Sanjeev Arora

ED Teams Sweep Multiple Locations Linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora; Ludhiana Residence Searched Amid Ongoing Probe

ED Teams Sweep Multiple Locations Linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora; Ludhiana Residence Searched Amid Ongoing Probe

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its investigation in Punjab on Friday by carrying out searches at premises associated with Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora. Officials, backed by central security forces, arrived at his Ludhiana residence in the early hours and began examining documents and records. Sources said the operation was not limited to one location. Several properties believed to have links to the minister, including his official residence, were also covered as part of the coordinated action. The probe is reportedly connected to a case involving alleged financial misconduct and irregularities in land-related dealings. Officials familiar with the…
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Jogindra Group announces Rs 1,100 crore expansion in Punjab’s steel and green energy sectors

Jogindra Group announces Rs 1,100 crore expansion in Punjab’s steel and green energy sectors

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power & Local Government Sanjeev Arora shared that Jogindra Group has announced a strategic expansion plan worth ₹1,100 crore, giving a major boost to Punjab’s industrial growth and green energy transition. He stated that this investment reflects the growing confidence of industry in Punjab’s progressive policies and business-friendly environment. Sanjeev Arora said that this investment reflects the growing confidence of industry in Punjab’s progressive policies and business-friendly environment. He detailed that the expansion includes ₹700 crore investment in the steel sector, primarily through Jogindra Castings and Vardhman Adarsh,…
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Rs 400 Crore Trident Hotel Project Set to Transform Amritsar’s Hospitality Landscape

Rs 400 Crore Trident Hotel Project Set to Transform Amritsar’s Hospitality Landscape

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a world-class hospitality project in Amritsar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives of both sides, including Mr. R. Shankar, President – Corporate and Legal Affairs, Oberoi Group, and Dr. Shahbaz Singh, Dr. Avtar Singh and Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Directors of Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The signing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Administrative Secretary, Industries…
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Livasa Hospitals to Invest Rs 360 Crore in Ludhiana; Punjab Set to Become North India’s Medical Hub

Livasa Hospitals to Invest Rs 360 Crore in Ludhiana; Punjab Set to Become North India’s Medical Hub

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is steadily emerging as a major healthcare destination in North India, supported by strong medical infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of tertiary hospitals. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora today announced that Livasa Hospitals' new multi-speciality hospital is going to invest Rs 360 crore in Ludhiana. This is another important milestone in strengthening Punjab's healthcare capacity. He said Livasa Hospitals has entered into a long-term agreement with Primewalk Infra Private Limited to develop a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital in Ludhiana. The hospital will be located at Sherpur Chowk on the National Highway ensuring accessibility for patients from…
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Under Mann Government, Punjab Takes a New Flight! Shiva Texfabs Invests ₹815 Crores

Under Mann Government, Punjab Takes a New Flight! Shiva Texfabs Invests ₹815 Crores

Chandigarh, October 9: Punjab, once known primarily as an agricultural state, is now witnessing an unprecedented industrial revolution alongside agriculture under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The progressive and investor-friendly policies of the state government have resulted in Shiva Texfabs, a textile industry giant in Ludhiana, announcing a massive investment of ₹815 crores. This is not just a major financial commitment, but a powerful milestone in the state’s economic progress. Ludhiana, already known as the ‘Manchester of India’, will further strengthen its global identity with this investment. Under its expansion plan, Shiva Texfabs will use this amount…
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Six Indians Stranded in Iraq Repatriated Afte Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Efforts

Six Indians Stranded in Iraq Repatriated Afte Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Efforts

Ludhiana, August 14, 2025 – Six Indian nationals, including four from Punjab and two from Himachal Pradesh, safely landed at IGI Airport, New Delhi on Thursday after enduring months of hardship in Iraq. Their return was made possible through the intervention of Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industry & Commerce, Investment Promotion and NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, who coordinated closely with the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Punjab Government.The returnees have been identified as Sorav from Tarn Taran, Gurpreet Singh from Chaunta village in Ludhiana, Sanjeev Kumar and Abhilash Kumar from Sherpur Bahtian in Hoshiarpur, Tara Chand from Mandi…
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Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Assigned Industry and NRI Affairs Portfolios

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Assigned Industry and NRI Affairs Portfolios

Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant political development, newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other dignitaries. According to information, Sanjeev Arora has been entrusted with the Industry and NRI Affairs portfolios. The NRI department, previously held by Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal, has now been reassigned to Arora — a move seen as the Aam Aadmi Party’s attempt to energize its industrial and diaspora outreach…
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Sanjeev Arora Takes Oath as Punjab Cabinet Minister After Ludhiana By-Election Victory

Sanjeev Arora Takes Oath as Punjab Cabinet Minister After Ludhiana By-Election Victory

Chandigarh (National Times): Newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora was officially sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The oath was administered by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Arora’s induction into the Cabinet follows his impressive win in the recently held Ludhiana by-election, where he contested as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and emerged victorious with a commanding margin. His inclusion in the Cabinet is seen as both a reward for the crucial electoral win and a strategic move…
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AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Wins Ludhiana West By-Election 2025, Delivers Key Boost to Ruling Party

AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Wins Ludhiana West By-Election 2025, Delivers Key Boost to Ruling Party

Ludhiana (National Times): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora emerged victorious in the high-stakes Ludhiana West Assembly by-election on Sunday, dealing a blow to the Congress and solidifying the ruling party's hold in Punjab’s urban political landscape. Arora’s win comes months after the seat fell vacant due to the untimely death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. The by-election had seen intense campaigning and sharp political rhetoric, particularly between AAP and Congress. With this win, AAP retains a crucial urban seat at a time when it is under pressure following setbacks in Delhi. According to…
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