Punjab chief minister Beant Singh

Is 'panthic' politics returning to Punjab ahead of polls?

August 14, 2026 9:25 pm

This week, Punjab saw three key developments: request for parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, an election ticket for the son of an Indira Gandhi assasination convict, and the attack on Sukhbir Badal. What might they point to?

Decide or we will consider it: SC to Centre on Beant Singh assassination convict Rajoana's mercy plea

November 05, 2024 8:58 am

Rajoana has been in custody for 29 years, said his counsel Mukul Rohatgi, while seeking his release till the mercy petition is decided.

Jail official suspended for letting journalist meet Beant killer

December 20, 2015 12:21 pm

Senior journalist Kanwar Sandhu and Gurmeet Singh Pinky had gone to meet Rajoana in the jail on Saturday according to a jail official.

8 life convicts in Burail Jail await response on release demand

November 07, 2013 1:00 am

Convicts have no friends or relatives who can furnish a surety bond demanding their premature release.

SC seeks reply from CBI in Beant Singh case

July 20, 2013 12:50 am

Beant’s widow cremated with full state honours

August 04, 2010 12:41 am

The mortal remains of Jaswant Kaur,widow of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh,were consigned to flames with full state honours here on Tuesday.