New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s video clip, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that the Punjab government’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) would also be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Addressing a press conference, Gupta reiterated that he would ensure a CBI probe into the functioning and findings of the Punjab government’s FSL in connection with the case.Gupta said, “On Janu…
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New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s video clip, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday presented the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report in the Assembly and stated that, according to the findings, there was no alteration or tampering of the video. Addressing a press conference, Vijender Gupta said, “On January 8, 2026, in the Delhi Assembly, the Opposition demanded an enquiry into the video footage of the Assembly ses…
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday said the order of the Jalandhar court “is in no manner a final verdict, but merely an interim order that is entirely based on a forensic report prepared under the control of the Bhagwant Mann government”. He said certain sections are deliberately attempting to create confusion by portraying this interim order as a conclusive decision, whereas the reality is that it neither establishes guilt nor finally determines …
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly Secretariat, on Friday, asked the Punjab government to submit by January 22 the forensic report on a video related to the House proceeding in which Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Atishi allegedly used objectionable words while referring to a Sikh Guru. The development coincided with Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta hinting that a special session of the House may be convened on the matter.Delhi Assembly Secretary Ranjeet …
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has said that the party respects the court order related to the direction to social media platforms to take down a video linked to the Leader of Opposition Atishi’s remarks in the city Assembly but criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for twisting facts about the matter. He said the BJP respects all court orders but it is unfortunate that the AAP-led Punjab government filed a petition in the Jalandhar court without making …
Chandigarh, Jan 13 (IANS) In a decision aimed at strengthening property rights and easing long-pending legal uncertainties, the Punjab government on Tuesday said it has introduced reforms to benefit residents living in cooperative housing societies.Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also holds the Cooperation Department portfolio, the AAP-led Punjab government has approved a comprehensive framework to make registration of cooperative housing properties affordable, secu…
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday alleged that another “blatant lie” of the Bhagwant Mann government to mislead the people of Punjab has been exposed, claiming that the much-hyped Rs 20,000 crore flood relief package has officially shrunk to just Rs 11,855 crore in the final damage assessment submitted by the state government itself.In a statement, Chugh said the Aam Aadmi Party-led government had attempted to fabricate allegations against the Ce…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Expressing concern over Delhi-NCR air quality, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to ensure that all Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines remain in working condition and are used efficiently.The Minister also requested the Ministry of Agriculture to brainstorm innovative mechanisms, in consultation with stakeholders and the scientific community, for effective management of crop residue and …
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) The AAP-led Punjab government has come under sharp attack from opposition parties over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state after a sarpanch from the ruling party was shot dead at a wedding venue in Amritsar.Jarnail Singh, who had arrived to attend a relative’s wedding at the Marigold Resort, was shot in the head by unidentified assailants on Sunday.He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police officials said the m…
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) The Punjab government has decentralised maternal healthcare, with Aam Aadmi Clinics emerging as the new lifeline for expectant mothers, government officials said on Sunday. Within four months of launching a specialised, protocol-driven pregnancy care model, the state has recorded a massive surge in service utilisation, with nearly 20,000 pregnant women visiting these clinics every month, said the State Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Sunday. He said th…