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Punjab machinations will extend political turmoil in Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Saturday summoned Punjab Assembly deputy speaker Dost Mazari and issued notice to chief minister Hamza Shahbaz in a petition filed by PML-Q.
Updated on Jul 23, 2022 02:30 PM IST
Sangrur Bypoll Results Highlights: SAD-A wins by 5,822 votes
Sangrur Lok Sabha By-election Results 2022 Highlights: The Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency fell vacant earlier this year following the resignation of chief minister Bhagwant Mann who was elected as an MLA from Dhuri in the state assembly elections.
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 03:40 PM IST
‘Some of their MLAs are jailed, others removed…’: Haryana CM’s swipe at AAP
Earlier in the day, Punjab health minister was arrested on corruption charges hours after chief minister Bhagwant Mann sacked him from the post.
Published on May 24, 2022 07:58 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
‘Asked private schools not to…': Bhagwant Mann's decision on uniform, books
The Punjab CM has ordered private schools in the state not to increase the admission fee this semester.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 05:04 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
'BJP wants to kill Kejriwal': Sisodia after violence outside Delhi CM's house
Sisodia alleged that just because the BJP cannot defeat Kejriwal, it is trying to kill him. “Today's incident was a pre-orchestrated plan of the BJP to murder him," he said.
Updated on Mar 30, 2022 05:49 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Punjab election: How candidates and parties used social media
In what was considered largely a digital affair due to restrictions on campaigning, candidates and parties took to Twitter and Facebook. Here is how they used these platforms to connect with voters:
Published on Mar 22, 2022 02:30 PM IST
Perform or perish: Kejriwal to Punjab ministers
AAP convener asks them not to lobby for transfers, postings of deputy commissioners, superintendents of police or station house officers, which was a norm during tenure of previous governments
Updated on Mar 21, 2022 02:25 AM IST
Navneet Sharma, Chandigarh
In message to Punjab MLAs, Arvind Kejriwal's dig at BJP over Goa, 2 other states
Kejriwal said compensation for crops damaged during October's unseasonal rains in Punjab has been released within three days of forming the government by AAP.
Updated on Mar 20, 2022 01:49 PM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet gives nod for 25,000 govt jobs
AAP leader Bhagwant Mann repeatedly raised the issue of unemployment during electioneering. Talking about the plight of unemployed youth, Mann had blamed previous regimes for not generating employment, which led to an exodus of talent to foreign countries.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 01:22 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
'Special model, PM Kejriwal by 2024…': New Punjab ministers share agenda
Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said he would focus on education and health.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 02:17 PM IST
Written by Ishika Yadav
10 ministers in Bhagwant Mann cabinet take oath amid huge expectations
At Saturday's event, the MLAs - taking oath as ministers - were photographed with their families.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 11:16 AM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's cabinet takes oath today
Punjab oath ceremony: Soon after the oath ceremony, the cabinet's first meeting is also expected to take place on Saturday.
Updated on Mar 19, 2022 11:36 AM IST
AAP nominates party MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan as next Punjab assembly speaker
Sandhwan, who will be formally elected on Monday, will succeed Congress leader Rana Kanwar Pal Singh in the post.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 10:11 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Punjab: Bhagwant Mann cabinet to have ten ministers. Check the full list
So far, Bhagwant Mann, who is the new Punjab chief minister, is the only AAP leader to have taken oath in the state legislative assembly.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 07:55 PM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Aryan Prakash, New Delhi
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces anti-corruption helpline
Eradication of corruption from Punjab was one of the key promises of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which traces its birth to the anti-corruption movement of social activist Anna Hazare.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 12:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh/new Delhi
Punjab CM Mann launches anti-corruption helpline, says it's his WhatsApp number
Earlier in the day, Mann had said that he would announce a “very big decision” that no one has taken in the history of the north Indian state.
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 04:51 PM IST
'Ghost of religion': Sunil Jakhar has a warning for Congress in Punjab
Sunil Jakhar said the ghost of religion/caste/identity politics will haunt the Congress in Punjab in 2024 and beyond if corrective measures are not taken.
Published on Mar 17, 2022 01:02 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
Afternoon brief: Newly elected MLAs take oath in Punjab assembly
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
_1647501969794_1647501978854.jpeg "Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann looking on as MLAs were administered the oath by protem speaker Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar at the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)")
Published on Mar 17, 2022 12:58 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Punjab CM to announce ‘big decision’ today, says ‘no one in the history of…’
AAP leader Bhagwant Mann took oath as Punjab chief minister on Wednesday in front of a massive crowd in Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of Sardar Bhagat Singh, India's celebrated revolutionary and freedom fighter.
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 04:25 PM IST
‘A new anti-Mafia era’: Sidhu's hope as he congratulates Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
After a thumping victory in Punjab, AAP's elected chief minister Bhagwant Mann took oath in a grand ceremony on Wednesday.
Published on Mar 17, 2022 11:58 AM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan, New Delhi
Will hit the ground running: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy CM Manish Sisodia were present at the swearing-in ceremony, which was held days after the AAP trounced its political opponents to win 92 seats in the 117-member Punjab assembly.
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 04:24 AM IST
The poor record of assemblies in nominating and electing women
While women's representation across the five states has increased inchmeal — from an average of 4.6% in 2002 to 10% in 2022 — in real terms, the difference between the two is only 36 legislators.
Published on Mar 16, 2022 02:52 PM IST
Gilles VerniersIshika SharanMaleeha Fatima
‘Golden rays of sun bring a new dawn…’: Bhagwant Mann on Punjab's future
Bhagwant Mann swearing-in: AAP leader Bhagwant Mann, 48, today became Punjab's youngest CM since the 1970s.
Updated on Mar 16, 2022 01:31 PM IST
Bhagwant Mann's oath-taking ceremony: Over 3 lakh people likely to attend
Punjab-chief minister-elect Bhagwant Mann won the Dhuri Assembly seat by over 58,000 votes in the assembly election. He defeated Congress candidate Dalvir Singh Goldy by a margin of 58,206 votes.
Published on Mar 15, 2022 06:17 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Punjab polls results: Channi proved a liability, not an asset, says Jakhar
The Congress had also declared Channi as its chief ministerial face for the polls just days before polling.
Updated on Mar 15, 2022 07:58 AM IST
Navneet Sharma, Chandigarh
Punjab CM-elect Mann resigns as Lok Sabha MP
Mann, 48, was AAP MP from Sangrur for seven years and 10 months.He was AAP’s lone MP in the Lok Sabha.
Updated on Mar 15, 2022 05:58 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Bhagwant Mann's appeal to Punjab's 3 crore+ population: ‘Take oath with me’
The video appeal comes a day after the 48-year-old leader and Arvind Kejriwal led a grand roadshow in Amritsar along with other candidates who've won the state election.
Published on Mar 14, 2022 01:32 PM IST
Kejriwal, Mann lead grand road show in Amritsar
Addressing the gathering, Mann invited people to attend his swearing-in ceremony at the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and take a pledge for the holistic development of the state and betterment of its people
Published on Mar 14, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
'Family growing': AAP says as 16 in Amritsar civic body join party
In photos shared by the AAP, Delhi deputy chief minister and party leader Manish Sisodia was seen greeting the councilors.
Published on Mar 13, 2022 05:04 PM IST
'Gandhis important for Congress unity, Rahul should be the chief': Ashok Gehlot
The Congress managed to get only 18 of 117 seats in Punjab in a crushing defeat.
Published on Mar 13, 2022 03:37 PM IST
