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punjab vidhan sabha news

Illegal mining triggers uproar in Punjab assembly session, Congress stages walkout

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, along with other Congress MLAs, protesting against the Punjab government in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:08 am IST

Uproar in House after Ganieve Kaur questions Punjab govt over anti-sacrilege law

Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia speaking in the assembly. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 03:19 pm IST

Over alleged ‘paper leaks’: Youth Congress, ABVP protest march gridlock Chandigarh roads

The protest marches started around 3pm, closing major roads during peak office and school hours. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Punjab: Resolution lauding ovt on jobs passed, Oppn demands white paper

Industries and commerce minister Aman Arora, who was speaking in the absence of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, defended the government’s employment record. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 03:19 pm IST

ABVP holds protest against 'paper leak' issue, seek resignation of Punjab education minister

ABVP holds protest against 'paper leak' issue, seek resignation of Punjab education minister
Published on Aug 06, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Punjab anti-sacrilege law likely to be amended amid pressure from Akal Takht

A cabinet meeting is expected in a few days to finalise amendments and the schedule of the Vidhan Sabha session will be notified soon.
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:30 am IST

3 weeks on, no breakthrough in first case registered under new anti-sacrilege Act

Malout deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Jaspal Singh said on Wednesday that teams are working to identify the culprits.
Published on May 21, 2026 07:56 am IST

Punjab: SAD terms anti-sacrilege law attack on Sikh faith

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal
Published on May 12, 2026 07:54 am IST

Punjab Congress slams AAP over Labour Day session, calls it ‘diversionary tactic’

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring leading the protest against Punjab government in Chandigarh on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on May 02, 2026 06:46 am IST

‘Breath-taking’ drama in Punjab assembly after Oppn seeks Mann’s sobriety test

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks in the State Assembly, in Chandigarh on Friday.
Updated on May 02, 2026 12:21 pm IST

High drama in Punjab assembly as Oppn demands alcohol test for CM

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa along with other Congress MLAs, including Sukhpal Khaira, after walking out from the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Friday.
Updated on May 01, 2026 04:29 pm IST

Phased paddy sowing from June 1 to tackle moisture content: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann felicitating JEE Main achievers at Vikas Bhawan in Mohali on Wednesday. (X)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:08 am IST

Punjab notifies anti-sacrilege law

Cabinet minister Harpal Singh Cheema says those involved in any act of sacrilege or dishonouring Guru Sahib will face the strictest consequences.
Published on Apr 21, 2026 07:14 am IST

Punjab House clears anti-sacrilege bill, proposes life term as max punishment

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the Punjab Vidhan Sabha special session in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 08:53 am IST

Punjab House pays tribute to Asha Bhosle, boat tragedy victims

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/ HT)
Published on Apr 14, 2026 06:50 am IST

Punjab seeks life term, 25 lakh fine for Guru Granth Sahib sacrilege

Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh (centre) arriving to attend the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:54 pm IST

Punjab assembly to take up stricter sacrilege law today

After careful consideration, the government has decided that stronger legal measures are necessary to safeguard the sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib, and promote mutual respect and communal harmony, said Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. (HT File)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 04:42 am IST

Punjab Congress veteran, former finance minister Lal Singh passes away at 84

Congress leader and former Punjab finance minister Lal Singh passed away at a private hospital in Mohali on Saturday. (HT file photo)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 04:45 pm IST

Punjab: Activist refuses to come down from tower till implementation of anti-sacrilege law

Punjab: Activist refuses to come down from tower till implementation of anti-sacrilege law
Published on Mar 22, 2026 09:20 pm IST

Punjab Budget session: Assembly passes bill to set up varsity at Anandpur Sahib

Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains (HT File)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:04 am IST

Punjab House passes resolution on Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram.
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:48 am IST

Punjab assembly unanimously demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

AAP MLAs raising slogans against the Centre over the alleged LPG shortage, at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 16, 2026 03:57 pm IST

Debate on Punjab Budget: Congress’ Rana Gurjeet questions delay in agri policy

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann during his address in the state assembly in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
Published on Mar 11, 2026 07:52 am IST

Punjab budget session: Ruckus in House over Khaira’s ‘derogatory’ remarks on women

Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira
Published on Mar 11, 2026 03:08 am IST

Ludhiana: Teachers to protest mandatory TET rule amid promotion, job loss fears

Union leaders said the march aims to draw the government’s attention to the concerns of educators and protect their service conditions, asserting that the rule should not be applied retrospectively. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 07:18 am IST

Punjab budget session: Opposition tears into AAP over 1,000 scheme, corruption, law & order

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during the budget session in Chandigarh on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:32 am IST

Punjab: Bajwa targets AAP govt, Congress stages walkout

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, along with other Congress MLAs, addressing mediapersons after the Vidhan Sabha on on Monday. (Ravi Kumar /HT)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:02 am IST

AAP holds musical protest over Bajwa’s ‘band player’ jibe

Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly Partap Singh Bajwa. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 07, 2026 06:08 am IST

Punjab cabinet approves budget estimates for 2026-27

The council of ministers made this decision at a meeting chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Mann at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat.
Published on Mar 07, 2026 06:02 am IST