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Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over arrangements for paddy procurement, stating conditions witnessed in various mandis across the state following rainfall have exposed shortcomings in the procurement preparations. Dhillon said visuals emerging particularly from Fazilka were deeply concerning, with paddy crops, cultivated through months of hard work, seen submerged
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on Sunday assumed office here, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of state. Despite rainfall, Congress leaders and workers turned up in large numbers, maintaining the enthusiasm at the event. Congress leaders described the gathering as a reflection of organisational unity and the commitment of workers to the political challenges ahead. St
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the entry of Delhi Police personnel into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The incident occurred during a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi. The Delhi Police claimed that the personnel were merely walking through a common passage used by devotees. Matters escalated as protesters entered the gurdwara, prompting police intervention to manage the situation.
Akal Takht jethedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj directed Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) member Karnail Singh Panjoli to refrain from meeting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the issue of release of Sikh political prisoners.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its protest outside the Election Commission's office in New Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has said the entire SIR process in Punjab was being conducted by the state government and that the Central government had no role in it. Do Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party no l
Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur discusses what transpired during the Qaumi Ensaaf Morcha delegations meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding parole for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara and Bhai Paramjit Singh Bheora, and explains the Punjab governments possible role in the matter. The post What Transpired During Meeting with CM? Exclusive Interview with Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia attacked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, alleging that the PTMs had been turned into marketing events.
Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's appeal against a high court order. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's office. Justice Dipankar Datta noted the current challenging circumstances facing the judiciary. The case will be reassigned to a different bench by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed all departments to ensure world-class arrangements for the Asian Cup Hockey tournament from October 27 to November 2, with a focus on seamless coordination, international-standard facilities, city beautification and hospitality. He also called for
The CBI has issued fresh summons to Rajbir Ghuman, OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in an alleged corruption case involving pecuniary benefits for managing postings of IAS and IPS officers. Ghuman failed to appear for questioning on Friday, leading CBI teams to paste summons on his premises. The case, registered on Tuesday following Punjab and Haryana High Court orders, also led to raids at eight locations.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued directives to various departments to ensure top-tier arrangements for the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, set to take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Mann emphasised the need for world-class facilities, robust security, and comprehensive crowd management, while also calling for a statewide trophy tour and student participation to foster public enthusiasm and showcase Punjab's rich sporting heritage. He personal
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, issuing an official notification and ending the prolonged arrangement of having an officiating police chief. Yadav, 57, who has been heading the Punjab Police as officiating DGP since July 2022, was selected from a panel of three senior IPS officers recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The other two
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Supreme Court judge, Justice Sheel Nagu, on Friday recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu was to hear the matter when Justice Datta observed that the case
Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann claims BJP is leveraging investigative agencies to influence the upcoming elections. Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Using Investigative Agencies for Election Campaigning
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the CBI investigation and search conducted at his residence in Sangrur.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raid at his camp office here, saying it signals that the state elections will be held on time, and accusing the BJP of launching its election campaign in the state through investigative agencies. Pointing to similar raids ahead of elections in Delhi, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, Mann said no amount of raids would yield
The Punjab government has established a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a rape case in Anandpur Sahib involving former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla. The SIT, headed by Gurbans Singh Bains, aims to answer critical questions surrounding the woman's arrival from Bahrain, her stay at an SGPC lodge, and the circumstances of the alleged incident. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured a transparent and time-bound investigation.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to dismiss State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari following the Supreme Court's observations that the December 2024 nomination process and subsequent municipal elections were severely affected by violence, intimidation and obstruction. SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema also demanded that responsibility be fixed on all officials who allegedly assisted the Aam Aadmi Par
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Thursday staged a protest outside the Punjab Development Commission office here, alleging that the institution had become a centre of loot by sidelining constitutional institutions and undermining the legal framework. He described it as a hub of corruption in Punjab and alleged that a group of on-state actors was plundering the state while weakening its governance structure. Speaking to
The Punjab government has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a rape case in Anandpur Sahib involving former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla. The SIT aims to address several unanswered questions regarding the alleged incident, including the complainant's arrival from Bahrain and her stay at an SGPC-managed lodge. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured a swift, transparent, and in-depth investigation.
On the non-appearance of his OSD Rajbir Singh Ghumman despite a CBI summons, the Chief Minister said the government was not running away from the investigation.
Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticised the CBI raids on his OSD and others, alleging it's part of the BJP's election campaign strategy in non-BJP ruled states. The CBI registered a corruption case following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which noted prima facie evidence of corruption. Mann dismissed the allegations, stating his government is not involved in corruption and will cooperate with investigations.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes BJP after CBI raids yield no results, asserting the states integrity and resilience against political pressure. Punjab CM Slams BJP Over CBI Raids, Claims No Evidence Found
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman did not appear before the CBI for questioning in an alleged corruption and bribery case, with the CMO saying he was not served the summons. The agency had registered an FIR against Ghuman and five others and searched eight locations across Punjab and Chandigarh.
Jakhar said that if the Bhagwant Mann government wanted to be seen as transparent, it should order a comprehensive inquiry into the assets of sitting MLAs.
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of widespread corruption, claiming its downfall is imminent. His remarks follow a CBI case against an OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other officials, leading to protests by BJP workers. Former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar also criticised the AAP, highlighting the high court's role in the investigation.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 12-hour Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids, asserting that the agency's teams returned empty-handed and that nothing was found despite an extensive search in the state. He said the outcome was a clear reflection of the state government's integrity and accused the BJP of using central agencies to intimidate and tarnish the image of an elected Chief
Directing a probe by the federal agency, the High Court earlier noted that the material shared by the Enforcement Directorate prima facie indicated the officers' involvement in acts of corruption.
The CBI search at Sangrur's Gharachon village triggered a political confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Opposition parties
Allegations of corruption in Punjabs treasury emerge as CBI raids Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD amid political tensions. Punjabs Treasury Allegations Spark Political Controversy Amid CBI Raids
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led Union government of targeting his government by employing the Central Investigative Agencies ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections after CBI conducted searches at the camp office. Mann argued that the move by the
The CBI search at Sangrur's Gharachon village triggered a political confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Opposition parties
Chandigarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Ghuman, and others over alleged manipulation of postings of IAS, IPS and other officers in exchange for money. Following registration of the case, the agency conducted searches at eight premises across Chandigarh, [] The post CBI Books Punjab CMs OSD In Cash-for-Transfers Case, Raids Eight Premises appeared first on Northlines .
High-voltage political drama erupted across Punjab after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated searches at Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns official camp office in Sector 2, Chandigarh, alongside multiple premises connected to his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh Ghuman. The crackdown immediately escalated into a heated political showdown between the ruling Aam [] The post Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP After CBI Raids Camp Office Ahead of 2027 Polls appeared
BJP MP Tarun Chugh criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP for alleged corruption practices. Chugh claimed that resources from Punjab were misused to finance election campaigns in other states. The CBI initiated an investigation stemming from court orders regarding corruption allegations against Mann's associates. Raids were conducted across various locations linked to the accused, revealing extensive corruption operations.
BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He alleged corruption in the state, claiming that Punjab's resources were being diverted to fund election campaigns in other states. Chugh's remarks came amid a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into allegations of corruption against the Punjab CM's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and associates, following orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a re
The CBI raid on Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns office in Chandigarh sparks fierce criticism from Punjabs opposition parties. Opposition Intensifies Attacks on AAP Government Following CBI Raid in Chandigarh
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government has approached the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing. They aim to challenge a High Court order that mandated a CBI investigation into corruption allegations. The High Court's concerns include alleged coercive actions by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the state. The Punjab government argues that the orders violate governance principles outlined in the Constitution.
Punjabs Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claims CBI raids are politically motivated as BJP prepares for upcoming assembly elections. Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Using CBI for Political Gains Ahead of Elections
CBI conducted raids on multiple locations including the camp office of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. The investigation stems from a High Court order based on allegations from the Enforcement Directorate. Various individuals are named in the FIR for their alleged involvement in corruption and manipulation of government processes. Mann criticized the timing of the raids as politically motivated amid upcoming elections.
CBI action follows high court order on 'graft' around Punjab CMO; ED summons Amardeep Grewal on Friday after he seeks adjournment.
Political tensions rise in Punjab as CBI investigates Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD and others, sparking a war of words between parties. Political Turmoil Erupts in Punjab Over CBI Investigation
Senior SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema criticizes Punjab government amid CBI investigations into alleged corruption linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. CBI Action Sparks Allegations of Corruption in Punjab: Daljit Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun an investigation into alleged corruption in the office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. On Tuesday evening, CBI teams conducted searches at several locations, including the Chief Ministers camp office in Chandigarh. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has openly opposed the action. Meanwhile, ... Read more CBI Begins Probe Into Alleged Corruption in Punjab CMO, Searches Chandigarh Camp Office
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the Punjab Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh for evidence in a graft case linked to the CMs Officer on Special Duty (OSD), calling it the esult of BJP's frustration. The CBI took over the investigation into alleged corruption involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday carried out a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh, triggering a sharp political reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).The CBI team...
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 6 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday took over the investigation into alleged corruption involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and other associates and conducted searches at eight locations in Chandigarh, Mohali, Jalandhar and other cities. During the searches, the CBI collected incriminating evidence, laptops, mobile phones and documents and sent digital devices to forensic lab for extracting data linked to the alleged bribery and improprie
A CBI official confirmed the development, adding that the CBI conducted searches at multiple locations, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns camp office in Chandigarh
A CBI official confirmed the development, adding that the CBI conducted searches at multiple locations, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns camp office in Chandigarh
The CBI is now investigating allegations of corruption that ensnare Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD and other officials. This development comes on the heels of a High Court directive citing possible misconduct in government actions. The Enforcement Directorate has pointed fingers at businessman Nitin Gohal, linking him to a 'cash-for-transfer' scheme.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for betraying Punjab farmers and not offering any solution to stubble burning that adds to air pollution in north India during winter. Taking to his official X account, the Delhi Chief Minister shared a video of stubble burning in Punjab's Tarn Taran and reminded Kejriwal of his promise to resolved the problem that adds to air pollution in the Nati
Chandigarh: With the Punjab assembly polls just a few months away, the issue of drug menace has taken a centre stage in political discourse with opposition parties mounting a sustained attack on the AAP government for allegedly failing to wipe out the scourge. The Bhagwant Mann dispensation, however, highlighted its anti-drug drive Yudh Nashian Virudh, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri
The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Courts order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a criminal case and probe allegations of corruption linked to the office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The State filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the High Court [] The post Punjab Government challenges High Court ordered CBI probe into corruption allegations involving CM Bhagwant Manns pffice appeared fir
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday targeted the Bhagwant Mann government after the Punjab and Haryana High Court handed over to the CBI the investigation into alleged corruption involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and other associates. Calling the High Court order a significant development in state politics, Majithia said the court had directed the CBI to register a criminal case, inve
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging corruption and a deteriorating law-and-order situation following a Punjab and Haryana High Court direction for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into corruption allegations against the Chief Ministers OSD and others. Addressing a press conference at the BJPs central office in New Delhi, Patra alleged that
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Monday approved the Ranjitgarh Development Authority (RDA) Bill, 2026. The Chief Ministers Office said the Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill would provide for the establishment of the Ranjitgarh Development Authority for the planned, sustainable and eco-tourism-oriented development of the Ranjit Sagar Dam and Shahpur Kandi Dam areas. The authority will be constituted as a statutory body under
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders a CBI probe into alleged corruption involving Punjab CM Bhagwant Manns office and seeks a status report within two months.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in the state after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed that the investigation into letters sent by the ED, containing allegations of corruption against Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajbir Singh Ghuman and others, be handed over to the CBI. Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Bittu alleged that the developments had raised ser
Punjab is facing a political storm as the BJP criticizes the Aam Aadmi Party government over deteriorating law and order, highlighted by four recent murders. Concurrently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a CBI probe into corruption allegations against individuals linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, further intensifying political pressure on the AAP ahead of state elections.
Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Monday welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directive to hand over the case involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh Ghumman, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Speaking to ANI, he said that the High Court has ordered a comprehensive report from the CBI within two months The Congress party welcomes the Punjab High Court's order passed today that an FIR should first be registered against the Chi
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Punjab Legislative Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa, on Monday welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case of the letter written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the DGP of Punjab. He said that those who looted the state must be punished, irrespective of their standing. This came as the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday ordered that the case of th
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday ordered that the case of the letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the DGP of Punjab be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI has also been ordered to submit its report within two months. The ED had written three letters to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in which it was said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and h
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday congratulated former Indian hockey captain Pargat Singh on his appointment as the new Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president, saying he hoped the PCC chief would receive support from his party colleagues and players. Speaking to reporters on Pargat Singh's appointment, CM Mann said,
Parag Singh addresses Punjabs CM candidate discussion and counters Bhagwant Manns remarks on Congress in a recent statement. Punjab Congress Chief Parag Singh Responds to CM Bhagwant Manns Criticism
Mad Sandhu was a prominent LGBTQ activist. He was shot dead by two men on a bike in Amritsar on Saturday
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said 10,000 new recruitments in the police will be made to root out drugs, as he highlighted the state's fight against the drug menace. Speaking at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Academy, Phillaur, after honouring police officers, he said police have full freedom to take every legitimate action against drugs and directed them to go to villages and towns, take people along and crack down on the menace. He said 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' has now become a mass awar
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 new police recruitments to combat drug problems effectively. He emphasized the police's full autonomy to act against drug trafficking in communities. The state government is enhancing police resources and integrating technology-driven approaches in their operations. Discussions with the Centre aim to strengthen the NDPS Act against drug-related offenses further.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) The Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday questioned the new State Congress President Pargat Singh over his silence on drugs and 'beadbi' (sacrilege) when he was associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal and was the Education and Sports Minister. State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema asked Pargat Singh to explain why he did not raise his voice against the drug menace and incidents of 'beadbi' during the period when he was associated with the Akali Da
Punjab's fight against drug abuse and communicable diseases is strengthening with Triple H screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C set to begin shortly in government de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities. The decision is part of the Bhagwant Mann's Yudh Nashean
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab on Friday demanded justice for the family of Sanamdeep Singh, a 23-year-old Dalit youth from Kanoi village in Sangrur district, who died by suicide on September 26. The BJP also alleged that the Punjab Police cremated the body without the consent or presence of family members. Addressing the media in Chandigarh along with members of the victims family, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon alleged that the inci
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday wrote to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, seeking the immediate movement of foodgrain stocks from the state amid a shortage of storage space ahead of the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2026-27. Mann, in his letter, has requested the Centre to ensure the movement of 6 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice between October 1 and October 10 and 15 LMT of wheat during October 2026. The demand comes after the state's earlier request in September for the movement of
The Asian Hockey Federation had invited Bhagwant Mann and a Punjab government delegation to attend the concluding stages of the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games hockey competition.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday alleged that Delhi-based Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders had occupied official residences meant for ministers and were exercising control over the states administration with the backing of party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, whom he described as the super CM. Visiting official residences of ministers and the Sector 39 Circuit House here, Jakhar alleged that AAP associates were occupying government properties wi
FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS A Baaj Akh unit hums through the wheat fields outside Tarn Taran most nights now, its jammer sweeping the dark for rotor noise. An Indrajaal Ranger idles at a forward post further south, its mast up, its AI core watching four kilometres of sky in every direction. Between them and the dozen systems like them now strung along the Punjab and Rajasthan border, India has built the densest counter-drone shield it has ever fielded, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah ha
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Anil Sareen on Monday condemned the unpleasant incidents that took place at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar. Sareen held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government responsible for the incident. He said that people who had come from outside, carrying weapons, entered the university premises and attempted to enter the girls' hostels and misbehaved. He questioned who these people
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Sep 28 (IANS) Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Monday blamed the entry of outsiders for the violence on its campus near Jalandhar in Punjab, which witnessed protests, vandalism and arson amid unrest among students. The university said that it was taking steps to strengthen security and maintain peace on the campus following the incident. The university's claim comes amid allegations by students that outsiders were involved in vandalism and arson during the unrest
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Monday said the situation at Lovely Professional University (LPU) near Jalandhar was highly sensitive as it involved students from Punjab, other states and other countries, and asserted that the Punjab Police handled the situation with restraint and professionalism. AAP media in-charge Baltej Singh Pannu said the governments priority was the safety of every student studying in Punjab and that the Special Investigatio
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia, has alleged that students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) were used as pawns for revenge amid the recent agitation at the university, and has called for a central probe into the incident. In a post on X, Majithia targeted Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, alleging that the political leadership was involved in using students
Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person and formed an SIT to investigate the allegations.
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused AAP of orchestrating unrest at Lovely Professional University to divert attention. Protests erupted amid claims of a conspiracy to disrupt Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming rally. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered strict actions against those responsible for the unrest. The university suspended classes for ten days as a precautionary measure after the protests.
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Sep 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to visit Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara amid violent student protests that erupted over unverified claims concerning a female student. CM Mann asked the DGP to personally assess the situation at the university and ensure the matter is investigated thoroughly, according to officials. The directive came two days after protests at the university tu
Internet services have been suspended in and around Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara amid ongoing unrest over an alleged rape case on the campus. The move comes a day after violent student protests...
Digital Desk | Mukerian (Punjab), Sep 27 (IANS) Saying that if the Chief Minister himself reaches the Punjab Assembly after consuming liquor, in such a situation expecting him to take strict action against drugs is meaningless, said Shagun Parihar, Bharatiya Janata Party's youngest legislator from Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. She criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, saying party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal had betrayed the people of the state. She said
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 26 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to get all ministerial houses vacated from illegal occupants. He also demanded that the government charge penal rent from the occupants, as had been done in previous cases. Warring criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gayatri Bishnoi for using foul language against Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, saying such abuse was unacceptable and Punjabis would
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 26 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Saturday accused the Bhagwant Mannled government of trying to conceal its alleged financial mismanagement by taking credit for a Union government scheme and spending public money on advertisements. Addressing the media, Jakhar referred to newspaper advertisements publicising a Rs 750crore scheme for villages with a substantial Scheduled Caste population. He said the advertisements falsel
Digital Desk | Mukerian, Sep 26 (IANS) Launching a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the drug menace, Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday accused the state of pushing Punjab into a deepening crisis and vowed to rebuild a rising, developed, safe, healthy and drugfree Punjab. Addressing public gatherings during the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra in Dasuha, Urmar and Mukerian, Dhami said Punjabs lost pride and glor
Digital Desk | Hoshiarpur, Sep 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh on Friday met families affected by drug abuse in Punjab's Hoshiarpur as part of the party's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab' campaign and expressed concern over the devastating impact of drugs on families and youth. Chugh said the pain visible in the eyes of mothers, sisters, widows and children is not the tragedy of individual families but the pain of Punjab. There is anger in the eyes of the people and anguish
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 24 (IANS) The Punjab government has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the ongoing Enforcement Directorate searches at the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and other locations in the state, prompting the court to appoint a warrant officer to monitor the operations. The matter came up for an urgent hearing before Justice Sanjay Vashisth late Wednesday night, with the proceedings continuing till early hours. The high court appo