Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In connection with the remarks made regarding former Union Home Minister S. Buta Singh, Advocate Arshpreet Singh Khadial today appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on behalf of Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who had been summoned by the Commission. However, the advocate could not submit the power of attorney (vakalatnama) during the proceedings.

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 10,11,149 Lakh farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) till November 5th.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has termed as baseless the claims of bias or irregularities regarding the leasing of different parts of Ludhiana Bus Stand, saying that Ludhiana Bus Stand was on overall lease before December 10, 2021, whereas now different parts of the place have been leased. He said that this policy is being followed since the time of previous governments and on the same lines other bus stands of Punjab have also been leased.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after he spent more than five years in custody.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today stated that in the upcoming budget session, a monthly financial assistance of ₹1000 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of every woman in the state – without any paperwork, without any middleman, with just one click! 

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the Union government for misleading people on the issue of Panjab University, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann categorically asked the centre to stop dirty tantrums to befool the people. 

AMRITSAR: On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib and prayed before the Almighty for peace, progress, and prosperity in the state. 

TARN TARAN: In protest against the Punjab government withholding the salaries of teachers and other employees of these schools for eight months, thousands of working and retired employees will court arrest in Tarn Taran Sahib on November 7, and all preparations in this regard have been completed. 

AMRITSAR: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the first Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, lakhs of devotees paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib and expressed their devotion to the Guru Sahib.

AMRITSAR: Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab spokesperson Prof. Sarchand Singh Khiala has strongly condemned Pakistan’s act of denying entry to Hindu devotees who were part of the Sikh pilgrimage delegation traveling to Pakistan on the occasion of the 556th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and on a grand scale. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department for organizing and coordinating these historic events.

PHAGWARA: The Cyber Crime Police Station, Kapurthala, has registered an FIR against Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and Member of Parliament, Amrinder Singh alias Raja Warring, over allegations of making derogatory, caste-insulting remarks against late former Union Home Minister Buta Singh, who belonged to the Mazhabi Sikh (Scheduled Caste) community.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP leader and party spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal has written a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging the government to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur by renaming the historic Chandni Chowk area as 'Sis Ganj'.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today called on Kerala Chief Minister Sh. Pinarayi Vijayan at Thiruvananthapuram and extended a formal invitation to join the state-level commemorations being organised to mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

CHANDIGARH: The High-Level Committee (HLC) for the Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya has reported substantial progress toward restoring the ecological health of the water body. As per the review conducted recently, nearly 90% of the decisions taken during the July–August 2025 meetings have been implemented.

SAS NAGAR: Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister of Punjab, Balbir Singh Sidhu, has welcomed the Mohali Municipal Corporation’s move to re-pass the resolution to include Balongi, Badmajra, and TDI areas within the Corporation limits. He has urged the State Government to respect public sentiment and immediately approve this resolution by issuing a notification to formally include these areas in the Corporation. 

SANTA CALARA, CA- Satnam Singh Chahal, Executive Director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), has strongly demanded that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha be immediately convened to deliberate on the Centre’s move to dissolve the Senate of Panjab University. 

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court's order to impose fines on the Director General of Police and senior civil administration officials is a matter of serious concern for the people of Punjab, with a population of over 30 million. Paramjit Singh Kainth, Punjab Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Scheduled Caste Morcha, expressed concern, saying that this indicates that the law is not being followed in Punjab.  

CHANDIGARH: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is organizing a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. As part of these events, mesmerizing Light and Sound Shows were organized on Tuesday at Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Pathankot. The events witnessed a massive turnout of devotees along with the participation of Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and local dignitaries. 

AMRITSAR: Punjab State Women's Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill today visited Amritsar Jail and met the women prisoners lodged there and inquired about their problems. On this occasion, she said that the jail authorities are providing basic facilities to women — like food and drink, health services and legal aid — but if the women prisoners have any complaints in this regard, they can coordinate with the Women's Commission now or in the future.

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal has filed a complaint against Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for casting casteist slurs on former Union Home Minister Buta Singh and making derogatory remarks against the SC community and demanded a case be registered against him under the Prevention of Atrocities Act. 

MOHALI: In the Majri block of the Kharar assembly constituency—where, according to the Punjab government’s Mining Department, not even a single mining site exists—the mining mafia has illegally excavated several acres of land up to fifty feet deep in the village of Kubaheri. Not only that, they have even destroyed the portion of the kachha road connecting Kubaheri to Khizrabad. This was stated by Vineet Joshi, State Media Head of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who visited the area along with journalists to show them the ground situation. He was accompanied by Majri Mandal President Mohit Gautam and his associates. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Women's Cricket Team for winning the ICC World Cup by defeating South Africa in a spectacular match. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today said that Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has revealed his casteist (manuwadi) mentality through his derogatory remarks against former Union Home Minister late Sardar Buta Singh.

CHANDIGARH: After the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency, the Punjab Police, following the directions of the Election Commission, has made seizures worth over Rs 57.47 crore.

AMRTISAR: A devoted contingent of Sikh pilgrims departed from Amritsar for Pakistan on Tuesday under the banner of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to participate in the sacred celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev's Prakash Parv. The group will take part in religious ceremonies at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and other historic Gurdwaras across Pakistan.

TARN TARAN: Venting their anger against the AAP government's dithering to restore pay parity of Veterinary Doctors with Medical doctors, Veterinary doctors from across the state under aegis of 'Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Vets for pay parity,' here today, took out a massive protest march and staged a state-level 'sit-in', ahead of the by-election.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on Monday took a suo moto cognisance of the casteist comment made by state Congress Committee President and Lok Sabha MP, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, against former Union Home Minister late Buta Singh at an election rally of the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by-elections. 

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has been elected as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for the fifth consecutive time during the annual election of office bearers of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami won by securing 117 votes out of the total 136 votes cast during the election held during the general session in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Teja Singh Samundari Hall within Golden Temple complex here today.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced the launch of the Pensioner Sewa Portal, a one-stop solution designed to streamline pension services for approximately 3.15 lakh pensioners in the state. The portal, https://pensionersewa.punjab.gov.in , aims to automate the workflow of pension disbursal case processing and provide a range of services to pensioners and family pensioners. 

PHAGWARA: In a striking reflection of growing public frustration, residents of Phagwara have decided to take road repair into their own hands. The link road beneath the Sugar Mill bridge—an important passage used daily by thousands—has been lying in a severely damaged condition for several years. Numerous complaints to government representatives and municipal officers have failed to yield any visible action, pushing locals to initiate a donation drive to rebuild the road themselves. 

PATIALA: PSEB engineers Association in a letter to the Chief Minister has urged him to appoint a full time technocrat as CMD of PSPCL and CMD of PSTCL instead of ad-hoc arrangements being made.