Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026. Punjab is currently gripped by a high-stakes political battle following twin explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar, alongside a major investigative crackdown involving the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
Here are the top 10 Punjab news headlines for today:
Security & Investigations
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ED Raids 12 Locations in Mohali & Chandigarh: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations linked to a massive GMADA land license fraud. The probe centers on the Suntec City project and various builders.
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CM’s OSD Under Scrutiny: The ED has linked the land fraud investigation to Nitin Gohal, an alleged associate of Rajbir Ghuman, who serves as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to CM Bhagwant Mann. Gohal is suspected of being a liaison between builders and the CMO.
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Twin Blasts Probe: Investigations continue into yesterday’s explosions near military installations in Jalandhar and Amritsar. The DGP has suggested potential ISI involvement, while the state remains on high alert.
Political Firestorm
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“Mission Punjab” Allegations: AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of orchestrating the recent blasts to “vitiate the atmosphere” ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, calling it the start of the BJP’s “Mission Punjab.”
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BJP Files Defamation Notice against CM Mann: In response to the CM’s allegations that the BJP was behind the blasts, the BJP has served a Legal Criminal Defamation Notice to Bhagwant Mann, demanding he “show proof or apologize.”
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Sunil Jakhar Demands CM’s Resignation: State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar slammed the AAP government for a “total collapse of law and order” and demanded Mann’s immediate resignation following the security breaches.
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Ravneet Bittu Challenges CM: BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has publicly challenged CM Mann to provide evidence linking the party to the Jalandhar and Amritsar explosions, calling the accusations “deeply regrettable.”
Governance & Welfare
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Pensions Released for 3.17 Lakh People: Finance Minister Harpal Cheema confirmed that the state has released April pensions for all 3.17 lakh pensioners after resolving data delays with several banks.
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₹204 Crore for Free Textbooks: Social Justice Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced the release of ₹204.69 crore for the Free Textbook Supply Scheme, benefiting Scheduled Caste students from Class 1 to 10.
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GNDU Admissions Open: Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has officially begun the admission process for the 2026–27 academic session.
