Politics Archives - Page 14 of 25

08 Sep

Punjab Flood Crisis: AAP’s Aman Arora Urges Centre for Rs 20,000 Crore Relief Package Ahead of PM’s Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Punjab floods

Chandigarh: (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Punjab unit president and state minister Aman Arora has made a strong appeal to the central government, urging an immediate financial intervention to support relief and rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to the media, Arora called on the Centre to announce a comprehensive aid package of at least Rs 20,000 crore, citing the extensive damage caused by the floods. “Punjab is suffering. The Centre must step up and provide urgent assistance. A package of Rs 20,000 crore is not just necessary—it is critical for…

04 Sep

New FIR Lodged Against MLA Raman Arora in Rama Mandi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Raman Arora

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Legal troubles continue to mount for Raman Arora, MLA from Jalandhar Central, as police have booked him in yet another case, this time at Rama Mandi police station. The fresh complaint carries sections related to extortion, according to police sources. Officials confirmed that a production warrant will soon be sought to present the legislator before the court. Investigators are currently probing the matter from multiple angles to establish the full sequence of events. This new case comes barely a day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted Arora regular bail following his 105-day incarceration. What appeared…

03 Sep

ABVP Secures Panjab University Student Council; Gauravveer Sohal Chosen as President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAbhishek Dagar SOPU, ABVP victory, Ashmeet Singh vice president, Gauravveer Sohal president, Mohit Manderana independent, Panjab University elections 2025, PUCSC results

Chandigarh, September 3, 2025 — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has registered a significant victory in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, with Gauravveer Sohal elected as president. This result marks a rare achievement for the party, which had not held the top seat in recent years.Counting trends consistently showed Sohal in the lead, sparking celebrations among ABVP supporters at the university gymnasium even before the final announcement was made.The outcome of other key posts highlighted a mixed mandate. Ashmeet Singh has been elected as vice president, while Abhishek Dagar of the Students Organisation of Panjab University…

03 Sep

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingShivraj Singh Choudhan

Chandigarh: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to arrive in Punjab on Thursday to assess the situation in flood-affected regions. Taking to social media, Chouhan said he had held detailed discussions with the state’s Governor, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Punjab’s Agriculture Minister regarding the large-scale damage caused by continuous heavy rains. The Minister stated that he will personally visit the flood-affected villages to meet local residents and review relief operations. “In this difficult time, the Central Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and will extend every possible support,” his post read. Punjab…

02 Sep

Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested Amid Ongoing Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Punjab

Patiala: Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanour legislator, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, was arrested in an old case that has resurfaced. The matter reportedly pertains to allegations linked to his previous marriage. Earlier in the day, Pathanmajra claimed that a rape case had been registered against him and appealed to his supporters to march towards the offices of the SSP and DC in protest. He maintained that the charges were an attempt to target him. According to Pathanmajra, the police have registered a case against him under Section 376 of the IPC. He was arrested in Haryana. His arrest came after his security…

30 Aug

Haryana Seeks Cut in Water Release Amid Punjab Flood Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBBMB, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a surprising turn, Haryana has approached the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Punjab authorities with a request to reduce the release of nearly 2,500 cusecs of water into its canal system, even as Punjab battles worsening floods. The appeal has raised eyebrows since only a few days ago Haryana was seeking additional water to meet its requirements. Officials in Punjab caution that curtailing the outflow now could further aggravate the flood situation in the state, where relief teams are already stretched thin. Notably, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had earlier written to Punjab’s Chief…

26 Aug

ED Raids Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Residence Over Alleged Hospital Project Scam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingDelhi, saurabh bhardwaj

New Delhi (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday searched 13 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas, including the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to hospital construction projects sanctioned during the party’s rule in the capital. Officials confirmed that the searches were related to suspected irregularities in projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore, approved between 2018 and 2019. However, details of any recoveries or seized assets have not been disclosed. Bharadwaj, a three-time MLA from Greater Kailash, has held key roles including Health Minister, Urban Development Minister,…

25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Withdrawing Ration Benefits from 55 Lakh Punjabis, Writes Open Letter To People of Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Union government is planning to remove nearly 55 lakh residents of Punjab from the free ration scheme, terming the move a deliberate attempt to “snatch food from the poor.” In a letter to the people of the state, Mann said the Centre has already cut off supplies for 23 lakh individuals since July, citing incomplete eKYC. He added that ration for another 32 lakh people is expected to be stopped from September under the claim that these families no longer fall under the “poor” category. Mann questioned the…

25 Aug

Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah

New Delhi (National Times): Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticized the opposition for resisting the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accusing them of attempting to protect corrupt leaders and questioning their moral credibility. In an interview with ANI, Shah alleged that the opposition wants to create an arrangement where leaders facing jail terms can continue to govern from prison. “They want to convert jail into a Chief Minister’s or Prime Minister’s residence, where senior officers like the DGP and Cabinet Secretary would be forced to take instructions from behind bars. This is the level of politics they are pursuing,” he…

21 Aug

Citizens Demand Accountability of Councillors in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsChandigarh, Municipal corporation

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma :- Residents across Chandigarh are advocating for increased accountability from municipal councillors amidst growing concerns regarding irregularities and corruption in ward-level projects. Citizens contend that corruption in civic works and services cannot occur without the knowledge or involvement of elected representatives. Community groups and local activists have raised the issue during recent interactions, emphasizing that councillors, who are elected to oversee development and governance in their respective wards, must assume responsibility for lapses and misuse of funds. "Without the participation or negligence of councillors, corruption is not possible. Each councillor should be directly accountable for their ward,…