Punjab: News
Assembly elections 2022: Counting of votes in five states begins
The results of the assembly elections held in five states--Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa--will be declared on Thursday.
Exit polls predict AAP in Punjab, BJP in UP, Uttarakhand
The Assembly elections in five states—Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur—concluded on Monday and the results will be declared on March 10.
Punjab: Five dead after BSF jawan opens fire at colleagues
In a shocking incident, five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed after one of them opened fire at his colleagues.
Supreme Court to review punishment in Sidhu's road rage case
The Supreme Court has decided to review its verdict in a 1988 road rage case involving Congress party leader Navjot Singh Sidhu.
36-hour blackout in Chandigarh as power employees go on strike
Most residential and industrial areas in Chandigarh have been facing a power outage for more than 36 hours, disrupting household life and work at hospitals and offices.
Haryana government accords Z-Plus security to rape convict Ram Rahim
The government of Haryana has granted Z-Plus category security cover to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh—the chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.
Punjab CM Channi, singer Moosewala booked for violating poll code
The Punjab Police has lodged a case against the state's Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Congress candidate Sidhu Moosewala—also a popular Punjabi singer—for violating the model code of conduct in Mansa district on Friday.
'World's sweetest terrorist': Arvind Kejriwal reacts to separatist allegation
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit back at his political rivals for accusing him of supporting separatism in Punjab.
BJP trying to defame Punjab, Punjabiyat: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Two days before the assembly elections in Punjab, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged people to vote for Congress in the state and cautioned people against BJP's "divisive policies."
'Maalik was clapping': Modi on Channi's 'UP, Bihar bhaiyas' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his remark that he won't let "UP, Bihar Ke Bhaiyas" enter the state.
Channi's 'UP, Bihar bhaiyas' remark strikes controversy; Opposition slams Priyanka
Congress has landed into another controversy after Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said he won't let "UP, Bihar Ke Bhaiya" enter the state.
Another setback for Congress as ex-Minister Ashwani Kumar quits party
In another setback for Congress, former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar resigned from the party on Tuesday.
IMD forecasts dense fog in northern India, showers in TN
Dense fog is very likely to prevail in several regions of northern Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Before Punjab elections, Channi's nephew sent to 14-day judicial custody
A court in Punjab on Friday sent Bhupinder Singh "Honey" to judicial custody for 14 days in a case of illegal sand mining.
Ahead of Punjab elections, 'The Great Khali' joins BJP
Former wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, famously known by his ring name "The Great Khali," joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday in Delhi.
Charanjit Singh Channi to be Congress' CM face in Punjab
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday declared Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi as the party's CM face for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
EC continues ban on rallies, eases restrictions for public meetings
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said that the ban on physical rallies in poll-bound states will continue. However, it eased restrictions for indoor and outdoor public meetings.
Will abide by Rahul's decision: Sidhu on Punjab CM face
Ahead of Congress' chief ministerial face announcement in Punjab, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said everyone would abide by the party leader Rahul Gandhi's decision.
Manish Tewari taunts Congress over exclusion from star campaigners list
Congress leader Manish Tewari slammed the party on Saturday, a day after his name was left out of the star campaigners list for the Punjab elections.
SC adjourns Sidhu's road rage case hearing to February 25
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in a 1988 road rage case against Navjot Singh Sidhu to February 25.
Channi had support from 2 MLAs to become CM: Jakhar
Sunil Jakhar, the former chief of Congress' Punjab unit, has made sensational claims about the party's selection of Chief Minister after Captain Amarinder Singh's exit last year.
EC extends ban on physical rallies, roadshows till February 11
The Election Commission of India on Monday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till February 11 for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states.
Navjot Sidhu had abandoned mother for money, claims 'sister' Suman
Suman Toor, a woman claiming to be Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's sister, described him as a "cruel person" at a press conference in Chandigarh on Friday.
Punjab CM's relative under ED scanner in sand mining case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided various locations in Punjab on Tuesday as part of a money-laundering investigation against illegal sand mining operations.
Punjab elections postponed to February 20 after leaders' appeal
The Election Commission of India on Monday said the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab have been postponed by six days.
Punjab CM's brother to contest independently after Congress denies ticket
Manohar Singh, the brother of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, will be contesting the upcoming state elections as an independent candidate.
Delhi: Involvement of Pakistan's ISI suspected after recovery of IED
The Delhi Police reportedly suspects the involvement of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) after explosives were recovered from the Ghazipur area on Friday.
PM security breach: Ex-judge Indu Malhotra to head probe committee
A committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra will probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5, the court said on Wednesday.
Was worried about Modi, contacted Punjab CM: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has revealed that she had contacted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi because she was "worried" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach.
Sonu Sood leaves Punjab icon post as sister joins Congress
Actor Sonu Sood, who has turned into a nationwide hero following his intense philanthropic work during the pandemic, has decided to step down from the post of the Punjab state icon.
SC orders protection of records in Modi's security breach case
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the protection of all travel records pertaining to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab which was affected by an alleged security breach.
Amid Omicron worry, 125 Italy-Amritsar flight passengers test COVID-positive
As many as 125 passengers from a chartered flight from Italy's Milan tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Punjab's Amritsar on Thursday afternoon.
President expresses concern over Modi's security breach; CCS interferes
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday voiced his displeasure at an alleged breach of security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab.
Explained: What went wrong with Modi's security in Punjab yesterday?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to cancel his visit to Punjab's Ferozepur on Wednesday over a "major lapse in security."
Modi's Punjab visit impeded by 'major lapse in security'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday canceled his visit to Ferozepur, Punjab over a "major lapse in security," the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
Punjab imposes night curfew; 50% capacity at restaurants, schools shut
Punjab on Tuesday implemented a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.
No cash, no job: Disabled chess player accuses Punjab government
Disabled chess player Malika Handa said on Sunday that the Punjab administration told her she could not get a job or a monetary reward as promised.
Ex-cricketer Dinesh Mongia, Congress MLAs join BJP before Punjab polls
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Tuesday.
SFJ member Multani arrested in Germany over Ludhiana court blast
The police in Germany have reportedly arrested Jaswinder Singh Multani, a prominent member of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for his alleged involvement in a blast in a Ludhiana court last week.