KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provision

CHANDIGARH: State BJP President Sunil Jakhar was on Friday detained by the Punjab Police at Balluana in the border district of Fazilka after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government ordered a halt to BJPs outreach campaign BJP De Sewadar, Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar in Abohar. He was however released in the evening. After being released, Jakhar termed it a lack day. He said that the government, under Bhagwant Manns leadership, cannot stop him from speaking for the people through police repression. He state

ShiromAkali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal also wrote a note on X.

The Punjabi film industry has lost one of its most beloved comedians and actors, Jaswinder Bhalla, who passed away in Mohali on Friday morning at the age of 65.

CHANDIGARH: Despite paddy being sown in the state in an area of 32.49 lakh hectares -the highest area under cultivation in the past couple of decades- Punjab is likely to face paddy procurement crisis during this kharif marketing season, like last year. The reason: rice millers have declared that they will not mill the hybrid varieties of paddy. Only on Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had quashed the state government's blanket ban on hybrid varieties. Punjab Rice Industry Association (

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann with political death starting August 31, the anniversary of Beant Singh's assassination. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had previously threatened Mann and the Punjab DGP.

CHANDIGARH: A political storm has sparked over the viral video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab-in-charge and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia saying that AAP will do ``whatever it takes to win 2027 assembly elections, as both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has complained to the Election Commission in this regard. Addressing the womens wings workshop on August 13 at Mohali, Sisodia said that women had voted enthusiastically to form the AAP governm

CHANDIGARH: Multiple key road infrastructure projects in Punjab including major national highway developments and those under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY), are facing serious setbacks, with no clear timeline for completion. As many as sixteen national highway projects worth 12,700 crore, being implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Punjab Public Works Department (PWD), have either been stalled, significantly delayed, or face termination. The pr

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved the de-notification of the controversial land pooling policy, which the AAP-led state government had recently withdrawn amidst protests from farmers, opposition parties and growing internal dissent. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Following the governments withdrawal of the policy, farmers unions and opposition parties had been pressing the state to issue a formal notification for its ro

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar may be handling a national portfolio, but Haryana remains close to his heart. The former chief minister was recently seen inspecting Gurugram and Nuhs jungle safari site alongside Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. In Rohtak, he is scheduled for a university event. Earlier visits to Karnal and Panipat they fall under his Karnal LS constituency had him reviewing CET exam arrangements and village development projects. In Chandigarh, he chaired meetings

Prominent politicians from Maharashtra and the NGO Sarhad have urged Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to declare Ghoman village, Gurdaspur, as a holy site. This is due to its association with Sant Namdev, a Maharashtra-born saint whose hymns are in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Punjab's AAP government, led by CM Bhagwant Mann, withdrew its land pooling policy after the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered an interim stay.

CHANDIGARH: Two soldiers of the Indian Army from Punjab, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, one of them married only four months ago, were yesterday killed during one of the longest anti-terror operations launched in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district to flush out hiding terrorists. They were today cremated with full military honours at their respective villages in the state. The bodies of both jawans reached their villages in Punjab today. The mortal remain

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, along with Arvind Kejriwal, launched 'Baaz Akh,' an anti-drone system, making Punjab the first Indian state to deploy such technology in border areas. Aimed at curbing drug and weapon smuggling from Pakistan, the system will be the second line of defense, working with the BSF. Nine units are being established at a cost of Rs 51.

CHANDIGARH: In order to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday flagged off Baaj Akh- Anti Drone System (ADS). Punjab thus became the first state in the country to deploy this system at the international border as the second line of defence in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF). Already BSF has been using anti-drone systems. Interacting with the media, Arvind Kej

Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched 24 sectoral committees in Punjab, aiming to revolutionize industrial governance by empowering business owners. These committees will draft policies, shifting decision-making from bureaucracy to industry leaders. Kejriwal emphasized that MSMEs with investments up to Rs 125 crore will no longer require approvals, marking a departure from past exploitative systems.

CHANDIGARH: Amid growing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few local leaders have conveyed the people's concerns to the party leadership. In the latest developmen

Punjabs land pooling policy challenged in High Court as activists flag environmental concern CHANDIGARH: Apart from facing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few l

CHANDIGARH: The latest round of talks between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini on the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal dispute ended without resolution. This was the fifth meeting between the two leaders, with the Supreme Court set to hear the case on August 13. The discussions, held during a meeting convened by Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, saw Mann proposed an alternative solutionutilising water from the Chenab River to address

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Monday rolled out the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0, aiming to involve citizens directly in the war against drugs. As part of this initiative, Defence Committees will be formed in both rural and urban areas to help uproot drug trafficking networks. These village-level (rural) and ward-level (urban) committees will consist of 10 to 20 members each, serving as community vigilantes to monitor and report drug-related activities.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the addition of 200 Aam Aadmi Clinics, bringing the total to 1,081, alongside a new WhatsApp chatbot for healthcare access. The chatbot will provide patients with prescriptions, test results, appointment reminders, and health information.

CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante action against Ranjit Singh Gill, who had recently joined the BJP, was a blatant act of political veng

Chandigarh, Aug 3: Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday slammed the AAP government for the Vigilance Bureau raid on the premises of Ranjit Singh Gill, a day the prominent realtor joined the saffron party. Addressing a press conference here, Jakhar also accused the Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting tactics, saying there is no space for such kind of politics in Punjab. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday raided Gills residence in Chandigarh, his office in Kharar an

CHANDIGARH: Political uproar erupted in the state after the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday raided the residence of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill. The move came just hours after Gill joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) late Thursday night. He was inducted into the saffron party by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. A separate search was also conducted at Gills office in Kharar. There was a heavy police presence outside Gills Gillco V

CHANDIGARH: Once again, the Aam Aadmi Party led Punjab Government and BJP led Union Government are at loggerheads, as Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied political clearance to Punjab Power and Public Works Department Minister Harbhajan Singh for his scheduled visit to the United States. Singh is supposed to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025 to be held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 4 to 6. He is the fourth Aam Aadmi Party l

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at

CHANDIGARH : Tensions have once again flared between the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the BJP-led Union government, after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance to Punjab Power and Public Works Department Minister Harbhajan Singh for his scheduled visit to the United States. Singh was invited to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from August 4 to 6. With this, he becomes

Taking a swipe at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, he alleged that Punjab has turned into a 'gangsters paradise' under the AAP government.

Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a gathering on Udham Singh's martyrdom day, accused previous governments of ruining Punjab, while praising the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government's efforts in combating drug smuggling and revolutionizing education. He highlighted the arrest of drug lords, improvements in government schools, and increased electricity supply for farmers.

SUNAM (PUNJAB), July 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter Udham Singh on his martyrdom day here. Mann along with Kejriwal reached the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial in Sunam to pay homage to the martyr. In a post on X, Mann said the bravery of Udham Singh will continue to inspire future generations. By avenging the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh, he fulfilled his responsibility towards [] The post Punjab CM

Punjab government is set to launch a drug prevention curriculum in government schools for grades 9-12, starting August 1. Developed with guidance from Prof. Abhijit Banerjee, the program aims to educate students about drug risks and decision-making. Pilot results showed positive attitude changes, complementing the state's ongoing enforcement efforts against drug trafficking.

While announcing the revival of traditional rural sports in Punjab that were fading due to legal restrictions, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on Wednesday that the state government will remove all legal hurdles to promote and preserve the ...

Chandigarh, Jul 29: The Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on of freedom fighter Udham Singhs martyrdom day on July 31. Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, Punjab Minister and AAP state president Aman Arora said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a letter to the Centre to name the Patiala-Bhawanigarh road stretch [] The post Punjab: Gazetted Holiday declared on Udham Singhs Martyrdom Day on Jul 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Jul 29: The Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on of freedom fighter Udham Singhs martyrdom day on July 31. Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, Punjab Minister and AAP state president Aman Arora said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a letter to the Centre to name the Patiala-Bhawanigarh road stretch a national highway after Udham Singh. July 31, which is Shaheed Udham Singhs martyrdom day, has been declared a gazetted holiday by the Punjab [] The post Punja

Samrala: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday interacted with a group of villagers under shades of a tree and sought their inputs for carving out a Rangla Punjab (vibrant Punjab) and also apprised them about key initiatives of his government. There were no sofas or the formalities of government protocol in otherwise usual meetings of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann

CHANDIGARH, July 26: A day after former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh accused the AAP Government of targeted harassment of Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday hit back, calling Singh double-faced on the drug menace issue. You are concerned about the human rights of drug smugglers, Mann said in a post on X and also questioned Singh on his 2017 poll promise of eradicating the drug menace within four weeks. CM Mann was reacting [] The post Punjab: C

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government is facing backlash in many villages across the state over the controversial land pooling policy , which it has notified and plans to acquire 65,533 acres of land across 21 cities and towns in the state to develop both industrial and residential zones. As many as 107 panchayats across the state have passed resolutions in their respective villages, saying they will not give up their land to the government and in the coming days, many more panch

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development of modern sports grounds in villages across the state to combat drug abuse among youth. The initiative aims to channelize their energy positively, with plans to develop 4,000 grounds in the first phase, involving international medalists in coaching.

AHMEDABAD: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led government in Gujarat of crony capitalism and brutal suppression of farmers' voices. In a fiery show of strength, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a massive Farmer-Cattle Herder Mahapanchayat in Gujarats Modasa, drawing a crowd. Kejriwal, blasted the state government as Adanis government, alleging it was handing over every major contract to the billionaire while ignoring the plight of cattle herders and poor

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex representative body of Sikhs, are at daggers drawn over events planned to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur from November 19 to 25 this year. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the Punjab government should focus on establishing meaningful memorials in connection with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahad

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet today approved an amendment to increase the annual compensation for farmers whose land is to be acquired from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per acre and offered them commercial plots in return for pooled land measuring as little as one kanal. Besides the farmers can take loans against the Letter of Intent and the registration of sale deeds for such land has not been stopped. This comes amid pressure from farmers against the controversial land pooling policy and attacks fr

Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old marathon runner, passed away after being hit by a car. His funeral took place with state honors in his native village of Beas. Many people including Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid their respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared a message.

CHANDIGARH: The 114-year-old Fauja Singh, the worlds oldest marathoner, was cremated today with state honours at his native village Beas, near Jalandhar. The Punjab Government has decided to rename the school in his village after him, besides installing his statues at the village stadium and the Sports College in Jalandhar. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and leaders from across political parties attended his cremation, along with scores of rural residents. Pri

Amritsar: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Saturday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not visiting Amritsar even once despite the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee receiving e-mails threatening to blow up the Golden Temple in the past few days. He pointed out that the security around the Golden Temple is the responsibility of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib

Anmol Gagan Maan was elected from the Kharar assembly constituency in 2022 in the Punjab assembly polls. She also served as a minister in the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet.

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa today urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss the ongoing threat to the Golden Temple through a series of threatening emails. Speaking after offering prayers at the Golden Temple, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and other party leaders, Bajwa said he met officials of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) earli

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have detained a 24-year-old software engineer from Haryana, in connection with a series of threatening emails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), warning of a plan to blow up the Golden Temple in Amritsar using RDX. According to police, seven emails were sent in the past five days. Investigators revealed that a significant portion of the email content was linked to Tamil Nadu. Sources said that the alleged suspect has been identified as Shubham D

AMRITSAR: A software engineer was rounded up from Faridabad in connection with the five e-mails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) threatening to blow up the Golden Temple, officials said on Friday. Police said that Shubam Dubey (24) has been rounded up and is being questioned regarding the first threatening e-mail sent to the SGPC on July 14. Additionally, Dubey's laptop and phone have also been seized, Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said in a press

Bollywood actor and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut in a recent interview roughed many of her party leaders after she expressed concern about lack of respect and resources for MPs. The national award-winning actress said she had implied that she was not enjoying her work as an MP as people would came to her with panchayat-level problems. If you are an MP, you cannot be in the profession if your are an honest person, she said. When asked if she expected to be part of the Union Cabinet, Kangana said she e

CHANDIGARH: In a span of three days, the Golden Temple in Amritsar has received five bomb threat emails, with three sent today alone, allegedly from fake IDs, as police remain clueless about the origin of these messages. The emails have prompted heightened security at the sacred shrine, with Punjab Police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel conducting thorough checks in and around the temple complex. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami said, Five

CHANDIGARH: Within twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple has once again received another bomb threat. This time, an email has warned of RDX explosives at the holy shrine. Meanwhile, security has been increased. Sources said that the email claims that explosive material, specifically RDX, has been packed inside pipes within the temple premises, aiming to cause blasts inside the shrine. Both the central and state agencies are jointly working and analysing the digital footprints and are trying to tr

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab assembly on Tuesday unanimously decided to refer the anti-sacrilege bill 'Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025' to a Select Committee of MLAs for consultation with all stakeholders before it is enacted. On the concluding day of the special session of the assembly, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said after a three-and-a-half-hour debate that the panel will gather public input on the Bill and will submit its report on the bill within six months. Th

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Monday tabled a stringent bill to tackle acts of sacrilege. The proposed legislation includes provisions that could lead to life imprisonment and a fine up to Rs 10 lakh for individuals found guilty of desecrating any religious scripture. Before this bill was introduced, the assembly was adjourned for an hour. During the break, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan called representatives of all parties to inform them about the bills introduction. Once the House recon

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to steer the youth away from drug abuse by offering constructive outlets for their energy, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced plans to build playgrounds in all 12,500 villages across the state. Detailing the plan, Mann said that in the first phase, playgrounds will be built in 3,083 villages. He added that though most village Panchayats have offered the government their land for making playgrounds, in many villages NRIs too have come forward to offer l

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development of modern sports grounds in villages across the state to combat drug abuse among youth. The initiative aims to channel their energy positively, with plans to develop 4,000 grounds in the first phase. Athletes who have won medals in international competitions will be involved in coaching to promote a sporting culture.

Punjab Assembly has unanimously opposed the central government's plan to deploy CISF at the Bhakra-Nangal dam. The assembly passed a resolution stating Punjab Police is capable of protecting the dams. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized the BBMB and called for its reconstitution. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted financial concerns and accused previous governments of compromising Punjab's interests.

Aam Aadmi Party will contest Bihar Assembly elections alone. Sanjay Singh backed INDIA bloc's claim of voter list manipulation by BJP. He defended Bhagwant Mann's criticism of Narendra Modi's foreign trips. Singh also highlighted Mohan Bhagwat's remark about leaders over 75, hinting at Modi's potential retirement. He accused BJP of deleting names of voters, especially migrants.

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disapproved the remarks of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign visit terming them ``irresponsible, Mann on Friday repeated the comments on the floor of the state assembly. Participating in the debate on the floor of Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the resolution to oppose deployment of CISF on Bhakra and Nangal dams, which was unanimously passed by the House, Mann said the Ministry of External Affairs

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's chief minister, defended his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips. He questioned the benefits of these visits for India. Mann also raised concerns about business deals following Modi's travels. The MEA had earlier condemned Mann's remarks as irresponsible. They stated that his comments could damage India's relationships with Global South countries.

Bhagwant Mann said the public has every right to know where the Prime Minister travels, after the MEA termed his remarks on PM's foreign visits irresponsible.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, drawing disapproval from the Ministry of External Affairs.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his recent sarcastic comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits. Calling his remarks elow dignity, the MEA emphasized the importance of diplomacy and urged public figures to uphold national responsibility.

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned comments made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent five-nation tour, labeling them irresponsible and regrettable. Without directly naming Mann, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized the remarks, stating they do not behove the position of a high state authority. We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India's relations with friendly countries fro

Rapping Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann - without naming him - for his statements implying that some of the countries the PM has visited are inconsequential, the Ministry of External Affairs they do not behove a person holding such a high post.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, labeling his remarks as irresponsible. The MEA disassociated itself from Mann's unwarranted comments, asserting that they undermine India's relationships with friendly nations, particularly those in the Global South.

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's Chief Minister, criticized Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour. Mann mocked the Prime Minister's visits to smaller countries. He suggested Modi prioritizes foreign trips over domestic issues. Mann mentioned fictional countries to highlight obscure destinations. Modi's tour included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The tour aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote economic cooperation.

During the meeting, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged Centre to make use of the suspended Indus Water Treaty (IWT) situation and divert water from the Chenab and Ravi rivers towards Pong Dam, Ranjeet Sagar Dam, and Bhakra Nangal Dam so that Punjab gets enough for its use

The opportunity of the Indus Water Treaty Suspension must be duly utilised to fulfil the water needs of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday suggested that the Indus Water Treaty suspension could be beneficial for the state if 23 million acre-feet of Chenab waters are diverted to Punjab, Haryana and even Madhya Pradesh, effectively solving the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the meeting called by Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to resolve the issue between Punjab and Haryana, as directed by the Supreme

There are many issues to do politics on but not water: Punjab Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria highlights the rising trend of religious conversions in Punjab as a serious concern that requires urgent attention. In a conversation with Harpreet Bajwa, he stresses the importance of constitutional harmony and advocates for dialogue over confrontation between constitutional authorities. Excerpts: The Supreme Court has recently outlined the powers and timeline for governors to decide on bills passed by state legislatures. Your tak

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government is set to introduce a fresh and more stringent bill to tackle acts of sacrilege during a special two-day assembly session scheduled for July 10 and 11. The proposed legislation includes provisions for life imprisonment or even the death penalty for individuals found guilty of desecrating any religious scripture. This will be the third consecutive Punjab government to bring forward anti-sacrilege legislation. Previous attempts by the Shiromani

CHANDIGARH: With 19 months to go for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday carried out yet another cabinet reshuffle, his seventh in a little over three years. In this reshuffle, newly elected Ludhiana (West) MLA Sanjeev Arora was inducted into the cabinet, while NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal resigned. Arora, a 61-year-old Ludhiana-based industrialist and social worker, who served as a Rajya Sabha MP for three years, was sworn in

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann bolstered his cabinet by inducting Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, as a minister. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. Arora's inclusion brings the cabinet's strength to 17, fulfilling AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's promise made during the bypoll campaign following Gurpreet Bassi Gogi's death.

Jag Mohan Thaken In a meeting chaired by the chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab cabinet on June 02 gave its nod to the new land pooling policy, which Initially being launched in 27 cities and towns of the state. After the meeting, in a press conference, renewable energy minister Aman Arora divulged that the [] The post Punjabs New Land Pooling Policy: Why Being Opposed? appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided to avail a loan of Rs 8,500 crore during the second quarter of the present fiscal - July to September. With this, the total borrowings raised by the government during this fiscal year will touch Rs 14,741. 92 crore. The opposition accused the government of pushing the state into financial ruin and warned that Punjab is on the brink of bankruptcy. Sources said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved th

Sanjeev Arora, Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West by-election winner, is expected to join the Punjab Cabinet. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reshuffle the cabinet this week, filling vacant positions and assigning new portfolios. Arora, a Rajya Sabha member, is recognized for his understanding of industry needs. Arvind Kejriwal had promised Arora a cabinet position if elected.

CM Bhagwant Mann says this process will be completed shortly to assuage the sentiments of the public and very soon a Cabinet meeting will be convened on the issue

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday challenged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to prove that Saraya Industries Limited, in which his brother-in-law and senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia had an inherited share of eleven percent, had received even one rupee in foreign funding from 2007 to the present time. Badal was denying allegations made in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case registered against Majithia by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau . B

CHANDIGARH: With 19 months left till the 2027 assembly elections, the Punjab Congress leadership is apprehensive that the current AAP-led Punjab government might target party leaders who are facing vigilance inquiries. Such concerns have been raised following the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia in a drugs and disproportionate assets case, while former Health Minister and AAP MLA Vijay Singla and his OSD Pradeep Kumar were given a clean chit in a corruption case registered ag

CHANDIGARH: Without naming senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said his government would not spare anyone involved in the drug trade, no matter how politically strong or influential the person may be. He said the state government had gathered substantive and irrefutable proof against those arrested on charges of running drug rackets and amassing wealth through drug mo

CHANDIGARH: The arrest of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau has triggered a fresh wave of political mudslinging in the state. Majithia, who is also the brother-in-law of SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, was taken into custody on Tuesday, prompting strong reactions from opposition parties who termed it political vendetta, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back, accusing critics of shielding those responsible for Punjabs drug cr

CHANDIGARH: Senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was on Tuesday arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau following a raid on his residence in Amritsar. Sources said the vigilance bureau carried out raids at 25 locations across the state. The vigilance team, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Swarandeep Singh, raided Majithias house and seized 29 mobile phones, four laptops, two iPads, eight diari

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a cabinet expansion soon. Sanjeev Arora, winner of the Ludhiana West bypoll, will join as minister. The Aam Aadmi Party retained the Ludhiana West seat. Arora defeated Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu. Mann mentioned that there would be no changes in portfolios.

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained the Ludhiana (West) assembly seat. In the by-polls, results for which were declared on Monday, party candidate Sanjeev Arora won by a margin of 10,637 votes. He polled 35, 179 votes as against the 24, 542 votes polled by his nearest Congress rival Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The BJP candidate Jivan Gupta came third with 20,323 votes. The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Parupkar Singh Ghuman came a poor fourth. With this victory, Arora is all set to become a cabi

Former spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh got tongues wagging as he recently attended a state-level function in Jalandhars Burlton Park, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone for a sports hub. Mann proudly pointed out to Kejriwal on the occasion that Jalandhar, which is often dubbed as the sports capital of India, is Harbhajans hometown. He showered praise on the former cricketer and described him as sada veer. It is great t

CHANDIGARH: In a first, the Punjab government on Friday approved a 14-point action plan under its Integrated State Water Plan to preserve and replenish groundwater, as the state faces an annual average water table decline of 0.7 metre. Chairing a meeting of the Water Resources Department regarding the Integrated State Water Plan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the plan has been meticulously prepared by the department in consultation with all relevant government departments. He said the

CHANDIGARH: The voter turnout in the Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll as per data uploaded till 7 pm was approximately 51.33%, said Punjab chief electoral officer Sibin C. As part of a new initiative, the polling data has been uploaded by the presiding officer at the polling station on the ECINET app. The voting started at all polling booths at 7 am on Thursday morning. Till 9 am, the polling percentage was just 8.50% as a few people gathered at the booths early in the morning to avoid the hot we

CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the

CHANDIGARH: Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the murder of Punjab-based social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as Kamal Kaur Bhabi, is now being glorified as a hero in parts of Punjab. Flex-boards depicting Mehron with phrases such as Kaum Da Heera (Jewel of the Community) and Izattan De Rakhe (Protector of Honour) have appeared in Ludhiana, sparking outrage and concern. What has caused further alarm is that Malkiat Singh, the Head Granthi of the Golden Temple, has come out