Punjab Archives - Page 4 of 68

12 Jun

At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday strongly raised Punjab’s long-pending concerns before the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Governing Council, seeking a special package for the revitalisation of border areas and demanding that Punjab be accorded Special Category Status (SCS) with 90:10 funding under all Centrally Sponsored Schemes on the lines of hill states, North Eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the extraordinary security, economic and social challenges faced by Punjab as a frontline border state and asserted that the state’s aspirations are fully…

12 Jun

Punjab Gets Weather Relief as Storms Replace Heatwave; Rain Alert Continues Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat, Punjab and Chandigarh have witnessed a significant change in weather, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds bringing down temperatures across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that unstable weather conditions will continue over the coming days, offering respite from the recent heatwave. An Orange Alert has been issued for several parts of Punjab, with warnings of heavy showers, hailstorms, and winds that may reach speeds of 60 to 70 kmph. Authorities have urged residents to avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during adverse weather. The recent…

11 Jun

Rain, Thunderstorm Activity to Intensify Across Punjab; Hail Warning Issued as Weather Turns Unstable

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of scorching temperatures, Punjab and the Chandigarh region are set to witness a spell of unstable weather, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms in several districts until June 14. The changing weather pattern is expected to provide some respite from the prevailing heat, although authorities have advised people to remain alert during storm activity. A fresh weather alert has also been issued for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, where intermittent rainfall is expected over the next few hours. Light showers have already been reported from parts of Mohali, signalling the arrival of the…

10 Jun

Punjab Steps Up Financial Offensive Against Drug Trade, Targets Hawala Network in Special Drive

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Seeking to choke off the financial lifelines of narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police has launched a dedicated three-day operation across the state aimed at identifying and acting against hawala operators allegedly linked to the illegal drug economy. The campaign forms the latest phase of the state's ongoing anti-drug initiative, Yudh Nashian Virudh, which has increasingly focused on tracking the money generated through drug trafficking rather than limiting action solely to the seizure of narcotics. Police officials said underground financial channels have long been used to move proceeds from the drug trade, helping criminal networks conceal earnings and fund…

10 Jun

Punjab Transport Services Hit as Contractual Staff Launch Indefinite Strike Against Privatization Move

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Commuters in Jalandhar are expected to face major inconvenience on Tuesday as operations at Punbus and Punjab Roadways depots remain suspended following an indefinite strike by contractual drivers and conductors. The agitation was launched ahead of schedule after employees expressed strong opposition to the government’s decision to introduce privately operated Volvo buses under the kilometer scheme. Services from Punbus and Roadways Depots 1 and 2 have been severely affected, with employees staging demonstrations inside depot premises instead of reporting for duty. Contractual staff of the Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) are also set to join the protest,…

10 Jun

Punjab Faces Intense Heat Spell as IMD Warns of Heatwave; Thunderstorms Expected to Bring Relief Later This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Large parts of Punjab and the Chandigarh region remain under the grip of severe heat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Yellow Alert for heatwave conditions across multiple districts. While soaring temperatures continue to affect normal life, weather officials expect a significant shift from June 11 as a fresh western disturbance is likely to trigger rain and thunderstorms. The latest weather data shows a steady rise in temperatures across the state, with Bathinda recording a scorching 46.8 degrees Celsius — the highest maximum temperature reported this month. Most districts witnessed temperatures well above seasonal norms,…

09 Jun

ED Conducts Fresh Searches Across Punjab, UP and NCR in Ongoing Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out a fresh round of searches at multiple locations in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and the National Capital Region as part of an investigation being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to officials, the agency conducted raids at six premises spread across Ludhiana and Jalandhar in Punjab, Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Delhi and Noida. The searches are linked to an ongoing probe involving Hampton Sky Realty Ltd. and individuals associated with the case. Among the properties searched was the residence of Amit Bajaj, a…

09 Jun

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

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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…

09 Jun

Punjab Swelters Under Heatwave as IMD Issues Alert; Weather Shift Expected from June 11

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to grapple with soaring temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed eight districts under a heatwave alert, warning residents of intense daytime conditions over the next two days. Officials have advised people to minimise outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours as the mercury continues to rise. The districts expected to witness severe heatwave conditions include Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Sangrur. Dry weather is forecast across the region, while Pathankot may experience strong winds reaching speeds of around 44 kmph. The state's average maximum temperature has remained significantly…

05 Jun

Amritsar Police Crack International Smuggling Link, Recover Drugs, Firearms and Cash

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major police operation in Amritsar has exposed an alleged international network involved in the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons and hawala money, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the apprehension of two juveniles. Officials said the operation resulted in the seizure of 1.035 kilograms of heroin, five advanced pistols, two live rounds of ammunition and ₹5 lakh suspected to be proceeds from the drug trade. Investigators believe the accused were part of a wider syndicate operating under the guidance of handlers based outside India. Initial inquiries suggest that social media platforms were being used…