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Chandigarh: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has drawn criticism from the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal after allegedly describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as a “role model” for the country following his death. Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died on Thursday. Hooda’s reported remarks […] The post Deepender Hooda calls Sajjan…
Chandigarh: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia has said that people in Punjab want the SAD and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to come together again. Majithia said the final decision on any alliance would be taken by the top leadership of both parties after discussions. He added that the situation would become […] The post Majithia says Punjab wants SAD-BJP alliance to…
Chandigarh: The Punjab bandh called by the Kaumi Insaf Morcha from 7 am to 2 pm on Friday saw a mixed response across the state, with buses and private schools remaining shut in several areas. Train services, however, were largely unaffected. The Kharar-Chandigarh highway was blocked during the bandh, leading to arguments between commuters heading […] The post Punjab bandh sees mixed impact;…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reached Parliament Street police station with 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab, who was allegedly injured by a pellet gun during a protest at Jantar Mantar, and demanded registration of an FIR. When police did not register the case, Gandhi sat in protest outside the police station. Gandhi had […] The post Rahul Gandhi reaches police station with…
Mohali: Two armed men allegedly opened fire at a builder’s office in Zirakpur on Friday morning, triggering panic in the area. According to the information available, the attackers arrived at the project gate on a motorcycle and fired three rounds. One of the men got off the motorcycle and opened fire before the two fled […] The post Zirakpur builder’s office targeted in firing; two armed men flee…
Chandigarh: Security was tightened across Punjab on Friday in view of the Punjab bandh call given by the Kaumi Insaf Morcha over the release of Sikh prisoners and other demands. Police deployment was increased in sensitive areas, while Chandigarh also stepped up surveillance along its borders with Punjab. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) kept […] The post Punjab bandh sees mixed…
Gurdaspur: Three people, including two women, were injured after two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly hurled two grenades at a house in border village Jatta on Thursday night. According to preliminary information, the attackers targeted the house of Nirmal Singh, a former Army personnel, at around 8:45 pm. The first grenade reportedly hit a Swift car […] The post Grenade attack…
Chandigarh: A contempt petition has been filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the Punjab government, alleging deliberate non-compliance with the court’s directions to release all pending instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to employees and pensioners. The petition has been filed by retired employees under Article 215 of the […] The post Punjab…
President Rishu Verma Expresses Support as Around 40 Gymkhana Club Members Attend Meeting Punjab E News (PEN News): The Wholesale Chemists’ Organisation, under the leadership of President Rishu Verma, organised a meeting attended by members of the organisation as well as members associated with the Jalandhar Gymkhana Club. Around 40 Gymkhana Club members participated in […] The post Wholesale…
Ludhiana: An Additional Commissioner of the Excise Department was allegedly assaulted inside his office in Ludhiana on Thursday after a man reportedly entered the office, abused him and allegedly got into a physical altercation with him. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly pushed the officer and tore his shirt. He also allegedly punched the […] The post Excise department official…
Chandigarh: The Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections will be held on August 31, with the university releasing the detailed election schedule. According to the schedule, candidates can file their nomination papers on August 24 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Scrutiny of nominations will begin at 10:35 am, while the list of candidates […] The post Panjab University student council…
Chandigarh: Former Punjab chief minister and Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday said he had obtained written permission from the Congress high command to miss the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi because he had to appear for an examination at Panjab University. The CWC, the Congress’s highest decision-making body, met in […] The post Channi says skipped CWC…
Ludhiana: A major accident was narrowly avoided in Ludhiana’s Moti Nagar area after a truck carrying chemicals caught fire on Thursday. The flames rose several feet into the air, triggering panic among residents. According to local residents, the truck was passing through the area when it came into contact with overhead high-voltage electricity wires. Sparks […] The post Chemical-laden truck…
Chandigarh: The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has announced a Punjab bandh on August 21, demanding the release of imprisoned Sikh prisoners, parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, and action over the police response to protesters at the Mohali-Chandigarh border on August 15. The Morcha has called for markets, commercial establishments, schools, colleges and road and rail traffic […] The post Qaumi Insaaf Morcha…
Lambi: Police have registered a case against six people, including a YouTuber, in connection with the death of 25-year-old Sukhjinder Singh alias Chhinda in Khudian Gulab Singh village. The case was registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following allegations that a video accusing the deceased of selling drugs had been circulated […] The post Drug allegation video linked…
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died on Thursday, according to sources at Safdarjung Hospital. The hospital has not yet provided details about the cause of death. The Delhi High Court had sentenced Kumar to life imprisonment on December 17, […] The post 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar dies…
MLA Santosh Kataria welcomes torch relay at Balachaur, says Kheda Watan Punjab Diyan scripting new success story SBS Nagar (PEN News): The torch relay (Mashal March) for the upcoming season of ‘Kheda Watan Punjab Diyan Season-4, 2026’ was accorded a grand and warm reception upon its arrival at Balachaur in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar on […] The post Kheda Watan Punjab Diyan’ torch relay recieves…
Faridkot: High drama unfolded at a wedding ceremony in Faridkot on Wednesday when police arrested the bride’s father during the Anand Karaj ceremony. The arrest led to a scuffle between police personnel and family members at the spot. A video of the incident reportedly shows a man lying in front of the police vehicle, while […] The post Anand Karaj interrupted as police arrest bride’s ‘father’ in…
New Delhi: The Congress has clarified its position on Vande Mataram, saying the party will follow the decision taken at the 1937 Congress session and sing only the first two stanzas of the national song at its official programmes. Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal announced the decision after the Congress Working Committee meeting at Indira […] The post Congress clarifies stand on Vande…
Islamabad: Pakistan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” during his visit to Srinagar. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned the US chargé d’affaires in Islamabad on Wednesday and conveyed its objection to Gor’s remarks as well as […] The post Pakistan protests US envoy’s J&K remarks,…
