BJP’s poll performance in four States was impressive but Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) victory in Punjab was exceptional. This AAP victory reminds us of the saying — “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Many may remember in 2013, the two National Parties — BJP and…
As voting begins in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, Opposition alleges EVM problems
February 20, 2022Lucknow/Chandigarh: Fifty nine constituencies spread across 16 districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) are voting in the third phase of polling today. Congress-ruled Punjab is also voting. UP recorded a voter turnout of 21.18 percent and Punjab 17.77 percent as at 12.30 pm. Soon after polling began in UP, the Samajwadi Party (SP) alleged discrepancies in…
Situation in Punjab Cong. will stabilise: Kharge
October 4, 2021Kalaburagi: Opposition Leader in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said the political situation in Punjab will stabilise based on his report submitted to the Congress High Command. “I myself have been on the panel, and for the last one month I have been working on bringing stability in Punjab’s party unit. I have…
Channi takes oath as Punjab CM
September 20, 2021Chandigarh: Charanjit Singh Channi today took oath as the first Dalit Chief Minister of Punjab, a day after being picked for the top post by the Congress leadership. Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered oath to Channi, along with Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Om Prakash Soni, who are expected to be appointed Deputy Chief Ministers. Channi was…
Agri scientists to be blamed for Punjab’s agricultural distress
July 2, 2019Mysuru: Expressing concern over sad state of affairs in the field of agriculture in the country, Science writer Nagesh Hegde on Sunday said that Punjab, land of five rivers, which was once known as ‘Granary of India’ and ‘India’s Bread-Basket’ is now making news because of its cancer patients. Hegde was speaking at a book…
Dr. (Capt.) Thimmappiah Memorial All India Cricket Tournament: Punjab scores thumping victory
August 1, 2017Excellent bowling by skipper Gurkeeret Mann (five for72) and ably supported by Arpit Pannu (two for 40), enabled Punjab CA to register a big 296-run win over Mumbai CA in their four-day Group ‘B’ league encounter in the Dr.(Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2017 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium, here yesterday. In the other match…
Capt. Amarinder Singh sworn-in as Punjab CM
March 16, 2017Navjot Singh Sidhu joins the Captain’s Brigade Capt. Amarinder Singh took oath as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab this morning in a ceremony attended by senior Congress leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. Amarinder Singh was administered the oath by Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore at the Raj…
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