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.

AMRITSAR: The Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has taken serious note of the disrespect shown by Punjabi University, Patiala, towards the Gurshabad Ratnakar Mahankosh authored by the great Sikh scholar Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha. He termed this act highly condemnable and a clear expression of anti-Sikh mentality.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their anti-people stance aimed at depriving 55 lakh citizens of state from free food grains under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

JALANDHAR: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, British Parliament Member on Friday met Sanjeev Arora, Industry & Commerce, Investment Promotion and NRI Affairs Punjab at Jalandhar. They were both given a warm welcome by Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Himanshu Aggarwal and Paramjit Singh Raipur, SGPC Executive Committee member, and former Chairman of Jalandhar Improvement Trust.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed grief over the untimely demise of renowned Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla and shared a picture of Jaswinder Bhalla with Bal Mukand Sharma, his wife Gurpreet Kaur Sandhwan and daughter Sophia Kulreet Kaur at his house, Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: Famous Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, who ruled hearts for decades as the ‘comedy king’ with social satire and cultural commentary, passed away on Friday in a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 65.

CHANDIGARH: Renowned Punjabi ghazal writer and poet Siri Ram Arsh has passed away. The Central Punjabi Writers’ Association (Regd.) has expressed deep sorrow, terming his demise as an unbearable loss to the Punjabi literary world.

AMRITSAR: In memory of the millions of Punjabis who lost their lives during the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee organized an Ardas ceremony at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. After the Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, the Jatha of Hazuri Raagi Bhai Jagroop Singh of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib performed Gurbani Kirtan. After which Ardas was performed for the departed souls by Bhai Gurcharan Singh and the holy Hukamnama was read to the congregation by Giani Gurmukh Singh, the Chief Granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib

AMRITSAR: Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said that Punjabis are still enduring the anguish of the 1947 Partition. He prayed before the Almighty that such division and bloodshed should never again occur anywhere in the world.

SANGRUR: We are the citizens of a free country due to the various movements held for the country's Independence and the struggles made from time to time by Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, S. Kartar Singh Sarabha, Shaheed Udham Singh, Madan Lal Dhingra, Lala Lajpat Rai, Diwan Singh Kalepani and other freedom fighters. We are proud that Punjabis had made a lot of sacrifices during the country's freedom struggle. These views were expressed by Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora while addressing the district level Independence Day function held at Police Line Stadium, Sangrur.

FARIDKOT: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave a clarion call to the Punjabis for resolving to restore the pristine glory of the state by making it a frontrunner one in the country thereby carving out a vibrant and prosperous ‘Rangla Punjab’.

DHADOGAL (Sangrur): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state government was following the footsteps of legendary martyrs to ensure the development of the state and well being of the people especially from the economically weaker and underprivileged sections of society.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh.Sanjeev Arora said It was brought to my attention through my WhatsApp number by four Punjabi youths from Hoshiarpur District, who have been stranded in Iraq for the past approximately six months. They were facing mistreatment and expressed a strong desire to return to India due to concerns for their safety and well-being.

CHANDIGARH: In light of the Land Pooling Policy introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab, facing strong resistance from across the state, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, expressed grave concerns regarding the decision to transfer the debt associated with pooled land onto the allotted plots.

JALANDHAR: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing involvement of Punjabi youth, particularly young Sikh boys, in criminal activities across North America. In light of recent incidents reported from multiple cities in the United States and Canada, NAPA is calling on community leaders, parents, and institutions to urgently address this alarming trend.

MUMBAI: Actress Bhagyashree decided to channel her inner 'Punjabi Kudi' this Hariyali Teej. The 'Maine Pyar Kiya' actress dropped a video on her Instagram handle wishing everyone a Happy Teej.

MUMBAI: Television actress Twinkle Arora has opened up about her experience joining the cast of the upcoming family comedy film “Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye.”

CHANDIGARH: On a motion moved by Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh and paid tribute to him.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing, Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Sunday launched a fierce attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, accusing it of complete failure in maintaining law and order and allowing gangsterism to flourish unchecked. He appealed to the people of Punjab to defend themselves from rising criminal threats, claiming they could no longer rely on the Bhagwant Mann-led state government for protection.

CHANDIGARH: The official poster of the upcoming Punjabi film “Putt Punjab De” (Sons of Punjab) was unveiled on Monday, generating excitement among cinema lovers and fans of Punjabi culture. The film, slated for release in 2025, promises a stirring tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of Punjab’s sons.

MUMBAI: Actress Yamini Malhotra has been a part of both Punjabi and Telugu movies. Pointing out the huge difference in the working cultures of the two industries, Yamini revealed that while Punjabi film sets feels like a big fat Indian wedding, Telugu sets are strictly professional.

This isn't just about statistics; it's about safeguarding the very soul of Punjab. We must vigilantly uphold our demographic proportion and balance, a foundational tenet of the Punjabi Suba sentiment. This concern hits hard, especially after recent legislative discussions, such as the private member's bill introduced by MLA Bawa Henry. While that bill focuses on broader population control measures, it crucially underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive approach that also champions the foundational purpose and feeling behind Punjabi Suba.

CHANDIGARH:  The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and a host of Punjabi film and music industry figures have come out strongly in support of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, after film industry bodies labelled him a "traitor" for starring alongside Pakistani actress Hania Amir in the upcoming film Sardarji 3.

MUMBAI: Actor Bobby Deol bumped into Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh and expressed his joy at finding a fellow Punjabi guy.

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, accusing it of filling top positions in the Punjab Development Commission (PDC) with individuals from outside Punjab, many of whom are believed to be close to AAP’s Delhi leadership.

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal Vice President and former MLA from Khadoor Sahib, Constituency In-charge Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, has issued a strong condemnation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's blatant abdication of responsibility towards the safety of Punjabis stranded abroad amidst the serious ongoing war between Israel and Iran.

CHANDIGARH: Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Monday tore into the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab for what he called a “deliberate and deceitful attempt” to sideline the Punjabi language and deny employment opportunities to Punjabi youth in the recruitment process of 166 posts in Sugarfed Punjab.

MUMBAI: In a historic moment for the Indian cinema, the mahurat ceremony for the first-ever film on menopause, "Me No Pause Me Play” took place in Mumbai.

MUMBAI: Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal turned cheerleader for his brother Sunny, who dropped a Punjabi rap song ‘Mid Air Freeverse’, and said that he is “very proud.”

MUMBAI: Actor Sunny Kaushal has ventured into the world of music with the release of his debut urban Punjabi rap track, “Mid Air Freeverse.”

AMRITSAR: Cabinet Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the Punjab government is making all possible efforts through the Ministry of External Affairs for the release of three Punjabi boys who have been kidnapped by kidnappers in Iran for ransom.

AMRITSAR: Cabinet Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, said that three out of the five youths held captive in Colombia, who were taken into custody by the local embassy after a video went viral, have again escaped by forming ties with their agents.

MUMBAI: The upcoming film starring Sanjay Dutt and Aayush Sharma has a title, ‘My Punjabi Nikaah’, and has entered the production.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Dr. Jagdeep Singh.

AMRITSAR: Cabinet Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has taken immediate action on a video that came from Colombia yesterday, in which some Punjabi boys were being kidnapped by smugglers there and demanded ransom, and rescued seven Punjabi boys.

MUMBAI: 'Pehli Mulaqat', the first song from Punjabi film 'Main Te Bapu' starring Parmish Verma, was released on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the collapse of the law and order situation in Punjab post formation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had created a feeling of insecurity in the minds of Punjabis and requested chief minister Bhagwant Mann to take immediate corrective steps instead of remaining busy in propaganda exercises.

PATIALA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced a guarantee to make Punjabi University free from whopping debt so as to regain its pristine glory as a seat of higher learning in the northern India.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had struck the first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by nominating rank outsiders to the Rajya Sabha and in the process betrayed the people of the State who had taken them to their word of bringing in sweeping positive change and given them a massive mandate to implement the same.

CHANDIGARH: As five Punjab vacancies have arisen due to the term of the Rajya Sabha MPs ending on April 9, the Aam Aadmi Party has shortlisted five of the seven candidates, which includes academician Sandeep Pathak, AAP’s Delhi MLA and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha and former spinner Harbhajan Singh Bhajji.

CHANDIGARH: Rajan of Panjab University, Chandigarh won gold medal in the K-1 500 metres for men in the All India Inter University Kayaking & Canoeing (Men & Women) Championship at Sukhna Lake, here today. Ajay (Kurukshetra University) and Prince Rathi (Lovely Professional University) bagged silver and bronze medals, respectively at the Sukhna Lake here today.

AMRITSAR: The annual budget session of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee religious Parliament of Sikhs will be held on March 30 at the headquarters of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee at Teja Singh Samundari Hall here on Natch 30.

CHICAGO: Seven Punjabi community organizations from Midwestern USA and the office of the consulate of India in Chicago collaborated to organize a “Punjabi Mother Language Day” on February 27, 2022 at Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. More than 200 guests attended. The event was inspired by UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day which falls on February 21 every year.

CHANDIGARH: Punjabi University emerged overall champions in the All India Inter University Archery Competition organized by Chandigarh University, Mohali from February 24 to 28,

CHANDIGARH:Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today sought personal intervention of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek return of about 500 students from Punjab, stranded in different places in war-torn Ukraine.

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday urged the Union Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to immediately make necessary arrangements for the safe evacuation of Punjabis stuck up in war hit Ukraine.

CHANDIGARH: Punjabi University won the gold medal in 4x400m relay in the All India Inter University Athletics Women's Championship being hosted by KIIT University , Bhubaneswar. The Punjabi Varsity quartet comprising Simranjit Kaur, Manisha Kushwaha, Simrandeep Kaur, Kiranjot Kaur and Tanveer Kaur took the first place with a time of 3: 46.72 seconds.

MUMBAI: Punjabi film actress Aakanksha Sareen best known for her hit songs like 'Teeji Seat', 'Dil Darda' and roles in Punjabi films like 'Dulla Vaily', Amrindra Gill's 'Angrej' and many more, now will be next seen in the film 'Gurmukh'.

CHANDIGARH: FEROZEPUR:Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and party Campaign Committee Chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday paid homage to Shaheed-e-Aazam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at Hussainiwala Memorial reiterating his vow to keep doing everything to maintain national integrity.

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today while thanking the Gurmat Siddhant Pracharak Sant Samaj & Valmiki Samaj for the support extended to the SAD-BSP alliance, appealed to Punjabis to support their own party - SAD and reject all the ‘Dilli dals’ including the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and BJP.

MUKATSAR SAHIB: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today thanked Punjabis for reposing their overwhelming faith and trust in the SAD-BSP combine by coming out in strength on the last day of campaigning to snub both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party.

AMRITSAR: Amritsar Vikas Manch demands ban on non-Punjabis from purchasing land in Punjab like Himachal and special status like other states.

SANGRUR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today urged Punjabis not to be taken in by the false promises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal who had failed to implement any of the promises he was making in Punjab in Delhi, even as he announced that the old age pension would be increased to Rs 3,100per month and Shagun scheme beneficiaries would get Rs 75,000.

MALOUT:Former Union Minister Mrs. Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said that Aam Aadmi Party Convener Arvind Kejriwal was making those promises to Punjabis, which he never implemented in Delh and asserted that AAP was already a failed party in Punjab on which Punjabis will not trust this time.

MUMBAI:The title song of Gurnam Bhullar and Sonam Bajwa's new Punjabi film 'Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal' releases on Thursday. The song is presented by Times Music and has been written, composed, and sung by Gurnam.

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab affairs co-in-charge Raghav Chadha on Congress declaring Charanjit Singh Channi as the chief ministerial face said that Channi's name will not make any difference to the people of Punjab as the people are not going to vote for him or the Congress party.

SPRINGFIELD, IL: In recognition of the contributions of Punjabi speaking residents to the communities of the great state of Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker proclaimed the month of February as “PUNJABI LANGUAGE MONTH” in the great state of Illinois.

MAUR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the Arvind Kejriwal – Bhagwant Mann ‘jodi’ would be roundly rejected by Punjabis as they had seen through the Aam Aadmi Party’s conspiracy to foist Kejriwal on them by projecting Mann as a dummy face of the party in the State.

CHANDIGARH:Shiromani Akali Dal today accused the AAP Supremo CM Arvind KejriWal of "deliberately, and systematically" insulting the Panthic culture and values as well as the Punjabi language through continued neglect and discrimination by the Delhi state government.

CHANDIGARH: Legendary Punjabi folk singer and the first Punjabi woman artiste to sing on Doordarshan, late Gurmeet Bawa, was on Tuesday awarded the Padma Bhushan, the nation's third highest civilian honour.

CHANDIGARH: Celebrated Punjabi lyricist and writer Dev Tharikeyan wala today passed awat at the ate of 82. His death has sent shock waves in literary world. His cremation will take place today at his native village Tharike in Ludhiana district,

CHANDIGARH: Unveiling distinct features of the Punjab Model, PPCC president Navjot Sidhu announced the “Youth, Skilling and Entrepreneurship” program under the new Punjab. The Punjab Model is not a mere election model but a well-researched tailor-made solution-model based on geographical, social and economic factors created for the people of Punjab.

DASUYA (Hoshiarpur): Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday said that failure of Wednesday’s rally was a reflection of the fact that wise Punjabis have outrightly rejected the divisive and hatred agenda of BJP.

MUMBAI: Former 'Bigg Boss 10' contestant Manu Punjabi says he enjoys putting performance and happiness together in the workplace.

KHEMKARAN: Former union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said women of Punjab would defeat the conspiracies to weaken the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) by reposing faith in the regional party which had always safeguarded their aspirations.

CHANDIGARH: Hosts Punjabi University, Patiala, won the North Zone Inter University Men's Football Tournament at the Punjabi University Campus in Patiala today. In their final Super League match Punjabi University defeated Panjab University, Chandigarh by 2-1. Mohammad Imran and Deepak Kumar scored one goal each for the winning team.

MUMBAI: Punjabi crime film 'Shooter' starring Jayy Randhawa, based on the life and crimes of notorious gangster Sukha Kahlwan, will finally see the light of day two years after it was banned by then Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, citing its violent content.

CHANDIGARH: Punjabi University, Patiala eked out a narrow 1-0 win against Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in the first quarter-final league match of the North Zone Inter University Men's Football Tournament at Punjabi University Campus in Patiala today.

DINANAGAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce transfer of Chandigarh and Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab as well as bestow riparian rights over its river waters to State during his visit on January 5.

CHANDIGARH: Instagram can be seen buzzing on some amazing Reels. Some of them are just amazing in uplifting your mood. And with new trends popping up now and then, Zee Punjabi’s new Reel on ‘Chhoti Jathani’ is a feel-good vibe. The show has premiered on June 14th on Zee Punjabi and is a talk of the town. The Reel on Darani Jathani boli is ruling the Punjabi Reel trend these days. So, what are you waiting for, dive right in and be a part of the trend.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Amyra Dastur has always impressed the audience with her performances and inspired fashionistas with her style and grace.
The diva has now stepped into the illustrious world of music videos and is all set to feature in Zee Music’s song, Pind releasing on 8th June.

TORONTO: A 64-year-old Punjabi man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his wife in Brampton city in the Toronto suburbs.

CHANDIGARH: Taking suo moto notice of case of Punjabi singer Lehmbar Hussainpuri who allegedly maltreated with his wife and daughter, the Punjab State Women Commission has asked the singer to appear before the commission on June 4, 2021.

MUMBAI: Punjabi Singer Jind says that his song "Sohne di pasand" is about bridging the difference between the rich and the poor, and living in peace.Jind says director Abhaynoor Singh has created a video that "has diminished the difference between rich and the poor", adding the song has "a lovely message about staying together" the fact that "love knows no boundaries".

The Punjabi song "Sohne Di Pasand" goes on trending with a love story sending out a special social message

CHANDIGARH: We have seen how aspiring actors come to Mumbai to fulfil their dreams of being a star. While some succeed, some are still struggling.One of them is Sajjad Nyk who also aspired to be an actor. Well, Sajjad's journey in the showbiz world was not easy.

CHANDIGARH: Punjabi film actor and director Sukhjinder Shera has passed away due to Covid in Uganda where he went to see a friend.

CHANDIGARH: To curtail the loss of education of students due to closure of schools, Punjab Education Minister, Mr. Vijay Inder Singla has given the consent to conduct online classes through D D Punjabi.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday digitally launched online programmes/courses started by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, for the Punjabi diaspora settled across the globe.

TORONTO: An Indo-Canadian drug racket with links to the US and India has been busted with the arrest of over 30 persons.
Ten kg of cocaine, 8 kg of ketamine, 3 kg of heroin, 2.5 kg of opium, 48 firearms and $730,000 in Canadian currency have been seized under the 'Operation Cheetah'.

SANGRUR: Punjab school education and PWD minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, took the first jab of COVID vaccine here at Civil Hospital Sangrur. While appealing to frontline workers and other people to get vaccinated against COVID, the cabinet minister said that Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab government has established 3,251 vaccination centers in the state and more than 26.10 Lakh people have already got the vaccine.

CHANDIGARH: Noted Physicist and Dean of Mohali’s Research and Development of Indian Institute of Science and Research (IISER), Professor Arvind, was on Tuesday appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala for a term of three years.

AMRITSAR: Punjabi Diaspora in Canada and NGOs in India have put forth the call for introducing direct air connectivity from Vancouver & Toronto to Amritsar in order to facilitate travel keeping in view of the yearlong 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Teg Bahadur, the Ninth Sikh Guru who was born at Amritsar.

CHANDIGARH: With the efforts of Punjab Government to revive old glory of the state in sports areana, two more Punjabi players Anjum Moudgill and Angad Vir Singh hit the bulls eye to book berth in the Olympics.

CHANDIGARH: Zee Punjabi is coming up with new romantic drama show ‘Akhiyan Udeek Diyan’. The premises of the show revolve around a happily married couple Vikramjit Kapoor and Naina Gulati with a huge age gap. To justify such an amazing storyline, the show features Parmeet Sethi and Keetika in the titular roles.

JALANDHAR: Punjabi Diaspora around the Globe feel that NRI courts in Punjab should be given more power and officers be made accountable if the NRI Property Safeguards Act is to serve its purpose.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports, Youth Services and NRIs Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Saturday, congratulated Punjabi athlete Kamalpreet Kaur on qualifying for Tokyo Olympics-2021 by achieving a target of 63.50 meters and breaking a 9-year-old national record in discus throw event.

Phagwara:In an daring but appreciating way the Phagwara police have issued a challan(For not wearing Masks) to the few occupants of the Fortuner Car No PB-8EJ-9110 belonging to popular Punjabi singer Master Saleem who was also present in the car.

PATIALA: Terming Rs 90 Crore grant announced by the state on the special initiatives of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, a ray of hope for the dwindling financial condition of the Punjabi University, Patiala, faculty members expresed gratitude to the CM today.

CHANDIGARH: Slamming Captain Amarinder Singh on the budget presented by his government on Monday, senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Harpal Singh Cheema said that the people of the state need a budget of Punjabis and not of Prashant Kishore's.

JALANDHAR: There are so many pending issues and concerns of Punjabi Diaspora which needs to be addressed by the Punjab Government. This was disclosed here by Satnam Singh Chahal Executive Director North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) in a press release issued here today. This is very unfortunate that till today there is no NRI Act in Punjab passed by Punjab Assembly and a NRI Commission in Punjab is a teeth less body which has no Judicial powers to decide the case at its own.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned the speech given by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in English on the fifth day of the budget session in the Assembly on Friday.

AMRITSAR: Hailing Punjabi as a language of medium in the Civil Services Examinations (CSE), senior retired IAS officer, writer and Member, Punjab Education Tribunal Jaspal Singh today asked the Punjabis worldwide to take proud in the progress and development of our mother tongue. He said he was one of the first candidates who chose Punjabi literature as subjects in CSE and found that Punjabi literature was a rich treasure trove of knowledge.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has invited applications for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala. The Punjabi University, Patiala is an institution of excellence in higher learning and research. Punjabi University, Patiala established in 1962 is a premier institution of Punjab with more than 42,000 students and 60 teaching and research departments, 20 Regional Centres Neighbourhood Campus/Constituent Colleges and about 275 affiliated colleges.

CHANDIGARH: Celebrated Punjab singer Sardul Siakndar passed away today. He was suffering from Corona and was admitted in a private hospital for the last one month.

CHANDIGARH: Amidst growing sectarian politics played by the Shiromani Akali Dal, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh is the only leader who enjoys the trust and confidence of each and every Punjabi in the state.

AMRITSAR: The Punjabi diaspora, FlyAmritsar Initiative and Amritsar Vikas Manch, a non-government organization has welcomed the start of direct flight between Amritsar - Rome by the National carrier Air India, two historical cities in the World for the month of February, March and urged the airline to continue these flights after March 2021 as regular scheduled flights.

PATIALA: Prof Rajesh K Bawa, Professor and former Head of the Department of Computer Science, has joined as Dean, Faculty of Computing Sciences, Punjabi University.

CHANDIGARH: Citing Punjab's historical links with Jammu and Kashmir since Maharaja Ranjit Singh's time, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the inclusion of Punjabi in the official list of languages of the Union Territory (UT).

KAPURTHALA: Cabinet Minister for Medical Education and Research, Freedom Fighter and Food processing OP Soni yesterday urged the People of Punjab to work for the unity and integrity of the nation by safeguarding the democratic values in the country.

CHANDIGARH: Urging the central government to consider all martyred 162 farmers for ex-gratia benefits, the Punjab Cultural Council (PCC) has written to the union agricultural minister to repeal black farmer laws forthwith thereby accord due honour to the 'Anndatas' who have given their prime for ensuring food security for the nation. Besides, the PCC has also asked the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to give personal intervention thereby helping the farmers at Delhi borders with proactive support.

CHANDIASRH: Punjab’s first entertainment channel Zee Punjabi is letting no stone unturned to entertain the audience with putting their best foot forward in all the genres. After announcing shows like ‘Maavan Thandian Chaavan’ and a chat celeb show ‘Dil Diyan Gallan with Sonam Bajwa’, Zee Punjabi is all set to launch India’s one of the favourite musical game ‘Antakshari’ in Punjabi for the first time by associating with Singers Master Saleem and Mannat Noor. The show to go on air from 23rd January 2021 every Sat-Sun 7:00 PM.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Tuesday, termed the action taken by Shimla Police to arrest the youngsters of Punjab who were peacefully raising their voices in favour of agitating farmers as an attack on their constitutional rights and democratic fabric of the country. He said that the arrest was made at the behest of BJP Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who wants to appease their political bosses.