Women Leaders Assume Key Roles Longowal: Women councillors have emerged as key decision-makers in the Longowal Municipal Council, highlighting the growing role of women in Punjab’s local governance system. The development follows the formation of the new municipal council, where women representatives secured important positions and assumed greater responsibility in civic administration. Their rise reflects...
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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT PLANS NEW TOWNSHIP TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT IN GREATER MOHALI AND NEW CHANDIGARH.
Land pooling initiative aims to support urban expansion while creating modern residential and commercial spaces CHANDIGARH, June 24: The Punjab government has announced plans to develop villages in Greater Mohali and New Chandigarh by offering land for new township projects. Officials believe the initiative can support planned urban growth, improve infrastructure, and create new opportunities...
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AAP Councillors Eye Ludhiana West Seat as Arora Remains in Jail
Aspirants Begin Positioning Ahead of 2027 Polls Ludhiana: Political activity has increased within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Ludhiana West. Several councillors are reportedly showing interest in contesting the Assembly seat in the 2027 Punjab elections. The development comes as uncertainty continues over Sanjeev Arora’s political future. As a result, discussions about possible leadership...
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Punjab to Develop Villages in Greater Mohali, New Chandigarh for Planned Growth
Government Announces Development Push Chandigarh: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Punjab government has announced plans to develop villages that contributed land for the expansion of Greater Mohali and New Chandigarh. The move aims to ensure that local communities benefit from rapid urban development taking place in the region. Officials said the government will focus on...
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BJP Pins Punjab Hopes on Ravneet Bittu Ahead of Assembly Polls
Party Expands Bittu’s Role in Punjab Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is placing increasing focus on Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu ahead of the next Punjab Assembly elections. Party leaders see him as one of their strongest faces in the state. The BJP has given Bittu greater visibility in recent months. Leaders expect him...
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Vijay Sampla Appears Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case
BJP Leader Records Statement Before Investigators Chandigarh: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Vijay Sampla appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case. He recorded his statement and cooperated with investigators as part of the ongoing inquiry. The SIT has been examining various aspects of the case, which...
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Sukhbir Badal Thanks Haryana CM Saini Over FIR in Punjab CM Video Row
Akali Dal Leader Welcomes Action in Controversial Case Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has thanked Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini following the registration of an FIR in connection with the ongoing Punjab Chief Minister video controversy. Badal said the action reflected a commitment to ensuring accountability and transparency in the matter....
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AAP Rejects Gurugram Police Theory in Forensic Report Row
Punjab AAP Questions Haryana Police Investigation AAP Questions Haryana Police Probe Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has rejected Gurugram Police’s claims in the ongoing forensic report controversy linked to the Bhagwant Mann video row. Party leaders questioned the investigation and accused political opponents of targeting the Punjab government. AAP leaders said the BJP-led Haryana...
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Mann Accuses Badal Family of Using Religion for Politics
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday accused the Badal family of exploiting religion for political gains, triggering a fresh political confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Addressing a public gathering, Mann alleged that the Akali leadership had repeatedly used religious sentiments to strengthen its political...
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Haryana Speeds Up Development and Monsoon Preparedness in June 2026
Haryana Speeds Up Development and Monsoon Preparedness in June 2026 Haryana witnessed several important developments in June 2026 as the state government focused on infrastructure modernization, digital governance, and monsoon preparedness. With the arrival of the southwest monsoon expected towards the end of June, authorities have intensified efforts to strengthen public services and disaster management...