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13 Sep

Sunil Jakhar Challenges Punjab CM Over Mismanagement of SDRF Funds

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAAP, BJP, Challenges, Cm। Bhagwant Maan, Punjqb news, Sunil jakhad

National Times Bureau :- Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Saturday accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of mismanaging the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), citing a recent CAG report. According to the report, Punjab had received Rs 9,041.74 crore in SDRF allocations up to March 31, 2023, and with subsequent releases over the next three years, the total fund amounted to Rs 12,000 crore. Jakhar claimed that the state government had failed to utilize the funds appropriately, in violation of central government norms. He added that both the Chief Minister and state ministers had acknowledged this lapse. Jakhar urged the…

10 Sep

Arrest Warrants Issued Against AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Associates in Patiala Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Pathanmajra, Punjab

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The legal troubles of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra have deepened, with police issuing arrest warrants against 16 people linked to him, including his son Harjashan Singh alias Jashn and personal aide Gurpreet Singh Gurri. Others named include AAP’s district youth chief Amar Singh Sanghera along with several associates. The FIR, registered at Civil Lines police station in Patiala, accuses the group of harbouring the absconding MLA, obstructing police action, and disturbing peace. Pathanmajra, who is wanted in connection with a rape case, remains untraceable despite searches being carried out in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and…

10 Sep

Vice President to Receive Enhanced Security, CRPF Commandos to Provide ‘Z+’ Cover

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingCP Radhakrishnan, Vice President

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over the personal security of the Vice President of India, who will now be safeguarded under the ‘Z+’ security category. The arrangement follows fresh inputs from the Intelligence Bureau and subsequent directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per officials aware of the matter, while Delhi Police will continue to manage the outer perimeter and regulate entry points, the CRPF’s elite protection unit will be tasked with providing close-quarter security. The handover could take place as soon as Wednesday, sources indicated. ‘Z+’ protection…

09 Sep

Vice Presidential Poll Underway: CP Radhakrishnan and Sudarshan Reddy in Direct Contest; Key Parties Stay Neutral

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingCP Radhakrishnan, Sudarshan Reddy

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Voting for the election of India’s next Vice President began Tuesday morning, with lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament heading to cast their votes in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes political event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to vote as polling commenced at 10:00 AM. The electoral contest pits the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan, a 68-year-old veteran politician, against the opposition-backed candidate, 79-year-old former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy. Polling will continue until 5 PM, after which counting is scheduled to begin at 6 PM. 781 MPs…

08 Sep

Punjab Flood Crisis: AAP’s Aman Arora Urges Centre for Rs 20,000 Crore Relief Package Ahead of PM’s Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Punjab floods

Chandigarh: (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Punjab unit president and state minister Aman Arora has made a strong appeal to the central government, urging an immediate financial intervention to support relief and rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to the media, Arora called on the Centre to announce a comprehensive aid package of at least Rs 20,000 crore, citing the extensive damage caused by the floods. “Punjab is suffering. The Centre must step up and provide urgent assistance. A package of Rs 20,000 crore is not just necessary—it is critical for…

04 Sep

New FIR Lodged Against MLA Raman Arora in Rama Mandi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Raman Arora

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Legal troubles continue to mount for Raman Arora, MLA from Jalandhar Central, as police have booked him in yet another case, this time at Rama Mandi police station. The fresh complaint carries sections related to extortion, according to police sources. Officials confirmed that a production warrant will soon be sought to present the legislator before the court. Investigators are currently probing the matter from multiple angles to establish the full sequence of events. This new case comes barely a day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted Arora regular bail following his 105-day incarceration. What appeared…

03 Sep

ABVP Secures Panjab University Student Council; Gauravveer Sohal Chosen as President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAbhishek Dagar SOPU, ABVP victory, Ashmeet Singh vice president, Gauravveer Sohal president, Mohit Manderana independent, Panjab University elections 2025, PUCSC results

Chandigarh, September 3, 2025 — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has registered a significant victory in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, with Gauravveer Sohal elected as president. This result marks a rare achievement for the party, which had not held the top seat in recent years.Counting trends consistently showed Sohal in the lead, sparking celebrations among ABVP supporters at the university gymnasium even before the final announcement was made.The outcome of other key posts highlighted a mixed mandate. Ashmeet Singh has been elected as vice president, while Abhishek Dagar of the Students Organisation of Panjab University…

03 Sep

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingShivraj Singh Choudhan

Chandigarh: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to arrive in Punjab on Thursday to assess the situation in flood-affected regions. Taking to social media, Chouhan said he had held detailed discussions with the state’s Governor, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Punjab’s Agriculture Minister regarding the large-scale damage caused by continuous heavy rains. The Minister stated that he will personally visit the flood-affected villages to meet local residents and review relief operations. “In this difficult time, the Central Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and will extend every possible support,” his post read. Punjab…

02 Sep

Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested Amid Ongoing Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Punjab

Patiala: Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanour legislator, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, was arrested in an old case that has resurfaced. The matter reportedly pertains to allegations linked to his previous marriage. Earlier in the day, Pathanmajra claimed that a rape case had been registered against him and appealed to his supporters to march towards the offices of the SSP and DC in protest. He maintained that the charges were an attempt to target him. According to Pathanmajra, the police have registered a case against him under Section 376 of the IPC. He was arrested in Haryana. His arrest came after his security…

30 Aug

Haryana Seeks Cut in Water Release Amid Punjab Flood Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBBMB, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a surprising turn, Haryana has approached the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Punjab authorities with a request to reduce the release of nearly 2,500 cusecs of water into its canal system, even as Punjab battles worsening floods. The appeal has raised eyebrows since only a few days ago Haryana was seeking additional water to meet its requirements. Officials in Punjab caution that curtailing the outflow now could further aggravate the flood situation in the state, where relief teams are already stretched thin. Notably, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had earlier written to Punjab’s Chief…