalandhar later this year, giving a major boost to Punjab’s status on the global sports map. Highlighting the state’s sporting legacy, the Chief Minister noted…

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