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25 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal to Hold Second Townhall in Goa Against E20-Blended Petrol Today

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI / GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will hold his second Townhall in Goa against E20-Blended Petrol on Tuesday, bringing together people who have been affected by the fuel blend. The Townhall will be held at 3 PM at Vivanta Banquet Hall in Miramar, where people are expected to share their experiences and raise their voices against E20. They can also send their concerns on WhatsApp at 7669803441. The AAP Chief revealed that diverting sugarcane towards ethanol production has pushed sugar prices from ₹45 to ₹70 per kg, while E20 is simultaneously damaging…

22 Aug

RP Singh Meets Sukhbir Badal in Delhi as BJP-SAD Alliance Talks Gain Momentum

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingRP Singh, Sukhbir Badal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh meeting between senior BJP leader RP Singh and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has added to speculation about a possible revival of the BJP-SAD alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. RP Singh, a member of the Punjab BJP core committee, met Sukhbir Badal at his residence in Delhi. Singh said the meeting was primarily to enquire about the SAD chief’s health, as Badal continues to recover following the attack on him in Nanded, Maharashtra. The meeting assumes significance as it comes soon after senior SAD leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal…

18 Aug

AAP Prioritises Education and Healthcare as Foundation for National Growth, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal hit back at an attempt to malign the Bhagwant Mann Government after an old video of a Punjab government school was circulated on social media. Sharing a video of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains visiting the school to verify the situation on the ground, he said education and healthcare remain the Aam Aadmi Party’s top priorities, and the minister’s immediate visit was a reflection of that commitment. The AAP Chief said the AAP had first transformed government schools in Delhi and was now undertaking the same work…

18 Aug

AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Meets Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Demands Dam on Ujh River to Protect Ajnala from Floods

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingGulab Chand Kataria, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Ajnala Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, along with a delegation comprising sarpanches, chairmen and Zila Parishad members from the constituency, met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday and urged him to take up the long-pending issues of recurring floods, construction of the Ujh Dam and development of the border region with the Central Government. Highlighting the plight of the people of Ajnala, MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Every year, the people of Ajnala suffer massive destruction due to the waters of the Ravi and Ujh rivers. The water of the Ujh River,…

15 Aug

“Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Statement on RDF Is ‘Dhakka’ With Farmers & Punjab; Centre Sitting on Punjab’s Rs 9,821 Crore Outstanding Dues”, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Singh Cheema, Punjab, Shivraj Singh Chauhan

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has declared the statement made by Union Cabinet Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that “no minister from Punjab ever contacted the Centre for the money under the Rural Development Fund (RDF)” as highly irresponsible, misleading and a blatant lie. The Finance Minister said that BJP leaders are experts at lying and distort every fact before presenting it to the public. He made it clear that the Punjab Government has continuously raised the issue of RDF funds before the Central Government at every possible platform. Addressing a press conference and detailing the repeated…

15 Aug

“Punjab’s People, Along With Lord Shiva, Blessed Bhagwant Mann To Become CM Again”, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal joined devotees in the spiritual ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ bhajan sandhya in Ludhiana, where the atmosphere reverberated with the devotional chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bam Bam Bhole.” During this, he said that Bhagwan Shiv’s blessings, along with those of the people of Punjab, are with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to return as Chief Minister. The AAP Chief said the people’s faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s charismatic leadership has grown stronger, while his government is earning divine blessings by taking the elderly on pilgrimages to…

14 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Attack Sparks Fresh Debate Over SAD’s Panthic Base and Possible BJP Return

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The assault on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at Nanded has opened up a wider political conversation in Punjab, with the incident bringing renewed attention to the strained relationship between the SAD leadership and sections of the Panthic electorate. The attack took place days after Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding political significance to an incident that has already triggered condemnation across party lines. While investigators will determine the circumstances and motive behind the assault, political observers are examining how the episode could influence the SAD's efforts to rebuild its support base. Badal's past…

10 Aug

Lok Sabha Braces for Fresh Clash as Four Bills Listed, Opposition Plans to Raise Jantar Mantar Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingLok Sabha

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The government is set to press ahead with its legislative business in the Lok Sabha on Monday, but the proceedings could once again be overshadowed by the continuing confrontation between the ruling side and the Opposition. Four Bills are scheduled to come up before the House, including the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, while Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to move two separate pieces of legislation. At the same time, Opposition parties are preparing to raise the alleged police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The continuing dispute has already caused repeated interruptions…

10 Aug

Dialysis, Heart Care And Knee Replacements Among Top 10 Procedures Covered Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingMukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): A serious illness doesn't just test a patient's health, it often tests a family's finances. Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is steadily changing that reality in Punjab by taking the cost of expensive medical treatment out of the equation. The numbers tell the story. Under the scheme's ten most frequently availed procedures alone, 2,44,468 cashless treatments worth more than ₹316.50 crore have already been provided. From patients who require dialysis several times a week to those undergoing heart surgery, knee replacement or emergency Caesarean delivery, the scheme is covering treatments that many families would otherwise…

10 Aug

Punjab Assembly Session Ends Today: School Fee Regulation, Outsourced Staff Bill Among Key Proposals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Assembly is set to wrap up its monsoon session on August 10, with the government preparing to table around eight bills on the concluding day. The proposed legislation includes measures aimed at regulating fee hikes in unaided educational institutions and changing the framework governing thousands of outsourced government workers. The Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Bill is among the most closely watched proposals. The legislation is expected to cover nearly 65,000 outsourced employees by bringing them into direct contractual arrangements with the state government. The move would effectively reduce their dependence on private outsourcing agencies and…