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PM Modi's safety was deliberately endangered in Punjab, says Nadda

They "lied" to the country continuously and politicised the issue, he said and asked Congress leaders to apologise

Supreme Court panel to probe breach in PM Modi's security in Punjab

The court also took note of the the Punjab government's concerns that its officials were being condemned by the Centre's panel without any proceedings

PM security breach: Congress launches social media campaign to counter BJP

Amid the high-voltage political row following PM Modi's security breach during Punjab visit, Congress on Friday launched a counter-strategy on social media against BJP's attack over the issue

PM's security breach: Khattar appeals Prez Kovind to dismiss Punjab govt

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday appealed President Ram Nath Kovind to dismiss the Congress-led Punjab government and impose President's rule in the state.

PM Modi's security breach: Home Ministry seeks Punjab cops' reply

The ministry is the cadre controlling authority for the Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.

PM security breach: Amarinder demands Prez Rule in Punjab, slams Channi

Amarinder also asked farmers not to fall for "unrealistic promises" made by his rivals

Punjab Cabinet approves one-time grant for widows, dependent children

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday decided to give a one-time grant of Rs 1,000 to widows, destitute women, dependent children and disabled people. This will be over and above the monthly pension of Rs 1,500 being given to them. This financial assistance will be credited directly into their bank accounts. This one-time grant will cost the state exchequer Rs 277.13 crore and benefitting 27.71 lakh beneficiaries, according to an official release. A decision to this effect was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi here. The Cabinet also gave approval to release Rs 25 crore to Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayayn Centre Committee, Dera Sachkhand Ballan. To ensure effective formulation and implementation of the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan, the Punjab Cabinet approved the outline of the proposed Punjab State Welfare and Development of Scheduled Castes (Planning, Earmarking and Utilization of Financial Resources) Sub-Allocation Ordinance, 2022. The new law w

Covid-19 pandemic: Punjab sees 1,811 fresh cases and four deaths

The four new Covid-related fatalities pushed the toll to 16,657

PM Narendra Modi stuck on flyover for 20 minutes in security lapse

Punjab CM expresses regret, denies security lapse; Cong says 'political drama'

Punjab govt should apologise for serious lapse in PM's security: Adityanath

This kind of "serious lapse in security" of the prime minister is "unforgivable", he said

Punjab CM Channi expresses regret after PM Modi cuts short visit

Channi claimed there was no security lapse of any kind and there was no situation of any attack

Punjab CM Channi promises jobs, programme to help youth go abroad

Channi said the youth will be given free coaching of English language tests to settle abroad

Bikram Majithia: A 'case' study of drugs, politics intertwining in Punjab

Majithia could well continue his unhindered run in the state's politics this year

Centre to work together with Punjab: Kiren Rijiju on Ludhiana explosion

In the wake of explosion in Ludhiana District Court Complex, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju assured the residents of Punjab that Centre will work together with the state government

Best of BS Opinion: An unlikely club, the man who will win and more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Ludhiana blast: Anti-national forces trying to spread anarchy, says Channi

Channi termed the alleged sacrilege bids and the Ludhiana blast a "big conspiracy"

One killed, five hurt in Ludhiana court blast, high alert in Punjab

Police suspect that the man killed in the blast in the second-floor toilet was trying to assemble or plant the explosive device

No political vendetta in case against Majithia: Punjab CM Channi

Majithia (46) was booked under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act on Monday

Movement of 128 trains hit in Punjab as farmers' stir enters third day

Out of 128 trains which were affected, 104 trains were mail or express trains, while 24 were passenger trains

Punjab sees 24 fresh Covid cases, Chandigarh reports 9 new infections

With the latest fatality, the statewide toll reached 16,633