Punjab Cabinet opposes Centre's decision to extend BSF jurisdiction

Punjab Cabinet Opposes Centre's Decision To Extend Bsf Jurisdiction

Opposing the Centre's move to extend the BSF's area of jurisdiction in the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday said law and order is a state subject and the police force is capable of dealing with any situation.

Punjab CM Channi meets Navjot Singh Sidhu to discuss Congress' agenda

Punjab Cm Channi Meets Navjot Singh Sidhu To Discuss Congress' Agenda

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi met Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. Channi while addressing the media said that the meeting was solely to discuss regarding 18-point agenda of the Congress high command.

SAD chief targets Pb govt over extension of BSF's jurisdiction

Sad Chief Targets Pb Govt Over Extension Of Bsf's Jurisdiction

“Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi should come clean and tell Punjabis why he had acquiesced to extending the jurisdiction of the BSF to cover nearly half of the state during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently,” Sukhbir Singh Badal told reporters in Amritsar after paying obeisance at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal.

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Singhu border lynching: 3 more accused sent to police remand

Singhu Border Lynching: 3 More Accused Sent To Police Remand

A hearing was held in the Sonipat court on Sunday in the case of brutal murder of a person on the Singhu border. The court has sent the remaining three accused on 6-day police remand.

Sidhu writes to Sonia Gandhi raising issues concerning Punjab, seeks meeting with her

Sidhu Writes To Sonia Gandhi Raising Issues Concerning Punjab, Seeks Meeting With Her

Sidhu has written to Sonia Gandhi highlighting issues the state government "must deliver upon" and sought a meeting with her to present his 13-point agenda which can be included in the 2022 poll manifesto

Badal asks Channi to convene all-party meet over centre extending BSF jurisdiction

Badal Asks Channi To Convene All Party Meet Over Centre Extending Bsf Jurisdiction

Former Deputy CM and President of Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal urged Punjab Chief Minister Charanjeet Channi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the BSF jurisdiction extension.

Sidhu's aide Mohd Mustafa launches tirade against Capt Amarinder Singh

Sidhu's Aide Mohd Mustafa Launches Tirade Against Capt Amarinder Singh

Former DGP of Punjab and Navjot Singh's close associate Sidhu Mohd Mustafa lambasted Captain Amarinder Singh alleging that the latter had threatened him many times in the past. He launched a tirade against Amarinder Singh stating he is not a coward, but with due respect to Amarinder's wife  Preneet Kaurji, he is keeping mum.

Punjab police arrest second Nihang in Singhu border murder

Punjab Police Arrest Second Nihang In Singhu Border Murder

A Nihang Sikh, who was allegedly involved in killing farm labourer Lakhbir Singh at Singhu border on Friday, was arrested by the Punjab police on Saturday. The second accused, Narayan Singh, was arrested from Rakh Devidass Pura at Amarkot village in the district.

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Singhu border lynching: Victim's family says he was 'god-fearing', demands high-level probe

Singhu Border Lynching: Victim's Family Says He Was 'god Fearing', Demands High Level Probe

The victim's wife Jaspreet Kaur and three daughters aged 12, 11 and eight years live in a small temporary house made of mud and bricks in village Cheema Kalan, around 50 km away from the holy city of Amritsar. His son passed away two years ago.

Punjab: Drug peddler arrested with heroin worth Rs34Cr near international border

Punjab: Drug Peddler Arrested With Heroin Worth Rs34 Cr Near International Border

Anti-Narcotics Cell of Ferozepur Police arrested a drug smuggler and recovered 6.73 kgs of heroin worth Rs 34 crores from his possession. During interrogation, the accused revealed that he has some relation with Pakistan-based smugglers and used to get this heroin from there

Centre's act of granting more powers to BSF concerted attack on constitutionalism

Centre's Act Of Granting More Powers To Bsf Concerted Attack On Constitutionalism

The government had on Wednesday increased the powers of the BSF by increasing their jurisdiction in poll-bound Punjab by up to 50 km from the international border. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said this is a conspiracy to take away the powers of elected governments in states.

Congress high command asks Sidhu to continue, formal announcement tomorrow 

Congress High Command Asks Sidhu To Continue, Formal Announcement Tomorrow 

Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to continue as the Punjab Congress Chief. The announcement is likely to be made tomorrow by the Congress high command.

Punjab CM assails Kejriwal for befooling industrialists by making tall claims

Punjab Cm Assails Kejriwal For Befooling Industrialists By Making Tall Claims

Terming Kejriwal as an opportunist, Channi said such ill-conceived and politically motivated moves would not help AAP convenor to capture electoral ground in Punjab as he is not even remotely concerned with the development of state and welfare of its people.

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Direct attack on federalism, says Punjab CM Channi on BSF jurisdiction

Direct Attack On Federalism, Says Punjab Cm Channi On Bsf Jurisdiction

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday condemned the Centre's decision to extend the Border Security Force (BSF)'s jurisdiction over a wider area along the borders of three states and said that it is a "direct attack on federalism".

36 IPS, 14 PPS officers transferred in Punjab

36 Ips, 14 Pps Officers Transferred In Punjab

In a major reshuffle in the police department, the Punjab government on Wednesday transferred 36 Indian Police Service and 14 Punjab Police Service officers with immediate effect.

Farmers in Punjab's Bathinda burn stubble, say not left with any other choice

Farmers In Punjab's Bathinda Burn Stubble, Say Not Left With Any Other Choice

Punjab's Bathinda farmers have started burning stubble, saying that they are not being provided with a 50 per cent subsidy as directed by the state government in September.

Punjab CM's son gets married at gurudwara in Mohali

Punjab Cm's Son Gets Married At Gurudwara In Mohali

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's son Navjit Singh got married at a gurudwara in Mohali on Sunday. Navjit, the eldest son of Channi, tied the knot with Simrandheer Kaur at Gurdwara Sacha Dhan Sahib as per 'Anand Karaj'

Punjab CM launches inter-state Basmati movement portal

Punjab Cm Launches Inter State Basmati Movement Portal

The Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday digitally launched the Inter-State Basmati Movement portal emandikaran-pb.in in order to stop the influx of paddy-parmal from outside that is hampering procurement operations on MSP across the State.

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Punjab must prevent and prepare: Sidhu on power crisis

Punjab Must Prevent And Prepare: Sidhu On Power Crisis

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted "Punjab must prevent & prepare, rather than repent & repair… Private Thermal Plants floating guidelines, punishing Domestic Consumers by not keeping Coal Stock for 30 Days should be penalised. It is time to aggressively work on Solar PPAs, & roof-top solar connected to the Grid!"

Coal shortage: Punjab's power plants running at reduced capacity, power cuts imposed

Coal Shortage: Punjab's Power Plants Running At Reduced Capacity, Power Cuts Imposed

Coal-fired power plants are running at a reduced capacity because of the shortage of coal, said an official of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) on Saturday.

Chandigarh: Man held for molesting woman diplomat

Chandigarh: Man Held For Molesting Woman Diplomat

The accused who was on a motorcycle had approached from behind and hit her on her back inappropriately, police said.

Delhi Gurdwara committee resists Sikhs from going to work in Srinagar

Delhi Gurdwara Committee Resists Sikhs From Going To Work In Srinagar

Day after militants killed two teachers in Srinagar, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Friday asked Sikh to refrain from going to work in the Valley until strict security arrangements have been made for them

NIA raids residence of Anwar Masih in connection with Gujarat drugs case

Nia Raids Residence Of Anwar Masih In Connection With Gujarat Drugs Case

A National Investigation Team on Friday raided the residence of Anwar Masih in Punjab in connection with the seizure of 2988.21 kilograms of heroin from Mundra port in Gujarat.