Farmers require a regular power supply to operate tubewells for irrigation, making electricity a lifeline for the state's agrarian economy.

His remarks came as Punjab leaders, including former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Akali Dal Waris Punjab De leader Manpreet Singh Ayali, opposed the proposed law.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also sought a detailed report from the Rajasthan government to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident, senior ministry officials told NDTV.

Three deras that influence voters in Punjab include Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Dera Sacha Sauda, and Radha Soami Satsang Beas.

Jagman Samra has contested Bhagwant Mann's claims and challenged the Punjab government to provide evidence to support his allegations.

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, political parties are once again intensifying their outreach to the state's influential Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community.

Punjab's politics has traditionally revolved around Sikh institutions, agrarian issues and regional identity. However, electoral arithmetic tells a more nuanced story.

Bhagwant Mann, at a press conference, said a close examination of the footage reveals clear signs of manipulation.

The Haryana Police registered a case on Tuesday on a complaint from a man who alleged that he was approached to procure the fabricated forensic report of the video.

The politics of 2026 shares little with that of 1982. But the phrase does not carry politics alone; it carries memory. Once invoked, it can turn a political disagreement into a moral confrontation that is much harder to resolve or step back from.

Over the last decade, the BJP has invested considerable political capital in Sikh outreach -- including the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor and removal of several Sikh names from blacklists

The BJP on Wednesday claimed that the Mann government misused top Punjab Police officials to produce a fake report on the alleged video.

The movie's flashback scenes are set in Sargodha, a city that today lies in Punjab, Pakistan.

Punjab Police Admit Card 2026 has been released for the Phase 1 CBT exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website.

PSSSB Excise Inspector Result 2026 has been declared on the official website. Candidates can download the result PDF and check the final answer key online.

At the heart of Warring's confidence is the emergence of his close confidant, Shubham Devgan, as a leading face in the Punjab Youth Congress elections.

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has earned his maiden national call-up and he replaced an injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India squads for T20Is vs Ireland and England.

The incident has sparked fear among residents and raised serious questions about the preparedness of the police, especially in light of the Chief Minister's imminent visit.

The Nabha Foundation has launched Handcrafting Heritage, a two-week exhibition celebrating the rich legacy of Punjab's iconic Phulkari embroidery tradition at Drishti Hall, The Kunj, New Delhi.

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab's Fazilka Police has busted a narcotics supply network and recovered more than 1.8 kilograms of heroin, along with Rs 3.9 lakh suspected to be drug money. Three accused were arrested in connection with

At the centre of this strategy is the Mann Milni programme, a public interaction initiative that has become one of the chief minister's most visible political tools.

The Akal Takht released a recording of a coversation between its Jathedar and the Punjab chief minister.

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was acting on the directions of an Australia-based associate, who allegedly shared the weapons' drop location through social media applications.

Officials said the operation was based on intelligence inputs and evidence gathered during ongoing investigations.