The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on the Punjab government following the death of Gulzar Singh, a resident of Sangrur district, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema over allegations surrounding the circumstances that preceded the man’s death. The BJP has alleged that Singh was...
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...
A man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside a police station in Khanna city of Punjab, triggering concern over the circumstances that led to the extreme step. The incident took place outside the police station premises, where the victim reportedly attempted self-immolation before being rushed for medical treatment. According to officials, the man...
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 battle over Punjab’s worsening drug crisis has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and accusing it of failing to effectively address the spread of narcotics in the State. The BJP has alleged that despite repeated promises and announcements by the Punjab government to eliminate...
The Congress party in Punjab is grappling with increasing internal differences as it prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections. Fresh signs of a leadership battle have emerged within the state unit, with senior leaders expressing contrasting views over the party’s direction and leadership structure. The growing disagreement has sparked speculation about whether the party can...
The Punjab unit of the Congress party is witnessing growing internal tensions as differences between supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring continue to surface. With the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections approaching, the escalating factionalism has raised concerns within the party over its ability to present...
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...
The Congress party in Punjab is witnessing renewed internal discussions over its state leadership, with a growing number of senior leaders and party workers reportedly expressing support for former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to assume the role of Punjab Congress president. The development comes at a time when the party is attempting to strengthen...
Fresh signs of internal discord have surfaced within the Punjab unit of the Congress party after dissatisfaction emerged over the recent appointments announced by the party’s central leadership. The latest developments have exposed factional divides within the state organization, with supporters of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi staging a significant show of strength,...