PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Haryana’s Olympic medalist wrestler Deepak Punia is set to tie the knot today with Shivani, in a grand wedding ceremony in Bahadurgarh. The event has drawn invitations for several dignitaries from politics and the sports world. How the Match Was ArrangedThe union was arranged through family connections. Shivani, a resident of Nilothi, is the daughter of Anoop Singh, an old friend of Deepak’s father, Subhash Punia. The engagement took place on 28 September 2025, and wedding preparations have been underway since then. On Monday, a pre-wedding ceremony was organized at the Jhajjar district headquarters, attended by family members and several social representatives. The event was notable for its traditional feast, which included special churma and dishes prepared with five quintals of pure ...

A shocking incident has emerged from Yamunanagar district in Haryana, where a son allegedly declared his father dead and conducted his funeral while the man was still alive. The victim himself has come forward to report the matter. Father Reveals Shocking DetailsAccording to the father, his son took this extreme step with the intent of claiming family property. Disturbingly, the father discovered that not only had funeral rites been conducted in Haridwar, but his name had also been officially recorded as deceased in the priests’ registers. The victim, Mamchand, has lodged a written complaint with SP Kamaldeep Goyal, alleging that several people, along with his son Mahesh, were involved in this conspiracy. Mamchand shared that his wife passed away two years ago. He has two sons and a ...

Chandigarh:The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia in a high-profile disproportionate assets case, providing significant relief to him after nearly seven months of judicial custody. Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in June last year from his Amritsar residence in connection with allegations of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income. He had been lodged in Nabha Jail since June 25. The apex court allowed his bail plea in the case involving alleged assets worth around ₹700 crore, observing that the investigation had already been completed and the charge sheet filed. The court noted that Majithia had remained in custody for a considerable period and that cont...

Chandigarh, Punjab: Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strategic visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan, marking BJP’s first foray into the dera politics of the state. The visit coincided with Padma Shri awardee Sant Niranjan Das being felicitated, signaling a clear outreach to the Dalit electorate. A Devotional Touch with Political Undertones On the occasion of Sant Ravidas Jayanti, PM Modi traveled 18 km from Jalandhar to the dera, where he sought blessings by touching the feet of Sant Niranjan Das and stayed closely by his side throughout the visit. Modi’s gesture of holding the sant’s hand while others tried to assist him drew widespread appreciation, leaving a personal and relatable impression. Prior to this, the PM inaugurated the Adampur A...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament, made a landmark announcement for Haryana. The minister declared that Rakhigarhi, the ancient Harappan site, will be included in India’s list of 15 Iconic Sites, giving it a major boost on the national and international tourism map. Reviving Ancient HeritageRakhigarhi, located in Haryana, is one of the largest and oldest centers of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization, dating back over 6,000 years. Previous excavations at the site have uncovered centuries-old pottery, skeletal remains, women’s ornaments, ancient scripts, and sophisticated water drainage systems, showcasing the advanced urban planning of the civilization. Tourism and Cultural InitiativesTo promote tourism, the Finance Minister announ...

On the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Ravidas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab and paid tribute to the revered saint. During his address, he announced that Adampur Airport will henceforth be known as Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport. PM Modi Highlights Guru Ravidas’ LegacyThe Prime Minister emphasized his personal connection with Shri Guru Ravidas’ birthplace, Kashi, and expressed gratitude for the blessings and guidance received from the saint’s teachings. He hailed Guru Ravidas’ message of service and inspiration, stating that it continues to energize the nation’s development journey. Key Points from PM Modi’s Address: Strong personal and spiritual connection with Shri Guru Ravidas’ birthplace, Kashi. A temple and museum dedicated to Gur...

New Delhi, Jan 31:A 55-year-old man from Punjab lost his life in a tragic multi-vehicle collision amid dense fog on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Dwarka, Delhi, early Saturday morning, police officials said. The deceased has been identified as Chhaju Singh, a resident of Channuwala village in Punjab. He was travelling in a taxi to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to see off his son, Amandeep Singh, when the accident occurred. According to police, poor visibility due to heavy fog led to a chain collision involving multiple vehicles on the stretch. Singh sustained critical injuries in the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police said that traffic movement on the road was briefly affected following the accide...

Chandigarh, Jan 31: A controversy has erupted in Punjab over the state government’s plan to paint 852 government schools in blue and yellow. Opposition parties, particularly the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), have alleged that the colors mirror the flag of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing the government of politicizing school infrastructure. The order to repaint the schools was issued by the Punjab government on December 22. The first phase of the project covers schools across 23 districts, with a total budget allocation of ₹17.44 crore. According to officials, 102 schools in Sangrur, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s home district, will be repainted, along with 37 schools in Ropar, 84 in Amritsar, and 70 in Ludhiana. Opposition Criticism:SAD leader Giani Harpreet Singh criticized...

CHANDIGARH: Faridkot was the coldest place in Punjab on Saturday, recording a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius, as the state, along with neighbouring Haryana, experienced severe cold conditions. The common capital, Chandigarh, woke up to a thick blanket of fog, with the minimum temperature settling at 7.7 degrees Celsius, a local weather official said. Fog was reported in several other locations across Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala and Ludhiana, while Haryana witnessed similar conditions in Ambala, Karnal and Hisar, the official added. Authorities have advised residents, especially the elderly and children, to take precautions against the chilly weather and early morning fog, which could also disrupt road visibility.

CHANDIGARH :A deaf and mute couple from Mohali has captured the internet’s attention with their inspiring journey of resilience, entrepreneurship and love for home-cooked food. Vanshpreet Singh and his wife, Anmol Kaur, run a cloud kitchen aptly named ‘Quietly Delicious’, which has become a lifeline for residents seeking hygienic, homemade meals. What makes their story extraordinary is not just the food they serve, but the spirit with which they run their business despite communication barriers. The couple’s young son has emerged as the face of their tiffin service on social media, charming thousands of viewers with his innocent explanations of the daily menu. “Yeh toh roti hai. Ye toh aloo-gobhi hai,” the shy yet enthusiastic boy says in videos that have now gone viral, proudly intr...