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Rift widens, Sukhbir faction turns down rebels' invite for party polls

Chandigarh, July 28 -- The chances of reconciliation between Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the rebel faction appear to have diminished, with the Sukhbir camp making it clear th... Read More


40 years on, Punjab Accord remains a missed opportunity

Chandigarh, July 25 -- Signed 40 years ago, the Rajiv Gandhi-Longowal Accord --- a landmark agreement in Indian political history aimed at bringing peace and normalcy to Punjab --- is seen as a case o... Read More


Punjab: Check corruption in tehsils, DCs told

Chandigarh, July 22 -- In a communication sent to all the deputy commissioners, the revenue department, Punjab, on Monday asked them to take measures to check corruption in the tehsils. Additional ch... Read More


Sowing almost over, Punjab eyes bumper paddy yield

Chandigarh, July 21 -- Punjab is on track for a record paddy harvest this kharif season, with 30.94 lakh hectares already sown. While farmers are jubilant over the predicted bumper crop, experts are s... Read More


Punjab: Takht-appointed committee invites Sukhbir to join joint election process

Chandigarh, July 18 -- A committee formed by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, has invited Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal to take part in the election of... Read More


Eyes on 2027 state polls: SAD open to truck with BJP but with riders

Chandigarh, July 3 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), in its attempt to regain its lost political ground in Punjab, has indicated its willingness to stitch up an alliance with its old-time partner Bharatiy... Read More


MP report card | Ruling party should strive for consensus on crucial issues, says Harsimrat

Chandigarh, July 2 -- As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at four-time MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal's performance in the lower House of Parliament and her plans for the constituen... Read More


Sukhbir announces party's new office-bearers, core committee

Chandigarh, June 28 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday announced the party's newly constituted organisational structure, announcing key office-bearers and a 31-member cor... Read More


Chandigarh: No trace of rRs.r2,000-crore basmati consignments to Iran, say exporters

Chandigarh, June 26 -- Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, consignments of basmati worth Rs.2,000 crore is untraceable, exporters have said. The country's basmati trade, to which Punjab's produce contribut... Read More


Akal Takht-appointed committee to end SAD membership drive on June 18

Chandigarh, June 16 -- The Akal Takht-appointed committee on Sunday said that it will wind up the membership drive for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on June 18. The committee said it has so far circulate... Read More