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Punjab Cabinet approves Excise policy to generate Rs 10,000 cr revenue

March 12, 2024

In a significant development, the Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, granted approval to the excise policy for the fiscal year 2024-25 during a meeting on Saturday. The aim of the policy is to generate revenue exceeding Rs 10,000 crore from liquor sales. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema,...

AAP launches Punjab election campaign with Kejriwal and Mann unveiling slogans and 13-seat focus

March 12, 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spearheaded the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) campaign for the upcoming 2024 general elections in Punjab. Unveiling two slogans, ‘Sansad Vichvi Bhagwant Mann, Khushaal Punjab Te Badhegi Shaan’ and ‘Punjab Banega Hero, Is Baar Tera Zero,’ the AAP emphasizes its...

Lok Sabha prep: Punjab boosts with 25 troop influx

March 9, 2024

In anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, the state of Punjab has bolstered its security measures by welcoming 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Aimed at ensuring the elections are conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, these forces include five companies of Central Reserved Police...

BJP launches ‘Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyaan’ in Punjab

March 9, 2024

Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar initiated a significant political move on Friday by flagging off 26 vans set to tour all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The objective of this campaign, named ‘Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyaan: Viksit Bharat – Modi ki Guarantee,’ is to gather inputs from voters...

Punjab Vigilance Bureau apprehends Pooja Rani, wife of scam mastermind Hardeep Singh

March 9, 2024

In a significant development, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has successfully arrested Pooja Rani, the wife of accused Hardeep Singh, as part of an intricate scam involving impersonation as vigilance and CBI officials. Hardeep Singh and five other accomplices were allegedly collecting money from various individuals under false pretenses. Pooja...

Bhagwant Mann once wanted to join Congress: Navjot Sidhu

March 9, 2024

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann had wanted to join Congress in the past, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said. In a recent interview with a media organisation, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu made startling claims, asserting that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had approached him expressing his willingness to join...

Anmol Gagan Maan honoured with ‘Women Tourism Minister of the year’

March 8, 2024

Punjab Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann was conferred with the title of ‘Women Tourism Minister of the year’ on Thursday during an international event held in Berlin, Germany for her commendable role in the field of tourism. Additionally, Punjab also won the Farm and Rural Tourism Award. The three-day event,...

Punjab police foils target killing, arrest BKI members

March 8, 2024

Punjab Police averted possible target killings in the state with the arrest of two members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. The module is being operated by USA-based Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passian — a close aide...

Dhaliwal raises matter of Punjabi youth forcefully inducted in Russian Military

March 8, 2024

Amid media reports about Indian youth forcefully inducted in Russian Military and sent them in Ukraine war, Punjab NRIs Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal raised the matter with External Affairs Ministry and Russian Ambassador to India. Raised the matter in Punjab Legislative Assembly, Dhaliwal said that it is serious matter...

Purohit’s resignation rejected, to stay as Governor

March 8, 2024

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit announced that he will continue to serve in his position, more than a month after submitting his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. Purohit revealed that his resignation was not accepted, stating, “They said accept nahi karenge (will not be accepted), so I am here.” The decision...

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