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Mann govt defies Akal Takht direction, amendment against ‘monopoly on Gurbani broadcast’ passed

Punjab assembly Tuesday cleared a controversial amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925. Akal Takht had called for the state govt to discuss the issue with SGPC.

In tussle with SGPC over Golden Temple gurbani, Mann govt to amend law, end broadcast monopoly

Broadcast rights for gurbani are currently with the PTC, a Punjabi television network owned by Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. PTC’s contract ends in July. 

Thumbs up to free power, rejection of radical Sikh politics: Message in Jalandhar bypoll won by AAP

AAP candidate Sushil Rinku, a former MLA of the Congress, won over 3 lakh votes in Jalandhar LS bypoll. Karamjit Kaur of the Congress, who came second, lost by a margin of almost 59,000 votes. 

CM Mann slams Congress MLA Khaira & BJP’s Sirsa amid row over ‘Punjab minister’s obscene video’

After BJP leader Manjinder Sirsa claimed 'obscene' clips of Punjab minister Lal Chand Kataruchak handed to governor, CM dismissed the allegations & said he had not received any resignation.

Where was Amritpal hidden all these days, asks Congress as AAP & BJP welcome Waris Punjab De chief’s arrest

Congress’s Randeep Surjewala casts doubt on the chain of events leading to the Khalistani preacher's capture. Akal Takht jathedar had suggested Amritpal to surrender, Akali Dal asserts.

‘Save power, more time for staff’: CM Bhagwant Mann announces new office timings for Punjab

From 2 May to 15 July, government offices in the state will open at 7:30 a.m. & close at 2 p.m. Currently, these offices in Punjab operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

‘Never seen wheat destroyed like this’ — in Punjab, a downpour leaves fields flattened & farmers despairing

Unseasonal rains & strong winds have ruined fields in southwest Punjab. Bathinda saw rainfall 3,900% above normal over 24-30 March, though officials say only 10% of farms severely affected.

Row over Akal Takht ‘ultimatum’ on Amritpal crackdown: Mann & jathedar argue on Twitter, SAD wades in

Jathedar Monday gave an ultimatum to Bhagwant Mann govt to release Sikh youths arrested during crackdown on Amritpal Singh. In turn, the CM accused jathedar of acting on SAD’s behalf.

As Mann says Punjab stands firm on Amritpal crackdown, a look at how radical preacher got long rope for months

Punjab Police's statewide hunt for Amritpal has entered its 5th day. But series of law & order incidents and subsequent demands for police action go back as far as last October.

As Mann govt faces flak on law & order, Punjab makes do with acting DGP for 8 months & counting

In July 2022, Gaurav Yadav was named acting DGP, replacing then DGP V. K. Bhawra. State hasn't sent list of eligible officers to UPSC in line with rules laid down by SC, it is learnt.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.