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328 missing Saroops: Spotlight back on ex-SGPC chief secretary against whom panel recommended criminal case

January 13, 2026 1:22 pm

The Ishar Singh Commission had stated that former SGPC chief secretary Roop Singh was negligent in performing his duties, and recommended action against him.

Decode Politics: Why video has reignited BJP vs AAP war, Delhi to Punjab

January 12, 2026 8:27 pm

Amid protests and counter-protests, the controversy seems to have pitted the Punjab executive against the Delhi legislature, flaring up at a time when key Punjab players are gearing up for the 2027 polls

Bhagwant Mann seeks audio and video recordings of trial of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev from Scotland

January 12, 2026 3:24 pm

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to the British deputy high commissioner in Chandigarh for the recordings, stating that they hold profound historical and emotional significance for the people of Punjab.

“They are not even being granted parole, which is their fundamental right. We will be freeing the toll plazas today to wake up the governments from its deep slumber. They cannot deny the basic rights of the Sikh prisoners,” said France. (Express Photo)

49 toll plazas in Punjab to remain free for 3 hours today: Here’s why

January 12, 2026 1:20 pm

The key toll plazas affected are the Ladhowal toll plaza on the Ludhiana-Jalandhar highway and the Kurali toll plaza in Mohali.

Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar at the location meant for MGNREGA project

Row erupts over alleged corruption in MGNREGA project near Fazilka deputy commissioner's residence

January 09, 2026 1:22 am

The project, located at Badha village in Punjab’s Fazilka district, adjacent to the deputy commissioner’s residence, involves the construction of a community water harvesting lake spread over nearly two acres.

Punjab and Haryana HC issues notice to Centre in plea seeking overhaul of Chandigarh Football Association

January 08, 2026 2:00 pm

The PIL in the Punjab and Haryana High Court points out alleged violations of Supreme Court norms on transparency, tenure limits, and player participation in Chandigarh Football Association.

Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh gifts new cars to kabaddi players at Sohana gurdwara

January 08, 2026 12:16 pm

The cars were originally supposed to be handed over during a kabaddi tournament held at Sohana. However, the event was abruptly cancelled following the death of kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria at the venue.

Post GST reforms, Punjab mop-up dips by 7%, Cheema blames Centre

January 03, 2026 8:14 am

Punjab’s GST collections have dipped after the Centre’s tax reforms reduced GST slabs, with the state losing over Rs 500 crore in three months. With revenues falling short of targets, concerns are rising over Punjab’s finances ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.

At the onset of the session, the House remembered the four Sahibzadas as Congress member Rana Gurjit Singh called for a resolution against “attempts to distort history of Sikhs.” (PTI)

‘Attempts to distort history of Sikhs’: Congress raises Veer Bal Diwas issue at special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha

December 30, 2025 3:56 pm

Political parties in Punjab have been demanding that Veer Bal Diwas is a misnomer and the day should instead be referred to as Sahibzadas Shahadat Diwas (Martyrdom Day of the Sahibzadas).

Police said the joint initiative aims to ensure peaceful and safe New Year celebrations across Chandigarh and Mohali. (Express Photo)

Mohali, Chandigarh police to work in tandem to prevent law and order issues during New Year

December 30, 2025 11:32 am

Sharing details, DSP, City 2, Harsimran Singh Ball said the meeting was attended by DSP, City 1, Prithvi Singh Chahal, SDPO, South Chandigarh, DSP Gurjeet Kaur, and SHOs from various police stations in Chandigarh and Mohali.

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ties the knot with Gurpreet Kaur

July 07, 2022 3:50 pm

In a low-key ceremony with only a few invited guests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will marry Gurpreet Kaur, a doctor, at his home on Thursday.