Chandigarh, Feb 3 (UNI) Punjab Governor and Administrator Union Territory, Chandigarh Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday resigned from the post citing ‘personal reasons’. He has been holding the office since August 2021. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, the Governor said ‘Due to my personal reasons and certain other commitments, I tender my resignation…
Sri Muktsar Sahib, Jan 11 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday filed a defamation suit seeking Rs 1 crore damages from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for defaming him and his party. The willful defamation was part of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) “conspiracy” against the Badal family as well…
Chandigarh, Dec 29 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Friday that the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi Airport will have a special counter, ” Helpdesk” for Punjab travelers, where Punjab government officials will be present to resolve any travel-related grievances. He said the operation will be conducted at T3 International Airport, both…
Chandigarh, Nov 26 (UNI) Seven police officers, including one of SP rank, have been suspended in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security lapse during his visit to Punjab last year. According to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, SP, Bhatinda, Gurvinder Singh Sangha was among those placed under suspension for negligence of duty. At that time,…
Kapurthala, Nov 23 (UNI) A clash erupted between Nihang Singhs and the police, early Morning on Thursday at Gurdwara Akal Bunga in Sultanpur Lodhi in the district. According to the police, there was an exchange of firing between the police and Nihang Singhs, resulting in the reported death of a policeman and injuring three others…
Jalandhar, Nov 20 (UNI) Border Security Force (BSF) foiled the nefarious design of sending drugs, arms, and ammunition into Indian territory through the Punjab Border early Monday morning. According to BSF sources, the troops of the BSF spotted a drone flying over the village of Chandu Badala in the Kalanaur area of the Gurdaspur sector….
Ludhiana, Nov 13 (UNI) A major accident occurred on the Khanna-Amritsar National Highway due to low visibility caused by fog early Monday morning. According to witnesses, around 100 vehicles were damaged, one person died, and many others were injured. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Twitter Monday morning that due to thick fog, there…
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (UNI) With the Supreme Court pulling up Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit for withholding Bills passed by the Assembly, state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the CM and the Governor must have good relations. “I respect the Governor, there is nothing like “I won”, and relations should be good between the…
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said the I.N.D.I.A alliance stands like a tall mountain. Taking to X, he said ‘a storm here and there will not affect its Grandeur !!! Any attempt to sabotage and breach this shield to safeguard our Democracy will…
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Sep 26 (UNI) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, handed over appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in various central government departments at the Rozgar Mela held here on Tuesday. Mr Puri extended his congratulations to the new appointees and expressed confidence in their dedication to serving the country,…
