Punjab BJP chief calls for Chief Justice-led probe into rising assets of Punjab MLAs, wants 'drug money trail' established
Punjab BJP chief calls for Chief Justice-led probe into rising assets of Punjab MLAs, wants 'drug money trail' established
State Election Commission (SEC) cracks down on Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls interference
Letters sent to all Sikh MPs after SGPC objects to Punjab govt’s December 12 programme in Ludhiana
On Monday, the Punjab Congress suspended Kaur from its primary membership for her 'Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair' remark that sparked a political row
The Bench, headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, was hearing petitions filed by former MLA Diljit Singh Cheema and other PIL petitioners alleging that the clip revealed “directives to halt opponents at homes or routes, act on local MLA's orders, shield ruling AAP supporters with positive reports, and ensure returning officers reject entries, engineering uncontested wins and violating the Model Code of Conduct"
Akal Takht declared Giani Gurbachan Singh and four others 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct). Gurbachan was punished for exonerating Ram Rahim. Others included the Guru Nanak Dev University VC, a senior Akali Dal leader, Punjab Language Department Director, and a Sikh preacher. They are ordered to perform religious service.
AAP leads early in Punjab's rural polls, with most unopposed wins. Out of the 15 zila parishad and 181 block samiti seats won unopposed, AAP secured nearly all. Opposition alleges nomination obstruction. Election Commission took action against involved officers. AAP is using these polls to assess MLA performance.
Investigations reveal multiple injuries, blood-stained evidence recovered; forensic analysis of mobile phones underway
Narnaul coldest in Haryana at 5.8 degrees C
Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu was suspended from the Punjab Congress for alleging corruption and criticizing the party leadership, including the president. Her claims of money-bag politics and infighting led to the suspension, potentially impacting her husband, Navjot Singh Sidhu.
The Punjabi music legend's unexpected appearance during 'One of One' India tour, performing his hit 'Saaun di Jhadi', ignited the crowd and sparked viral buzz online
Punjab opposes Amritpal Singh's parole, citing his alleged conspiracy with anti-national elements and threat to state security. The state claims a single speech could incite violence and accuses him of planning assassinations. Singh challenges his detention, alleging it violates his constitutional rights, with hearings set for December and January.
A man in Bhangala village was murdered on Sunday for opposing his daughter's harassment. The police have registered a murder case against four suspects, who are now absconding. The victim's wife stated the suspects, including a neighbor, attacked her husband with weapons after he confronted them about the harassment.
Punjab's Chief Minister invited Korean companies, including Daewoo E&C and GS E&C, to invest in Punjab, focusing on renewable energy and infrastructure. He also sought collaboration with Seoul Business Agency on start-up programs. He visited Pangyo Techno Valley to study innovation ecosystems.
Gupta was accompanied by ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Kapil Mishra, Ravindra Indraj and Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Punjab Congress President Amrinder Raja Warring stated the party will not tolerate indiscipline, confirming Navjot Kaur Sidhu's suspension. Sidhu was suspended for damaging the party's image and making baseless allegations. Warring did not comment on allegations of bribery concerning a party candidate.
Shifted to IRB-Kapurthala during suspension period
The BJP claims about one-third of its nomination papers were rejected for upcoming local elections in the state. The party alleges misuse of power and intimidation by the ruling AAP government. Despite this, 1,242 BJP candidates will still contest in the elections.
Election fervor is low in Punjab's rural districts, despite upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. AAP has an advantage. SAD, Congress, and BJP are vying for votes. Independent candidates add complexity. Lack of public enthusiasm is noted, partly due to perceived weakening of rural bodies.
He also declared that people who had betrayed the party, including Hardeep Singh Dhillon, would never be taken back into the party fold
The Congress party faces a crucial test in Punjab's local elections, struggling to unify amid internal divisions. They aim to regain lost ground from the ruling AAP and counter the Shiromani Akali Dal's resurgence, vital for the 2027 Assembly elections.
The NGT ordered Punjab's Pollution Control Board to inspect Sangrur's waste sites due to poor waste management and open burning, including biomedical waste. Notices were issued to officials following resident complaints about rule violations, including the Municipal Solid Waste and Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules.
A robber, Sukhbir Singh, was killed in a shootout with police near Goindwal Sahib. He was recently released from jail and linked to several crimes, including a murder. Police encountered him near a factory, and after he fired at them, they retaliated, killing him. Two officers were injured.
The Bench put the State on notice on Amritpal Singh’s separate petition challenging the legality of the third successive detention order issued against him on April 17 under NSA
The bus went out of control while trying to avoid a motorcycle that appeared suddenly; it first hit the motorcycle, then collided with an electric pole and overturned
Though no official reason has been cited in the suspension letter signed by PPCC chief Amarinder Raja Warring, sources said the party had taken a serious view of her utterances
In 2007, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was accused of dressing like the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, during a religious congregation in Sirsa, Haryana
Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur triggered a row on Saturday by claiming that 'one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the CM'
Interestingly, in Ropar, the papers of the Congress party candidate from an important Panchayat Samiti block, Nurpur Bedi, were rejected
Prime Minister attends the Kabaddi World Cup tournament held at the Takanini Gurdwara