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Badal appeals to Punjabis to seal the borders of Punjab against Delhi-based parties

April 12, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to Punjabis to seal the borders of Punjab with their votes to prevent Delhi based parties from making inroads in the State, even as he asserted that all Delhi based party units obeyed their high command as had been done...

Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds employees’ right upon retirement

April 12, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared in favor of Punjab government employees, asserting that “the state government cannot withhold the final increment from employees upon retirement”. The Double Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the decision of a Single Bench, which...

Ludhiana court refuses injunction on release of Amar Singh Chamkila biopic

April 12, 2024

Late Wednesday evening, the court of Additional District Judge Shatin Goyal in Ludhiana delivered a verdict declining to injunct the telecast of the film “Amar Singh Chamkila,” scheduled for release on Netflix this Friday. Directed by renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in pivotal roles,...

Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu joins BJP amidst resignation controversy

April 12, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Parampal Kaur Sidhu, a former IAS officer and daughter-in-law of ex-Shiromani Akali Dal minister Sikander Singh Maluka, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Speculations are rife that she may be nominated as the BJP’s candidate for the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat....

Bahujan Samaj Party names Makhan Singh as Sangrur Lok Sabha candidate

April 12, 2024

On Thursday, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) unveiled Makhan Singh as its candidate for the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency. The announcement was made by Randhir Singh Beniwal, the BSP’s representative for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Jasvir Singh Garhi, the BSP’s chief in Punjab, emphasized Singh’s extensive involvement with the party,...

Committed to work for welfare of Udhampur: Jitendra Singh

April 12, 2024

As the campaign for the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency heats up, Union Minister and BJP candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is contesting for the third time to represent this significant region, has some ambitious plans for development. With a track record of service, Dr. Singh shares his vision for the...

Pakistani nationals await repatriation at Amritsar Central Jail transit camp

April 11, 2024

A group of 30 Pakistani nationals finds themselves in a state of uncertainty at the transit camp within Amritsar Central Jail, their return home remaining elusive despite the completion of their sentences. In response to this situation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, amidst sentiments of longing and hope, has...

Sukhbir S Badal demands judicial probe into the Punjab liquor scam

April 11, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded a judicial probe into the Punjab liquor scam as well as misuse of State resources to fund Aam Aadmi Party’s election campaign in various States following the rejection of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest on charges...

Tragedy strikes Bathinda as High school student dies in fatal car crash

April 11, 2024

The community of Bathinda, Punjab, is reeling from a tragic incident that claimed the life of a high school student in a fatal car accident. The young student, identified as a Class 11 attendee, met with the unfortunate accident on Tuesday, resulting in his untimely demise after his car collided...