Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has appealed to the people for the Tarn Taran by-election to support the Bharatiya Janata Party, a party with firm willpower, to strengthen the state's communal harmony and eliminate corruption and gangster rule. He was addressing an election rally here today with Haryana's Naib Singh Saini. He said that diaries recovered from the senior police officer and middlemen arrested by the CBI contain a long list of officers, and as the investigation progresses, its web will reach alao those people who were party to this extortion racket in the state. 

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 Hoshiarpur Police, has arrested two active members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered four sophisticated weapons from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

CHANDIGARH: Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is fully committed to the welfare of every section of society, giving special attention to the upliftment and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C today held a video conference with district officials to review the final phase of preparations for the Tarn Taran bye-election, scheduled for November 11. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Rahul, SSP Dr. Ravjot Grewal, and Returning Officer Gurmeet Singh.

ANANDPUR SAHIB: The temporary structure of Punjab Vidhan Sabha being constructed to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be completed by November 20, announced Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan while chairing a meeting with the Group of Ministers and senior officials at Virasat-e-Khalsa. 

PHAGWARA: In the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently hit Punjab, ITC Company has come forward to contribute to the state government’s rehabilitation efforts. 

PHAGWARA: Former Member of Parliament Avinash Rai Khanna has taken strong exception to reports that Hindu pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to pay obeisance at Sri Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, were allegedly stopped by Pakistan immigration authorities despite having completed all required formalities. 

NEW DELHI: Newly elected Rajya Sabha Member from Punjab and industrialist Rajinder Gupta was sworn in as Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) today in New Delhi. The oath of office was administered by Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan in the Parliament House. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond informed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is organizing the second phase of Light and Sound Shows dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on November 8 in Gurdaspur, Faridkot, Fazilka and Hoshiarpur districts. He said that various Cabinet Ministers, along with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, will participate in these events with the devotees.

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.