NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
SAD Chief Sukhbir Badal Seeks Forgiveness for Past Mistakes In a significant development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has sought “unconditional forgiveness” for the mistakes committed during the party’s time in power. This plea for absolution was formally communicated in a three-page letter submitted to Giani Raghbir Singh, the jathedar of Akal … Read more
Sukhbir Badal Reshapes Akali Dal Core Committee Escalating Dissent In a decisive move to address internal dissent and navigate through turbulent times, Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has restructured the party’s core committee. This strategic reorganization, announced on Sunday, is aimed at fortifying the party’s leadership and addressing the grievances … Read more
Bharat Bhushan Ashu Arrest Connection Tender Scam & Money Laundering The Enforcement Directorate (ED) made headlines on Thursday with the arrest of Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a former minister and Congress leader from Punjab, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to a tender scam. Ashu, who held the portfolio of food and civil supplies in … Read more
Sitharaman Against Conflicting Claims, Defended Union Budget 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday firmly dismissed the opposition’s allegations of bias in the Union Budget 2024, presented in Parliament on July 23. Responding to a heated budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman asserted that no state, regardless of political affiliation, was denied funds. Her … Read more
CM Extends Welcome Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Despite Controversies Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann extended a warm welcome to the state’s new governor Gulab Chand Kataria, on Sunday, signaling a fresh chapter in the state’s administration. Kataria’s appointment follows the resignation of Banwarilal Purohit, marking a significant shift in Punjab’s political landscape. The CM’s gesture … Read more