A political controversy has erupted in Punjab after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleged that his name was removed from the state’s draft electoral roll and marked as “shifted” during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Chadha has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of political vendetta, arguing that his voter...
The Punjab government has initiated disciplinary action against employees who remained absent from duty during the statewide Maha Hartal held on August 27, escalating the ongoing confrontation between the state administration and government employee organisations. The Personnel Department has directed administrative secretaries and heads of departments to identify employees who were absent without prior authorisation...
Foreign visits undertaken by Punjab ministers have come under renewed scrutiny, with questions being raised in political and administrative circles over adherence to official procedures and mandatory approvals required for overseas travel. The issue gained attention after Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains became the subject of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the...
The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Punjab government intensified after BJP leaders and workers staged a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Punjab’s Education Minister over allegations related to examination paper leaks. The protest highlighted growing concerns about the integrity of the state’s education system and accused the...
Punjab’s push to promote entrepreneurship among young people has recorded a significant first-year outcome, with more than 20,000 student-led business ventures collectively generating nearly ₹90 crore in revenue during the 2025-26 academic session. The state government said the results came under its “Business Class” initiative, a programme designed to introduce students to practical entrepreneurship and...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the state into one of India’s leading performers across multiple sectors, stating that the journey toward making Punjab “number one” will continue with the unwavering support and trust of its people. Addressing a public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government...
Punjab’s political environment is witnessing increased activity as the state’s leading political parties begin positioning themselves for the next Assembly election. While the election is still some time away, political leaders across party lines have already launched campaigns, strengthened organisational networks, and intensified outreach efforts to secure voter confidence. The ruling party is focusing on...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly challenged the claims made by the Gurugram Police regarding a viral video allegedly involving Punjab Police personnel. The controversy has intensified after Haryana authorities suggested that the footage showed misconduct by Punjab officers. Mann has demanded concrete evidence to support the allegations, accusing the authorities of making unverified...
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has formally urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene in an issue that has become a growing concern for livestock traders and transporters operating between the two regions. The matter revolves around allegations that livestock-carrying vehicles traveling through Punjab are being subjected to unauthorized fee collections...
A political controversy erupted in Punjab after a manipulated video allegedly featuring Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann circulated widely on social media, triggering intense debate over the misuse of artificial intelligence, digital propaganda, and misinformation in political discourse. The incident has drawn attention not only because it involved a prominent political leader but also because it...