New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Vijender Singh criticised the Punjab government for celebrating sprinter Gurindervir Singh’s achievements only after his record-breaking success, saying athletes need support during their struggles rather than after they win medals and recognition.Referring to Gurindervir’s recent interview, the Olympic medallist claimed the runner himself had admitted that he neither received access to a national-level stadium nor proper support from the government despite being giv…
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Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab, slated in early 2027, the AAP-ruled state on Tuesday went to the polls to elect councillors for 1,896 wards and eight municipal corporations amid tight security. A total of 35.45 lakh voters will exercise their franchise till 5 p.m. Electors across the state could be seen reaching polling stations even before voting started at 8 a.m. “There has been no report of any delay in starting the poll process,” a state electoral off…
Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) on Monday suffered a major political setback in Punjab, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gained strength in the Majha region. Senior Akali leader, former Rajya Sabha member and head of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, joined the Aam Aadmi Party.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Rajmohinder Singh Majitha into the Aam Aadmi Party.Along with Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, former RTI Commissioner Heminder Singh Majitha, and C…
Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across Punjab, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann government has revised the working hours of government offices and educational institutions from Monday. Under the new schedule, all government offices, service centres, and educational institutions — including government, aided, and private schools — will function from 7:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. until further orders. The decision has been widely welcomed by employee…
Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday warned the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government against using any illegal means to win the local body elections, saying the state would no longer bow to AAP’s fear and pressure tactics. He said statements being made by AAP MLAs and leaders about shutting polling booth doors and capturing booths to win elections reflected the desperation of the government.He said such remarks amounted to AAP admitting defeat in advance. Ac…
Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives by honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money of Rs 32.05 crore. He also announced an expansion of the state’s sports ecosystem from villages to international arenas.The Chief Minister declared that Punjab would host the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time, with the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash set to be played…
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Friday that the state government would implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and humane care for animals. Stressing that children, senior citizens and families must be able to move freely in public spaces without fear, the Chief Minister announced that stray dogs will be shifted from hi…
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) In a major decision aimed at providing relief to people amid the heatwave, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday revised timings of all Punjab government offices, schools and colleges. Under the new schedule, working hours will be changed from the existing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in larger public interest, an official statement said. Chief Minister Mann said the revised timings would come into effect from May 25 and will remain implemented til…
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer and ex-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh on Friday asked his previous party that “when the time comes, he would reveal how many Rajya Sabha seats were sold”. The former India off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh, became the Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha member in 2022. And on April 24, he switched sides along with six AAP MPs and joined the BJP.Responding to the remark of ‘gaddar’ by an AAP functionary, Harbhajan Singh replie…
Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Thursday urged the state government to immediately release pending dearness allowance (DA) installments and arrears to employees and pensioners after the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant a stay against the orders related to their payments. In a message shared on social media platform X, Jakhar said: “Your appeal seeking a stay against the court orders directing the release of employees’ arrears …