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Topic: Punjab

Zira liquor factory: ‘Give it to us in writing,’ say protesters after Mann promises to shut plant

AAP government had announced closure of liquor factory on 17 January, but written orders are yet to come. Four expert panels are looking into allegations of pollution.

Woman showed ‘no sign of trauma, shock,’ high court gives bail to former Punjab MLA in rape case

Granting bail to former MLA Simarjit Singh Bains, the HC said, “There is no evidence she reflected any trauma through her body language or conduct or complained to anyone."

Congress MLA Khaira seeks law against non-Punjabis buying land in state — ‘endangers our identity’

Akal Takht jathedar too made this demand last month while exhorting youth not to go abroad. Khaira plans to move a private member's bill in assembly to enact a prohibitory law.

‘Petty bias against AAP’ — Punjab targets central govt over rejection of Republic Day tableau

This is the 1st time since 2017 that Punjab hasn't been included in the parade. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has urged CM Mann to take the matter up 'forcefully' with central govt.

SGPC chief Dhami attacked in Mohali at protest demanding release of Sikh prisoners

Harjinder Singh Dhami claims he was invited to speak at protest site where his car came under attack. But organisers say they hadn't invited him & he was advised not to come.

Manpreet Badal joins BJP in Punjab after exiting Congress — ‘coterie of men…far from sound’

After switching sides, state ex-finance minister says he can see India & Punjab progress under PM Modi's leadership. Congress retorts that he came out of 'hibernation' to join BJP.

‘Saving ecology’ or Jalandhar bypoll? Punjab CM Mann orders closure of Zira liquor factory

Month after clashes between cops & protesters, CM announces factory will be closed to ‘preserve environment’. Decision signals govt’s willingness to reach out to agitating farmers.

Terror accused who beheaded ‘Hindu’ man were set to target Sena leaders in Punjab, say cops

Sources say the victim identified as a Hindu because of his trishool tattoo; his remains sent for forensic examination.

‘Nautanki’ — BJP attacks Rahul for wearing saffron turban in Punjab, Congress calls it ‘non-issue’

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya posted a video that purportedly shows Gandhi refusing to wear a turban 'when there were no cameras'.

Punjab Civil Service officers call off protest after CM Bhagwant Mann warns suspension

The officers protested against the arrest of Ludhiana Regional Transport Authority officer Narinder Singh Dhaliwal by the Vigilance Bureau in an alleged corruption case last week.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.