Chandigarh, June 27, 2026: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leaders as observers for the upcoming mayor and municipal council president elections across the state. The move aims to improve coordination and ensure a smooth election process. Each observer will supervise election activities in the assigned district. Besides monitoring...
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Punjab Congress Organisational Revamp Delayed, Uncertainty Grows Over Future Political Strategy
Chandigarh, June 27: The Punjab Congress is yet to announce its long-awaited organisational restructuring. The delay has raised concerns among party leaders and workers about the party’s preparations for future political challenges. Despite several meetings between the Congress high command and senior Punjab leaders, the new organisational team has not been finalised. Party workers are...
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Punjab begins house-to-house voter verification drive across Mohali and other districts
Mohali Municipal Corporation Begins New Administrative Term The newly elected Mohali Municipal Corporation held its first official meeting on Friday. During the meeting, members constituted the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC). The committee will oversee municipal finances, approve development projects, and review major contracts. Civic officials said improving infrastructure, sanitation, and public services will remain...
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Punjab Canals Run Full as Paddy Transplantation Gains Momentum
Improved water flow brings relief to farmers as canals carry full capacity after a long gap CHANDIGARH, June 26: Punjab’s irrigation network has witnessed a significant boost as canals across several districts are now flowing at full capacity, offering much-needed relief to farmers preparing for the paddy transplantation season. After a long period of reduced...
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IIT-Ropar Scholar Gets PhD Seat Back After High Court Sets Aside ‘Involuntary’ Resignation
The IIT-Ropar PhD seat dispute has ended in favour of a research scholar after the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to restore his admission. The court ruled that the scholar’s resignation was not voluntary and could not be treated as a valid withdrawal from the doctoral programme....
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Chandigarh Police Arrest AC Mechanic for Alleged Extortion Attempt
Accused Sent Threatening Messages to Jewellers Chandigarh Police have arrested a 21-year-old AC mechanic in connection with an extortion case. The accused allegedly sent threatening WhatsApp messages to local jewellers and demanded money while posing as a gangster. The arrest came after a city jeweller approached the police with a complaint. According to investigators, the...
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CBI Conducts Searches Across Punjab, Haryana and 14 Other States in Digital Arrest Scam Crackdown
The CBI digital arrest scam investigation has expanded with coordinated searches across Punjab, Haryana and 14 other states. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out the nationwide operation to crack down on cybercriminals accused of running fake digital arrest scams that targeted people across India. Nationwide Raids Across 16 States and UTs CBI teams...
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Air India Delhi-Amritsar Flight Briefly Enters Pakistan Airspace
Flight Delay Raises Passenger Concerns Amritsar/New Delhi: Passengers aboard an Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar experienced delays after the aircraft briefly entered Pakistan’s airspace on Monday night. The unexpected development sparked concern among travelers and drew attention from aviation observers. The flight eventually landed safely in Amritsar. However, the incident led to questions...
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Shubham Sharma Takes Lead in Punjab Youth Congress Chief Race
Young Leader Emerges as Frontrunner Chandigarh: Shubham Sharma has emerged as the leading contender for the post of Punjab Youth Congress president. He currently leads the race by nearly 4,000 votes. According to election results, Sharma secured more than 1.60 lakh votes. He maintained a clear lead over his nearest rival, Gagandeep Jalalpur. The margin...
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BJP Leaves Door Open for Future Akali Alliance in Punjab
Nitin Nabin Hints at Possibility of Alliance Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Nitin Nabin has indicated that the possibility of a future alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) cannot be ruled out. His remarks have reignited discussions about political equations ahead of the next Assembly elections in Punjab. When asked about a potential alliance, Nabin...