Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema clarified that the incident was not a bomb blast but rather a firecracker explosion. He also extended his condolences to the families of the four individuals who lost their lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab on
In an action against corruption, the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fazilka. The SSP was suspended in the Rs 1 lakh bribery case.
Fifteen people died and six were hospitalized in Amritsar after drinking fake liquor. Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said five people were arrested and charged with murder. He promised strict action against those responsible.
Describing it as a big success, Cheema said, "AAP government has completed the GST collection equal to the five years of Congress in just three years."
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the army for responding to Pakistan's failed drone attack. He assured the public of strong security measures, including school closures and better health services, and warned of action against black marketers.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema praised the Indian Armed Forces for their precision strike under 'Operation Sindoor' and said he would definitely attend an all-party meeting if invited.
A tragic road accident in Patiala, Punjab, claimed the lives of six children and the driver after a four-wheeler, carrying seven children, collided head-on with a tipper truck, as per the officials. The seventh child is in critical condition and has been admitted to the ICU of a hospital.
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema expressed full support for the Centre and armed forces after Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said Punjab has always stood with India and is fully prepared to support national security efforts.
A day ahead of national mock drills scheduled for May 7, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema confirmed that exercises will be held across 20 districts in the state.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Sunday that Sangrur police have recovered raw material used for manufacturing ethanol as part of the ongoing 70-day statewide anti-drug campaign led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.