The political message of the Haryana Budget for poll-bound Punjab is all the more significant as Saini is more or less leading the BJP’s political foray into Punjab, wooing farmers and the politically important voter segment of women
The political message of the Haryana Budget for poll-bound Punjab is all the more significant as Saini is more or less leading the BJP’s political foray into Punjab, wooing farmers and the politically important voter segment of women
The political message of the Haryana budget for the poll-bound Punjab is all the more significant as Saini is more or less leading the BJP’s political foray into Punjab, wooing farmers and the politically important voter segment of women
Arts students exhibit more aggression than science students. Boys are more aggressive than girls. Aggression is higher than the national average, linked to nuclear families and lower emotional intelligence. Screen time, harassment history, and depression also correlate with aggression.
A police incursion into the Golden Temple triggered protests, mirroring historical events. The recent incident in Fazilka, where police in uniform entered the premises, led to an apology. Similar past entries, including Operation Blue Star, have caused significant unrest and morchas.
The Agriculture Minister may increase the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to ₹5 crore for post-harvest operations. The current ₹2 crore limit is inadequate due to high costs and the need for improved storage and processing. Punjab faces significant post-harvest losses and has limited functional FPOs and infrastructure despite being awarded for AIF fund utilization.
While Navjot Kaur has been taking the Congress on, Navjot Singh is keeping himself away from politics
Dera head Gurinder Dhillon declared SAD leader Bikram Majithia ‘innocent’ after meeting him at the Nabha jail on February 2
Punjab’s politics has traditionally revolved around Jatt Sikh dominance, particularly through the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) (Badal) and the Congress
With the election-bound Punjab having nearly 34 per cent Dalit population, the visit has forced the BJP’s political opponents to take note
Being in power, the Aam Aadmi Party has all government resources to chase all sections of voters — farmers, women, different castes, and professions
The accused were involved in supplying weapons to gangsters under directions of foreign handlers
Party sources say the leadership is weighing whether to continue with the current experienced team or introduce younger faces, even as the debate over reviving an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) resurfaces
Highly educated and affluent individuals in Punjab are targets of cybercriminals using 'digital arrest' scams. Fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to extort money, often by creating fear of false charges. Recovering stolen funds is difficult, and many cases remain unsolved.
Highly educated and affluent individuals in Punjab, including former officials and industrialists, are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, facing 'digital arrest' and financial losses. Despite police efforts, fraud cases are rising, with recovery efforts proving lengthy and complex due to money transfers across numerous accounts, often internationally.
The rallies, which started on January 8, shall continue till January 12
Opposition leaders, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, BJP state president Sunil Jakhar, and BJP state working president Ashwani Sharma have raised a flag over the murders
In keeping with ‘mirasi’ tradition, his bhua (aunt) whispered his first notes of music into his ears when he was still a baby
The SGPC faces scrutiny over 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops. The AAP government's intervention, viewed as political by the SGPC, led to an FIR and investigation of ex-employees. An Akal Takht panel in 2020 had previously found record discrepancies and indicted SGPC staff, but the SGPC didn't file an FIR.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s allegation of “Rs 500 crore for CM” has not only boomeranged on her but pushed her husband’s political prospects into a corner
Enjoying a brute majority of 92 in the 117-member Vidhan Sabha, the AAP government is locked in a tough electoral battle with SAD, which seems to be witnessing a resurgence in rural politics
Punjab Police reported 324 encounters since April 2022, in which 24 gangsters were neutralised
The recent controversies regarding the administrative and democratic changes at Panjab University and Chandigarh have shown how precarious the BJP's position is in Punjab
From Field Marshal Manekshaw to ‘Grand Old Lady’ Bhandari, philanthropic community has had a notable impact on state’s cultural tapestry
Farmer Paramjit Singh is aiding flood victims in Sultanpur Lodhi by providing shelter and land. Despite aid, many remain homeless, with damaged homes and uncultivable land. Farmers face difficulty sowing crops, while promised government compensation is lacking.
Event to commemorate 350th anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur’s martyrdom
Sangrur's sewage crisis, forcing a family to carry a body through waste, highlights Punjab's widespread civic neglect. The state struggles with overflowing drains, uncollected garbage, and inefficient sewage treatment. Political interference, financial mismanagement, and slow project execution exacerbate the issue, necessitating urgent infrastructure improvements and accountability.
Punjab's AAP government struggles to deliver on its promise of a monthly honorarium to women, citing financial constraints and high debt. The unfulfilled pledge faces opposition criticism as elections approach. The government aims to secure funds through land sales and other initiatives.
Opposition parties in Punjab are criticizing AAP, questioning its anti-corruption image after the CBI arrested DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar for corruption. The CBI found significant assets. The opposition claims AAP's 'broom' is ineffective, and that the government's anti-graft drive is weak.
Sikh devotees held Nagar Kirtans and Prabhat Pheris for Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary, organized by Sikh groups. Hindu and Muslim organizations supported the events. Processions included national symbols and martial performances, with police and varied religious sites along the routes.
Smuggling of firearms from Pakistan into Punjab has increased significantly, including AK-47s and RPGs. Recent seizures indicate attempts to destabilize the region, with attacks on police facilities. Drones and land routes are used to transport weapons, often controlled by handlers in Pakistan. The BSF and Punjab Police have made numerous seizures and arrests.