Fatehabad police arrest Bathinda man for rape and online blackmail
Akali Dal activists seek bribery case registration against Punjab CM's wife
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) Activists of the Istri Akali Dal, the official women's wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), led by Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday marched to the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to demand his resignation as well as registration of a criminal case against his wife Gurpreet Kaur, who is facing allegations of demanding Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. However, Gurpreet Kaur has already rejected the allegations, saying the charges are baseless. Meanwhile, the police put up barricades to stop the Istri Akali Dal members led by Harsimrat Badal, MLA Ganieve Kaur and the Women Wing President Hargobind Kaur from marching towards the Chief Minister's residence following which they staged a sit-in on the road and courted arrest. The women continued to hold the protest even after the senior SAD leaders were detained. Speaking on the occasion, Harsimrat Badal said the Chief Minister's office had become a den of corruption where crores were being sought by the latter's wife to let off a predator against whom two women had filed rape and kidnapping charges. She added that recent audio and visual evidence had revealed how Gurpreet Kaur's brother-in-law had sealed a deal with a colleague of the accused rapist and media influencer Guri Chahal for Rs 5 crore. Everyone has seen how Gurpreet Mann's relative Amardeep Grewal negotiated with the predator's colleague while sitting in a restaurant with the Chief Minister's wife and even shared a picture of the latter to establish his credentials, she alleged. Harsimrat Badal said, We have also seen how following the sealing of the deal with the Chief Minister's wife, the accused was let off within two months and was also allowed to flee to the United States. Asserting that the Akali Dal would launch a mass movement across the state until Gurpreet Kaur was not arrested, she also demanded the arrest of all other accused in the case, besides the dismissal of the police officers who had filed cancellations reports to favour the rape accused and facilitate his release from jail. Harsimrat Badal also called for extending protection to the rape victims who had registered complaints against the media influencer, besides demanding a CBI probe into the entire incident. It has also come to light that five women had personally complained to the Chief Minister against the same 'predator' but the latter did not take any action in the matter. This should also be probed to ascertain why the CM's office was siding with rapists. Meanwhile, warning people that the fire could reach their houses also, Istri Akali Dal leader Hargobind Kaur and Ganieve Kaur Majithia appealed to the people of Punjab to unite and fight for the cause of the wronged women as well as putting an end to corruption in the Chief Minister's office and residence.
Punjab Launches Fourth Season of
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Sher-e-Punjab T20: Prabhsimran's Ton Guides Jalandhar Warriors To Thrilling Win Over Bathinda Royals
Punjab T20 League: Prabhsimran Singh continued his great form and hit his second consecutive century as Jalandhar Warriors edged past Bathinda Royals by three runs in a thrilling last-ball finish in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. Coming to bat first, Jalandhar Warriors posted 205 in 19.3 overs, with captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran once again leading the way with the bat. Prabhsimran smashed his second consecutive century in the tournament, putting his team in a strong position. The Warriors did not get off to the best of starts and were reduced to 62/3. Prabhsimran then joined hands with Aryan Yadav to rebuild the innings. The two batters attacked the Bathinda bowlers and added 118 runs for the fourth wicket, giving Jalandhar much-needed momentum. Aryan played an aggressive knock of 39 off just 19 balls before being dismissed. Prabhsimran continued to dominate from the other end and brought up another brilliant century. However, he struggled to find enough support towards the end as Jalandhar kept losing wickets at regular intervals. For Bathinda, Ashwani Kumar was the standout bowler. He not only helped restrict Jalandhar from reaching an even bigger total but also created history by taking the first hat-trick of the tournament. Ashwani dismissed Sukhdeep Bajwa off the final ball of the 17th over before removing Prabhsimran and Randeep Singh with the first two deliveries of the 19th over. He finished with excellent figures of 4/35 from his four overs. Chasing 206, Bathinda Royals made a steady start as openers Rishabh Gupta and Harnoor Singh added 48 runs for the first wicket. Gurvinder Bhullar gave Jalandhar the first breakthrough by dismissing Rishabh for 17 off 17 balls. Harnoor then continued to keep the chase on track before he was dismissed for a well-made 44 off 29 balls. Captain Uday Saharan took charge from there and played a brilliant innings, bringing up his half-century and keeping Bathinda in the hunt. Saharan found good support from Shahbaz Sandhu, who played an attacking knock and kept the scoreboard moving. The pair put the Jalandhar bowlers under pressure, although the required run rate continued to rise. Jalandhar bowled an excellent penultimate over to bring the equation down to 18 runs from the final six balls. The Warriors were then put under further pressure when Sandhu was cleaned up by Randeep Singh off the very first ball of the last over. Sandhu scored 26 off 13 balls. However, Saharan refused to give up. He smashed a six and a four off consecutive deliveries, bringing the equation down to just six runs from the final two balls. Jalandhar bowled an excellent penultimate over to bring the equation down to 18 runs from the final six balls. The Warriors were then put under further pressure when Sandhu was cleaned up by Randeep Singh off the very first ball of the last over. Sandhu scored 26 off 13 balls. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Randeep bowled a wide, leaving Bathinda with one legal delivery to score five runs. Ashwini managed only two runs off the final ball, allowing the Jalandhar Warriors to hold their nerves and seal a dramatic three-run victory. Article Source: IANS
We Went Out There With One Mindset, And We Got The Win: Sawal On Amritsar Soormas Turnaround
Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas head coach Sandeep Sawal has credited a renewed sense of unity and belief within the squad for the teams first victory of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, as the side prepares to face Bathinda Royals at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. The Soormas enter the contest after opening their campaign with two defeats before responding with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Fazilka Falcons. The result earned Amritsar their first points of the tournament and has given the team an opportunity to build momentum as the league moves forward. Sawal revealed that the coaching staff and players had addressed the difficult start directly, with the group making a collective commitment before taking the field against Fazilka. After losing our first two matches, it was important for the players to come together, believe in themselves and be clear about what we wanted to achieve on the field. So, we wrote We will win on the board and asked everyone who believed in it to stand together. Every player agreed, and that belief translated onto the field. We went out there with one mindset, and we got the win. The response was emphatic. Chasing against Fazilka, Amritsar were led by Naman Dhirs unbeaten 88 off 48 balls, while Abhay Choudhary remained not out on 58 from 35 deliveries as the Soormas completed a seven-wicket win. Dhirs performances have made him the player to watch in the Amritsar line-up. The batter currently leads the Orange Cap race with 252 runs from three matches and will once again be central to the teams hopes against Bathinda. Captain Abhishek Sharma will be expected to provide his usual attacking intent at the top, while Choudhary will look to carry forward the confidence gained from his match-winning contribution in the previous outing. Amritsar also have Sahaj Dhawan, Jashanpreet Singh Sidhu and Mayank Markande among the players capable of influencing the contest as they seek a second successive victory. Bathinda Royals, meanwhile, will present another significant challenge, with Uday Saharan, Gurnoor Brar, Harnoor Singh, Gourav Choudhary and Ashwani Kumar forming part of a competitive unit. For the Soormas, though, the immediate objective is straightforward: ensure that their breakthrough victory does not remain an isolated result. Bathinda Royals, meanwhile, will present another significant challenge, with Uday Saharan, Gurnoor Brar, Harnoor Singh, Gourav Choudhary and Ashwani Kumar forming part of a competitive unit. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories IANS Article Source: IANS
AAP members lay siege to BJP office in Bathinda
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Tuesday held protests across Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Bathinda against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the participation of its three MPs, Ramvir Bidhuri, Yogender Chandolia and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, in the tribute sabha of
Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals, Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 Live Streaming
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Protests Erupt in Bathinda Over Unmet Demands of Civil Hospital Staff
Bathinda, August 26: Employees at the Civil Hospital in Bathinda, Punjab, staged a protest today over their long-standing demands. Key issues include equal pay for equal work, salary increases, gratuity, and the regularization of temporary staff. The protesters also supported the closure of Aam Aadmi Clinics in Bathinda district, claiming these facilities lack adequate resources. ... Read more Protests Erupt in Bathinda Over Unmet Demands of Civil Hospital Staff
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AIIMS Bathinda Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 Counsellor posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 10 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
Road can be peeled off with bare hands, allege Bathinda villagers; PWD rejects charge
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Akali Dal and BJP May Reunite Ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections
Sunam, August 20: Discussions about a potential alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have gained momentum ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. This speculation has been fueled by statements from SAD leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal. During an event commemorating the death anniversary of former SAD ... Read more Akali Dal and BJP May Reunite Ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections
Punjab hosts the 4th Khedan Watan Punjab Dian with more than 10 lakh participants across 38 sports, including para events, and a free online registration system.
Demand for NIA Investigation into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
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Punjab Politics | Explained: Why Sukhbir Badal Is Reaching Out To Gen Z Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Punjab's political battlefield is expanding beyond traditional vote banks, with Gen Z emerging as an increasingly important constituency ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress is looking at younger faces, while the Shiromani Akali Dal is also trying to connect with young voters. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal recently met protesting students in Bathinda and at Punjabi University in Patiala, signalling an attempt to reach out to a generation beyond the party's traditional support base. NDTV's Mohammed Ghazali brings you more on this.
AIIMS Bathinda Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Head, Project Coordinator Posts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda (AIIMS Bathinda) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies, including Project Head (Senior Scientist) and Project Coordinator (Technical Support) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 31 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website of AIIMS Bathinda.
PM Modi to Dedicate Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Today, Delhi-Katra Travel Time to Halve
The project will reduce travel distance and time between Ludhiana and Bathinda, while also improving connectivity to other major economic centres, a release added.
A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a Bathinda rooftop restaurant to refund Rs 129 in service charge and pay Rs 5,000 as compensation after it was found to have automatically added the charge to a customer's bill without prior disclosure or consent, in violation of Central Consumer Protection Authority guidelines issued in 2022.
Punjab Police Anti-Gangster Task Force Arrests Four in Major Operation
Mumbai, June 30: The Punjab Police Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has successfully apprehended four suspects in a significant operation in Bathinda. The arrests followed an encounter between the police and the suspects. Authorities seized a Glock 9mm pistol, a .30 bore pistol, five live cartridges, and two empty shells from the suspects. According to information ... Read more Punjab Police Anti-Gangster Task Force Arrests Four in Major Operation
Attack on BJP Leaders Clinic in Bathinda Raises Security Concerns
Bathinda, June 23: In a shocking incident, unknown assailants reportedly hurled a petrol bomb at the clinic of BJP leader and doctor Tarsem Garg in Bathinda, Punjab, just before Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Manns visit on Wednesday. The attack has raised serious questions about law and order in the area, creating panic among residents. According ... Read more Attack on BJP Leaders Clinic in Bathinda Raises Security Concerns
Police Arrest Two Gangsters with Firearms in Bathinda
Chandigarh, June 13: The Punjab police are actively combating arms and drug trafficking in the state. Recently, they arrested two suspects in Bathinda, seizing weapons from their possession. Punjabs Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav shared the news on social media, stating, The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has apprehended two individuals in Bathinda. They ... Read more Police Arrest Two Gangsters with Firearms in Bathinda
JP Nadda Emphasizes Healthy India as a Foundation for Developed India 2047 Vision
New Delhi, June 2: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda addressed the second convocation ceremony at AIIMS Bathinda on Tuesday, congratulating the graduating students as they embark on their professional journeys. He praised the institutes growing contributions to tertiary healthcare, medical education, and research. Nadda commended the students for successfully completing their academic ... Read more JP Nadda Emphasizes Healthy India as a Foundation for Developed India 2047 Vision
