Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, has approached the High Court seeking an independent investigation into an alleged firing attempt on him within the Sri Darbar Sahib complex. He has demanded that the inquiry be handed over to an impartial agency. In a petition filed through his legal team, Badal claimed that the Punjab Police delayed registering the FIR and based it on the statement of an individual who was not present at the scene. He further alleged that the accused was granted bail due to shortcomings in the investigation. Citing political interference and bias,

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth Rs 22.02 crore belonging to Punjab Congress MLA from Kapurthala, Rana Gurjit Singh, and his son, Rana Inder Pratap Singh, who is an independent MLA from Sultanpur Lodhi. The seized property is linked to their company, Rana Sugars Limited. This action was taken by the Jalandhar office of the ED in connection with a case involving violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED alleges that Rana Sugars Limited held funds abroad without informing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of Indi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved the resumption of the Teerth Yatra scheme for the people of the state. Under this initiative, individuals over the age of 50 will be able to travel to religious places free of cost, with the government covering the entire expense. A budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for the scheme. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that registration for the scheme will begin at the end of April, and the yatra will commence in May. Travel arrangements, including both bus and train options, will be provided for those aged 50 and above. The li

Senior Constable Amandeep Kaur, popularly known as the “Insta Queen” of Punjab Police, has been arrested after 18 grams of heroin was found in her purse in Bathinda. Following her arrest on Wednesday, she was dismissed from service. Kaur was previously stationed in Mansa Police and was recently posted at Bathinda Police Lines. Authorities have confirmed that she will undergo a dope test, and a case has been registered against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Known for her social media presence, Kaur frequently posted Instagram reels in uniform, often li

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha, calling it a direct interference in minority affairs. Advocate Dhami stated that the bill was introduced without consulting the concerned parties, which, according to him, reflects the government’s intention to curtail minority rights and impose its own administrative control. He emphasized that minority communities have the right to protect their heritage and religious institutions, and laws like the Waqf Amendment Bill threaten to

Punjab’s prominent farmer leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, was discharged from a hospital in Patiala today. Speaking to the media, he reaffirmed his commitment to the farmers’ cause and announced plans to take the movement across the country. Dallewal strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of betraying Punjab and undermining the fight to protect the state’s water resources. He emphasized that the farmers’ struggle is far from over and will continue until their demands are met. Dallewal also condemned the inappropriate treatment meted out to him when Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Punjab, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament today, stating that several opposition parties, including Congress, were also against the bill. The Waqf Amendment Bill, which seeks to bring changes to the Waqf Board, was supported by government-aligned parties like the TDP, JDU, and LJP, while opposition parties, including Congress, expressed their disapproval. During the debate, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi voiced strong opposition, claiming that the bill's purpose was to humiliate Muslims. Owaisi then proceeded to tear up a copy of

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has sharply criticized Bikram Majithia, accusing the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and BJP alliance government of being responsible for the proliferation of drugs in the state. Cheema stated that drugs took hold in Punjab during the tenure of the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government. He pointed out that while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is actively combating the drug mafia and drug smuggling, parties like SAD, BJP, and Congress seem more concerned about the reduction in the security of one individual, Bikram Majithia, rather than addressing the i

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has called his first cabinet meeting tomorrow following the budget session. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Chief Minister's residence in Chandigarh and is being considered highly significant. The government is expected to make important announcements during this meeting, particularly as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal is currently in Punjab. The party's focus is also on securing a victory in the upcoming Ludhiana West by-election. Speculation is also rife that a cabinet reshuffle may occur, with one or two ministers potentially