Punjab Police files 40,000-page chargesheet against Bikram Majithia, exposes ₹700 crore benami assets The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has achieved yet another major success in its ongoing ‘war’ against drug traffickers and corruption. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has filed a 45,000 page chargesheet against former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia.During this probe, raids … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced to provide adequate compensation to the people for every loss suffered by them due to the flood in the state besides finding ways and means to avert loss due to such natural disasters in future. Interacting with the people during a whirlwind tour of the flood … Read more
Despite early sowing of paddy and expectations of a bumper crop, Punjab witnessed lower electricity consumption during the ongoing paddy season as widespread and timely monsoon showers eased pressure on tubewells. Officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said the corporation was able to save crores on free power while managing demand more … Read more
Newly appointed Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora, who recently resigned from the Rajya Sabha to join the state cabinet, visited Amritsar on Tuesday in his first tour after being allocated the electricity department. Significantly, his visit came to the home district of former power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. However, his press conference focused primarily on … Read more
Under the concept of “alternative politics,” the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced plans to build a strong base of young supporters in Punjab. The party believes that students can play a vital role in restoring political values and bringing qualitative change to politics, which it argues has seen a decline in recent years. As … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday approved the conferment of the Vir Chakra on Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, a native of Gidderbaha in Muktsar district, for his distinguished role in Operation Sindoor. He is among 15 personnel to receive the prestigious gallantry award this year. Sidhu’s family hails from Raike Kalan village in Bathinda. A … Read more
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Wednesday attended a state-level programme at the Pipli grain market in Kurukshetra, where he distributed land allotment certificates to eligible families from the Kumhar/Prajapati community. The initiative, aimed at promoting social upliftment and preserving traditional pottery skills, will provide beneficiaries with reserved panchayat land for making earthenware and operating … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today launched 24 sector-wise Industrial Advisory Committees, envisioning a transformative step to establish Punjab as a hub of industry and commerce. Addressing the gathering during the launch of this first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, National Convener of AAP termed it … Read more
Mohali, Phase 9 witnessed a devastating explosion at an oxygen gas cylinder manufacturing unit on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two people and leaving nearly six others injured. The blast occurred at Hi-Tech Gas Private Limited, located in Phase 9 of the city.Authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, and rescue operations are … Read more
NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar Over Suspected Illegal Foreign Transfers; Documents Seized, Security Tightened The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a surprise raid at a house in Amritsar’s Shastri Nagar on Tuesday morning. The residence belongs to Vishal Sharma, an immigration agent who runs a business in Ranjit Avenue reportedly related to sending … Read more