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Sacrilege row: Akal Takht directs Punjab government to address objections on anti-sacrilege law within one month

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has given the Punjab government a month to amend the anti-sacrilege law, citing objections that it was enacted without consulting the Sikh Panth. He stressed that the Vidhan Sabha cannot dictate Sikh language and urged the government to avoid interfering in religious matters.…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Punjab & Haryana HC judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu passes away

Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a respected judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away at 59 in Gurugram. Elevated in 2017, he was known for his extensive legal practice and representation of various institutions. His career included significant roles as government counsel and advocate general for both Punjab…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa writes to speaker, says address concerns of opposition

CHANDIGARH: Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday expressed displeasure over a notice issued to the members of Congress for not marking attendance during the recently held special session and urged speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to take steps to address concerns of the opposition and ensure the Vidhan Sabha…

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Punjab Congress seeks introduction of bill to restrict purchase of farmland

CHANDIGARH: Leaders of Punjab Congress on Wednesday submitted a letter to assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, seeking the introduction of a private member’s bill in the next session to restrict/ban purchase of agricultural land by non-Punjabis in order to protect the identity and demographic balance of the state.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2023

Announce budget session one month in advance: Punjab Congress to speaker

CHANDIGARH: The Congress party has asked Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan for announcing the date of the budget session at least a month in advance following the Parliament’s pattern, so that the members could get enough time to prepare for the discussions to be held during the session.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2023

Bhagwant Mann government wins confidence motion in Punjab Assembly amid walkout by Congress members

Announcing the results, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said 91 AAP MLAs supported the confidence motion moved by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2022

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Punjab stalemate ends: Governor approves September 27 assembly session as government shares legislative business details

CHANDIGARH: Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit has approved the state government's request to hold a one-day assembly session on September 27, speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said on Sunday, indicating the stalemate between the AAP dispensation and the government over the issue has ended.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2022

Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan orders study of Gaunspur village

LUDHIANA: The Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan who visited Walipur and Gaunspur villages near Buddha Dariya has ordered a thorough study through PGI to check the impact of pollution on the air, water and soil of Gaunspur village on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

Eco-activists seek special assembly session in Punjab

BATHINDA: With alarm bells ringing loud over fast depleting underground water and polluted surface water in Punjab, environmentalists have urged assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to convene a special session to discuss the problems.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

AAP MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan elected Punjab Assembly Speaker

Sandhwan's name was proposed in the House by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

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