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Farmers in northern Patiala district oppose land acquisition for bypass construction

May 13, 2024

Despite formal acquisition announcement in December 2021, project was inexplicably halted in June 2022, leaving farmers unable to sell or utilize their land. Over 400 farmers from 24 villages in Patiala district have strongly voiced their opposition to the acquisition of more than 300 acres of fertile land by the...

SC’s stance is clear, says Mann on detention of Kejriwal during elections

May 13, 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed the media on Sunday, highlighting remarks made by the Supreme Court regarding the confinement of a national party’s convenor during electoral periods. “Maintaining that the national convenor of a political party cannot be detained during elections, the Supreme Court’s stance is clear. This implies...

Ex-diplomat and BJP candidate Sandhu files nomination for Amritsar LS seat

May 11, 2024

Former diplomat and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu officially submitted his nomination papers on Friday, amidst a show of support from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Sandhu, accompanied by Jaishankar, engaged in a vibrant roadshow before formally filing his nomination papers....

Amritpal Singh ‘Waris Punjab De’ leader, files nomination for Lok Sabha elections

May 11, 2024

Amritpal Singh, the leader of ‘Waris Punjab De’, currently incarcerated in Dibrugarh jail, has officially submitted his nomination papers for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib constituency, as confirmed by his legal representative on Friday. Amritpal Singh, who remains in detention in Assam, lodged his nomination despite his...

Congress believes in conciliation, not confrontation: Warring

May 10, 2024

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today said that the Congress always believes in conciliation and not confrontation. He was replying to a question from reporters about BJP candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu’s challenge to farmers that he will be going to villages and let anybody dare to stop him....

Dr. Subhash Sharma commences election campaign with Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib

May 10, 2024

Dr. Subhash Sharma, BJP’s State Vice President and candidate for the Sri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, embarked on his election campaign with a profound gesture of reverence. Today, he paid homage at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and Mata Naina Devi Temple, marking the inauguration of his electoral journey. Imbued...

BSF foils drug smuggling attempt in Punjab’s Fazilka; recovers heroin packet

May 10, 2024

In a proactive operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a potential drug smuggling attempt in Punjab’s Fazilka district on the night of Thursday. Acting on intelligence inputs, BSF troops detected the movement of a drone near Raitewali Bhaini village during a search operation. During the meticulously planned operation conducted...

Harsimrat Badal accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of working on Amit Shah’s directives

May 10, 2024

Bathinda MP and former Union Minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of acting under the directives of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging a betrayal in the offing for Punjab. Badal claims that Mann is preparing a report to falsely depict Punjab as having excess...

Kharar bouncer murder case: Two apprehended after encounter in New Chandigarh

May 10, 2024

In a significant development, law enforcement authorities have apprehended two suspects linked to the Kharar bouncer murder case following an intense encounter in Medicity, New Chandigarh, on Thursday. According to officials, the arrested individuals have been identified as Vikram Rana from Teur village and Kiran, also known as Dhanoa, from...

BKU demands citizens’ right to interrogate candidates during election campaigns

May 10, 2024

The Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) has raised concerns over the treatment of citizens during election campaigns and submitted a memorandum to Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. The BKU demanded that political leaders, candidates, and security forces refrain from high-handedness towards citizens questioning them during campaigns. The memorandum, presented by...

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