Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Punjab

From Custody to Controversy: Pathanmajra’s Escape Leaves Punjab Shaken”-Satnam Singh Chahal

The arrest of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra on charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation quickly spiraled into one of the most dramatic episodes in Punjab’s recent political history. On September 2, 2025, while being transported by the police, Pathanmajra allegedly fired shots at officers, attempted to mow down one policeman with a vehicle, and then escaped in a Scorpio SUV.

Punjab Governor Kataria Visited Ajnala to Assess Flood Victims

AJNALA: Despite inclement weather and continuous rain this evening, Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria made a high-profile visit to the Ravi river and Saki drain areas in Ajnala constituency, which have recently suffered catastrophic floods.

Punjab CM visits flood affected areas of Ferozepur, seeks revision in compensation of loss due to natural disaster

FEROZEPUR: Expressing grave concern over the meager compensation given to the people for losses due to the natural disasters, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday sought upward revision in the relief norms from the Government of India (GoI).

AAP has shamed politics in Punjab to hide its governance failures: Chugh

CHANDIGARH: BJP National General secretary Tarun Chugh today said that the despicable working of AAP in Punjab stands exposed after registering a rape case against MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra almost three years after the complaint was filed.

CEO Punjab Holds Meeting with Political Parties on Special Summary Revision Ahead of Bye-Election in Tarn Taran

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the bye-election to the Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency- 21, Sibin C, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, convened a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to discuss the ongoing Special Summary Revision of the photo electoral roll, with 1st July 2025 as the qualifying date.

A heartbreaking story of the plight of thousands of aided school teachers in Punjab, salaries not paid for five months

CHANDIGARH: The school teachers and other employees working on aided posts aided by the Punjab government are going through the toughest phase of their lives. Despite performing all their teaching and non-teaching duties with complete honesty, they have not received their salaries for the last five months.

Kejriwal appeals for donations as Punjab faces deadliest floods in 37 years; AAP leaders to donate 1 month's salary

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the nation to come forward and extend financial support to flood-hit Punjab, which is reeling under its deadliest floods in the last 37 years. He announced that all MPs and MLAs of the AAP will donate one month’s salary to the Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, urging people to contribute generously.

Power demands In Punjab dips below 5000 MW, Engineers to contribute one day salary in CM relief fund

PATIALA: Incessant rain continued to wreak havoc across the Punjab on Monday, and flooding in a dozen districts of state the power demand in Punjab touched a low power demand of less than 5000 MW on Tuesday morning.

Pakistan: Monsoon rains affect over 2.4 million, submerge thousands of villages in Punjab

ISLAMABAD: More than 2.4 million people have been affected and over a thousand villages submerged as record-breaking monsoon rains unleash devastating floods across Pakistan’s Punjab province, in what officials are calling one of the worst flood disasters in the region’s history, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), local media reported.

Punjab AAP MLA, who slammed Mann govt for flood crisis, arrested in old case

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, whose security was withdrawn by the Mann government a day earlier.

Punjab AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Revolts Against Party; CM Orders Withdrawal of Security

CHANDIGARH:  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Sanour in Patiala district, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, has openly revolted against the Bhagwant Mann government and the party’s Delhi leadership, alleging that both ministers and MLAs have been reduced to having no say in governance.

Director Language Department Punjab Jaswant Singh appeared before Akal Takht and presented his case before Singh Sahib.

AMRITSAR: Director of Language Department Punjab Jaswant Singh appeared before Akal Takht Sahib highest seat of Sikh religion here today and presented his case before Singh Sahib.

Punjab CM takes stock of relief and rescue measures in flood affected Hoshiarpur district

TANDA (Hoshiarpur): Asserting that Punjab is facing the worst floods in the recent history, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday assured the people that the state government is with them in this hour of crisis and every effort will be made to bail them in this hour of crisis.

Punjabi Literature Classics Every Reader Should Know

Punjabi literature is not a quiet stream. It is a roaring river, sometimes turbulent, sometimes serene, but always alive with voices that echo history, memory, and identity. If you dive into it, you do not just read stories. You walk into centuries of resistance, of faith, of longing, and of belonging. Readers who have never touched Punjabi texts may be surprised: it is not just folk songs and love tales. It is philosophy, rebellion, laughter, lamentation, and everyday survival bound in words.

PM Modi dials Punjab CM to discuss flood situation, assures help

CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said.

Holidays Declared in PU Colleges in Punjab Due to Heavy Rain

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has announced that all its affiliated colleges, Regional/Rural Centres, and Constituent Colleges located in the State of Punjab will remain closed from 1st to 3rd September 2025.

Punjab Finance Minister Criticizes PM's Neglect of Flood-Hit State, Highlights BJP's Indifference

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completely ignoring the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, a state that has always faced the country's challenges head-on. Cheema also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not providing any assurance of releasing the pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore or a relief package in response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's letter, which had appealed for the release of the due funds.

Ammy Virk, Guru Randhawa & others lend their support to those affected by Punjab floods

PUNJAB: Acclaimed Punjabi actor and singer, Ammy Virk, has decided to lend his support to those affected by the Punjab floods.

Meet Hayer writes to Prime Minister, Punjab should get immediate relief package for flood-hit areas

CHANDIGARH: Punjab, which is suffering from the most devastating floods of the past half century, needs urgent support to recover from this calamity and to provide relief to the affected people. In this regard, Member of Parliament from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a special relief package for Punjab.

Punjab’s higher educational institutions to remain shut till september 3: Harjot Bains

CHANDIGARH: Keeping in the view of continuous heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all the higher educational institutions, including colleges, universities and polytechnic institutes, will remain closed in the state till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Higher and Technical Education Minister, Punjab.

Floods may drown land, but never 'Chardi Kala' spirit of Punjabis, say survivors

FEROZEPUR: "We have seen tougher times earlier too and this will pass," remarked an octogenarian villager, whose field and farmhouse have been submerged in waist-deep water of the swollen Sutlej river, on Monday.

Punjab flood: Amit Shah dials CM Mann, assures assistance

CHANDIGARH: With Punjab grappling with the worst floods in 37 years and the situation devastating, putting millions of lives at risk as families have lost homes and hard-earned crops, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the phone, discussed the situation and assured assistance.

Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur Distributes Relief Material in Fazilka

FAZILKA: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today visited flood-affected areas of Village Noor Shah, near Chand Bhan Drain in Fazilka district, and personally distributed relief material to the affected families. She was accompanied by Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna and former Abohar MLA Arun Narang.

Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa starrer 'Nikka Zaildar 4' pushed due to Punjab floods

Silence of Central Leadership and Media on Punjab Floods Deeply Unfortunate: Satnam Singh Chahal

JALANDHAR: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expresses its deep anguish and disappointment over the continued silence of the central government and the national media on the massive disaster that has struck Punjab. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal stated that it is extremely unfortunate that neither the Prime Minister, nor the Home Minister, nor any senior minister of the central government has uttered even a single word on the devastation that the people of Punjab are facing today.

PUCA urges Punjab Govt to extend Cutoff dates of admission till 30th Sep

MOHALI: Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) has urged the Punjab Government to extend the admission cutoff date by one month in view of the recent flood situation in the state.

Modi and Mann Betrayed Punjab’s Annadatas: Partap Singh Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition S. Partap Singh Bajwa launched a scathing attack on both the Modi-led Centre and the Mann-led Punjab government for abandoning Punjab’s annadatas in their darkest hour.

Punjab FCR Anurag Verma reviews flood situation in Fazilka district, orders to intensify relief work

JALALABAD: Punjab Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner Revenue Sh. Anurag Verma today chaired a review meeting with officials at the SDM Office, Jalalabad to assess the ongoing flood relief operations in Fazilka district. He directed the Deputy Commissioner and other officers to ensure that relief operations continue without any lapse and that every affected individual receives necessary aid.

Punjab government will compensate farmers for the loss of lives due to floods: Aman Arora

AJNALA: Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora , who is also the state president of Aam Aadmi Party , specially reached Ajnala constituency to review the ongoing relief work for the flood victims.

Punjab police averts possible attack at security establishments, two BKI operatives held with hand grenade and pistol

AMRITSAR: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Pathankot, CI Ludhiana & State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Amritsar jointly busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module and thwarted major disruptive activities in the state with the arrest of two operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.

Investigate causes of recurring floods in Punjab and bring truth before people:  Jathedar Gargajj

AMRITSAR: The Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has made a special appeal to all Punjabis, particularly Sikh organizations, in light of the present flood situation in Punjab.

Hindu Welfare Board Expresses Concern Over Growing Number of Suspicious Muslim Migrants in Punjab

PHAGWARA: The Hindu Welfare Board of Punjab raised alarm over the increasing presence of suspected Muslim migrants in the state, during a meeting chaired by Raman Nehra, the Jalandhar and Kapurthala in-charge and Zone Coordinator. The meeting, held in Fagwara, saw members expressing concerns regarding the unchecked influx of these migrants, particularly in the context of growing community insecurity and law enforcement challenges.

Los Angeles Police Kill Punjabi Sikh in Brutal Shooting, BJP leader condemns it

PHAGWARA: A recent incident in Los Angeles, where Punjabi Sikh youth Gurpreet Singh was shot dead by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has sparked outrage. National BJP leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal condemned the act as a “cold-blooded murder of human rights,” calling the police's actions a stark violation of basic human dignity.

SAD (Rebel) Chief Giani Harpreet Singh Slams Punjab, Centre for Failing Flood-Hit Families

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (Rebel) President Giani Harpreet Singh on Friday visited the flood-ravaged areas of Ferozepur district and Harike Pattan, where he strongly criticized both the Punjab and central governments for failing to provide relief to affected families.

Flood Fury in Punjab: AAP Youth & Women’s Wing Turn Lifesavers, Government and Workers Stand Together in Crisis

CHANDIGARH: In flood-affected areas of Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party’s Youth Wing and Women’s Wing are working tirelessly at the grassroots level to accelerate relief efforts. From Nabha to Pathankot and Gurdaspur, party workers are reaching flood-hit people with vehicles loaded with relief material. This is not just a political commitment, but also a true display of the power of unity.

Relief Operations in Punjab in Full Swing: 4,711 Flood-Affected People Rescued in Past 24 Hours

CHANDIGARH: With swift and proactive response of the Punjab Government, as many as 4,711 flood-affected people were evacuated and shifted to safer places during the past 24 hours. These include 812 residents of Ferozepur, 2,571 from Gurdaspur, 4 from Moga, 60 from Tarn Taran, 25 from Barnala, and 1,239 from Fazilka.

Akal Takht Jathedar appealed to all Punjabis to stand by one another in this difficult time

AMRITSAR: Amid the ongoing flood situation in Punjab, the Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Gargajj, has appealed to all Punjabis to stand by one another in this difficult time and extend help to every Punjabi caught in distress.

According to Harjot Bains Punjab is first state to include 'entrepreneurship' core subject in schools

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce "Entrepreneurship" as a main subject for Class XI students, aiming to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students, encouraging them to become job creators rather than job seekers.

According to Harjot Bains Punjab is first state to include 'entrepreneurship' core subject in schools

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce "Entrepreneurship" as a main subject for Class XI students, aiming to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students, encouraging them to become job creators rather than job seekers.

CM constitutes a high powered committee to supervise relief and rescue work in flood affected areas of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday constituted a high powered committee comprising three top officers of the state to supervise the relief and rescue operations in the flood affected districts of the state on a day to day basis.

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Power position eases in Punjab, all units of govt thermal plants start generation

CHANDIGARH: With all the eight thermal units in state thermal plants along with five out of seven thermal units running in the private sector running, the power position in Punjab has eased considerably.

Aided-Colleges’ Managements Raise Issues Confronting Higher Education in Punjab

AMRITSAR: The general House of Non-Govt. Colleges’ Managements Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh (NGCMF) today discussed burning issues confronting higher education in state at its meeting held at Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Girls, Gujjarkhan Campus, Ludhiana.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs.1500 per acre assistance to farmers for direct sowing of paddy

CHANDIGARH: Taking a major decision for state’s peasantry, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced Rs. 1500 per acre financial assistance to farmers adopting direct sowing of paddy so that the depleting water table could be saved besides extending helping hand towards the farmers.

On CM'S directive, Punjab govt transfers IG and SSP Patiala

CHANDIGARH: On directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government on Saturday transferred the Inspector General of Police (IG) Patiala range, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala and Superintendent of Police (SP) with immediate effect.

Punjab Police allegedly harass journo at Kejriwal-Mann presser, complaint lodged

NEW DELHI: A complaint has been lodged against Punjab Police officials for misbehaving with a journalist during a joint press conference of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann at The Imperial here.

IPL 2022: Game against Punjab has been completely about the bowlers, says K.L Rahul

PUNE: Lucknow Super Giants skipper K.L Rahul praised his bowling attack, saying that the 20-run win over Punjab Kings at MCA Stadium on Friday was all about the bowlers.

AAP blames opposition parties for trying to disturb peace in Punjab due to pro-people approach of Mann govt

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab termed the clash between two groups in Patiala as an unfortunate incident. Reacting to the incident party’s Punjab chief spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang slammed the opposition parties and said that traditional political parties Congress, SAD, BJP and Shiv Sena are trying to disturb the communal harmony in Punjab. He said that these parties along with some anti-social elements are trying to divert Mann government from their pro-people decisions and actions against mafias.

Harpal Singh Cheema orders to release Rs. 62.68 crore for Punjab state cooperative agriculture development bank pensioners

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance and Co-operation Minister Mr. Harpal Singh Cheema, on Friday, has ordered to release Rs. 62.68 crore for pensioners and widows of the Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank so that pension and arrears could be released to pensioners.

Punjab CM flags off new multipurpose/mini fire tenders in 20 newly established fire stations

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to prevent any untoward fire incident thus bringing far more efficiency in the fire safety infrastructure across the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday dedicated new multipurpose fire and mini fire tenders in the 20 newly established fire stations.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy lose in semis

GWALIOR: Sports Authority of India -Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy will face off against each other in the Final of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2022 after the two teams registered comprehensive wins over their respective rivals in the Semi-Finals here on Thursday.

Punjab Hockey Club Academy beat SGPC Hockey Academy 5-2

JAMSHEDPUR: Army Boys Sports Company, SAIL Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and hosts Naval Tata Hockey Academy-Jamshedpur qualified for the Semi-Finals of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022 here on Thursday.

Special drive launched to vacate illegal encroachments from panchayat lands in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In order to remove the illegal encroachments from panchayat lands across the state, the Department of Rural development and Panchayats has launched a special drive on Thursday and freed 29 acres of panchayat land worth crores of value at Abhipur village under Block Majri, near New Chandigarh.

Punjab government dissolves 20 welfare boards: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab and Haryana face power shortages up to 2000 MW - long power cuts imposed

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are both facing a power shortages of about 2000 MW leading to the imposition of long power cuts for 6 to 8 hours on rural domestic consumers and of lesser duration in cities.

Punjab fully equipped to deal with any new wave of Covid-19: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the looming threat of new wave of the Covid 19, Punjab Chef Minister Mr. Bhagwant Mann today said that the state is fully prepared to tackle any surge in the cases of pandemic.

Punjab Govt to promote tourism to next level: Harjot Singh Bains

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains, on Wednesday, said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is committed to boost tourism in the state and will take the tourism to the next level with its pro-people and transparent policies.

Two aides of slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar arrested by Punjab AGTF

CHANDIGARH: In an ongoing drive against absconding gangsters, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police arrested two aides of slain gangsters-turned-drug smugglers Jaipal Singh Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi from Tarn Taran.

Punjab Govt to soon start bus service to Delhi airport: Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Wednesday, said that Punjab Government bus service to Delhi International Airport will be resumed soon. He said that after the threadbare discussion between the Chief Ministers of both the Governments, the issue has been taken up today during the Secretary level meeting of the Transport Departments of both the states.

Punjab Government inks knowledge sharing agreement with Delhi Government

NEW DELHI: In a major initiative aimed at revitalizing the core sectors of Health and Education besides other crucial sectors to propel Punjab on the high growth trajectory, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday signed a Knowledge Sharing Agreement (KSA) with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal.

71 Punjab district and session judges transferred

Punjab and Haryana high court transfer and posting orders of 71 senior judges of lowers courts in Punjab. Many of the judges have been transferred after their promotions. Here is the complete list:

DGP Punjab VK Bhawra inaugurates road safety & traffic research centre in Mohali

CHANDIGARH: With an aim to curb road accident fatalities using futuristic scientific tools of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Punjab Road Safety and Traffic Research Centre at NRI Affairs Office of Punjab Police here in Mohali. The DGP was accompanied by ADGP Traffic AS Rai, Punjab Traffic Advisor Dr Navdeep Asija and SSP Mohali Vivek Sheel Soni.

Sexual abuse, bullying: A Punjabi film breaks the macho circle with a punch

NEW DELHI: In an industry synonymous with slapstick comedy and loud gangster films, where very few directors have managed to bring forth something meaningful, Anmol Sidhu's directorial debut 'Jaggi', which will have its world premiere at 2022 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), and will also be screened at the New Delhi Film Festival comes as quite a shocker.

Car falls into canal in Punjab, five including a Canada NRI drowned

CHANDIGARH: Five persons were killed when a fast driven Fortuner SUV plunged into the canal after hitting protection wall near village Jageda (Dehlon) in Ludhiana district.

Punjab's power position worsen on Tuesday, Haryana also faces power cuts

CHANDIGARH: The power position in Punjab worsened on Tuesday morning after one unit of 660 MW at the Talwandi Sabo thermal plant and one unit of 210 MW at the Ropar thermal plant closed due to boiler leakage.

Punjab DGP launches web portal to report cyber frauds and crimes

CHANDIGARH: Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" for the convenience of citizens to immediately report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

Punjab CM calls on Union Power Minister, seeks uninterrupted power supply for farmers

NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday impressed upon the Union Power Minister RK singh to ensure uninterrupted and regular supply to Punjab during the ensuing paddy season.

4 Additional Judges Of Punjab And Haryana High Court Transferred, Check Full List Here

CHANDIGARH: 4 Additional Judges Of Punjab And Haryana High Court Transferred, Check Full List Here

 Now, Report Cyber Crimes & Frauds via “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" web-portal: DGP Punjab VK Bhawra

CHANDIGARH: Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" for the convenience of citizens to immediately report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

DGP Punjab VK bhawra leads from front, donates blood with Police Men

CHANDIGARH: Leading from the front, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra was among the first to donate the blood while inaugurating a special Blood Donation Camp organised at Punjab Police Headquarters here on Monday. ADGP Welfare Arpit Shukla was also present on the occasion.

In record, Punjab makes payments of Rs 13K cr for wheat procurement

CHANDIGARH: In a record, the Punjab Government said it cleared payments of Rs 13,000 crore of farmers for procurement of wheat till Monday, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said.

Now, report cyber crime online: Punjab DGP

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) V.K. Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in to report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

Parineeta Borthakur enjoys donning Punjabi look for 'Spy Bahu'

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeta Borthakur, currently seen in TV show 'Spy Bahu', feels her profession helps her explore different costumes and cultures.

Punjab CM Mann to visit Delhi’s schools, hospitals today

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will leave for Delhi today. According to sources, Chief Minister Mann will visit government schools and community clinics in Delhi. Apart from this, Bhagwant Mann will also visit a hospital in Delhi.

Punjab CM reprimands officers on orders regarding makeshift (jugaadu) vehicles

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed his displeasure over the orders issued by Transport department regarding banning of the makeshift (Jugaadu) vehicles.

Punjab CM to visit premier health and school educational institutes of Delhi Government tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to revamp the existing health and education infrastructure across the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would undertake a whirlwind tour of the premier health and school educational institutes in the national capital on Monday.

Punjab Police's AGTF arrests most wanted terrorist Charanjit Patialvi from Dera Bassi

CHANDIGARH: Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police on Sunday arrested a most wanted terrorist and an active member of terrorist module Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) identified as Charanjit Singh alias Patialavi, who has been evading arrest for last 12 years by using different Identities and hideouts.

Punjab CM bats for developing indigenous anti-drone technology for checking the supply of drugs and weapons from across the border

SAS NAGAR(MOHALI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday underscored the need for developing indigenous anti-drone technology to check the supply of drugs and weapons through drones effectively from across the border.

Punjab connection to 'Hanuman Chalisa' controversy in Maharashtra involving Amravati MP Navneet Rana

CHANDIGARH: The controversy over reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa' erupted in Maharashtra involving Amaravati MP Navneet Rana has Punjab connection. Navneet Kaur Rana is daughter of a Sikh Harbhajan Singh who hailed from Punjab.

Three SSPs transferred in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In a minor reshuffle the Punjab government today appointed three new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) in the state.

Punjab Dairy development minister visits Amul plants in Gujarat

ANAND SHAHR (GUJARAT): With a view to giving a fillip to dairy farming in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Friday visited Amul plants in Anand Shahar and Gandhinagar. The Minister also held significant discussions with the experts and sought cooperation from Amul to further quality improvement of dairy products.

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Punjab CM mourns passing away of Virbhadra Singh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday condoled the sad demise of veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh (87) who passed away at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Shimla this morning after protracted illness. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Power position worsens in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The power position in Punjab continues to be critical with the tripping of one unit each at Ropar thermal plant and running of only available the third unit of Talwandi Sabo at half load.The shortage of about 500 MW generation from within Punjab leads to a shortage of 120 lakh units in a day.

Lost gentleman loved by masses: Punjab CM on Virbhadra

CHANDIGARH: Saddened over the demise of six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the country lost an able administrator and a gentleman, who was loved by the people and a mentor for many.

Center recognises Punjab as top performer in reducing compliance burden

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has been recognised as one of the top performing states in reducing compliance burden (RCB) exercise.

Punjab Government takes another leap in Vaccination : Sukhwinder Singh Bindra

CHANDIGARH/LUDHIANA: Punjab Youth Development Board (PYDB) Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today said that the concerted efforts of Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh

Manpreet Singh Badal meets Rajnath Singh: seeks 2 additional Sainik schools for Punjab'

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Finance Minister Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal today met the Union Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh and urged him to approve the establishment of two additional Sainik Schools in Punjab.

Punjab CM mourns passing away of renowned bollywood Actor Dilip Kumar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh on Wednesday condoled the sad demise of Hindi matinee idol Dilip Kumar (98) who passed away at Mumbai this morning after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife actress Saira Banu.

Punjab to convert 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that Captain Amarinder Singh led state government has decided to convert as many as 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms. Mr. Singla said that 24 rooms of 22 District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) will also be transformed into smart training rooms. The minister said that a budget of Rs. 117 crore would be spent for transformation of these training and classrooms.

Punjabi gamers playing a part in the rise of smartphone gaming

It is certainly no secret that the smartphone games we have access to in today’s advanced technology-based world have never been so impressive. In fact, for the average gamer from the Punjab region, smartphone gaming is a popular go-to option when boredom sets in. Gaming on a miniature handheld device is popular in nearly every corner of the globe, too.

KLF backed terror-module busted in Punjab; Ex-soldier, who escaped from Patiala Jail among 4 held

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on Tuesday has busted another targetted killing module backed by Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) handlers based abroad with the arrest of its 4 operatives, including a former Indian Army Sepoy, who had managed to escape from Patiala Jail in April 2021.

Punjab government released an additional Rs. 309 Crore to PSPCL for Power Purchase : A .Venu Prasad

PATIALA: The Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of cash strapped Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) , A Venu Prasad on Tursday stated here that the PSPCL has received an additional amount of Rs.309 crore from Punjab government during current paddy season to purchase power from the open market to mitigate the immediate surge in power demand due to continued dry spells in the state.

Punjab Government School's in Patiala district witness record increase in enrollment, 16166 private school students opt government schools for quality education

PATIALA: Under the visionary stewardship of the Chief Minister, Capt. Amarinder Singh, Punjab has been witnessing a renaissance era in education. The state of the art infrastructural facilities, innovative activity based teaching techniques, coaching facility for various competitive entrance examinations and digital education have been bringing in positive change in the public mind set, consequently a record increase in enrollment as well as shifting of students from private to government schools is being witnessed.

Punjab CM mourns demise of former DGP MOHD. Izhar Alam

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday condoled the sad demise of former DGP Mohd. Izhar Alam (72), who passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Mohali this morning. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters.

Former Punjab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest

CHANDIGARH: Former Punab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' during militacy period to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest today.

Amarinder likely to meet Sonia Gandhi amid infighting in Punjab

NEW DELHI: Amid escalating infighting in Punjab Congress, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is likely to meet Sonia Gandhi and apprise his side of the story to the interim Congress President.

Soon Covid vaccination drive in state's colleges: Punjab CS

CHANDIGARH: Giving a further boost to the ongoing Covid vaccination drive, the state government would soon launch a special campaign to inoculate all the students above 18 years of age and staffers, both administrative and academic, at the colleges in Punjab.

Rs.430 Cr projects to boost agriculture, allied sectors in Punjab: Vini Mahajan

CHANDIGARH: In order to give further boost to agriculture and its allied sectors in the agrarian state, the Punjab Government on Monday gave nod to various projects worth Rs 430 crore.

With arrest of Afghan nationals and 17 17 Kg heroin from Delhi, Punjab Police bust major drug racket

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Sunday busted another major drug supply chain with the arrest of four Afghan nationals and heroin seizure of 17 kgs, worth Rs 90 crore in the international market, from a unit in South Delhi.

Third party audit of liquor manufacturing units in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Excise Department, Govt of Punjab has taken various initiatives to control the trade of liquor in the past one year. In its endeavour to streamline the working of liquor manufacturing units in the State, the department has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar for carrying out ‘Structural Audit’ of the layouts and ‘Technical Audit’ of the Mass Flow Meters (MFM) installed in these units.

Punjab CM takes Kerjriwal head on over failure to provide free power to Delhi Farmers

CHANDIGARH: Taking his Delhi counterpart head on for failing to provide free power to the farmers in the national capital, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday slammed Arvind Kejriwal for making false promises on free power in Punjab with an eye on the 2022 Assembly polls.

Political crisis intensifies due to political battle of Punjab Congressmen: Brahmapura, Dhidsa

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (United) Patron Jathedar Ranjit Singh Brahmpura and Party President Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa today expressed grave concern over power cuts in Punjab and said that it was astonishing that Punjab had so much power. Generates and supplies power to other states as well but then there is a shortage of systems as well as gross negligence.

After Kejriwal, Sidhu too favours 300 units of free power in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Toeing Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's 'mantra' to woo the people in Punjab by announcing pre-poll sops of free and subsidised electricity, Congress leader and former state minister Navjot Sidhu on Sunday advocated for a 24-hour supply with no power cuts and free power up to 300 units.

Punjab to provide 20,000 MT GYPSUM to farmers on 50 % subsidy

CHANDIGARH:In order to further improve health conditions of soil of the state, Punjab Government will provide 20,000 MT Gypsum on 50 percent subsidy to the farmers.

Punjab still ISI's key destination for pushing drugs into India

NEW DELHI: Even as intelligence agencies are not unaware of the fact, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to pump illegal drugs into India through Punjab -- the state lying on the border between the two neighbouring countries.ia

Punjab CM says PPAs signed by Badals are under review, legal strategy soon to counter them

CHANDIGARH: Pointing out that the power purchase agreements signed by the erstwhile SAD-BJP government were already under review, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government would soon announce its legal strategy to counter the PPAs, which had put an atrociously unnecessary financial burden on the state.

Mission Fateh: Vaccination gathers momentum in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In the aftermath of Mission Fateh, the flagship program of the Punjab Government for combating Covid-19 pandemic, the vaccination campaign has also gathered rapid pace now.

Punjab Congress woes far from over

NEW DELHI:The tussle in the Punjab Congress is far from over with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu still at loggerheads and the latter is not leaving any stone unturned to target the Chief Minister, though interventions from the Gandhis have been futile and both sides are flexing their muscles.

Protesting AAP workers face water cannons near Punjab CM's house

CHANDIGARH: The police on Saturday used water cannons to disperse the workers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who were protesting near Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's farmhouse near here against the statewide power outages.

Police use force, water canons on AAP workers going to gherao Punjab CM farm house, Bhagwant Mann arrested

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police today used water canons and used force to stop hundereds of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers marching to gherao farm house of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh at Siswan, near Chandigarh.

Akali Dal (Badal) stages protests over power outages in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday held statewide protests before PSPCL offices in Punjab to highlight the plight of farmers, domestic consumers and industrialists who are suffering because the Congress government "deliberately" withheld eight-hour free supply to farmers besides imposing unscheduled power cuts in urban areas.

Will AAP be able to fulfill its promises in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The People of Delhi state are getting free electricity up to 200 units and thousands of consumers get zero electricity bills, especially in the winter months. Kejriwal has also announced 300 units of free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP will be able to form government in the state in 2022.

Captain Amarinder ruined Punjab in the last four and a half years: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Due to non-availability of electricity in the scorching heat, every resident of Punjab is protesting outside their homes; only one person is having fun sitting in his house and that is Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

Capt Amarinder Singh should come out of the AC room and visit the beleaguered Punjab:  Peer Mohammad

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (sanyukat) General Secretary a karnail Singh peer Mohammad urged the Punjab Government to make immediate arrangements for power supply to save the farmers. In the heat of fury,the masses and the poor are in a bad situation.

Rs.878 crore action plan to check stubble burning in Punjab, says Chief Secretary

CHANDIGARH: In order to free the agrarian state of stubble burning menace, the Punjab Government has come out with an action plan involving the expenditure of Rs 878 crore and the first instalment of Rs 235 crore has already been sanctioned. Besides, 11 biomass power projects of 97.5 MW capacity have been set up and 23 CBG projects have also been allotted for ex-situ management in the state.

Sidhu mocks Punjab govt, asks to follow AAP's Delhi electricity model

CHANDIGARH: Mocking at his own government in Punjab over power outages, Congress leader and former Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu on Friday asked the government to follow the AAP's Delhi model of extending subsidies to generation companies.

Punjab all set to become India's frontrunner Industrial State,preferred global investment destination : Capt Amarinder

CHANDIGARH:Expressing satisfaction at the state’s success in promoting a robust investment environment, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday expressed the confidence that Punjab was on the path to become the frontrunner on India’s industrial map, and the most preferred global investment destination.

Communal compartmentalization’ being engineered by Capt. Amarinder Singh in the Punjab congress; negates the fundamental principle of Secularism: Bir Devinder Singh

CHANDIGARH:It is unfortunate that Capt. Amarinder Singh is now engineering organized fermentation of brazen communalism to achieve his narrow parochial gains with intent to out-maneuver his potential Sikh challengers in the Congress Party. It is exceedingly disparaging to see the disgraceful assemblage of ‘Hindu Leaders’ only at the luncheon meeting, hosted by the Congress Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, yesterday at Chandigarh. The meeting of urban based ‘Hindu Leaders’ was actually the demonstration of Captain’s new brand of communalism and political opportunism to camouflage his colossal failures and rampant corruption in his ‘Mafia regime’.

Punjab renames 17 government schools after freedom fighters, martyrs: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Friday, said that as many as 12 government schools of Sangrur, Jalndhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, SAS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts have been renamed after freedom fighters and martyrs of the state to give due respect to their valiant spirit.

Congress' 'formula' for Punjab not acceptable to all

NEW DELHI: After disgruntled Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu met Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi separately on Wednesday, there is a speculation that Priyanka Gandhi has suggested that Sidhu be made Punjab Congress chief, but Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and some of the other factions in the party are not accepting this formula.

Amid Major power crisis, Punjab CM directs Govt offices to function from 8 am to 2 pm from Tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: With the state reeling under an unprecedented power shortage amid extreme temperatures, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered curtailment in timings of state government offices from tomorrow, and cutting down of power supply to high energy consuming industries with immediate effect, to save crops and ease the domestic power situation.

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