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Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: SC Declares AAP Candidate Kuldeep Kumar Mayor Of Chandigarh, Quashes Previous Results

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: SC Declares AAP Candidate Kuldeep Kumar Mayor Of Chandigarh, Quashes Previous Results

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: The Supreme Court earlier said that it will direct that the votes at the poll shall be recounted and these eight shall be treated as valid. 

Feb 20, 2024, 15:30 PM IST
INDI Alliance Crumbles; AAP To Contest All 14 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab & Chandigarh

INDI Alliance Crumbles; AAP To Contest All 14 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab & Chandigarh

Kejriwal has also ruled out any alliance with the Congress in Punjab & Chandigarh for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Feb 10, 2024, 18:22 PM IST
Cop Killed, 3 Injured After Nihangs Open Fire Over Control Of Gurdwara In Punjab's Kapurthala

Cop Killed, 3 Injured After Nihangs Open Fire Over Control Of Gurdwara In Punjab's Kapurthala

According to sources, the entire ordeal happened over a fight regarding the ownership of the gurdwara.

Nov 23, 2023, 09:47 AM IST
High Court Quashes Haryana Govt Law Providing 75% Quota To Locals In Private Jobs

High Court Quashes Haryana Govt Law Providing 75% Quota To Locals In Private Jobs

Justice G S Sandhawalia and Justice Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, presiding over the case, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 as unconstitutional and in violation of Part III

Nov 17, 2023, 20:06 PM IST
'You're Playing With Fire': Supreme Court Slams Punjab Governor For Not Clearing Bills Passed By State Assembly

'You're Playing With Fire': Supreme Court Slams Punjab Governor For Not Clearing Bills Passed By State Assembly

SC Slams Punjab Governor: The top court made the observation while responding to a petition filed by the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab opposing the delay by Purohit to grant his assent

Nov 10, 2023, 14:59 PM IST
Punjab Govt's Big Action Plan To End Drug Menace In State - 'The Hope Initiative'

Punjab Govt's Big Action Plan To End Drug Menace In State - 'The Hope Initiative'

With a resolute commitment to creating a 'drug-free Punjab' by August 15, 2024, the administration has entrusted the Amritsar police with a critical initiative called ‘The Hope Initiative’.

Oct 17, 2023, 09:45 AM IST
Akali Dal Leader Surjit Singh Shot Dead In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

Akali Dal Leader Surjit Singh Shot Dead In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Talwinder Singh, the incident occurred when the deceased leader was sitting outside a grocery shop in a nearby locality. 

Sep 29, 2023, 09:25 AM IST
Congress Suspends MLA Sandeep Jakhar, Son Of BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar, From Party

Congress Suspends MLA Sandeep Jakhar, Son Of BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar, From Party

The suspension order, dated August 16, signed by Disciplinary Action Committee member secretary Tariq Anwar and addressed to Sandeep Jakhar read that Punjab PCC President has complained that Jakhar

Aug 20, 2023, 08:14 AM IST
Punjab Bandh On 9 August Latest News: What Is Open And What Is Close? Check Here

Punjab Bandh On 9 August Latest News: What Is Open And What Is Close? Check Here

After the bandh was announced, numerous associations representing the Ravidassia and Valmiki communities, including the Balmiki Tiger Force, Satguru Kabir Tiger Force, and Ravidassia Youth Foundation

Aug 08, 2023, 18:21 PM IST
No Alliance With SAD(B), BJP To Contest 2024 Lok Sabha Polls In Punjab Alone

No Alliance With SAD(B), BJP To Contest 2024 Lok Sabha Polls In Punjab Alone

BJP's Punjab unit in-charge Vijay Rupani has said that his party will contest the 2024 polls in Punjab alone.

Jul 06, 2023, 23:23 PM IST
Punjab Assembly Clears Bill For Free Telecast Of Gurbani From Golden Temple

Punjab Assembly Clears Bill For Free Telecast Of Gurbani From Golden Temple

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will pave the way "for eliminating the undue control of 'Modern Day Masands' over the free-to-air telecast of the sacred Gurbani

Jun 20, 2023, 14:17 PM IST
Punjab Govt To Table Bill In Assembly For Free Telecast Of Gurbani From Golden Temple

Punjab Govt To Table Bill In Assembly For Free Telecast Of Gurbani From Golden Temple

The Punjab Cabinet has approved the proposal to amend The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to ensure free-to-air live telecast of the Holy Gurbani from Sri Harmandir Sahib. 

Jun 20, 2023, 09:12 AM IST
Punjab Govt's Move To Ensure 'Free Telecast Of Gurbani' Sparks Row; SGPC Says Don't Interfere In Religious Matters

Punjab Govt's Move To Ensure 'Free Telecast Of Gurbani' Sparks Row; SGPC Says Don't Interfere In Religious Matters

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says that Gurbani is everyone's right and it should be telecast free of cost.

Jun 19, 2023, 08:26 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal Wanted Navjot Singh Sidhu To Lead Punjab, Claims Sidhu's Wife Navjot Kaur

Arvind Kejriwal Wanted Navjot Singh Sidhu To Lead Punjab, Claims Sidhu's Wife Navjot Kaur

In a series of tweets, Navjot Kaur claimed that Arvind Kejriwal wanted Navjot Singh Sidhu to lead AAP in Punjab but the Congress leader gave away the CM seat to Bhagwant Mann because he did not want

Jun 09, 2023, 11:57 AM IST
Meet Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, 2004 Batch Punjab IPS Officer Whose Net Worth Is Rs 152 Crore

Meet Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, 2004 Batch Punjab IPS Officer Whose Net Worth Is Rs 152 Crore

Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who is currently posted as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Punjab, has properties worth Rs 152 crore.

Jun 06, 2023, 21:30 PM IST
Woman Shot Dead For Consuming Alcohol On Gurdwara Premises In Patiala

Woman Shot Dead For Consuming Alcohol On Gurdwara Premises In Patiala

32-year-old woman was reportedly consuming liquor near the 'sarovar' (holy water tank) of Dukhniwarn Sahib gurdwara in Patiala and was shot multiple times by a regular visitor of the gurdwara.

May 15, 2023, 14:39 PM IST
Punjab Court Summons Congress Chief Over Karnataka Bajrang Dal Ban Promise

Punjab Court Summons Congress Chief Over Karnataka Bajrang Dal Ban Promise

The Congress manifesto for Karnataka had stated that it will "take strong action against organisations like Bajrang Dal that promote enmity and hatred among different communities"

May 15, 2023, 12:14 PM IST
Jalandhar Lok Sabha Bypoll Results 2023: Here's What Worked For Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

Jalandhar Lok Sabha Bypoll Results 2023: Here's What Worked For Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

Jalandhar Lok Sabha Bypoll Results 2023: AAP's Sushil Rinku has registered a landslide victory and won with a margin of more than 58,000 votes.

May 13, 2023, 16:14 PM IST
Third 'Explosion' Near Amritsar Golden Temple In A Week; 5 Arrested By Punjab Police

Third 'Explosion' Near Amritsar Golden Temple In A Week; 5 Arrested By Punjab Police

A person was injured in a blast on May 6 at Heritage Street near Golden Temple, the very site where an explosion took place on May 8 as well.

May 11, 2023, 07:33 AM IST
Another Explosion Near Amritsar's Golden Temple; Bomb Squad, FSL Team At Spot

Another Explosion Near Amritsar's Golden Temple; Bomb Squad, FSL Team At Spot

There are no reported injuries or damages so far and the police and forensic teams have reached the explosion site to collect samples for examination.

May 08, 2023, 10:15 AM IST