Punjab

AMRITSAR: Former Punjab Cabinet Minister and MLA S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has termed the official election results announced by the Election Commission for the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll — in which Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate S. Harmeet Singh Sandhu registered an impressive victory by 12,091 votes — as a clear referendum by the voters endorsing the nearly four-year performance of the AAP government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. 

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed immense joy over the clear majority received by the BJP and its alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party said that by voting in favor of development, transparent governance, and a stable government, the people of Bihar have made it clear that they do not support negative politics. 

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today described his party’s resounding performance in the Taran Taran Vidhan Sabha by election as “ forceful moral knock out to all the combined anti Akali, anti Punjab and anti Panthic forces “ and a massive disgrace for the Punjab Police candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu”. 

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu on Friday retained the Tarn Taran Assembly seat, defeating his nearest rival, Sukhwinder Kaur of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), who was leading in the initial rounds of counting, by more than 12,000 votes.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is taking significant steps for the welfare of adults with special needs. As part of these efforts, 67 adults with special needs have been issued Legal Guardianship Certificates within the past one month.

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu has increased his lead at the end of 9th round of counting in Tarn Taran by-election. He is followed by SAD(Badal) candidate Sukhwinder Kaur. 

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu has maintained his lead at the end of seventh roundof counting in Tarn Taran by-election. He is followed by SAD(Badal) candidate Sukhwinder Kaur. 

TARN TARAN: A neck to neck contest is witnessed in Tarn Taran by-election where counting of votes is going on. AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu is leading by 187 votes followed by Sukhwinder Kaur of SAD(Badal). Sandhu has got 11727 voters and SAD candidate got 11540 votes at the end of fifth round of counting. 

CHANDIGARH: All India Congress Committee Secretary, former Education Minister, and MLA Padma Shri Pargat Singh has strongly criticized the Punjab Government over its decision to review more than 90 acres of idle and underutilized Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) land in Patiala. He termed the move a “drama to cover up government failures,” claiming that the public is no longer swayed by such tactics. Singh asserted that, with the failure of the land pooling scheme, the government is now preparing to sell land in order to cover ongoing expenses. 

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Da;( Badal) is leading in Taran Taran bye-poll after first round of counting. AAP is at second place, Congress third and Independent Mandip Singh at fourth place. BJP is at the last spot. 

CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Punjab, has announced a series of special programmes dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. 

CHANDIGARH: In a resounding testament to the revival and universal embracement of the Punjabi language, the 3rd International Punjabi Language Olympiad, organised by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), has witnessed a huge surge in participation, with student registrations crossing the 2,25,916 mark, said S. Harjot Singh Bains, Education Minister, Punjab. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Thursday that the registration of state pensioners on the newly launched Pensioner Sewa Portal will be completed within three months. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the three-day Pensioner Sewa Mela, held at the District Administrative Complex in SAS Nagar. 

LUDHIANA: 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, Ludhiana Commissionerate Police has busted a Pak-based ISI backed grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 key operatives of foreign-based handlers, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today expressed profound grief over the untimely sad demise of RN Kansal, Senior Journalist of TV9Bharatvarsh and Zee News. 

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, Amritsar Rural Police has arrested two accused involved in the firing incident linked to extortion bid in Jandiala Guru, and recovered one foreign made pistol from their possession.

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 11,31,270 farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) till November 12th.

PHAGWARA: In a significant development, the Punjab Education Tribunal has issued strict orders to seal the bank accounts and movable property of Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara, after the institution failed to release the complete retirement dues of its former Office Superintendent-cum-Manager, Kuldeep Sharma. 

PHAGWARA: The Lohian Khas police have booked a farmer on the charge of burning paddy stubble fields. Investigating Officer (IO) Harwindar Singh said that the alleged accused has been identified as Major Singh a resident of Khosa village. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is firmly committed to the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Castes and marginalized sections of society. 

SUNAM: Under the vision of making Punjab a vibrant and progressive state, the Punjab Government is making consistent efforts to engage youth in sports and provide state-of-the-art sports infrastructure in every village. Taking another step in this direction, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister and State President of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mr. Aman Arora inaugurated the construction work of sports stadiums in 11 villages of the Sunam constituency, to be built at a total cost of Rs 5.32 crore. These stadiums are expected to be completed within three months. 

CHANDIGARH: In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur.

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, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Batala Police, has apprehended an active member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered two sophisticated pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

 CHANDIGARH: As part of the series of events being organized by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, captivating light and sound shows were held on Tuesday at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Amritsar, Ferozepur, and Sangrur. These programs witnessed enthusiastic participation from Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, public representatives, officials, and a large number of devotees. 

CHANDIGARH: When a state government decides that “we will not just educate our children, we will teach them how to live life,” then education is no longer just a chapter in a book — it becomes a revolution. That revolution has now taken birth in the soil of Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab, Sibin C informed that appox 60.95% voter turnout has been recorded till 6 PM in the bye-elections for Tarn Taran assembly constituency. 

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has raised questions about the picture of Bhai Jaita Ji installed by Punjab Government at his memorial at Sri Anandpur Sahib.

AMRITSAR: The body of 32-year-old Nitesh Chopra, son of Suresh Kumar, a resident of Mohali, arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das International Airport, here from Dubai today, after which it was sent to his home through the free ambulance service of Sarbat Da Bhala Trust.

CHANDIGARH: In a historic and spiritually enriching spectacle, over 35,000 schools across the state held special morning assemblies, with 70 lakh students reflecting on Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji's life, supreme sacrifice & teachings under a 15-day Education Module. Notably, the mandatory Education Module was launched on Monday in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided, from Nursery to class 12th irrespective of any education board to instill values of righteousness, truth and justice in students.