Friday, October 24, 2025

Punjab

BJP launches a sharp attack over the obscene viral video of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: After Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party’s working president Ashwani Sharma’s tweet regarding the alleged viral video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become frustrated and panicked. As a result, AAP leaders are holding press conferences and making absurd, irrational and baseless statements. This was stated by Punjab BJP’s state media head Vineet Joshi while speaking to reporters at the party office in Chandigarh today.

Jagman Samra threatens to release more ‘Obscene’ videos of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann; Mohali court orders Meta, Google to remove clips

CHANDIGARH: A political storm has erupted in Punjab after Canada-based NRI Jagman Samra threatened to release more obscene videos purportedly featuring Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called the material “a deepfake smear campaign” and the Punjab Police registered a criminal case against him.

Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Helps Pathankot Family Bring Home Mortal Remains of Kin Who Died in Romania

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Minister for NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, has extended crucial assistance to a grieving family from Pathankot in repatriating the mortal remains of their 32-year-old relative, Kuldeep Kumar, who passed away earlier this month in Timisoara, Romania.

Newly appointed Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and 10 members of Punjab State Women Commission assumed office

CHANDIGARH: Newly appointed Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and 10 members of Punjab State Women Commission assumed office today.

Punjab Ministers Cheema and Kataruchak Invite Odisha CM to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's 350th Martyrdom Commemoration

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government today reached out to Odisha in a spirit of shared national heritage, as Punjab’s Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, and Food and Supplies Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak, paid a special visit to Bhubaneswar to meet with the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi.

Firing at jewellary shop: father, son held after brief exchange of fire in hoshiarpur; pistol recovered

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Hoshiarpur Police, apprehended Krishan Gopal, a resident of Village Baincha in Hoshiarpur, along with his son Keshav in connection with the targeted shooting took place at Jewellery shop in Hoshiarpur, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

Harjot Singh Bains & Deepak Bali extend invite to Jathedar Giani Kulwant Singh Ji for Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th martyrdom day

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with Tourism & Cultural Affairs department’s Advisor Deepak Bali, paid obeisance at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, followed by a visit to Giani Kulwant Singh Ji, Jathedar of the Takht Sahib.

CM reiterates commitment of state government to transform destiny of youth by making them job givers instead of job seekers

MORINDA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the state government is making concerted efforts to transform the destiny of the youth by making them job givers instead of job seekers.

Billionaire Entrepreneur Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani Inspires LPU Students with his Life Journey

PHAGWARA: Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani, the renowned Indian entrepreneur and billionaire with a net worth of over ₹5,000 crore, addressed students at Lovely Professional University (LPU), sharing his remarkable journey from a modest background to building a global enterprise. Dr. Velumani was welcomed to the campus by Dr. Loviraj Gupta, Pro Vice-Chancellor of LPU, and Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal, Executive Dean of the Division of Student Welfare.

Chhath Puja Preparations Begin Amid Poor Canal Conditions in Phagwara and Surrounding Areas

PHAGWARA: As the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja approaches, beginning on October 25 and concluding on October 28, fervent preparations are underway across Punjab, particularly in regions with large migrant populations from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The four-day festival, celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali, holds deep religious and cultural significance for devotees who worship both the setting and rising sun, seeking divine blessings for prosperity, fertility, and family well-being.

SGPC. honours Katha vachak Bhai Pinderpal Singh

AMRITSAR: Bhai Pinderpal Singh, the famous Katha vachak of the Sikhs, who has been continuously performing Katha at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall since the Parkash Purb of the fourth Guru Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, was specially honored by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee today at the end of the Katha.

Punjab records 4 fold drop in farm fires, red entries made in land records of 165 farmers

CHANDIGARH: The sustained and rigorous efforts by the Civil Administration and Punjab Police to prevent stubble burning has yielded significant results, with the state witnessing a near four-fold reduction in farm fire cases this year compared to the same period in the previous two years.

Amritsar DC Mrs. Sakshi Sahni transferred, posted as Chief Administrator of GMADA

AMRITSAR: Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar district, Mrs. Sakshi Sahni, has been transferred from Amritsar as the Chief Administrator of Greater Mohali Area Development Authority and given a bigger responsibility. She will be replaced by 2017 batch IAS officer Mr. Dalwinderjit Singh , who is currently the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur.

Cabinet Minister Sond exhorts people to follow path shown by Lord Vishwakarma Ji

CHANDIGARH: Cabinet Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday stated that Lord Vishwakarma Ji is credited with the creation of Craft, Architecture, and Engineering on our planet.

Devastating Fire Guts Bhatia Crockery House in Phagwara on Diwali Night

PHAGWARA: A devastating fire reduced the renowned Bhatia Crockery House, located in the congested Bazar Bansan Wala area of Phagwara, to ashes late on Diwali night. The blaze, which reportedly broke out around 10:40 p.m., raged for several hours and could be seen from a distance, creating panic in the densely populated market.

Paddy procurement season 2025: 4,32,458 Lakh farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price

CHANDIGARH: Leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth paddy procurement season, the pro active approach of the Punjab Government led by the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has led to 4,32,458 Lakh farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) till October 21st,

Punjab Police register FIR against Canada based NRI for circulating 'fake' video of CM Bhagwant Mann with a Russian call girl

CHANDIGARHThe Punjab Police Cyber Crime wing in Mohali has registered a case against Jagman Singh Samra, a Canada-based NRI originally from Punjab, for allegedly circulating a doctored video purportedly showing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in a compromising situation with a Russian woman in a hotel room.

Jathedar Gargajj lights lamps at Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Hawa Mahal in Rambagh

Akal Takht Jathedar questions discrimination with Sikhs, rise in sacrilege cases

AMRITSAR: As per tradition, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, gave a message to the Sikh Panth from the Darshani Deori of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, demanding the commutation of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana's sentence and the release of the imprisoned Sikhs, as well as expressing concern over the discrimination against Sikhs, incidents of sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, questions raised on Sikh scriptures and the attempts to take over Sikh institutions under a deep conspiracy, and spoke of Panthic unity.

On the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, the heads and representatives of all Nihang Singh Dal Panths were honored by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

AMRITSAR: On the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, all Nihang Singh Dal Panths and organizations gathered at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. During this, Sri Akal Takht Sahib honored the heads and representatives of all Nihang Singh Dal Panths by giving Guru Bakhshish Siropas 

Laugh it off! Punjab CM reiterates Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Corruption citing arrest of DIG Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: A week after the arrest of DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar by CBI in a corruption case, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today released a press statement, reiterating his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. He said government had suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar who was suspended on October 16 as per service rules after spending 48 hours in the CBI custody. 

Possible terror attack averted; two held with RPG and launcher in Amritsar

CHANDIGARH: In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, apprehended two operatives of a terror module and recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) along with launcher from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.

GNDU Fitness Club organized an interactive talk on “Importance of Mental Health among Students”

AMRITSAR: Fitness Club of Guru Nanak Dev University in association with office of Dean Student’s Welfare organized an interactive talk on “Importance of Mental Health among Students” by Dr. J.P.S. Bhatia from Bhatia Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Dr. Rupan Dhillon, Head, Department of Psychology to celebrate the World Mental Health Day. The speakers interacted with the students of the University focusing on how mental wellbeing is important for a healthy living. They also emphasized on the importance of self questioning, positive thinking, thought control in the process of addressing the several questions raised by the students.

Police Commemoration Day observed at Kapurthala Police Lines; SSP Gaurav Tura reaffirms commitment to welfare of martyrs’ families

PHAGWARA: The Kapurthala Police observed Police Commemoration Day at the District Police Lines on Tuesday to pay solemn tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, including those martyred during the Hot Springs operation in Ladakh and in various other operations across the country.

Two terror operatives arrested in Punjab; rocket-propelled grenade seized

CHANDIGARH: In an intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, apprehended two terror operatives Mehakdeep Singh and Aditya from Amritsar and recovered one rocket-propelled grenade, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

Wanted terrorist Harvinder Rinda threatens liquor contractors, excise officials of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Harvinder Singh Rinda, a gangster turned Khalistani terrorist,  living abroad and wanted by NIA  and Punjab Police today in an audio message has issued a death threat to the Liquor contractors of Punjab, their staff, the excise officials and policemen accompanying them. 

Punjab: Man kills mother by slitting throat

CHANDIGARH: In a fit of rage over a heated argument, a man allegedly killed his 55-year-old mother by slitting her throat with a sharp-edged weapon at their house in Chandigarh on Monday.

NAPA Demands CBI Monitoring of the Daily Working of IAS, IPS, PCS Officers and Elected Representatives

CHANDIGARH: Executive Director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Satnam Singh Chahal has strongly demanded that the daily functioning and official activities of all IAS, IPS, PCS officers, Ministers, MLAs, and MPs in Punjab should be monitored directly by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) rather than state-level vigilance agencies. 

Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria greets people on Diwali and Bandi Chhod Diwas

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria extended his greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and 'Bandi Chhor Diwas'. 

Speaker extends Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas greetings to the people of Punjab

Phagwara’s Palahai Village Mourns Tragic Death of Youth in California Accident

Akal Takht Jathedar criticized the interference of governments in the religious affairs and institutions of Sikhs

AMRITSAR: During a grand seminar organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Delhi to mark the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, a resolution was presented strongly demanding the release of the imprisoned Sikhs, which was supported by the audience with a show of hands and cheers.

Punjab to launch quarterly bumper prize of Rs.1 lakh under 'Bill Liyai, Inaam Pao' scheme: Cheema

CHANDIGARH: In a major push to promote transparency and citizen participation in tax compliance, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced significant enhancements to the popular ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao’ scheme. The scheme will now include a quarterly bumper draw, offering substantial cash prizes to incentivize public engagement.

Farmers made payment worth Rs. 7472 crore for Paddy, 100 lifting ensured: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday directed senior IAS officers and Administrative Secretaries of various departments to ensure that the ongoing procurement of paddy is carried out in a smooth and hassle-free manner during the upcoming festival of lights.

Sukhbir Badal warns against conspiracy to render Sikhs leaderless

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal today called upon Sikhs all over the world to “ recognise, expose and defeat the deep rooted conspiracy to grab control of Sikh religious institutions and to render the Khalsa Panth totally leaderless. “

Fire breaks out in Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express coach, no casualties reported

PUNJAB: A fire broke out in a coach of train number 12204 Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express on Saturday morning, though no casualties were reported, officials said.

CBI Arrest of Punjab DIG Puts AAP Government on the Backfoot; Opposition Slams ‘Kattar Imandaar Party’ Over Corruption

CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has come under sharp attack from opposition parties after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹8 lakh. Bhullar, who was posted as DIG, Ropar Range — covering the districts of Mohali, Ropar, and Fatehgarh Sahib — was caught red-handed on Thursday in Chandigarh.

Punjab CM seeks support of legal fraternity of UK to procure rare footage of Shaheed Bhagat Singh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday sought the support of the United Kingdom’s legal fraternity to assist the state government in procuring rare video footages of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.

Mann government committed to making real estate operations easier: Hardeep Singh Mundian

CHANDIGARH: The maiden meeting of the recently constituted Sector-Specific Committee for the Real Estate sector, aimed at bringing positive transformation, was held at PUDA Bhawan, SAS Nagar.

Announcement by Sisodia declaring Mr. Mann as the next Chief Minister candidate is a welcome step:  Dhaliwal

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