Eleven Acquitted in Punjabi Mother Tongue Protest Case
A Bathinda court has acquitted 11 people, including Lakha Sidhana, Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj and Rajwinder Singh Raikhana, in the 2018 Punjabi mother tongue protest case. The post Eleven Acquitted in Punjabi Mother Tongue Protest Case appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
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Delhi CM slams Arvind Kejriwal for hollow promise to check stubble burning in Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for betraying Punjab farmers and not offering any solution to stubble burning that adds to air pollution in north India during winter. Taking to his official X account, the Delhi Chief Minister shared a video of stubble burning in Punjab's Tarn Taran and reminded Kejriwal of his promise to resolved the problem that adds to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). She accused Kejriwal, a former Delhi Chief Minister himself, of lack of intent and willpower to find a collective solution with Punjab farmers, despite the Centre providing resources for the purpose. In her message on X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, Kejriwal ji had said, give me one year, and I'll stop the burning of stubble in Punjab. Years passed by. Farmers kept waiting for help, and the 'AAP'da government, instead of freeing them from the compulsion to burn stubble, just left them to fend for themselves. Stubble burning has started again in Tarn Taran. The Central government provided funds, gave machines, offered subsidies, yet Bhagwant Mann ji and Kejriwal ji's 'AAP'da government couldn't even manage arrangements on the ground, she added. Resources were fully provided, but intent, willpower, and accountability all three have failed. The people of Delhi have rejected Kejriwal ji. Is he now venting the frustration of that crushing defeat on the people of Delhi? CM Gupta asked. Highlighting that efforts are being made in the NCR to curb air pollution, the Delhi CM said, We are working day and night to roll out new solutions on the ground to clean up Delhi's air. Meanwhile, in Punjab, the fire from stubble burning has exposed the 'AAP'da government's true colours. No preparation, no solutions. Just false promises and betrayal of the farmers. Earlier, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has deployed of flying squads in 18 districts across Punjab to monitor stubble burning, a statement said. The deployment, from October 1 to November 30, has been structured in successive phases, with flying squads assigned to respective districts for different deployment periods to ensure sustained field-level monitoring throughout the paddy harvesting season 2026, it added. The deployment of flying squads in Punjab covers key paddy-producing districts, including Sangrur, Tarn Taran, Firozpur, Muktsar, Bathinda, Amritsar, Moga, Mansa, Fazilka, Patiala, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Barnala, Malerkotla, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar and Fatehgarh Sahib, it said. The teams will coordinate with farmers, Parali Protection Force, district-level authorities, state government nodal officers, officers of the respective State Pollution Control Boards, the CAQM Cell at SAS Nagar and the Commission, the statement said.
AIIMS Bathinda Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda (AIIMS Bathinda) Recruitment 2026 for 4 posts of Project Technical Support-III, Project Technical Support-III (Statistician + IT domain experience), Project Technical Support-III (Project manager/assistant coordinator), Project Technical Support - I. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 12-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through AIIMS Bathinda official website.
Ex-sarpanch axed to death outside Bathinda liquor vend
AAPs Bathinda trio faces uncertain political future
Girl under influence of drugs collapses, admitted to rehab centre at Bathinda
A video from Punjab's Bathinda showing a young woman in an allegedly intoxicated condition has gone viral on social media, prompting political reactions and reigniting concerns over the zombie drug abuse in the state, which is already plagued by the menace.
Bathinda District Court Recruitment 2026 for 8 posts of Lift Operators, Generator Operator, Technician (Electrical). Candidates Can Apply Offline. The offline application starts on 01-10-2026, and closes on 15-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through Bathinda District Court official website.
Analysis: Harsimrat Kaur's Big Political Moment Test Of Badal Family Legacy
Harsimrat has launched a women-focused Maawan-Dhiyan campaign at Rampura Phul and Nathana in Bathinda, addressing gatherings, leading protest marches and submitting memorandums addressed to the Punjab Governor.
AIIMS Bathinda Perfusionist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda (AIIMS Bathinda) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Perfusionist post. Eligible candidates can apply online by 20-10-2026 through the official website. The detailed notification and online application details are available on the official website.
'Punjab Will Be Drug-Free in 6 Months': Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Yatra Phase 4 in Bathinda
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to join BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra in Punjab today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab on Monday for a one-day trip, where he will participate in the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra (Drug-Free Punjab Campaign). During his visit, Chouhan will pay obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo before joining the BJPs campaign against drug abuse. At 10:00 a.m., he is scheduled to inaugurate and participate in the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra at Dana Mandi, located at Ravidasia Chowk in Talwandi Sabo. The Union minister will also address a public meeting in Maisarkhana and hold a direct dialogue with farmers and women associated with self-help groups in Bathinda. His participation comes as the four-day campaign enters its final leg, with the yatra scheduled to reach Bathinda and conclude the BJPs state-wide outreach programme. The BJP launched the mega Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra on September 18, with the campaign covering different parts of Punjab. BJP national President Nitin Nabin flagged off the first march from Ekta Sthal at Madhopur in Pathankot district earlier on Friday. The second yatra was on September 19 from Fatehgarh Sahib and was flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The third yatra was held on September 20 from the Sadiki border in Fazilka, near the Asafwala 1971 War Memorial, and was flagged off by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The four-day yatra began in Pathankot and is scheduled to conclude in Bathinda, covering key districts across the state. The campaign is centred on the issue of drug abuse, which has remained a significant concern and a prominent subject of political discourse in Punjab. Through the yatra, the BJP is seeking to raise awareness about the adverse impact of drugs and highlight its vision and proposed approach for creating a drug-free Punjab. The participation of senior BJP leaders, including Chouhan, is expected to add political momentum to the campaign while strengthening the partys organisational network and public outreach across the state.
Punjab BJP to launch four anti-drug marches across state today
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) To bring the issue of drug abuse into sharper focus in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Opposition parties trading accusations over the government's handling of the issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch four statewide marches against drug abuse in the state from Friday. The marches will cover all 117 Assembly constituencies before culminating in a rally later this month, which will be addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras will begin from four locations between September 18 and 21 and collectively cover about 4,000 km, according to the Punjab BJP. BJP national President Nitin Nabin will flag off the first march from Ekta Sthal at Madhopur in Pathankot district on Friday. The march will pass through constituencies in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Kapurthala and Jalandhar before reaching its destination. The second yatra will begin on September 19 from Fatehgarh Sahib and will be flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta after she pays obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Jyoti Saroop Sahib, Punjab BJP general secretary and yatra in-charge Rajesh Bagha said. It will travel through parts of Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Ropar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Phagwara before concluding in Jalandhar. The third yatra will start on September 20 from the Sadiki border in Fazilka, near the Asafwala 1971 War Memorial, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal scheduled to flag it off. It will cover constituencies in Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Moga, Ludhiana and Malerkotla. The fourth march will begin on September 21 from Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag it off. That route will cover Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Sangrur and Patiala districts before heading towards Jalandhar. All four yatras are scheduled to converge in Jalandhar on September 30, when the BJP will hold a public rally addressed by HM Shah. The BJP has described the campaign as an effort to build public awareness against drug abuse. Party leaders have also raised concerns about law and order and corruption in Punjab as part of their wider political messaging.
Fazilka Falcons beat Bathinda Royals but miss Sher-E-Punjab T20 semis
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Sher-E-Punjab T20: Naman Dhirs 95 powers Amritsar Soormas to third straight win
Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 10 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas continued their impressive late-season surge in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League with a thrilling nine-run win over Jalandhar Warriors, securing their third consecutive victory and strengthening their playoff push. Batting first, the Soormas posted 178/9, powered by another sensational knock from Naman Dhir, who followed his match-winning 173 in the previous game with a blazing 95 off 48 balls, including six fours and eight sixes. Dhir struck at 197.92, once again putting the opposition under pressure and giving Amritsar a strong platform. Jalandhar mounted a spirited response, led by Randeep Singh (32 off 22), with Prabhsimran Singh (28) and Aryan Yadav (26) also contributing. However, Amritsar kept striking at crucial moments to restrict the Warriors to 169/8. Jaipartap Singh Johal, Akash Pandey and Shubham Rana picked up two wickets apiece, while Dhir also chipped in with 1/15. The win takes Amritsar Soormas to second place with eight points from seven matches, ahead of Jalandhar on net run rate. Having won their last three games, the Soormas are now firmly in contention for a top-four finish, with just one league-stage game remaining. Amritsar will close out their league campaign against Ludhiana Lions on Friday (September 11) at 7 PM at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. With the playoff race finely poised, the Soormas will look to carry their winning momentum into the final game and strengthen their case for a top-four finish. Skipper Ramandeep Singh led from the front with a blistering, unbeaten 71 off 36 balls as Mohali Kings stormed into the semifinals of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League with a five-wicket win over Bathinda Royals at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a competitive target of 185, Mohali Kings got off to a disastrous start, losing two wickets with just four runs on the board. But skipper Ramandeep and Anmolpreet Singh (49 off 28 balls) revived the chase with a crucial 52-run stand for the third wicket before Ramandeep took control to take his side over the line.
Sher-e-Punjab T20: 'Focus only on the next game,' says Arshdeep ahead of crucial clash
Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 10 (IANS) Ludhiana Lions captain Arshdeep Singh said the team would not be distracted by the points table and would instead focus on executing its plans as they look to secure their place in the top four when they take on Amritsar Soormas in their final league match of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League at the IS Bindra Stadium on Friday. Ludhiana are currently third on the points table, with most teams still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots. Mohali Kings are the only side to have already secured their place in the last four. We go into our final league match with the same mindset, focusing only on the game in front of us and not getting distracted by the points table, Arshdeep said ahead of the clash. Ludhiana enter the match with renewed confidence after ending a three-match losing streak with a six-wicket win over Shubman Gills Fazilka Falcons in their previous outing. Salil Arora starred with 78 off 38 balls, while Bikramjeet Singh and Arjun Rajput contributed 58 and 35, respectively, to help Ludhiana chase down the target comfortably. Were at the business end of the tournament. I believe we have played much better cricket than our current points suggest. With one league match remaining, the plan is simple: go out, execute our plans and do everything within our ability to fight for a place in the playoffs, said Arshdeep. It is still within our reach. Im confident that if we tighten up the small things that have gone against us in the last few matches, we can find ourselves in the final four. Arshdeep also praised the contribution of both senior players and youngsters in the Ludhiana squad. Every member of the squad, whether an experienced senior or a young talent who may not have as many games under his belt, has taken his role and responsibility extremely seriously. The boys have consistently put their hands up for whatever the team needs and have played crucial roles for Ludhiana Lions, he said. Among the emerging players, Arjun Rajput, Kartik Chadha, Sahil Bhaskar and Madhav Singh Pathania have made important contributions. Rajput scored 82 runs off 45 balls and claimed four wickets for 27 runs in the same match against Bathinda Royals, while Chadha has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He is currently second on the wicket-taking charts behind his Ludhiana teammate Sahil Bhaskar. Arjun Rajput is an obvious name. Hes slowly been making his presence felt and has also earned his U19 call-up. I genuinely believe he has a very bright future ahead, Arshdeep said. Kartik Chadha is another player who really stands out to me. He has shades of multiple Indian superstars in his game, and Im confident that whenever he gets the opportunity, hell grab it with both hands. His bowling performances already speak for themselves. Ludhiana Lions will face Abhishek Sharmas Amritsar Soormas at 7 pm on Friday in what promises to be a crucial encounter in the race for the playoffs.
Punjab: 'Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan' begins from Bathinda
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
The fourth season of Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan begins in Bathinda, featuring 38 sports and support for athletes from the Punjab government. Punjab Launches Fourth Season of Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
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
Mohali Kings face Bathinda Royals in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on August 31, with Bathinda Royals opting to field after winning the toss.
Amid Bathinda Road Row, Opposition Alleges Police Crackdown, AAP Hits Back
The controversy centres around the newly constructed Kot Bhaiyya-Ramgarh Bhundar road.
Opposition Attacks Bhagwant Mann Government Over Bathinda Road Row
The controversy centres around the newly constructed Kot Bhaiyya-Ramgarh Bhundar road.
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
New Delhi, August 16: There is a rising demand for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the life-threatening attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, which occurred on August 13. Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, ... Read more Demand for NIA Investigation into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
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.
Baghel asks workers to beware of traitors within Punjab Congress
Addressing the gathering in Bathinda, he said the next elections will not be fought by the candidates alone, but by the entire partys rank and file, underlining the need for strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level
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
