CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) performed poorly in the civic body elections held on Saturday, having secured clear-cut majority in only one corporation out of five. AAP won Patiala Municipal Corporation, emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana and Jalandhar municipal corporations, but fell short of the majority mark in Amritsar and Phagwara municipal corporations. Congress won Amritsar Municipal Corporation and emerged as the single largest party in Phagwara. AAP won 26 out

A multi-story under-construction building crumbled in Mohali, Punjab, prompting a swift response from NDRF and rescue teams. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed grief and assured action against those responsible. A 22-year-old woman was rescued and hospitalized. Officials are working to determine the number of people present during the collapse, with rescue operations continuing.

Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. #WATCH | Punjab | Voting underway in Bathinda for the Municipal Corporation Elections 2024 pic.twitter.com/wLaR4aPS2j ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024 The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polli

CHANDIGARH: With the Municipal Corporation elections scheduled for December 21, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidates in Amritsar and Jalandhar today, holding roadshows in both cities. He urged voters to elect an AAP mayor to ensure rapid development stating that with the party in power in the state, the city would progress at double the pace. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a road show in Jalandhar with party leaders and workers, appealing to people to ensure the v

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should own moral responsibility for the worsening law and order and resign as Home Minister immediately

CHANDIGARH: As 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal enters the 21st day of his hunger strike, medical experts recommend immediate hospitalization. Politicians from across party lines who are anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are flocking to visit him and enquire about his health to take emotional advantage from this issue. Among those who visited him today were Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament Amarinder Raja Warring, AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang, and several other pol

Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat on Sunday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers' protests, describing the situation in the country as emergency-like and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete action rather than just giving speeches. Phogat, a former wrestler turned politician, visited protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri Border, to show his support for the farmers' cause. #WATCH | At the Khanauri border, Congres

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav and MHA Director Mayank Mishra visited fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, assuring medical care per Supreme Court directions. The court emphasized Dallewal's importance and the government's responsibility for his health. Officials appealed to farmers to accept medical aid, while CM Bhagwant Mann initiated talks with the central government to address farmers' demands.

CHANDIGARH: Nearly 1.30 lakh trees and plants are likely to be felled for the construction of the proposed 150-km-long Malwa Canal, a flagship project of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This canal is touted as the first to be built in Punjab post-Independence. The canal is proposed to be constructed on the left bank of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal, land that officially belongs to the Rajasthan Government. Estimated to cost Rs 2,300 crore, the 12-foot-deep canal will originate from the Harike

The Union Cabinet has approved two bills , including a constitutional amendment, to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE), aimed at synchronising Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This paves the way for the BJP's push for sweeping electoral reforma core pledge since it came to power in 2014. However, the proposal has faced consistent backlash from opposition parties , who argue that it undermines democracy and violates the Constitution's basic structure. Two draft legislations, i

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties raised concerns on Thursday over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session. Opposition MPs questioned if the country is logistically rea

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple and alleged that law and order has broken down in Punjab. They questioned security lapses in the temple and demanded a high court-monitored probe. A man, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, opened fire at Badal while he was performing the duty of sewadar but missed the target as he was overpowered. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said the murderous attack was aimed at finishin

CHANDIGARH: Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Narain Singh Chaura told his wife he was attending an anniversary at the Golden Temple before leaving for Amritsar where he attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal President and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. After Chaura was arrested in Amritsar, his wife Jasmeet Kaur remained calm as police carried out a search at their house. My husband got up early today and left the house around 5.45 am. He told me he had to attend a d

Chandigarh: Prompt action by an alert Punjab Police ASI on Wednesday helped thwart a 'murderous' bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jasbir Singh, who was standing close to Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in plainclothes, swung into action the moment he sensed a threat to the senior Akali leader. Television footage showed Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, slowly moving towards Sukhbir

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was shot at while performing 'sewa' outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday morning. Mann directed the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and praised the swift action of the Punjab Police for quickly apprehending the attacker. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh Chaura from Dera Baba Nanak, missed Badal, who was seated in a wheelch

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple. Badal was unharmed thanks to the swift action of police who apprehended the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura. Badal was performing 'sewa' as part of a penance for his party's past actions when the incident occurred.

Opposition leaders criticized the AAP government in Punjab for a security failure at the Golden Temple where a man fired at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal. BJP, SAD, and Congress leaders condemned the incident, calling for a judicial enquiry and highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation, with demands for accountability and strict punishment for the attacker.

A man attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The incident occurred while Badal and other SAD leaders were serving as 'sewadars' under the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) pronounced by the Akal Takht on December 2. Badal, seated in a wheelchair performing 'seva', escaped unhurt as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh, was arrested after being overpowered by bystanrders outsid

Taking a swipe at AAP Lok Sabha MP Bhagwant Mann for his changing subject during Zero Hour, Lok Sabha speaker OM Birla on Thursday said that he is an 'educated' speaker. (Photo: ANI) Taking a swipe at AAP Lok Sabha MP Bhagwant Mann for his changing subject during Zero Hour, Lok Sabha speaker OM Birla on Thursday said that he is an 'educated' speaker. (Photo: ANI) New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday warned the members that if the business of the House is disrupted further due to adjo

On Monday, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticised the BJP for politicising the delay in unveiling Bhagat Singh's statue at Chandigarh airport. The statue will be inaugurated on December 4. The delay was due to the Model Code of Conduct during panchayat elections. Punjab BJP leaders had protested and threatened to unveil the statue themselves.

CLAIM Video shows Arvind Kejriwal refusing to shake hands with Rahul Gandhi during Hemant Soren's oath taking ceremony FACT CHECK BOOM found that the claim is false. A live broadcast of the event shows the two shook hands. The viral portion seen in the video is the part taken after Gandhi and Kejriwal shook hands. A viral video claiming to show former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal snubbed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by refusing to shake hands with the latter at an oath taking ceremony in

CHANDIGARH: After being discharged from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana late Friday evening, Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal alleged that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was colluding with the Union Government to derail their agitation and that he would continue his hunger strike. Coming out of the hospital, Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) president Jagjit Singh Dallewal claimed that he was not admitted to the hospital but was detained there. He accu

RANCHI: Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony here on Thursday, which will be attended by several top political leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm. This will be the 49-year-old JMM leader's fourth stint as chief minister. Soren retained the Barhait

RANCHI: Hemant Soren will take oath as the 14th Jharkhand Chief Minister on Thursday but the Cabinet expansion is likely to take place later. Sources in the JMM-led alliance said that Soren has decided to take oath alone due to differences within the Congress over who will be inducted into the ministry. The cabinet expansion will take place later, state Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir said on Wednesday. The Congress has not yet decided on its ministerial candidates and the legislative party

RANCHI: Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground here on Thursday, with several prominent political leaders and dignitaries, including key members of the INDIA bloc, expected to attend. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm. This will be the 49-year-old JMM leader's fourth stint as chief minister. Soren retained the Barhait seat by defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a

CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab held its Shukrana Yatra today in Patiala, expressing gratitude to voters after its victory in three assembly seats during the November 20 by-elections and the appointment of new leadership. This event also signalled the beginning of a focused campaign for the upcoming 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Incidentally, the Yatra coincided with the foundation day of the Aam Aadmi Party. The Yatra was led by AAP Punjab President and state cabinet mi

Former Delhi chief minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal recently attended an official function where he and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over appointment letters to new police recruits, causing quite a stir. Both the BJP and SAD raised questions on the capacity in which he participated in the event and on what basis he received a guard of honor alongside CM Mann. Why does the Punjab CM need Kejriwal to stand beside him? wrote Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on X, while SAD

CHANDIGARH: In the four assembly constituencies where by-elections were held, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) garnered 46 percent of the total vote share, surpassing Congress at 33 percent and BJP at 10 percent, according to Punjab AAP president Aman Arora . Arora took a dig at both Congress and BJP, emphasizing AAP's growing dominance. Arora highlighted the defeat of Congress leaders Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in their home constituencies, as their wives lost these by-

The Aam Aadmi Party celebrated victory in three out of four Punjab Assembly by-elections, marking their first-ever wins in those constituencies. AAP MP Raghav Chadha attributed the success to the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the popularity of Arvind Kejriwal.

With his party winning 3 of the 4 Assembly seats in Punjab where bypolls were held,senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha has said the results are a stamp of approval for the Bhagwant Mann government under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal.

New Delhi: The counting of votes for the bypolls to 46 Assembly seats in 13 states and in the Lok Sabha segments of Nanded in Maharashtra and Wayanad in Kerala, a crucial electoral exercise since the parliamentary polls in April-May, will begin at 8 am on Saturday.Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her poll debut from Wayanad, a seat that was earlier represented in the Lok Sabha by her brother, Rahul Gandhi. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the counting of the vo

Aman Arora, Punjab's New and Renewable Energy Minister, has been appointed as the state unit chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Arora, a prominent Hindu face of the party, takes over from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who expressed a desire to step down from the post last month. MLA Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi will serve as the working president.

CHANDIGARH: Aman Arora, Punjab's New and Renewable Energy Minister, has been appointed as the new president of the state unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Amansher Singh alias, Sherry Kalsi the MLA from Batala, has been named the vice president. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who shared the decision on social media platform X. Today, I have handed over the responsibility of the party presidency to two of my close associates, Ca

New Delhi, Nov 21: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of promoting and rewarding Bibhav Kumar, whom she referred to as a goon. In a post on X on Thursday, Maliwal claimed, For beating me [] The post Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann shielding goon Bibhav Kumar, says Swati Maliwal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

CHANDIGARH: Both Punjab and Haryana are at loggerheads over the new Haryana assembly building which is to come up in Chandigarh. A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria demanding protection of Punjabs rights over Chandigarh. The memorandum said that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and not an inch of land should be given to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building. On the other han

Chandigarh: Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and not an inch of land should be given to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building here, a delegation of the AAP urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday. Punjab's ruling AAP and the opposition parties from the state have criticised the Centre's reported move to clear the allotment of 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building. On Friday, Punjab and Haryana's ruling outfits -- Aam Aadmi

Delhi has blamed Punjabs farm fires for the suffocating smog and Pakistans Punjab, too, has repeated the charge with Maryam Nawaz, CM of Pakistan side of Punjab, reportedly contemplating writing to CM Bhagwant Mann on the subject. To both -- Centre and Pakistan -- Mann came out with a witty quip: Looks like our Punjab smoke is on a world tour! Mann then sarcastically urged Maryam to write to him about her woes. Maryam has alleged polluted smoke travelling from this side of Punjab to Lahore where

CHANDIGARH: The Centre has granted environmental clearance for the land offered by the Haryana government to the Chandigarh administration in exchange for a land designated for a new assembly building. The environmental clearance was granted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). This development would pave the way for early construction of the Vidhan Sabha building. However, this could snowball into a major political slugfest between Punjab and Haryana in the

CHANDIGARH: Airports in Delhi and Chandigarh on Wednesday bore the brunt of heavy smog: 10 flights were diverted from the national capital, including six to Jaipur and one to Lucknow. And in Punjab, where a record 7,112 stubble burning cases have been reported, CM Bhagwant Manns flight could not take off from Chandigarh for Bathinda, forcing him to travel by road. On Tuesday, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was unable to land at Ludhiana due to poor visibility. The plane carrying Dhankhar was di

CHANDIGARH: Amid hazardous air quality and heavy smog, VVIPs are also affected. With 7,112 stubble-burning cases reported, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann couldn't fly from Chandigarh to Bathinda on Wednesday due to poor visibility and had to travel by road. Similarly, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar couldn't land in Ludhiana on Tuesday for the same reason. Sources said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had to go to Gidderbaha to address an election rally from Chandigarh, after attending a functi

CHANDIGARH: After a two-month-long standoff between the AAP-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government, the state has agreed to implement the PM-SHRI project. As part of this, 233 government schools in Punjab will now be renamed with the prefix Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI). The state will also receive Rs 500 crore under the Centre's Samagra Shiksha program to support the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These funds were previously wit

CHANDIGARH, Nov 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday said there should be no blame game over the pollution issue and stressed that its solution should be found in cooperation with other states. Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after the paddy harvest in October and November. As the window for the Rabi crop wheat is very short after paddy harvest, some farmers set their fields [] The post There should be no blame game ove

CHANDIGARH:Due to the Punjab government not receiving National Health Mission (NHM) funds for the past 18 months, the AAP-led government now relented and agreed to change the names of nearly half of the Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) across the state. Additionally, the photo of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be removed from their facades. Sources said that the name of those Aam Aadmi Clinics (ACCs) will be changed as the branding of those clinics will be tweaked, on which the money from the Nationa

CHANDIGARH: Former Delhi Chief Minister and National Convenor of AAP, Arvind Kejriwal, called upon Punjab's newly elected Sarpanchs today to hold gram sabhas in their respective villages, ensuring every decision is made in full public view to promote transparency in developmental work. Kejriwal made the remarks as Chief Guest at a state-level function in Ludhiana, where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann administered the oath of office to 10,031 Sarpanchs from across the state. It is impe

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an order on Monday rescheduling the poll date in 14 Assembly constituencies in three states -- Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh -- to November 20 following large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements of people from various communities. The by-elections were earlier scheduled for November 13. According to the EC order, the Assembly constituencies, where the polling has been postponed to November 20, include Palakkad in Kerala; De

CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former IAS officer Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju claimed that Punjab has no proof with it that it has any claim on the Union Territory of Chandigarh. He said that no notification has been issued by the Punjab Government declaring Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab and that no official record is available that corroborates the same. This legal position has been affirmed by the Punjab Government in response to his RTI application. Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju said

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance for state government employees and pensioners. This change, effective from November 1, will raise the allowance from 38 per cent to 42 per cent. The decision will benefit over 6.5 lakh employees and their families.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the need for fresh investments in compressed biogas and ethanol plants in Punjab. He mentioned writing multiple letters to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, but no progress has been made. Puri also commented on the law and order situation, saying it could drive existing industry away and criticized manipulated protests against clean energy efforts.

CHANDIGARH: Will the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president be changed? Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has served as the partys state unit convener for the last seven years, today expressed his desire for a full-time state unit president to be appointed. Mann indicated that he intended to step down from the post to ensure focused leadership for the party in Punjab. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of an election rally at Chabbewal during a by-election campaign, the Chief Minister

Aam Aadmi Party has listed 40 star campaigners for the Assam by-polls scheduled on November 13. The partys top names, including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, will campaign. Other parties such as Congress, BJP, Asom Gana Parishad, and United People's Party Liberal have also fielded candidates for the five assembly constituencies.

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday blamed the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party for the farmers' protests in the state and demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

CHANDIGARH: The tardy paddy procurement crisis in the state has become a political minefield for the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government ahead of crucial by-elections to four assembly constituencies. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu today lashed out at the government over the paddy lifting, calling it ineffective and immature dispensation and said it led the state farmers to face hardships in grain markets. Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang hit back at Bittu saying that now that the ce

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Amarinder Singh visited Asias largest grain market, Khanna grain market in Punjab, highlighting the `tardy paddy procurement. He lashed out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying that Mann should visit the grain market himself, talk to centre and get the issue resolved. He further said that he would urge the central government to intervene to ensure a smoother procurement. However, his visit has further charged the already heated political scene i

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (Photo: PTI) Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (Photo: PTI) Chandigarh: The Punjab government has granted sanction to prosecute jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2015 sacrilege incidents that had triggered protests and left two agitators dead in police firing, official sources said on Tuesday. The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial

CHANDIGARH: Days, after the Supreme Court vacated a stay on the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh , the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government, has given prosecution sanction of Singh in the three sacrilege incidents that happened in 2015. Along with Ram Rahim Singh, the government also granted sanction to prosecute three national committee members of dera-Pardeep Kler, Harsh Dhuri and Sandeep Bareta. However, Dhuri and Bareta are still absconding, Kler was arrested on

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday granted permission for the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in sacrilege cases of 2015.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday, October 22 granted permission to prosecute Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2015 sacrilege cases, just three days after the Supreme Court revived the trial against him. This development follows a decision by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and KV Vishwanathan, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y

CHANDIGARH: More than 20 lakh parents of students from around 20,000 government schools are expected to attend a mega parent-teacher meeting (PTA) in Punjab on Tuesday, state Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Monday. The PTM will facilitate meaningful dialogue between the educators and parents, enabling them to share feedback about the academic progress of the students, their behavioural patterns and overall development, both in and outside the school environment, Bains said. The ext

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann warned stakeholders against disruptions in paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif marketing season, stating the government has a backup plan to ensure smooth operations. During a meeting with a delegation of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha here at Punjab Bhawan, CM Mann said that farmers, commission agents (Arthias) and rice millers are a chain of food production in the state and it should not be disturbed. He said that the state government is committed

CHANDIGARH: The farmer leaders protesting against the alleged tardy procurement of paddy in the ongoing Kharif marketing season have accepted the invitation of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for talks. They will stay put in Chandigarh till they are satisfied over the lifting of the crop from across the grain markets in the State. The protesting farmers tried to move from Chandigarh to gherao the residence of CM Mann but several of their leaders were detained by the Punjab Police. Some o

Congress has accused the Punjab government, led by Bhagwant Mann, of colluding with the BJP to create a paddy storage crisis, potentially damaging the state's economy. Leader Partap Singh Bajwa claimed this could cause substantial losses and alleged a conspiracy to force farmers into distress sales, benefiting industrialists like Adani. Immediate intervention from the Centre was urged.

The Centres assurance comes in the wake of the Opposition party Congress blaming both the State and Union governments for the alleged delay in the procurement of paddy. During their meeting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi that rice millers were unhappy about the shortage of storage space.

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Sunday threatened to launch an agitation if the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab failed to ensure procurement and lifting of paddy from mandis within 72 hours. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's core committee which was presided over by SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar. The committee said that farmers were suffering due to the utter failure of the government in coordinating with the Centre in either procuring paddy arriving in the 'mand

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers blocked roads and squatted on rail tracks across the State on October 13 as a part of the protest against the alleged tardy procurement of paddy in the ongoing Kharif marketing season. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) blamed the Centre over the issue and alleged that the root cause lies with the Union Government. It has been more than twelve days since the paddy procurement began, and the commission agents and the rice millers have refused to participate in the process

CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab government has appointed former senior economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ex-member of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Arbind Modi, a retired IRS officer as the Chief Advisor in its finance department. He will be working on an honorary basis and will be granted the rank of cabinet minister. Bhagwant Mann government has also appointed former economist at the World Bank, Sebastian James as adviser (Fiscal Affairs) in the finance department in

CHANDIGARH: With Delhi assembly elections expected within four months, the Aam Aadmi Party wants to clean up its act in Punjab and present it as a model of good governance. That perhaps is why it is purging Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns trusted core in a hurry. The buzz in the corridors of power is that AAP heavyweight Bibhav Kumar, who was party convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwals trusted lieutenant, could be planted in the Punjab Chief Ministers Office as Manns chi

In the official release last month, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the e-auction got a massive response from the public especially by those who either wanted to own a residential plot or had plans to start a commercial establishment

The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed last month, has come as a big relief to those buying plots in illegal colonies. The legislation did away with the practice of NOC (no objection certificate) for the registration of properties in illegal colonies

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh had said recently that these clinics served around 58,900 patients daily, reiterating the commitment of the Bhagwant Mann government to providing top-notch healthcare to the common people free of cost

Apart from this, the security of more than 5,500 km of national highways, state highways and major district roads has been strengthened and around 150 state-of-the-art vehicles have been deployed to prevent vehicular traffic violations, officials told News18

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns trusted core appears to be disintegrating. But the big question is: is the CM slowly losing his utility for the Aam Aadmi Party? Take Navneet Wadhwa, director of communications at the Chief Ministers Office. He put in his papers after he was told that his contract will not be renewed. A few days ago, Onkar Singh, Officer on Special Duty to the CM, quit. Singh was considered close to Mann and was in-charge of his Dhuri constituency. His exit came a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday batted for a sustained campaign to make farmers aware about the paddy straw management to further reduce incidents of stubble burning in the state. Chairing a meeting for preparations regarding crop residue management, the CM said farmers must be made aware of the hazards of paddy straw burning through a communication campaign, an official statement said. The chief minister said farmers must be made aware about the provisions of subsidy on straw mana

Indo-Russian Ties Jaishankar-Manturov meet in Mumbai on Nov 11 The next meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on November 11 this year. The Indian side will be headed by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, while the Russian delegation will be headed by First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for industry and trade Denis Manturov. The two sides will review the progress m

CHANDIGARH, Sep 29: Hours after he was discharged from the hospital, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reviewed the paddy procurement arrangement and said his government is fully ready for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) beginning October 1. Mann, who was diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, was discharged from Mohalis Fortis hospital earlier in the day, after the doctors attending to him said all his parameters and pathological tests were normal. The 50-year-old AAP l

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a meeting on paddy procurement on Sunday.Chairing a meeting to review the ensuing procurement of paddy, the Chief Minister said that the state government is expected to procure 185 LMT paddy to be brought into mandis by farmers during the procurement Season commencing October 1, as per an official release.Chief Minister Mann said that the state government is fully ready for the upcoming Khareef Marketing Season (KMS). He said that 32 lakh hectares of a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with leptospirosis, showing signs of improvement

Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.

Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was found to be suffering from the bacterial infection 'leptospirosis' on Saturday. Doctors have prescribed him antibiotics. The 50-year-old chief minister, who is a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up. A health bulletin issued by the hospital said that all his health indicators are stable. He was initially suspected to be suffering from tropical fever, but blood tests c

Patna: Du e to the rapid rise in the water level of Kosi and Ganga rivers in Bihar, there is a threat of flood in many areas. The rising water level of the Ganga river has made the situation serious in 13 districts, while due to the huge rise in the water level of the Kosi river, North Bihar and Seemanchal areas are on the verge of submergence. In view of this serious flood crisis, the central government along with the state government has also become fully alert. According to the information, d

New Delhi: Indi a has reacted strongly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif raised the Kashmir issue in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). First, India's representative to the United Nations Bhavika Mangalandan gave a strong message to Pakistan showing it its right place, and now Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has issued a clear warning. Jaishankar, speaking at the 79th session of the UNGA in New York, said that now the only issue between the two countries is to take back Pak

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, the convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while addressing the public during a rally in Kalayat, Haryana, said that if he had been released from jail 3-4 months ago, his party's government could have been formed in Haryana. He told that he is getting a lot of love from the people, but it has been only 10 days since he was released. Kejriwal claims that his party is going to win so many seats that no government will be formed in Haryana without him. He promised th

Chennai: M K Stalin has made a major reshuffle in his cabinet in Tamil Nadu, appointing his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from this, Senthil Balaji has been re-inducted as a minister, after whose arrest many questions were raised on the DMK. According to a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan, Chief Minister MK Stalin had recommended the inclusion of V Senthil Balaji, Dr. Govi Chezhiyan, R Rajendran and SM Nasar in the cabinet, which has been approved by the Governor. The

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's blood tests for leptospirosis came back positive, said Fortis Hospital.

CHANDIGARH, Sep 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was today diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics. The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted to the Fortis Hospital Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up. At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable. As suspected at the time of admission for tropical fever, his blood tests for leptospirosis came back positive, according to a heath bulletin issued by the ho

The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted to the Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up.

'At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable and he has already been put on appropriate antibiotics', according to a heath bulletin issued by the hospital.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial infection. He is responding well to treatment and showing significant improvement. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected animals and can be contracted through contaminated water or soil. Symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, and nausea.

The Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and senior Congress leader Kumari Selja made a joint appearance at the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhis rally at Assandh near Karnal. Selja, a chief minister aspirant, and a party star campaigner, and the SC face, has been conspicuous by her absence for a fortnight. Earlier this week, the Sirsa MP said that she would begin campaigning on Thursday and kept her words. Ex-CM Hoodas free hand in deciding candidates in the majority of se

The five newly-inducted Cabinet Ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria during the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, among other party leaders, was also present. Those sworn in as ministers included Hardeep Singh Mundian, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Dr Ravjot Singh and Mohinder Bhagat. They took oath in

CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, among other party leaders, was also present. Those sworn in as ministers included Hardeep Singh Mundian, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Dr Ravjot Singh and Mohinder Bhagat. They t

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann removed his Officer on Special Duty Prof Onkar Singh ahead of the Cabinet rejig on Monday. Onkar Singh, who hails from Sangrur, was appointed as the OSD to Chairman of Punjab Rural Development Board, a charge held by CM Mann. Singh's term as OSD was coterminous with the chief minister's [] The post Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removes Onkar Singh as his OSD appeared first on Northlines .

Ministers Balkaur Singh, Chetan Singh Jouramajra, Brahm Shankar Jimpa, and Anmol Gagan Maan are expected to be removed, the sources added.

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is expected to undergo a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, with four to five MLAs likely to be inducted and some ministers possibly being dropped. The swearing-in ceremony is anticipated at the Raj Bhavan. This would be the fourth reshuffle in the 30-month-old AAP government.

CHANDIGARH: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday asked Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to clear the dues of private hospitals to enable the Ayushman Bharat Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojna beneficiaries to get free healthcare facilities. In a post on X, the BJP leader said, I urge Bhagwant Mann to clear the dues of the hospitals as soon as possible, for there are many families, especially our hard-working farmers, benefiting under the Ayushman Bharat programme. Instead of cheering on the party unit in

New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday cited a joint statement of several Sikh groups to ask Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his statement, which has allegedly created an atmosphere of fear in the country. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa told reporters that several Sikh and gurdwara management bodies met Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai over the issue and he asserted the sacrifices of the Sikhs have made the country strong. The BJP has hit out at Gandhi for his comments during

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday assured full support to Modern Automotives for its plans to expand its project in the state and manufacture parts for luxury car maker BMW. A delegation of the Modern Automotives Ltd comprising its representatives -- Aditya Goyal, Suhail Goyal and Manish Bagga called on the Chief Minister here. During the meeting, Mann was informed that Modern Automotive has become the first Indian company to receive approval for deliveries of differential pinion s