4 min readChandigarhAug 8, 2026 10:37 PM IST Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday wrote to the Governor pushing for the grant of 10-day parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara, serving life term for the assassination of then chief minister Beant Singh in 1995, to enable him to meet his ailing mother. This is the first…
Bathinda: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday took a swipe at opposition parties, saying they have failed to project a credible leader to lead the state.Addressing a Lok Milni at Charrik village in Moga, Mann said, “The opposition parties are like wedding processions without a groom. Though they are squabbling for power, they do…
Ludhiana: A group of residents from Ludhiana has launched a campaign against the defacement of public property across Punjab, calling for stricter enforcement of existing laws and greater accountability for violators.The campaign, which also includes an online outreach effort, has been taken up with chief minister Bhagwant Mann and senior officials of the local bodies…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected all allegations against him, alleging that religion is being used to defame him. The remarks come amid a growing political controversy in Punjab, with Mann hitting back at critics and calling the charges part of a smear campaign.The issue has intensified the political battle in the state, raising…
Commercial Centres Flout Safety Norms Ludhiana: The fire tragedy which claimed 15 lives has left many in the city apprehensive. The horrific incident has laid bare a shocking lack of accountability about fire safety in multiple cities.In Ludhiana, the situation mirrors this neglect. Despite repeated reminders, particularly after major incidents, authorities have failed to enforce…
Chandigarh: SAD (Punar Surjit) president and former acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Saturday questioned the selective release of a video of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann‘s appearance before the Akal Takht in January, saying it was “neither appropriate nor fair” and risked undermining the institution’s credibility.Reacting to the release of excerpts from…
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Advocate Narpinder Singh Rangi, leader of the Congress councillors’ group, claimed on Tuesday that the outcome exposed a close, hypocritical understanding between the two otherwise opposing parties. Mohali: The Congress has alleged a behind-the-scenes alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Monday’s election, where AAP clinched the posts…
Representational image of a demolition Ludhiana: A former sarpanch facing 10 cases of drug trafficking watched his 1.4-acre luxury estate get demolished in a sweeping state crackdown as law enforcement shifts toward stripping cartels of their narco-profits.A heavy police contingent and demolition crews flattened the compound owned by Gurdeep Singh Rano, who is accused of…
Ludhiana: A former sarpanch facing 10 cases of drug trafficking watched his 1.4-acre luxury estate get demolished in a sweeping state crackdown as law enforcement shifts toward stripping cartels of their narco-profits.A heavy police contingent and demolition crews flattened the compound owned by Gurdeep Singh Rano, who is accused of funding the sprawling property through…
