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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the state-level workshop of 'Hind-di-Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji 350th Shaheedi Sammelan' in Mumbai on Saturday, marking the beginning of commemorative events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru. Events commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced across India on Saturday, with Punjab Cabinet Ministers paying their r ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday said that its policies were receiving strong support from the state's farmers. To back its claim, the state govt cited the example of the registration of 1.37 lakh farmers for paddy procurement. Against a target of opening 4,000 procurement centres, 3,790 have been made operational."These centres are proving highly beneficial for farmers, with procurement being carried out at the Minimum Support Price (MSP)," a state govt spokesperson said. Procurement began o ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 25 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday participated in a kirtan Darbar organised by the Punjab government as a part of a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. Addressing the gathering during the Kirtan Darbar organised here at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Kejriwal said that the Punjab government is fortunate to have got the opportunity to ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: To mark the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, a month-long series of events across Punjab was launched on Saturday after senior cabinet ministers performed 'ardas' at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. The events, which include light and sound shows, drone shows, an interfaith conference, and a special session of the Punjab assembly at Anandpur Sahib, will conclude on November 25. A special tent city named 'Chakk Nanaki' will be established for the accommodation of thousands ...Read More >
Throughout the month, the Punjab government will hold several large-scale programmes aimed at spreading the message, teachings and philosophy of Guru Teg Bahadur to the masses Punjab tourism and cultural affairs minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday said the Punjab government will be organising a series of grand events to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur. Sond said the commemorative events will commence on October 25 with an ardas (prayer) at the historic Gurdwara ...Read More >
Chandigarh: CBI sleuths conducted a search at the residence of former Ropar range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar at Sector 40 here on Thursday. Bhullar was arrested in a bribery case by CBI and has been lodged in Burail jail since Oct 17. Around 2.30pm, a team of CBI officers arrived at Bhullar's residence and started the house's search. Bhullar's family members were were present in house at the time. CBI also videographed the proceedings.CBI had filed an application in the special CBI court on Thu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 23 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora on Thursday said the state has witnessed 90 per cent decline in stubble burning incidents during the September 15 to October 21 period in comparison to farm fires in corresponding period in 2021. He said the number of stubble burning incidents stood at 415 during September 15 to October 21 as compared to 4,327 in 2021. Arora further said the state saw 62 crop residue burning incidents on October 21 while it was 597 on the same day in ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality data manipulation allegations surface after Diwali. Aam Aadmi Party claims government agencies conspired to alter pollution readings. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts Diwali's impact is minimal. He accuses AAP of communalizing the issue and scapegoating Hindus. Sirsa presents comparative data to support his claims, highlighting systemic issues over festival celebrations. Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday al ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Punjab government on Wednesday claimed that sustained efforts by the civil administration and the police to prevent stubble burning have yielded significant results, with the state witnessing a near four-fold reduction in farm fire cases this year compared to the same period in the previous two years. According to official data compiled from September 15 to October 21, the state has recorded a mere 415 cases of farm fires in 2025. "This marks a staggerin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa intensified the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in incidents timed to spike pollution post-Diwali. "In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party is in power. Farmers don't want to burn stubble. They even get paid for it now, so that they don't burn it. But ...Read More >
Delhi witnessed a heavy grey haze, reduced visibility, and 'very poor' air today. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Delhi woke to toxic air after Diwali despite pollution curbs in place * AAP accused BJP Delhi government of failing to control pollution and making excuses * BJP blamed stubble burning in neighbouring states and residents bursting crackers Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: As Delhi woke up to toxic air the morn ...Read More >
The CBI arrested DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and a middleman on bribery charges after an iron merchant alleged a ₹8 lakh demand. Searches at Bhullar's premises uncovered approximately ₹5 crore in cash, jewelry, luxury watches, and multiple firearms. The agency also seized ₹21 lakh and property documents from the alleged middleman. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested DIG (Ropar range) Harcharan Singh Bhullar and an alleged middleman on bribery charges after an iro ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday interacted with industrialists in Bengaluru, pitching Punjab as a preferred investment destination. The CM, during his interaction, said that since March 2022, Punjab has received investment proposals worth ₹1.23 lakh crore, which will generate employment for around 4.7 lakh youth. "Sectors such as food processing, textiles, auto components, hand tools, bicycles, IT, and tourism are positioning Punjab as a role model for other states. Tata's second-larg ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 17 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has sought the assistance of British legal experts in obtaining rare video footage of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, believed to be preserved in the archives of Scotland Yard. During an interaction at his official residence with a delegation from the Bar Council of England and Wales, the Chief Minister said that no known video recordings of the legendary freedom fighter currently exist in India. He noted that information suggests ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 17 (PTI) Reacting to the arrest of the Punjab DIG in a bribery case, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday, in an apparent swing at the AAP government's anti-corruption drive, said it was "unfortunate" that despite having a significant administrative set-up, the government was unable to detect the corruption. On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police (Ropar Range) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, along with another person, ...Read More >
Describing the commemoration as a "once in a lifetime" occasion, the state government said events will be organised across Punjab with the central ceremony scheduled to be held at Anandpur Sahib, a town deeply associated with the life of the ninth Sikh Guru. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will formally invite President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend a series of state-organised events marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. According to an o ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 16 (PTI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar in an alleged bribery case of Rs 8 lakh, officials said. A 2009-batch IPS officers, Bhullar was arrested from his Mohali office in a case registered on charges that he demanded a bribe of Rs 8 lakh in addition to monthly illegal gratification through his middleman Krishanu for "settling" a 2023 FIR registered against a scrap dealer from Mandi ...Read More >
Ajnala: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over relief cheques worth Rs 5.70 crore to 631 flood victims in Amritsar district.Addressing a gathering during a function held to disburse cheques to the flood victims, Mann said on Sept 11, he had announced that after conducting girdawari (special survey), the compensation distribution would begin within 45 days. "Although the 45-day deadline ends on Oct 28, the state govt has started distributing compensation," he said.The CM said i ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Farmers in Punjab will get free wheat seeds of Rs 44.40 crore from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, state BJP General Secretary Anil Sarin said on Friday. "This timely initiative will serve as a lifeline for those preparing for the upcoming rabi season after facing severe crop losses due to floods," he said. Given under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), he said, it would ensure that farmers owning less than five acres would re ...Read More >
Bhopal/Chandigarh, Oct 7 (PTI) The Punjab Government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup, the move coming in the wake of deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to consumption of the medicine. Punjab has become the latest state after Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to impose curbs on the distribution of the syrup. A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mecha ...Read More >
Amritsar: The division among farmers' organisations in Punjab has come to the fore, as several groups staged a statewide protest on Monday demanding govt support, while others distanced themselves from the agitation, stating that they do not agree with all the demands and are not part of the protest.Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala, state general secretary of the Jamhuri Kisan Sabha, said the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) was a national-level farmers' organisation led by various prominent farmers' unions tha ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of having an "anti-Punjab" attitude and also alleged "deceitful" handling of the state's demand for a special flood relief package. Referring to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday, Arora said the way the Centre presented "misleading" figures after the meeting was nothing "short of a betrayal" with Punjab and its people. ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 1 (ANI): In a unique initiative to instil patriotism and motivate students, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to station five recently retired MiG-21 fighter jets at select Schools of Eminence across the state. In a letter to Air Chief Marshal S Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Bains proposed that the iconic aircraft be displayed at schools in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Nangal and Kharar. "T ...Read More >
A controversy had erupted in Punjab after floods over the issue of SDRF. While PM Modi had stated that Rs 12,000 crore was lying in SDRF, the state government had contested the claim Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Tuesday claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described the Rs 1,600-crore relief announced for the state by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "token amount", promising further financial assistance. Two hours later, the Centre said that Shah informed Mann that Rs 12,000 crore was ...Read More >
Punjab delegation holds discussion with country's leading industrialists. (Image: X/ @AAPPunjab) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday pitched Punjab as an "investor-first state" while leading the government's first domestic roadshow in Gurugram ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026. The roadshow was aimed at highlighting business opportunities in Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led the delegation and was joined by Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora, C ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Extending assistance to those hit by floods, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that farmers will be given Rs 7,200 per acre to remove sand and silt from their fields under the 'Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme, along with a sharp increase in crop loss and housing compensation. He said the state govt will begin disbursing compensation from Oct 15, ahead of Diwali.Winding up the discussion on the last day of the two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha ...Read More >
Gurugram, Sep 29 ( IANS) In a strategic move to attract domestic investments, the Government of Punjab hosted its inaugural roadshow in Gurugram on Monday, setting the stage for the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026. Spearheaded by Invest Punjab, the event showcased the state's evolving industrial landscape and its investor-friendly policies. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led a high-profile delegation comprising Minister for Industries and Commerce and Investment Promotion Sanjeev Arora ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Punjab minister Aman Arora asked all the 117 MLAs in the state on Monday to put aside their political differences and come together to demand a revision of the disaster-relief norms and a comprehensive relief package from the Centre for the state's flood-hit people. Congress leader Pargat Singh endorsed the suggestion and said all the MLAs should fight a political battle in Delhi in the interest of Punjab. Participating in a discussion on the rehabilitation of the floo ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacted by the floods. Addressing a press conference, Mann outlined the compensation details: Rs 20,000 per acre for crop damage, Rs 37,500 for cattle loss, and Rs 7,2 ...Read More >
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