Chandigarh, April 6: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the Sultanpur Lodhi area in Punjabs Kapurthala district, where four sons from the same family have tragically lost their lives due to addiction. The familys fifth son is also battling substance abuse and remains in critical condition. Upon learning of this tragedy, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ... Read more Tragic Loss: Four Sons Die from Addiction in Punjab Family

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on AAP, calling Raghav Chadha's removal as Rajya Sabha deputy leader a sign of internal discord and alleging his ATM role for the party is over. Bittu criticized AAP's use and throw approach, warning Bhagwant Mann of a similar fate.

Patiala, April 6: Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced on Sunday that after the 2027 assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his aides will be held accountable for alleged corruption. Addressing the Punjab Bachao Rally, Badal stated that these corrupt individuals believe they can escape to countries like ... Read more Accountability for Corruption: Sukhbir Badals Bold Claims Against Punjab CM

Amritsar, April 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a state-level protest here on Saturday, demanding justice for the family of Gagandeep Randhawa, the district manager of the state warehousing corporation, and calling for a CBI investigation into the matter. During the event, state BJP president Sunil Jakhar stated that the party will continue its ... Read more Sunil Jakhar Claims Arvind Kejriwal, Not Bhagwant Mann, is Running Punjab

Chandigarh, April 4: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to women. The Punjab government officially announced the Chief Minister Mawan Dhiyaan Satkaar Yojana on Thursday. This initiative took effect across Punjab on April 2, 2026. Under this scheme, all eligible women in Punjab will receive a ... Read more Punjab Government Launches Chief Minister Mawan Dhiyaan Satkaar Yojana for Womens Financial Support

A rift has emerged within the Aam Aadmi Party. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha defended his focus on public issues after the party removed him as deputy leader. Party leaders stated that Chadha was not adhering to the AAP's stance. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann suggested Chadha might be compromised.

Chandigarh, April 3: BJP national spokesperson Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on the Punjab government led by Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. He accused them of double-faced politics, corruption, and misuse of power, stating that the public is now demanding accountability. Chugh highlighted that individuals who once stood ... Read more Allegations of Corruption and Fear in Punjab: BJPs Tarun Chugh Critiques AAP and Chief Minister Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says Raghav Chadha went against the party line as he was unwilling to speak on issues such as deletion of votes in West Bengal

Hitting back at Raghav Chadha, the AAP on Friday accused him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in soft PR.

Internal rifts within the Aam Aadmi Party have surfaced publicly after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was removed as deputy leader. Senior leaders, including Atishi and Bhagwant Mann, have sharply criticized Chadha, accusing him of being scared of Prime Minister Modi and deviating from party lines on crucial national issues.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha's removal as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader, citing party discipline and Chadha's alleged failure to raise critical issues. Party leaders accused Chadha of not participating in opposition protests and prioritizing trivial matters over national concerns, suggesting he was compromised and hesitant to confront the central government.

During his visit, Bhagwant Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on the ground.

New Delhi, April 2: A prominent educator and former Delhi Assembly candidate from the Aam Aadmi Party, Awadh Ojha, has responded to the controversy surrounding Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Manns travel on a chartered plane. When questioned about their choice of transportation, Ojha quipped, Should they travel by bullock cart? He emphasized that modern transportation ... Read more AAP Leaders Take on Kejriwals Charter Plane Controversy: Should Leaders Travel by Bullock Cart?

Sangrur, March 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced on Tuesday that police assistance in the state will now be available within just six minutes. He stated that this initiative will match the standards seen in developed regions like the United States and Europe. The Chief Minister flagged off 508 emergency response vehicles in ... Read more Punjab Police Assistance Now Available in Just Six Minutes: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Highlighting government school students' achievements, Bhagwant Mann said 740 cleared JEE and 1,284 cleared NEET.

Chandigarh, March 29: The Punjab BJP has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. State BJPs acting president, Ashwani Sharma, accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of remaining silent on several serious scams and irregularities linked to the Verka and nutrition supply chain. This silence raises significant concerns about public health and ... Read more Punjab BJP Criticizes AAP Government Over Verka Supply Chain Irregularities

The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team captivated crowds with a stunning airshow over Sukhna Lake. Hawk Mk-132 jets performed intricate maneuvers and smoke formations. Dignitaries including Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended the event. This was the team's second visit to Chandigarh in six months, following a previous performance in September.

CHANDIGARH, Mar 28: The Indian Air Forces Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) enthralled spectators with a breathtaking aerial display over Sukhna Lake on Saturday, marking the second consecutive day of a two-day airshow, officials said. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the event along with their spouses, they said. During the half-hour perf

The Aam Aadmi Party is launching a 10-day campaign across Punjab. This outreach marks four years of the Bhagwant Mann government. The party will present its performance report to the public. Ministers and party workers will visit villages and homes. They will highlight achievements in governance, health, education, and infrastructure.

New Delhi, March 23: In a significant development, police have arrested former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC). This action was taken under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, following the incident that has raised serious concerns. Arvind ... Read more Punjab Minister Arrested Following Serious Allegations: Arvind Kejriwal Responds

New Delhi, March 23: In a significant development in the case surrounding the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC), former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested. This action was taken by the Fatehgarh Sahib police following directives from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Reacting to the arrest, ... Read more Former Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar Arrested Amid Controversy

FAZLIKA, Mar 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday hit out at the opposition Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), alleging that these parties plundered the state when they were in power and were now joining hands to ruin it. Addressing a rally, Mann urged the people to come together to show the door to these parties and voiced confidence that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will win more than 100 seats in 2027 to form the government again [] The post Punjab CM Mann attacks opposition Co

Laljit Singh Bhullar was asked to resign from the top post by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to ensure an impartial inquiry into the case.

PTI Chandigarh Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar tendered his resignation from the state cabinet on Saturday after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked him to step down amid allegations of abetment of suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly took his []

Amritsar, March 22: Sunil Jakhar, the President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), expressed profound sorrow over the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation, on Saturday. He stated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann no longer has any moral grounds to remain in power. Speaking to the ... Read more Sunil Jakhar Questions Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Moral Authority to Govern

Bhagwant Mann said he asked Laljit Singh Bhullar, the transport minister, to resign to ensure an impartial inquiry into the alleged suicide of a warehouse corporation district manager.

Jaipur, March 21: The Rajasthan government has firmly rejected Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns demand for a water royalty of 1.44 lakh crore. The state labeled the claim as unconstitutional and legally unsound. Mann referenced a 1920 agreement between the British government, the Bikaner state, and Bahawalpur (now in Pakistan), stating that Rajasthan should settle ... Read more Rajasthan Rejects Punjabs Water Royalty Claim, Calls It Unconstitutional

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday inaugurated Tata Steel's state-of-the-art scrap-based electric arc furnace built with an investment of nearly Rs 3,200 crore.

Chandigarh, March 18: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Wednesday that the government has successfully increased canal irrigation in the state. Over the past four years, the administration has extracted 10,000 cusecs of water from seasonal rivers and revived the deteriorating canal network to ensure a water supply equivalent to the Bhakra Canal for ... Read more Punjabs Canal Irrigation Reaches 78% Capacity: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded royalty from Rajasthan for water supplied since 1960, citing a 1920 tripartite agreement. He claims Rajasthan owes Rs 1.44 lakh crore under this pact, which facilitated water flow through the Rajasthan feeder. Mann stated Punjab has formally written to Rajasthan and plans to involve the central government to resolve the unpaid dues.

CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: The Punjab government will seek royalty from Rajasthan for providing it water, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday as he worked out an unpaid amount of Rs 1.44 lakh crore while referring to a 1920 tripartite agreement under which the neighbouring state started getting water. Mann also said that Rajasthan gave royalty to Punjab for water till 1960, but it stopped after that. Addressing the media here, Mann mentioned the 1920 tripartite agreement involving the Britis

MOHALI, Mar 14 : Shortly after Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Punjab government over various issues, including the drug menace in the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit back at the BJP-led Centre on Saturday, accusing it of failing to take strict action following a big drug seizure at a Gujarat port. Mann pointed out that preventing smuggling across the international border is primarily the Centres responsibility. Stopping drug smuggling from across the border is the Centres resp

Moga (Punjab), Mar 14: Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a broadside against the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over issues of law and order, drug menace, religious conversion and corruption and alleged that it has become an ATM for AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, as he appealed to voters to give one chance to the BJP to form a government in 2027 polls to bring about a change in the state. Sounding the poll bugle at a badlav (change) [] The post Mann Govt Is Kejriwals ATM: Shah Alle

Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday cautioned that the interim India-US trade agreement would open India's agricultural markets to heavily subsidised American produce, which would leave farmers in Punjab and other parts of the country struggling to compete.

Four years after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in Punjab, and less than a year before the state goes to polls again, the Bhagwant Mann government has fulfilled its poll promise of giving a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women

Chandigarh, Mar 7: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed Congress MLAs for staging a walkout from the Punjab Assembly during the governors address on Friday, claiming they did so because they couldnt hear the achievements of the AAP government. The Congress MLAs dont have any issue to raise. What else could they do? People do not like them, Mann said while speaking to reporters after seeing off a batch of school principals for a training programme in Singapore. [] The post They

Chandigarh: The Punjab unit of AAP on Friday, February 27, hailed the courts discharge of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann exclaiming, truth always triumphs. Mann also said the court order shows that central agencies are being misused by the BJP government at the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

After a Delhi court cleared former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia in the alleged liquor policy corruption case, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly welcomed the decision

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday inaugurated the first phase of the reconstruction and relining of the Ferozepur Feeder Canal at Makhu, terming it a major step towards strengthening irrigation in the Malwa region.

CHANDIGARH, Feb 21:Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday slammed the AAP government in Punjab over the issue of drug menace, alleging that it was squandering money on newspaper advertisements for its anti-drug campaign but taking no concrete action. Taking on the Bhagwant Mann government on gang activities in the state, Saini said nobody feels safe in Punjab now. On the issue of law and order, Saini said nobody felt safe in the state. When the BJP forms government [] The post Punj

Jaiveer Shergill slammed the AAP government after Harbrinder Singh was shot dead at a Tarn Taran wedding. Police launched a manhunt as political tensions rise in Punjab.

Security had already been strengthened in and around Fortis Hospital in Mohali after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted there

Few schools in Mohali found themselves on high alert after receiving bomb threat emails, which also mentioned Fortis Hospital. The police launched searches of both the schools and the hospital. Security protocols were already strict at Fortis Hospital due to the recent admission of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali, sources said on Monday.

Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP-ruled Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday alleged that the opposition parties - Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP had allowed the state to sink into narcotics, while, they claimed, the state AAP government is now mounting a sustained crackdown to reverse the damage. Speaking at the Village Defence Committee (VDC) oath ceremony in Moga district, the AAP leaders delivered a message on Punjabs Yu

Chandigarh: Industrialist-turned-politician Arvind Khanna on Sunday quitted Punjab BJP and joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). A senior leader and two-time Congress MLA earlier, Khanna, had joined BJP in 2022 and was made vice-president of the BJP Punjab unit. Though he could not win the 2022 election from Sangrur assembly seat and 2024 election from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat on BJP ticket, he is known for his various social welfare activities. Besides, he has also held positions in various sports or

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali after feeling unwell in Sangrur. His Fazilka events were cancelled. Doctors are evaluating his condition.

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali after feeling unwell during his visit to Sangrur. Medical professionals are diligently examining him after his participation in a Mahashivratri celebration alongside Arvind Kejriwal. Due to this health scare, his planned engagements in Fazilka have been put on hold.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit to the Czech Republic and the Netherlands has been cancelled after the Central government held his political clearance request in abeyance, leaving no response to his scheduled visit.

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Feb 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the life, philosophy and teachings of Guru Ravidas continue to provide guidance to humanity. The chief minister paid obeisance at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib in Hoshiarpur district before participating in the state-level celebrations marking 649th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas. The event was held at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, the tap asthan of the revered Guru in Hoshiarpur. Addressing the gathering, Mann called urged the public t

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a sharp swipe at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and the head of Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, over their jail meeting.

South Koreas vertical farming technology for small agricultural holdings can prove extremely useful for Punjab, says Punjab Chief Minister

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 []

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.

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