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Poll promises too good to be true? ‘Freebies to further plummet Punjab’s decelerating growth’

CHANDIGARH: As various political parties are competing with each other in promising freebies and subsidies in the run-up to the February 20 state assembly polls in Punjab, which is already reeling under nearly Rs 3 lakh crore debt, top economists are of the view that politicians must also explain the…

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PM Narendra Modi talks of ‘Nawan Punjab’ free of debt & drugs at rally

JALANDHAR: At his first physical election rally ahead of the Punjab polls in Jalandhar on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded on the party slogan “Nawan Punjab, Bhajpa de naal” (new Punjab with BJP), and made a pitch for a new Punjab that would be free of debt, corruption, mafia…

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‘Chamkaur Sahib mining probe still on’

PATIALA: Two months after Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab affairs co-in-charge Raghav Chadha raided alleged illegal mining sites at Jindapur village of chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s Chamkaur Sahib constituency in Ropar district and then reported him to the governor, the district administration’s inquiry is unfinished.

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‘Kejriwal eyeing CM post, wants Mann to lose’

BATHINDA/CHANDIGARH: Bhagwant Mann would lose in Dhuri as AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal wanted him to be defeated so that the latter could be the state’s CM, Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi alleged on Sunday night while addressing a rally at Mehal Kalan assembly segment in Barnala district.

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‘Voting for AAP akin to giving away river waters’

PATIALA: SAD MP and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday said giving a chance to the AAP in Punjab was akin to signing away the state’s river waters and would end all social welfare schemes started by her party.

The Times of India

If CM Channi is poor, it's blessing & all Punjabis’ should be poor like him, says AAP's Raghav Chadda

PATIALA: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Delhi and AAP Punjab affairs co-in-charge Raghav Chadha said if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi feels that Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi is poor then almighty should give such blessing of "poverty" (so-called) to everyone.

The Times of India

Why Dalits in Punjab's Doaba are angry with Congress

Punjab’s 117 assembly seats will go to the polls on February 20. The state’s Dalit community – which makes up 32 percent of the population – is being courted from all political corners. The Akali Dal has offered the deputy CM’s post, the BJP has promised the CM’s seat, and…

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As electioneering picks up in Punjab, Dalits feel their concerns remain unattended to

It’s time the 32% population stood up for the rights of the community, they say

The Hindu

PM Modi didn't give compensation to farmers who died in protest, says Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not give compensation to farmers who died in the farmers' protest while Rajasthan and Punjab governments have paid the compensation.

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Punjab Assembly elections | BJP candidate Sucha Ram Ladhar injured after attack on his car in Ludhiana

Some people hurled bricks at Mr. Ladhar’s car and he sustained injuries in the attack, a police official said

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Votes for AAP, SAD in Punjab would actually go to BJP: Congress campaign committee chairman Sunil Jakhar

JALANDHAR: A day before Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab, Congress campaign committee chairman Sunil Jakhar has said that when PM expresses a lot of concern and affection for Punjab, he should get the Enforcement Directorate file regarding drug racket case opened as this was linked to Punjab’s future.

The Times of India

Pakistan mob lynches man over blasphemy allegation: Police

Police detain dozens in connection with lynching as PM Imran Khan says zero tolerance will be shown to perpetrators.

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You’ve given many chances to Akali Dal and Congress, give a chance to Aam Aadmi Party: Manish Sisodia

LUDHIANA: Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) senior leader and deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Sunday campaigned for KNS Kang from Dakha and Hakam Singh Thekedar from Raikot constituency in Ludhiana district.

The Times of India

Punjab Assembly elections | Bhagwant Mann asks people to vote for AAP, many in Dhuri call for change

After the Aam Aadmi Party announced Bhagwant Mann as its Chief Minister candidate, the Dhuri Assembly seat has shot into limelight

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BJP led alliance releases manifesto for Punjab

The alliance of Bharatiya Janta Party-Punjab Lok Congress-Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) on Saturday released its manifesto for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, announcing a slew of promises for wom

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Punjab Assembly elections | Good ties with Centre crucial for Punjab’s progress, says Amarinder

Head of nascent PLC pitches for reviving State’s economy in sync with BJP in New Delhi

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Double-murder case | Himachal Pradesh police nabs two men from Punjab

The accused were arrested by a three-member SIT, a press note said.

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Morning Show Ep 14: Why are the youth in Punjab forced to leave India?

In a freewheeling live conversation, Atul, Manisha and Meghnad talk about a host of issues with students of Punjabi University. Is Bhagwant Mann’s alleged ‘alcohol issue’ an election issue? Will Channi stand out as a leader for Dalits in Punjab? How did Captain Amarinder Singh fail the youth of Patiala?

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Punjab Assembly elections 2022 | In Chamkaur Sahib, Channi banks on development work

Charanjit Singh Channi recently said that it would not be a victory if he wins by less than 50,000 votes.

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IPL Auction 2022 updates| Hard day for spinners, but Mega Auction springs a lot of surprises for uncapped players

A total of 590 players are up for new contracts in the IPL auction, with franchises entitled to spend upto ₹561.50 crore

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133 drones sighted along Pak. border in 2 years, Punjab tells House panel

Punjab told the Committee the movement of drones from across international border has increased significantly in recent past

The Hindu

Punjab Assembly elections | Farmers are not swayed by parties born out of their agitation

Bread and butter issues take centrestage

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Morning Show Ep 13: 'Elan-jeet' Singh Channi versus AAP in Punjab

Atul, Manisha and Meghnad are in Patiala. They met up with some students of Punjabi University who spoke about the drug problem and the acute job crisis in Punjab. Students talked about why they aren’t very impressed with Charanjeet Singh Channi’s many promises and why Captain Amarinder Singh failed them.…

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Two transgenders in fray for Punjab poll

The oldest candidate is 94 years

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Channi as CM has brought new spirit to Punjab Congress: Manpreet Badal

If the elevation had been done two years sooner, the party would have given better results, says Punjab’s longest-serving Finance Minister.

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