Punjab

03 May

Punjab Prisons Overcrowded by 30%, Govt Plans Expansion and Security Upgrade

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s prison system is facing mounting pressure as inmate numbers continue to rise well beyond capacity, posing a serious administrative challenge. Against an overall capacity of around 26,000 across 25 jails in the state, the current population has swelled to nearly 34,000—about 30 per cent higher than what the facilities are designed to hold. Officials attribute the surge largely to intensified action against drug trafficking and gangster networks. Notably, nearly 45 per cent of the inmates are booked in cases related to narcotics. Central jails in Ludhiana and Kapurthala are among the most overcrowded, each housing close…

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03 May

Class 12 Student Shot Dead in Amritsar; Probe Underway

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Gurpreet Singh :- A young student was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Mahisampura Road under the jurisdiction of Mehta police station late last night, sending shockwaves through the area. The deceased has been identified as Amarjot Singh, the only son of his family and a Class 12 student. According to preliminary information, the motive behind the crime remains unclear. Police initially received information about a road accident. However, when the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mehta police station along with a team reached the spot, the youth was already dead. During the investigation, bullet injuries were found on the…

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03 May

Unseasonal Storms Sweep Punjab, Morning Darkness and Hail Bring Sudden Weather Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An abrupt change in weather conditions caught residents off guard across Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday morning, as dense clouds plunged the region into near darkness around 7:45 AM. The unusual scene, more typical of early dawn than summer daylight, was soon followed by hailstorms, heavy showers, and gusty winds in several areas. The India Meteorological Department has cautioned that unstable weather will persist, issuing a ‘Yellow Alert’ for parts of the state. Districts such as Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Rupnagar are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 40–50…

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02 May

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Reaches Milestone with 42 Lakh Health Cards Issued

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has shared an important update about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, a healthcare scheme aimed at helping families get affordable medical treatment. So far, it has crossed ₹465.36 crore in treatments, with over 42 lakh health cards issued, and 2.77 lakh treatments provided across beneficiaries, showing that many families are trusting and using Sehat card. Even with this strong progress, the government is asking all eligible people who have not yet registered to do so as soon as possible. They have stressed that medical emergencies can happen anytime, and early registration can help families…

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02 May

NIA Court Convicts Two in Moga Khalistani Flag Case, Awards 5.5 Years Jail

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant verdict, a special court of the National Investigation Agency in Mohali has convicted two individuals in connection with the controversial incident of hoisting a Khalistani flag at the district administrative complex in Moga. The court sentenced the accused, Inderjit Singh and Jaspal Singh, to five years and six months of rigorous imprisonment and also imposed a fine of ₹16,000 each. The case dates back nearly five years, when an attempt was allegedly made to disturb public order by raising a Khalistani flag at the DC office complex. Following the incident, security agencies treated the…

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01 May

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Provides Vital Support with 100,000 Free Dialysis Sessions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): So far, around 1 lakh dialysis procedures, worth ₹16.5 crore, have been performed under the Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). As chronic kidney disease rises across India, government-backed cashless dialysis programmes are emerging as a lifeline. Yet experts warn that survival is still being shaped more by access and affordability than by cure. Dhian Singh from Ludhiana visits the hospital twice a week. For someone who has been undergoing long-term dialysis, he often faces a range of persistent physical and metabolic symptoms, even with regular treatment. However, there is some relief when it comes…

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01 May

Weather Turns Pleasant in Punjab After Hill Rains; Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coming Days

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A noticeable shift in weather has been observed across Punjab, with cool morning winds bringing relief after recent heatwave-like conditions. The change follows rainfall and hailstorms reported in nearby hilly areas, which have influenced temperatures across the plains. The India Meteorological Department stated that while temperatures saw a marginal uptick of nearly one degree recently, they continue to remain below normal for this time of year. Bathinda once again recorded the highest temperature in the state, touching 39.3°C. No alert has been issued for May 1, and weather conditions are expected to remain stable and dry through…

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01 May

Punjab Govt Likely To Faces Crucial Floor Test in Assembly as Political Uncertainty Deepens

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A high-stakes session is set to unfold in the Punjab Legislative Assembly today, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party preparing to demonstrate its majority amid rising speculation of internal divisions. The one-day session, scheduled for 11:00 AM, has gained significance following the recent exit of six Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The development has intensified political tension in the state and triggered concerns about possible defections within the ruling camp. In a bid to avoid any last-minute surprises, the party has issued a strict whip directing all its MLAs to be present in…

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30 Apr

Unsettled Weather Continues in Punjab; Yellow Alert Issued for Winds and Thunderstorms

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather patterns has brought relatively cooler conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, with authorities maintaining a yellow alert for strong winds, lightning and scattered rainfall on Thursday. The region recorded a slight decline in daytime temperatures, now hovering below seasonal averages. Despite this dip, Bathinda remained the warmest location in the state, recording close to 39°C. The India Meteorological Department has warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h in certain districts, along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Areas including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Mohali are expected to experience heightened weather activity…

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28 Apr

Weather Turns Unstable in Punjab as Showers and Gusty Winds Sweep Key Cities

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather conditions has brought much-needed relief to parts of Punjab, with rainfall recorded in Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar, even as heat levels remain higher than usual. The India Meteorological Department has sounded an orange alert for the region, cautioning about thunderstorms, lightning strikes and strong winds over the next 48 hours. Wind speeds are expected to range between 50 and 60 km/h, raising concerns about possible disruptions. In Chandigarh, cloudy skies and brisk winds were reported, signalling the spread of the changing weather pattern across neighbouring areas. However, temperatures have not seen any major…

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