MOGA (Punjab), Jan 28 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rais birthplace in Dhudike will be transformed into a full-fledged model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds and all basic infrastructure. Speaking at the Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the veteran freedom fighter, the chief minister said that previous governments had confined themselves to drawing up plans, while his

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 : An important meeting between the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab was held on Tuesday in Chandigarh to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue between the two states. The matter was discussed point by point in detail. Haryanas Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal were also present in the meeting. After the meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann brief

Punjab schools will remain closed on January 27 for Republic Day. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reiterated his commitment to securing Chandigarh as Punjab's capital, highlighting the state's sacrifices. This year's Republic Day celebrations also featured Punjab's tableau honoring Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Hoshiarpur: Punjab has been unjustly denied its rightful capital, claimed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday, January 25, and said that any attempt to undermine his states claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University and its water rights will not succeed. Mann said that his government will make all-out efforts to get Chandigarh as Punjabs own capital. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib

Bhagwant Mann said Punjab has made immense sacrifices for the country but continues to face what he described as longstanding injustice over the status of its capital.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal launched the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna', offering free cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh to all 65 lakh families in the state. This universal healthcare cover, accessible to residents with Aadhaar and voter cards, includes over 2,500 procedures at government and select private hospitals.

PTI Chandigarh The Punjab government on Tuesday launched Operation Prahar, a statewide drive to dismantle the entire ecosystem of organised crime, with over 2,000 police teams conducting raids across the state at locations linked to associates of 60 foreign-based gangsters. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a gangsters te vaar (crackdown against gangsters) has been launched []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has agreed in principle to shift the border security fence in Punjab closer to the International Border, a move expected to bring major relief to farmers in the states border belt by restoring unhindered access to thousands of acres of agricultural land. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Union Home Minister Amit []

CHANDIGARH, Jan 17 : The Punjab Kesari newspaper group on Saturday alleged that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab was spreading false narratives about it and its promoters, days after the media group wrote to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claiming that it was targeted with multiple raids by enforcement authorities over its reportage. In its fresh statement, the group said that on 11, 12, 13 and 14 January, the groups business of presses all over Punjab and one hotel [] The post AAP raiding our

Mann said British Columbias expertise fits well with Punjabs development priorities, especially in agriculture.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday underscored the need to strengthen trade relations with Canada, particularly British Columbia, to expand cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for businesses and people on both sides.

According to the PRO of 'Shri Akal Takht Sahib'Tek Singh at the Secretariat.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeared before the Akal Takht secretariat. He offered prayers at the Golden Temple before submitting his clarifications. Mann stated he respects the Akal Takht's authority and will obey its directives. The summons followed allegations of remarks on Sikh traditions and objectionable activities. Mann claimed circulating videos were fake.

On the sacred occasion of Maghi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Tuti Gandi Sahib here and addressed a gathering, reiterating the government's position on the recovery of 169 of the 328 missing 'saroops'.

Punjab Police arrested seven, including two shooters, for killing AAP sarpanch Jharmal Singh at an Amritsar wedding. BJP demands Bhagwant Mann's resignation.

Chandigarh, Jan 12: The Punjab government has sought the United Kingdoms assistance in procuring films, tapes, and other archival documentation relating to Bhagat Singhs trial proceedings. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made the request in a letter dated January 9 to British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Smeriglio. It is learnt that original audio/video recordings and archival documentation pertaining to the trial proceedings of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar, and Shaheed Shivaram Ha

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann highlighted the states effort to provide free academic and physical training to rural and meritorious students for recruitment examinations.

CHANDIGARH, Jan 10: The Punjab Cabinet here on Friday gave nod to Indias first comprehensive policy under which private institutions can establish fully digital universities in the state. The cabinet, which met here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, gave nod to the Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 to regulate and promote private digital open universities offering online and open distance learning (ODL) programmes. The policy aims for quality higher edu

Punjab's uneasy relationship between faith and state power is once again in sharp focus, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann being summoned by the Sri Akal Takht Sahib over alleged anti-Sikh remarks.

On January 15, Bhagwant Manns barefoot entry into the Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar will be a historic moment in Punjabs politics.

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has slammed the BJP for targeting senior AAP leader Atishi for her alleged remarks on Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, which, he claimed, she never made. Alleging that the BJP has always been anti-Punjab and anti-Sikh, Mann said in a post on X, Today, its (BJPs) anti-Punjab and anti-Sikh face Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.

Akal Takht has summoned Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to appear on January 15 over alleged anti-Sikh remarks and a controversial video. Mann has pledged to obey the summons with reverence, stating the Takht is supreme. The Jathedar cited Mann's alleged patit status as the reason for summoning him to the secretariat, not the facade.

CHANDIGARH, Dec 29 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday accused the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee of failing to find the 328 missing saroops (sacred copies) of Sikh holy book Guru Granth Sahib, and accused it of using the Akal Takht as a shield to protect its masters. Manns statements come a day after the five Singh Sahiban, or heads of the five Sikh temporal seats, asked the AAP government to stop meddling in the internal matter of Sikhs [] The post SGPC using Akal Takht as

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) are all set for a showdown regarding the 328 missing 'saroops' of the Guru Granth Sahib. CM Mann on Monday slammed the SGPC for allegedly using the Akal Takht and Panth (community) as a shield to evade action against their 'misdeeds'. The Sikh clergy (five high priests) hit back, asking the Aam Aadmi Party government to stop meddling in their internal matters or face action according to 'Panthi

CHANDIGARH: The ban on meat, alcohol and tobacco shops in the walled city of Amritsar, following its notification as a holy city by the AAP-led Punjab government, has put the livelihoods of hundreds of families at risk, casting uncertainty over generations-old businesses. The notification, issued to preserve the sanctity of the area surrounding the Golden Temple, has resulted in around 150 establishments selling meat, fish, alcohol and tobacco being allegedly forced to shut down. Traders and sho

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government will convene a special session of the state assembly next month to protest the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB G RAM G), which it views as the union governments attempt to hit the livelihoods of the poor. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, The BJP government at the Centre is trying to hit the livelihoods of

CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has swept the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections across the state. Of the 2,838 panchayat samitis, the AAP won 1531, Congress 612, Shiromani Akali Dal 445, BJP 83, BSP 28 and independents 144. The ruling party also won 218 zila parishads, while the Congress bagged 62, SAD 46, BJP 7, BSP 3 and independents 10. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said his party's strong showing in these polls showed that people in rural areas have put their

CHANDIGARH: Questioning the BJP Governments handling of the pollution crisis in Delhi and what he described as a false narrative blaming Punjab for the national capitals poor air quality, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state has been unfairly targeted year after year despite having significantly better air conditions. Addressing the issue, Mann said Punjabs Air Quality Index (AQI) currently ranges between 70 and 110, while Delhis AQI stands at around 500. Who is responsible for pol

CHANDIGARH: A tussle among rival gangsters over dominance in the organisation of kabaddi tournaments in Punjab has led to the killing of 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria, who was shot dead in Mohali on Sunday evening. He was killed by associates of gangsters Doni Bal and Lucky Patial. This is not the first such incident, as two well-known players of the sport have earlier been assassinated in similar circumstances. Punjab Police have identified

CHANDIGARH: A 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter died after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him after he arrived with his team to take part in a tournament in Mohali on Monday, police said. Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria was critically injured in the attack and was rushed to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali where he was declared dead, police said. The incident took place at Sohana in Mohali where a private kabaddi tournament had been going on for the past few days, SSP Harmand

CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more than 9,000 candidates in the fray. However, the polls were marred by isolated incidents of stone-pelting, scuffles, and complaints of booth capturing, prompting the State Election Commission (SEC) to order repolls at four polling booths. The SEC announced repolls at Chahiyan in Gurdaspur, Babania and Madhir in Muktsar, and Chananwal in Barnala after reports that presiding officers

The BJP MP from Mandi and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut recently skipped a massive party rally held at the Zorawar Stadium in Dharamshala, targeting the Congress governments three-year rule of corruption, lies, and administrative collapse. While all the other party MPs, such as Dr Rajeev Bhardwaj, Indu Goswami, and Sikandar Kumar, attended the event, Kangana was conspicuous by her absence. Also present were thousands of BJP supporters from across the state and party leaders, including state p

CHANDIGARH: Taking a dig at his political rivals, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday remarked that both senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu are alike as they want to be elected Prime Minister and Chief Minister respectively without first doing something for the people. Addressing a press conference here, Mann said, They have the same problem, both want to become Prime Minister and Chief Minister before performing. Rahul Gandhi

CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the local body polls in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for accusing AAP government of high-handedness. He accused the parties of ellyaching after sensing defeat in the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. Targeting the Congress and SAD, Mann said they have accepted their defeat in the polls. They're aware that the people are not with them. That is why they have started alleging that AAP loot

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reported significant investor interest from Japan and South Korea following a 10-day visit. Discussions focused on industrial progress, clean energy, electric vehicles, and skill development, aiming to boost employment. Several major companies expressed openness to exploring investment and collaboration opportunities in Punjab, setting the stage for future growth.

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar wrote to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, demanding an investigation under the direct supervision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu to track down the end beneficiaries in the drug money trail

The crisis in the Punjab Congress deepened a day after former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, was suspended from the party for making anti-party remarks. Kaur again hit out at the state leadership, including president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing them of misleading the high command. She claimed she remains in touch with the high command but would not support thieves. Meanwhile, senior Punjab Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gu

CHANDIGARH: The Union Government has stated that under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 23.79 lakh cases were flagged in Punjab. Over 2.90 lakh beneficiaries have been deleted, and the verification of 20.69 lakh has not been completed. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had alleged that the centre had deleted 8 lakh beneficiaries, and he would not allow any beneficiary to be removed. In reply to a question asked by Punjab Congress president and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana,

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will lead a 10-day official visit to Japan starting December 1, heading a state delegation to Tokyo and Sapporo to engage with industry leaders ahead of the sixth Progressive Punjab Investors Summit scheduled from March 13 to 15, 2026. The delegation will include state industries minister Sanjeev Arora, Chief Secretary KAP Singh, and other senior officials. During the visit, CM Mann is expected to meet representatives of around two dozen lead

CHANDIGARH: With 14 months left for the assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is grappling with a wave of public anger across the state, from employees and lawyers to farmers. Bus services in parts of the state remained affected on Saturday as employees of Punjab Roadways, Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited (PUNBUS) and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) continued their protest for the second day. The state transport department issued notices aski

CHANDIGARH: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited various places in Punjab and interacted with farmers, besides reviewing ongoing rural-development initiatives on Thursday. Acknowledging that stubble burning remains a serious issue, he emphasised that with constructive dialogue and appropriate support, crop residue could be turned into a valuable resource rather than a liability. Chouhans discussions with farmers primarily focused on stubble management, a

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Punjab assembly unanimously passed a resolution declaring Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the walled city of Amritsar as holy cities. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that a world-class university in the name of the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur will be set up at Anandpur Sahib. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the government-organised Sarv Dharam Sammelan at Guru Ka Bagh, Baba Budha Dal Cantonment, held to commemorate the

The Punjab government has banned sale and consumption of liquor, meat, tobacco and other intoxicants in three new holy cities after declaring them so in a recently passed resolution. CM Bhagwant Mann called the special session of the Punjab Assembly a historic moment.

CHANDIGARH: The cities of Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the Galiara around the Golden Temple in Amritsar have been accorded the status of 'holy cities' in the special Vidhan Sabha session at Anandpur Sahib to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur. This is the first time in the history of the State that a session was held outside the assembly building in Chandigarh. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a special session of the Punjab Assembly and was unan

AMRITSAR, Nov 22 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday invited people to take part in the events from November 23 to 25 here to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. We humbly invite you to join events being organised from November 23 to 25, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, the protector of humanity, at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Mann said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Education minister Harjot [] The post Punjab CM invites people t

Chandigarh, Nov 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday participated in a nagar kirtan (religious procession) in Srinagar as part of the commemorative events to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The procession, which started from Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in Srinagar, will reach Punjabs Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22 after halting at Jammu on November 19, Pat

Mann highlighted that Delhis AQI had already soared above 400 even before paddy harvesting and subsequent stubble burning had commenced in Punjab this season

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sparked a debate on Delhi's air pollution, attributing it to the contributions of local and neighbouring states.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the BJP-led Centre had agreed to defer as many as 11 agenda items related to the state, which were part of the deliberations during the meeting of the North Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad on Monday. Speaking to reporters, CM Mann said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered a status quo on most of the issues related to Punjab. The issue about staff appointment in the administration and institutions of Chandigarh has been referre

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann made the claim a day after he spoke at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Faridabad, where he raised the concerns of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: A 32-year-old shopkeeper, the son of a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and the grandson of late Dina Nath, a senior RSS functionary and social worker, was shot dead in Ferozepur, Punjab, by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants on Saturday evening. The Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the AAP-led Punjab government over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. The incident occurred around 7 pm when Naveen Arora, son of senior RSS leader Baldev Raj

FEROZEPUR: A 32-year-old shopkeeper, son of a RSS leader, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants here, police said on Sunday. The victim was identified as Naveen Arora (32), they said. According to sources, Naveen's father, Baldev Raj Arora, was associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the last several years. The incident occurred on Saturday when Naveen was walking down from his shop to his residence located near Dr Sadhu Chand Chowk. The two unidentified you

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), Maninder Singh, who was accused of failing to address escalating gangster activities effectively and perceived lapses in tackling organised crime. Sources point out that the government reviewed recent incidents and inputs from multiple agencies before taking the decision to suspend Singh. The action comes after reports highlighted delays in action on several significant cases and a lack of effectiv

No laxity of any kind will be tolerated in action against gangsters, says Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, Nov 15: The Punjab Government on Saturday ordered the suspension of Amritsar (Rural) SSP Maninder Singh for his alleged failure in taking strict action against gangsters. While ordering his suspension, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said in a statement that no laxity of any kind will be tolerated in action against gangsters. This is the major action taken by the AAP Government against an IPS officer. The AAP government has been facing flak from opposition parties over the issue [] The

CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party has retained the Tarn Taran assembly seat in Punjab, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating his nearest rival and Shiromani Akali Dal nominee Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa by 12,091 votes. An independent candidate supported by the rebel Akali faction finished in third position, while the Congress and BJP trailed in the fourth and fifth positions respectively. Sandhu secured 42,649 votes against Randhawa's 30,558 after the completion of all 16 rounds o

CHANDIGARH: Around 60.95 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election in Punjab on Tuesday amid tight security, with polling concluding peacefully. This marks a decline of nearly five percentage points from the turnout recorded in the 2022 general elections for the same seat. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab, Sibin C, informed that approximately 60.95 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm in the Tarn Taran Assembly constituency. He added that th

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has suspended Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Moga district, Charumita Shekhar, a 2014-batch Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officer, for her role in a controversial land acquisition. The suspension follows serious allegations of irregularities in a land acquisition case worth over Rs 3 crore linked to the National Highway-703 project in the district. Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha ordered Charumitas suspension on Thursday evening after taking cognizance of

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has questioned the Chandigarh Administration for delaying the allotment of land to AAP for its office. Mann said AAP had applied to the Punjab Governor, who is also the Chandigarh Administrator, but no action was taken. He said the party had fulfilled all conditions and deserved land as a national party. Mann criticised the BJPs Sheesh Mahal-2 jibe. He said the delay exposed political bias against AAP and urged the administration to follow the rules. Punjab Congress MLA K

CHANDIGARH: Following political backlash, the Centre withdrew the earlier notification dissolving 143-year-old Panjab University's senate and syndicate, and replacing them with nominated bodies. The Centre also put a hold on the immediate overhaul of the university, hours after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vowed to challenge the move in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A fresh notification issued by the Union Ministry of Education reads, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1),

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today urged the Union Government to reopen the Kartarpur corridor and demanded that trade with Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah route be resumed, as he paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. After offering prayers at the Golden Temple, CM Mann, accompanied by his wife Gurpreet Kaur, told the media that he prayed for progress, peace, and harmony in Punjab. To a question on the reo

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has now sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the Union Government decided to appoint two new members to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) from Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, terming it incremental federal erosion. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a letter to Amit Shah urging him to advise the Ministry of Power not to create additional posts of whole-time members. Further, the ministry may fill the vacant posts of m

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the Central government's restructuring of Panjab University's governing bodies, labeling it unconstitutional and dictatorial. Mann announced the state will pursue legal action, asserting the Centre lacks the authority to amend the university's act via notification. He accused the BJP of attempting to control the university and undermining Punjab's heritage.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday handed out appointment letters to 858 newly recruited individuals across various government departments, including 73 Medical Officers and 50 Female Health Workers.

The Sheeshmahal controversy that dogged Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister has resurfaced this time in Punjab. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief of misusing Punjab government resources for personal comfort, alleging that he had been allotted a 7-star, two-acre luxury bungalow in Chandigarhs Sector 2 from Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns quota. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi BJP dubbed Kejriwal Punjabs Super CM an

Reflecting changing times, Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, scion of the Bushahr royal family and son of former six-time chief minister, the late Virbhadra Singh, has appealed to the public to stop addressing him as ``Raja Ji or Tikka Ji. In a social media post, he wrote,`many people call me `raja ji or `tikka ji with affection and respect. I am grateful to you for this affection, but over time, societys thinking has moved forward. Such addresses are certainly part of our glorio

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the constitution of a new CM Flying Squad to check the quality of link roads being laid in the State. The flying squads would also check the quality of repair work on roads across the State. They will also carry out regular inspections to assess the quality of road construction and maintenance. Their objective is to detect irregularities, ensure compliance with technical standards, and maintain transparency in infrastructure development a

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday claimed that a Mohali court has issued notices to Facebook and Google to remove an objectionable video, alleged to be fake, related to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Further, the AAP accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a smear campaign. AAP Punjab leader Baltej Pannu called the circulation of the fake video as a desperate attempt at character assassination by rivals unable to find any corruption in nearly four years of

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its list of 40 star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly Elections, including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. The party also released its fourth list of 12 candidates, bringing their total to 132 announced seats.

AJNALA (Punjab), Oct 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques amounting to Rs 6.70 crore as compensation to 669 flood-affected individuals and underlined that his government began the process ahead of schedule. Addressing a gathering during an event to disburse ex gratia to the flood victims, the chief minister reminded people that he had announced on September 11 that compensation distribution would begin within 45 days after conducting a special survey. The 45-day

CHANDIGARH: Following severe floods that damaged crops, farmlands, and homes across the state, the Punjab Cabinet today gave nod for enhancing the compensation for crop loss to farmers up to Rs 20,000 per acre. The decision was taken in the meeting of the council of ministers held here. A spokesperson of the Chief Ministers Office said that to provide adequate relief to the affected persons for crop loss and house damage caused by natural calamities, the cabinet also gave nod to ex-post facto ap

CHANDIGARH: With Punjab set to go to for assembly polls in just 15 months, the suicide of Dalit Haryana-IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and shoe being thrown at Dalit CJI BR Gavai in Delhi have triggered socio-politico tremors in the State. Notably, Punjab holds the largest proportion of SC population in the country (31.94 per cent). Both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the main Opposition Congress latched onto these issues to target the Centre and the Haryana government. The ruling AAP party in

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured that a thorough inquiry will be launched into the alleged suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Meanwhile, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party leaders accused the BJP-led Haryana government for failing to bring justice to the family of at his wife senior IAS officer Amneet P Kumar's official residence in Chandigarh. Political leaders, including Punjab CM Mann, offered condolences to the family. Congress MPs Deepinder Hooda, Randeep Singh Surj

Punjab's youth are set to benefit from 3,100 new sports grounds, a project inaugurated by CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal. The initiative aims to equip villages with modern facilities and sports gear.

CHANDIGARH: In a major step towards power sector reforms, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched the Roshan Punjab campaign a project worth over Rs 5,000 crore aimed at making Punjab the first power cutfree state in the country. Addressing the gathering at the launch event, Arvind Kejriwal said that no government at the Centre or in the state had ever envisioned such an ambitious initiative. He praised the Pun

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda is critically injured and on life support following a motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh. He sustained severe head and spine injuries and is receiving intensive care. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital, and the entertainment community and fans are offering prayers and support for his recovery.

PATNA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that it will contest all the 243 seats and released the first list of its candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. AAP has decided to field Meena Singh in Begusarai, Bhanu Bharatiya in Kasba, Arun Kumar Rajak in Phulwari, Pankanj Kumar in Bankipur, Ashok Kumar Singh in Govindganj and retd Capt Dharmaraj Singh in Buxar seat, respectively. Talking to the media, AAPs Bihar in