Punjab

Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges
02 Jul

Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of monsoon showers has eased the burden on Punjab’s electricity network, with power demand witnessing a steep decline after widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said electricity consumption, which had remained above 17,000 megawatts (MW) during the recent heatwave, fell to nearly 8,000 MW on Thursday morning following overnight rainfall. The reduced demand has provided immediate relief to a power system that had been operating under heavy strain for several days. For the past week, soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity…
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Punjab Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell as Monsoon Intensifies; Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Several Districts
02 Jul

Punjab Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell as Monsoon Intensifies; Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon has become more active over Punjab and Chandigarh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region over the next six days. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, with heavy showers expected in parts of northern and eastern Punjab. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, rain-bearing systems are expected to remain active through the week, bringing intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rainfall along with lightning and winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in vulnerable areas. The changing weather has already provided…
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Relief Likely as Rainfall Activity Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Strong Winds Forecast This Week
01 Jul

Relief Likely as Rainfall Activity Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Strong Winds Forecast This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of soaring temperatures and sticky humidity, residents of Punjab and Chandigarh may finally witness a shift in weather conditions as the southwest monsoon begins to strengthen over the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. According to the latest weather outlook, isolated showers are expected to begin in parts of the region before widespread rainfall sets in from July 2 onwards. A Yellow Alert has been issued for several districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and winds…
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Punjab Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Expanded Rehabilitation Capacity and Village Defence Committees
30 Jun

Punjab Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Expanded Rehabilitation Capacity and Village Defence Committees

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Expressing satisfaction over the success of the Punjab’s ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to further intensify the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign until Punjab is completely freed from the scourge of drugs. Chairing a virtual review meeting to assess the functioning of the Village Defence Committees (VDCs), the Chief Minister asserted that the campaign has broken the backbone of the drug menace by snapping supply lines and putting major drug smugglers behind bars. Stressing that there can be…
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Punjab Government to Expand Canal Network with 7,000 Km of New Pipelines by Year-End
30 Jun

Punjab Government to Expand Canal Network with 7,000 Km of New Pipelines by Year-End

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that his government will lay another 7,000 kilometres of pipelines by the end of this year to ensure canal water reaches every farm across Punjab. Highlighting that 14,000 kilometres of pipelines, equivalent to the distance from Canada to Moga, have already been laid over the last four years, he said the government is also creating water recharge points to raise the groundwater level. During a Lok Milni programme in Bhallur, Moga, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said his government has ensured canal water reaches nearly 80% of agricultural land…
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Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann
29 Jun

Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday pointed out that the Akalis are opposing the Anti-Beadbi Act because they know they will have to answer for their past misdeeds, declaring that they had joined hands with the forces responsible for the beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. During a Lok Milni in Faridkot, the Chief Minister also held the traditional political parties responsible for looting Punjab and remaining disconnected from the common people. Reiterating his government’s commitment to public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted Punjab’s emergence as the country’s top-performing state in school…
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Cloud Cover, Scattered Rain to Continue in Punjab as Monsoon Inches Closer; Heatwave Relief Still a Few Days Away
29 Jun

Cloud Cover, Scattered Rain to Continue in Punjab as Monsoon Inches Closer; Heatwave Relief Still a Few Days Away

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh may witness intermittent rain and cloudy skies over the next few days, but the much-awaited relief from oppressive heat and humidity is likely to arrive only after the southwest monsoon enters the region in early July. Light rainfall during the night brought some respite to Pathankot, while several other districts are expected to witness isolated showers and thunderstorms. Weather officials have forecast rain in parts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Patiala, Mohali, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, although no weather warning has been issued…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar
29 Jun

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

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AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a major gift to the residents of the holy city of Amritsar by dedicating the newly constructed flyover at the junction of Sultanwind Bypass and Sultanwind Link Road to the people. Built to ease long-standing traffic congestion and ensure seamless connectivity for over two lakh devotees visiting Sri Amritsar Sahib every day, the project has been completed by saving ₹11.52 crore of public money through a transparent system. Showcasing his government's development-driven governance, the Chief Minister also announced that 3,100 new stadiums, 3,000 gyms and 400 new Aam…
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Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State
29 Jun

Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace of drugs under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Backed by a record ₹1,791 crore sports budget, the state government is establishing 3,000 modern village gyms and developing 3,100 sports grounds across Punjab while simultaneously undertaking a large-scale drive to rejuvenate village ponds…
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Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Dies at 59, Punjab and Haryana High Court Loses Serving Judge
28 Jun

Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Dies at 59, Punjab and Haryana High Court Loses Serving Judge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court suffered a major loss on Sunday with the passing of sitting Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, who died after battling illness. He was 59. The High Court confirmed that Justice Sindhu passed away at around 2:50 a.m. at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His demise has left members of the judiciary and legal fraternity across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh deeply saddened. Justice Sindhu became an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 10, 2017. His judicial work and experience later earned…
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