CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, civil defence mock drills will be held at 20 places in Punjab, besides several locations in Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Wednesday, as per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In Punjab, the mock drills will be held in Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Adampur, Halwara, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala, Mohali, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Rupnagar, Bhakr

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab police continued their statewide crackdown against protesting farmers associated with farmer unions Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) who were prevented from reaching Shambhu police station on the border with Haryana for a day-long dharna. A strict warning was issued by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann against any sort of road or rail blockade apart from plans for protests or strikes causing inconvenience to the general public. All road

Punjab is demanding the repeal of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, fearing it grants the Centre excessive control over state dams. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is drafting replacement legislation. Concerns also extend to sections of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, particularly regarding the Bhakra Beas Management Board, with accusations that these undermine Punjab's water rights.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab police have placed under house arrest senior farmer leaders and activists, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the eve of Tuesdays protest outside the Shambhu police station announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM Non-Political). The protest is against the alleged injuries sustained by farmers in police action at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders on March 19. Sources said a police team reached Dallewals village in Faridkot early Monday morning. They asked him to stay ind

CHANDIGARH: Amid a stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water-sharing, the AAP-led Punjab Government today passed a resolution in the one-day special assembly session vowing not to spare even a single drop of water from its share for the neighboring state of Haryana. The resolution also demanded the reconstitution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and annulment of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. It further stated that Punjab will no longer accept any decisions made by the BBMB regarding

Ahead of a planned protest against the alleged mistreatment of a farmer leader and missing items from demolished protest sites, Punjab Police have initiated a crackdown, placing several farm leaders under house arrest, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann warned against disruptions to public life, threatening strict legal action against protesters blocking roads or railways.

CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the protest announced by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM Non Political) outside the Shambhu police station, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal was placed under house arrest at his village in Faridkot district. Many other farmer leaders and activists across the State have been detained and placed under house arrest to prevent any law and order issues. Sources said that a police team reached Dallewals village early on May 5 and was asked to stay indoors for at least three to

Amid the escalating water-sharing dispute with Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday stated that Punjab has no surplus water to spare, emphasising that legal and data-driven evidence supports the state's stance.

Punjab Legislative Assembly convened a special session to address water sharing issues with Haryana after the BBMB's decision to release additional water. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called the session to safeguard Punjab's water rights, supported by unified opposition from all political parties. Concerns over water quality and the Dam Safety Act were also raised during the session.

Dharamshala, May 5: Amid the escalating water-sharing dispute with Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday stated that Punjab has no surplus water to spare, emphasising that legal and data-driven evidence supports the states stance. Speaking to reporters, Mann clarified that there is no dispute over water, as Punjab has already fulfilled its obligations to Haryana. There is no dispute regarding water. Legally and according to data, it is in favour of Punjab. We have allotted Harya

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that the state lacks surplus water to share with Haryana, citing legal and data-driven evidence. He highlighted Punjab's improved canal infrastructure and increased water usage, rejecting Haryana's request for additional water.

CHANDIGARH: Amid the ongoing stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water sharing, senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday questioned the silence of the Union government on the issue. He also urged the Centre to instruct the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab not to obstruct Haryanas water allocation. Surjewala questioned why the Narendra Modi-led NDA government is not issuing written orders to the Mann government under Article 257 of the Constitution, which deals wit

CHANDIGARH: Amid an escalating water war between Punjab and Haryana, the Punjab Police has taken control of the regulator gates at the Bhakra Nangal dam and has deployed its personnel there. The incident comes despite the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan asking the state government to withdraw its police personnel. The BBMB chairman reportedly wrote of a letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to guard the dam. Sources claimed th

CHANDIGARH: The stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water sharing intensified on Saturday with an all-party meeting in Haryana asking the AAP government in the neighbouring state to allow the release of water from the Bhakra dam unconditionally. This came a day after an all-party meeting in Punjab backed the state government's refusal to release more water to BJP-ruled Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, after chairing the all-party meeting on Saturday, hit out at the Punjab

Chandigarh, May 3: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday urged youngsters to idolise sportspersons such as Milkha Singh instead of singers who promote drugs through their songs. The senior AAP leader was addressing a gathering during the Walk for Drug Free Chandigarh an anti-drugs campaign launched by Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were also present. Mann spoke about his governm

CHANDIGARH: Cutting across political lines, all Punjab parties on Friday unanimously decided not to spare a single drop of additional water to Haryana from the Bhakra dam. Following an all-party meet over sharing of water with Haryana as per the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) order, leaders said an all-party delegation is likely to meet Prime Minister Modi over the standoff. The two hour meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was attended by the representatives of the seven

CHANDIGARH: Amid an escalating row with Punjab over the sharing of water, the Haryana government on Friday announced its decision to approach the Supreme Court over the matter. Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry said that the process to move the Supreme Court has already been initiated. If this issue is not resolved, we will approach the Supreme Court. We have complete records and data on Haryanas water receipt, and all relevant facts will be presented before the cou

CHANDIGARH: In a rare display of political unity, all recognised political parties in Punjab on Thursday unanimously declared that not a single drop of extra water would be given to Haryana from the Bhakra Dam. The decision came after the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) ordered the release of 8,500 cusecs of water to the neighbouring state, triggering tensions. An all-party delegation is now likely to seek an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the issue. The two-hour al

CHANDIGARH: The Union Government has postponed the scheduled May 4 meeting with Punjab-based farmer unions after the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) insisted on excluding representatives of the Punjab government from the discussions. The Centre, in response, urged the farmer leaders to reconsider their stance, emphasising the importance of state participation in a federal setup. A letter in this regard was sent by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Agricul

In a rare display of unity, Punjab's political parties, including AAP, BJP, Congress, and SAD, convened to oppose the Centre's decision to release additional water to Haryana. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Centre of attempting to loot Punjab's waters, asserting that the state has no surplus to share. Parties are united to protect Punjab's water rights.

CHANDIGARH, May 1: Amid escalating tensions between Punjab and Haryana over sharing of water, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday asserted that his government will not allow the release of more water to the neighbouring state, claiming it has already utilised its share. He also hit out at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for its decision to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana and said robbery of Punjabs rights will not be tolerated, and the board has no [] The post No water to H

CM Bhagwant Mann slammed the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) over its decision to release 8,500 cusecs of water to the neighbouring state, saying the robbery of Punjabs rights will not be tolerated

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared his government won't release more water to Haryana, asserting the state has used its full share. This escalates a water-sharing dispute, especially after the BBMB decided to release 8,500 cusecs to Haryana, a move Punjab opposes. Mann accuses Haryana and Rajasthan of 'thuggery' and hints at an all-party meeting to address the crisis.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has called an all-party meeting on Friday and convened a special assembly session on Monday to discuss the issue of Haryana being allocated additional water from the Bhakra Dam by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). An emergency meeting of all ministers and MLAs was held this evening, headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, to discuss the emerging situation following the BBMBs order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryan

The political row over sharing the Bhakra dam water escalated on Thursday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that his government will not tolerate obbery of their rights.

CHANDIGARH: The water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana has intensified, with the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) transferring its Director of Water Regulation, Akashdeep Singh, a Punjab cadre officer, and replacing him with Sanjeev Kumar from the Haryana cadre, an unexpected move that has escalated tensions between the two states. Punjab has reacted strongly by stepping up security at the regulator end of the Nangal dam amid fears of a law and order problem following the BBMBs deci

The BBMB's decision to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana has sparked strong opposition from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who termed it a obbery of Punjab's rights. Mann asserted that Punjab will not tolerate this move, accusing the BJP-led Centre and Haryana of uniting against Punjab.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini appealed Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to provide more water from the Bhakra reservoir. However, Mann refused and said the water was need for Punjab farmers.

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for raising the water dispute with Haryana amidst national mourning for terror victims and heightened tensions with Pakistan. Bittu accused Mann of divisive politics and demanded an apology, emphasizing that the water issue is ill-timed and undermines national unity during a critical period.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly politicizing water distribution and depriving Haryana of its rightful share. Saini claims Haryana is receiving only 60% of its required drinking water, and accuses Mann of punishing Delhi's residents due to AAP's electoral losses. Saini appealed to Mann to prioritize national interest by ensuring Haryana's water supply, highlighting the need to empty the Bhakra Dam before the monsoo

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann to provide drinking water to Haryana or the excess Bhakra reservoir water will flow to Pakistan.

CHANDIGARH: Amid a fresh row over water sharing between Punjab and Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday asked the Centre to fill up Punjab's reservoirs by diverting the water flowing to Pakistan, now that the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance. Mann said the BJP is claiming that it will not allow water flow to Pakistan. Then you give that water to us, fill our dams and we will give it to Haryana, he said. He said that the Union government should divert the waters of Chenab, Jh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president, Sunil Jakhar, asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to lead an all-party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir to show solidarity towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a heartfelt video statement tagged on this social media handle, X, Jakhar said, The attack in Pahalgam has shaken all of us, not just as citizens of this country, but as human beings. Reflecting on Punjabs painful history as it has suffered the scars and shadows of terrorism for decades, he emphasise

Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a high-level security meeting to bolster security across Punjab and ensure the safe return of stranded residents from Kashmir. Uttar Pradesh has also issued a high alert, directing heightened vigilance, especially in sensitive areas and border districts, with increased security measures at key sites and transportation hubs.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has issued a red alert after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir where 26 tourists were killed, with checking and patrolling being intensified at interstate and inter district crossings. Security has been enhanced at tourist spots, religious places and more than 160 institutions in the state where students from Kashmir are studying. The state government has also increased the security of individuals at high risk and increased patrolling around their residence

Over 700 academics, activists, and organizations have urged Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to act against police brutality towards female teachers and BKU Ekta Ugrahan activists, including Harinder Kaur Bindu and Paramjit Kaur Pitho. Allegations include custodial torture, humiliation, and physical harm following a protest supporting unpaid teachers from Adarsh Senior Secondary School.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convenes a high-level security meeting. Top police and civil administration officers are expected to attend the meeting at the CM's residence. Punjab is on high alert after the terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir. Mann condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act and an attack on humanity.

CHANDIGARH: The opposition parties in Punjab including the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)- led government of unleashing ax terrorism on the trading community. The opposition alleged that the government had directed all excise and taxation officers (ETO) of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) wing to carry out at least four raids every month. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal claimed that the AAP government led

CHANDIGARH: It is not just Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders facing the wrath and anger of farmers across Punjab; now Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders are also on the receiving end. They are facing rising public ire over unfulfilled promises, unanswered queries, and arrogant behaviour. Farmers are posing questions to the leaders, even going so far as to term AAP the B-team of BJP. Now, student groups and teachers associations have also joined in protesting against the ruling party leaders. Yeste

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two individuals in connection with a WhatsApp group chat that allegedly expressed support for jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and detailed plans to target senior political leaders. Screenshots of the chat, which surfaced on social media, reportedly included discussions about attacking Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Sin

Arvind Kejriwal's daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, married Sambhav Jain on April 18, 2025, in Delhi. The wedding took place at Kapurthala House and was attended by prominent figures like Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Manish Sisodia. Harshita and Sambhav, both IIT Delhi graduates, met during their studies and later co-founded a startup called Basil Health.

CHANDIGARH: Both BJP and Congress leaders took a dig at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for conducting weddings at the Kapurthala House the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister in Delhi. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar said that the official residence of the CM is now a 'marriage palace of eminence'. Partap Singh Bajwa, leader of opposition and a senior Congress leader, also took a jibe at CM Mann as he said, `Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party natio

Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Arvind Kejriwal, married Sambhav Jain on April 18, 2025, at Kapurthala House in Delhi. The private ceremony was attended by family, friends, and notable figures like Bhagwant Mann and Manish Sisodia. Harshita, an IIT Delhi graduate and former BCG consultant, co-founded Basil Health with Sambhav.

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also questioned the role of Punjab Intelligence while referring to the grenade attack on the house of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia.

Bollywood actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut raised eyebrows recently by claiming that she had received an electricity bill of around a mind-boggling Rs 1 lakh for a single month for her unoccupied house in Manali. It is a miserable situation. I feel ashamed as to what is happening, she had said while hitting out at the Himachal Pradesh government. State Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, however, dismissed it as a case of Kangana being Kangana. He noted that the actor is known

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hits back at the Congress, asks leaders of Opposition parties to refrain from engaging in politics of threat and terror.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal said no gangster or drug smuggler would remain in Punjab once SAD is back in power in 2027. He also assured government jobs for Panjabis. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Baisakhi at Talwandi Sabo, Sukhbir said, I am committed to making Punjab the number one state in the country. I am also committed to augmenting the social welfare schemes and giving relief to the weaker sections. Sukhbir spoke about safeguarding the in

CHANDIGARH: A political controversy erupted in Punjab after Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa claimed that 50 hand grenades had entered the state, 18 of which were used in blasts, while 32 remained unaccounted for. What is the source of this information? If Bajwa had received this information, does he have any connection with Pakistan that the terrorists there are calling and telling him directly how many bombs they have sent? Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked in response. Meanwhile, a te

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on April 13 questioned senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over his purported statement that 50 bombs have reached Punjab, of which 18 have exploded. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also questioned the particulars of Bajwa's statement, saying neither Punjab Police Intelligence nor a Central Intelligence agency have shared an information. Mann said strict action will be taken if Bajwa's statement was meant only to create panic. The Leader of Opposition in Punjab assem

CHANDIGARH: A last took place outside the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar district, causing panic in the area. Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh said forensic teams have reached the spot to collect samples. A loud sound was heard at around 1 am outside Kalia's residence near Shastri Market in Jalandhar, police said, adding that no one was hurt in the incident. No one was hurt in the incident, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh, adding, Th

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have opposed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 , alleging that the Modi Government will now set sights on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) followed by dilution of the autonomy of Christian institutions. Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said that the relentless assault on minority rights by the Modi government is exemplified by the contentious Waqf (Amen

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria flagged off a foot march, Pad Yatra, against drug abuse from the Kartarpur Corridor, urging people to turn it into a public movement (Jan Andolan). Until the public supports the cause, no government can eradicate the menace of drugs that has been plaguing the state, he said. The march, which began today, will conclude on April 8 at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. Kataria will walk through villages in the border districts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar over

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today transferred the investigation into the assault of serving Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son to the Chandigarh Police, directing the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) within three days. The decision came after Col Bath petitioned for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or an independent agency. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, while passing the order, specified that no Punjab Police officer should be part

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has fundamentally changed India's political discourse, shifting the focus to governance and public welfare. Addressing an executive summit in Ludhiana, Mann emphasised the role of AAP volunteers as the backbone of the partys success and reiterated its commitment to the people. AAP volunteers are not just political workers; they are a revolution in themselve

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said his government has provided over 55,000 government jobs to youth in the state during its 36-month tenure.

CHANDIGARH/HOSHIARPUR: Punjab farmers on Monday staged protests outside the residences of the AAP MLAs against police crackdown in which protesters were evicted from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points. The call for the protest was given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. They were condemning the March 19 Punjab Police action in which it detained several farmers leaders as they were returning after a meeting with a central delegation led by Union Agricultur

CHANDIGARH: The ties between INDIA bloc allies-- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -- took a plunge after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Rahul Gandhi lacks leadership quality. A day after Mann made the remark, top Congress leaders Partap Singh Bajwa and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday retorted saying that AAP is a B-team of the BJP. They accused Mann of taking diktats from Amit Shah. He (Mann) seems to have lined up as one of the eserve players, they added. Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The family of serving army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday and reiterated their demand for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On Monday, they will meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and if they do not receive justice, their protest, which is emporarily suspended now, will resume. Two days ago , the Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned the state government over the delay in registering a First Information Report

SANGRUR (PUNJAB), Mar 29: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said the State Government has decided to advance paddy sowing this year to June 1. He said the decision was taken to avoid complications to paddy growers in selling their crop due to high moisture content in October. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Mann said zone-wise cultivation of the paddy crop will be done in the state, for which necessary planning and arrangements are being [] The post Punjab Govt a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann supports the farmers' movement and plans to take them for talks with the Center on May 4. He emphasizes that the protest is aimed at the central government and highlights Punjab's challenges, including combating drugs without harsh measures.

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, released from jail today, accused both the BJP-led Union Government and the AAP-led Punjab Government of conspiring to undermine the ongoing farmers' protest 2.0. He likened the central government to invader Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Punjab government to Zakaria Khan, notorious for persecuting Sikhs. Pandher, the convenor of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, was released from Muktsar jail, while Abhimanyu Kohar, Kaka Kotra and some other farmer leaders were re

The Congress, BJP, and the Shiromani Akali Dal targeted the Bhagwant Mann government for not announcing Rs 1,000 per month for women which was one of the key poll promises of the AAP.

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the fourth budget presented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regime in Punjab, the opposition Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as farmer leaders accused the government of neglecting critical issues and failing to deliver on key promises, especially the monthly allowance for women. Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa termed the budget a plethora of lies and deceitfulness. It has been an extremely disap

The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector

The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector

CHANDIGARH: Expressing strong reservations over the manner in which Punjab Police officials conducted themselves in an alleged assault case involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad Singh Bath, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday asked the state government to explain the delay in the registration of a case over the issue and file a detailed reply by March 28. A notice of motion was also issued to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the state by Justice Sandeep

CHANDIGARH: Days after the crackdown on protesting farmers, Punjab Police on Monday said it has released nearly 800 farmers from detention and is going to free 450 more on the direction of the state government. Since March 19, hundreds of farmers had been taken into custody after the AAP government decided to clear the protest sites, claiming that the stir had impacted businesses, industries and the general public. In a statement here, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh G

CHANDIGARH: The family of Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath has ended their protest following an assurance from the Punjab government that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet them on March 31 to hear their grievances. The family, supported by ex-servicemen, had been protesting outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Patiala, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the assault on Col Bath and his son by 12 Punjab Police personnel on March 14. They were also calling

NEW DELHI: Weeks after defeat in the Assembly elections, AAP has restructured the party, with former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj being appointed as the Delhi state convenor, replacing Gopal Rai, and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia being named the Punjab unit in-charge. An announcement in this regard was made following a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the party on Friday. Former environment minister Gopal Rai will head Gujarat unit and Pankaj Gupta will lead Goa af

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and farmer leaders, accusing them of exploiting farmers for political gains and engaging in low-level politics. He claimed that farmers genuine demands were being ignored while Punjab was being demolished. Jakhar alleged that a conspiracy was underway to defame farmers. Until now, they used farmers' names, but today, they razed farmers' tents with bulldozers. Pagri sambhal Jatta. You

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met with protesting Punjab Congress MPs, including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, over the eviction of farmers at Punjab-Haryana borders. Warring condemned the actions against farmers, blaming Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led government, calling for discussions on farmers' demands. Protests ensued in Haryana and Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi. At the Shambhu border, JCB and other machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, which remained closed for over a year. The Haryana security officials had fortified the state border with Punjab with cement blocks,

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the detention of several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, calling it a cowardly act of the AAP-led Punjab government. Several farmer leaders including Pandher and Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as the Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Cond

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials, however, agreed that the logistical support for Pakistan's drone strategy is going down in Punjab

Arvind Kejriwal affirmed that Bhagwant Mann would serve his full term as Punjab's chief minister, dismissing opposition claims of his removal. Kejriwal and Mann identified drugs and corruption as Punjab's major issues while asserting their commitment to tackling these problems. Mann emphasized ongoing efforts towards making Punjab prosperous.

A blast damaged the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar's Khandwala after attackers on a bike hurled an explosive device. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blamed the assault on disruptive forces, while opposition leaders criticized the government's failure to maintain security and called for thorough investigations.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that the BJP-led union government is trying to eliminate its political opponents through the delimitation of constituencies in India. Talking to mediapersons after sending off a group of 72 teachers to Finland, CM Mann said that the undemocratic methodology adopted by the Centre raises suspicions. He said that the BJP is tactically reducing the number of seats in states where BJP and allies are weak and increasing the number of sea

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday stated that there were many attempts to disturb the peace in the state after a blast occurred at Thakurdwara Temple in Khandwala, Amritsar, late last night.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that attempts were being made to disturb the state's peace, following a blast at Thakurdwara Temple in Amritsar. Meanwhile, the police thwarted an accused involved in Shiv Sena leader Mangat Ram's murder, arresting the perpetrators in an armed confrontation.

AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned their focus on Punjab's issues. Garg claimed AAP, under CM Bhagwant Mann, is dedicatedly working for Punjabs development, unlike Congress's disconnected approach.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has decided to hold the Budget session from March 21 to 28, with the state's Budget proposals scheduled for presentation on March 26. This decision was made during a meeting of the Punjab cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The meeting was initially scheduled for 11 am at the Chief Ministers Residence (CMR), however, it was delayed by an hour. Three ministers, Aman Arora, Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Dr Baljit Kaur, arrived at the CMR but left after abou

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, raising the urgent issue of drug smuggling via drones across the Punjab-Pakistan international border. Stressing the need for collective action, Kang demanded a discussion in Parliament on measures to combat the increasing inflow of drugs and illegal weapons into the state. Speaking on the motion, Kang said, While Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is leading a comprehensive

CHANDIGARH: Four persons were killed while 11 others were injured after a bus rammed into a brick-laden tractor-trolley in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Monday, police said. The accident took place near the Kala Bakra area in Jalandhar when the bus was going to Jammu from Rajasthan, police said. When the tractor-trolley came on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway from a village road, the bus rammed into it, said police. Police said the bus driver and a passenger were killed on the spot while two pa

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and also Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh from their posts, both Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring termed it as an act of vengeance (badlakhori). The Akal Takht in Amritsar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib in Rupanagar district are two of the five seats of temporal authority of

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized the removal of two Jathedars by the SGPC as an act of vengeance, emphasizing the need for SGPC general elections. The SGPC replaced Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Sultan Singh due to their deemed inadequate leadership, with Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj stepping in. The move sparked widespread condemnation among Sikh leaders.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Parliament session, Congress parliamentary strategy group will meet on Monday evening to formulate the partys strategy on key issues such as the New Education Policy (NEP) and the delimitation exercise. Sources said the Congress leadership may set up a committee on the delimitation exercise. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, b

Bhagwant Manns much-publicized campaign against drugs has faced criticism from the state Congress. They have challenged the Chief Minister to declare himself alcohol-free before imposing measures on the public. Partap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, remarked that before launching the Yudh Nashia Virudh (War Against Drugs), the crusader should publicly declare his alcohol-free status. Bajwa expressed doubt about the sincerity of the AAPs efforts against drugs, ci

CHANDIGARH: Recalling all the ongoing dharnas across the state, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella organization of farmer unions that led the 2020-21 protests, has decided to hold demonstrations outside the residences of all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on March 10 and on March 15. Furthermore, the SKM has invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for an open debate with the farmer leaders on their demands. After an emergency meeting in Ludhiana on Thursday, attended by 22 of the 28 fa

CHANDIGARH: Delhis Food Supply, Industry, and Environment Minister and BJP National Secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of attempting to portray its leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, as the messiah of Punjab. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab BJP office Sirsa, accompanied by state party leaders Fateh Jung Bajwa, state party leader, and Vineet Joshi, claimed that AAP, having lost its ground in Delhi, is now shifting its focus to

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confronts farmers, accusing them of turning Punjab into a protest-ridden state. This standoff with farmers, crucial for AAP's previous electoral success, comes amid heightened political tensions and opposition criticism following AAP's Delhi election loss and Kejriwal's controversial Punjab visit.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed concern over the state becoming a 'dharna state' after inconclusive talks with Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders. The ongoing protests are resulting in significant economic losses for the state. Farmer leaders, who plan to protest in Chandigarh, claimed multiple detentions and criticized Mann's handling of their concerns as disrespectful.

Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a 'parallel government.' Congress urged Mann to address farmers' concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.