Friday, April 04, 2025

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AAP confronts Democratic Teachers' Front, blames DTF for playing politics over education reforms by Punjab Government

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Democratic Teachers’ Front for opposing crucial education reforms aimed at improving government schools in Punjab. Senior AAP spokesperson Neel Garg condemned the Teachers’ Front for attempting to politicize initiatives that are designed to enhance the quality of education and create better learning environments for students.

AAP MP Meet Hayer strongly opposes the Waqf Bill in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha member from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today strongly opposed the Waqf Bill in Parliament. With his strong and logical arguments, he termed it as the bill that paves the way for the BJP government to loot and interfere in Affairs of minority religions. This bill has been brought to grab Waqf properties, said Meet Hayer.

Bikram Majithia says his entire security cover was withdrawn on Saturday, AAP govt now makes an about turn onumber of police personnel

CHANDIGARH: Former minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia today made it clear that his entire security cover had been withdrawn on Saturday and that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s statement that a few personnel were still posted with him was an about turn when cornered by political parties and Punjabis alike.

Pratibha Ranta breaks her silence on Nitanshi Goel winning the Best Actress award for ‘Laapataa Ladies’

MUMBAI: Actress Pratibha Ranta has finally broken her silence regarding Nitanshi Goel's recent win for Best Actress at IIFA 2025 for her performance in “Laapataa Ladies.”

"I will make Punjab drug free-Arvind Kejriwal takes oath at AAP volunteers meet in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today addressed AAP's Executive Summit in Ludhiana, outlining the Aam Aadmi Party's mission to eliminate drugs from Punjab. Calling it a crucial step for the state's future, Kejriwal assured the gathering of AAP volunteers that this mission is not just a goal but a collective commitment that will unite every individual in Punjab to free the state from the clutches of drugs.

Punjab isn’t Kejriwal’s personal jagir: Sirsa slams AAP convener for use of state resources

NEW DELHI: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has mounted a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of exploiting Punjab’s resources for personal and political gains.

Akali Sarpanch of village Tangra joins AAP, Harbhajan Singh ETO welcomes them into party

JANDIALA GURU: In the Jandiala Guru assembly constituency, Aam Aadmi Party got a big boost today when Akali Dal Sarpanch of Tangra Bibi Lakhwinder Kaur Sarpanch (President Akali Dal Women's Wing Block Tarsikka) along with her Panchayat member Bibi Shashi, Dhira Singh, Ramandeep Kaur, Sahib Singh and many colleagues announced to leave Shiromani Akali Dal and join Aam Aadmi Party under the leadership of Harbhajan Singh ETO.

'Statements on AAP government's health and education model, just empty promises': Balbir Singh Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: Former Health Minister of Punjab and Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu, while talking about many important projects prepared by the Congress government related to the health department, said, "The debt on the head of Punjab is increasing day by day, but the question is where is the government spending the money? Neither is any kind of development happening in the state nor is any project related to the health department being completed."

AAP government should focus on the situation in Punjab instead of interfering in Sikh affairs: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Taking strong notice of the interference in Sikh affairs by the Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has advised the government to focus on improving the situation in the state within its jurisdiction.

Shiromani Akali Dal Leaders Slam AAP Govt’s Repressive Tactics, Stand with Detained Farmers

PATIALA: Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary Gurpreet Raju Khanna and Youth Akali Dal President Sarabjeet Jhinjer met last night with farmers released from Ropar Jail after a 9-day detention. The leaders visited the homes of the released farmers to express their solidarity with them and the entire morcha.

Badalde Pind, Badalda Punjab - AAP Government Committed to Transform Rural Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to transforming rural Punjab through comprehensive development and sustainable initiatives. Highlighting the government’s vision for revitalizing villages, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh outlined key projects aimed at improving infrastructure, ensuring clean water, cleaning village ponds, tackling drug abuse, and fostering sports and education in rural areas. With a focus on fulfilling AAP’s promises and addressing the needs of every Punjabi, the government is determined to bring about meaningful change under the banner of 'Badalde Pind, Badalda Punjab.'

By opposing the Congress resolution on Shaheed Bhagat Singh, AAP has proven that they are so-called fake revolutionaries: Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: Former Punjab Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Sidhu has condemned the Aam Aadmi Party for opposing the Congress party's resolution demanding Bharat Ratna for Shaheed Bhagat Singh in the Vidhan Sabha and said that it has become clear that the Aam Aadmi Party had used the name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh ji just to win the elections in 2022.

SAD condemns Manpreet Ayali for aligning with AAP minister Harjot Bains to seek rules and regulations for appointment of the Jathedar

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today condemned estranged Akali leader Manpreet Singh Ayali for aligning with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Harjot Bains to seek interference of the Vidhan Sabha to make rules and regulations for appointment of the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

AAP colluding with radical criminals to eliminate its political opponents – SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was colluding with radical criminals to eliminate its political opponents and that it had purposely botched the investigation into the murderous attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 at Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar in order to secure bail for Chaura.

AAP govt and CM have betrayed Punjabis by reneging on all promises made to them in the State budget: Sukhbir Badal

CHANDIGARH: Former deputy chief minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and chief minister Bhagwant Mann had betrayed Punjabis in the State budget 2025-26 by going back on all promises made to them and discriminated against farmers, women, youth, trade and business, government employees and weaker sections of society.

AAP's Punjab Budget imposes no new taxes, but silent on giving Rs 1,000 to women

CHANDIGARH: With no new taxes in 2025-26, but silent on giving monthly Rs 1,000 per month to women as promised before the 2022 Assembly polls, the AAP government in Punjab on Wednesday presented a Rs 2.36-lakh crore budget.

AAP govt in Punjab committed to eradicating drugs from state: Manish Sisodia

CHANDIGARH: AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia emphasised the party's commitment to making the state drug-free, accelerating development, and fulfilling the promises made to the people.

Shiromani Akali Dal Stands with Farmers Assaulted by AAP Sarpanch for Exposing Trolley Theft at Khanauri Morcha

PATIALA: Shiromani Akali Dal today extended its support to farmers who were brutally beaten by Aam Aadmi Party goons in Halka Ghanaur for opposing the theft of trolleys belonging to other farmers participating in the Khanauri Morcha. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Gurpreet Singh Raju Khanna and Youth Akali Dal President Sarabjit Singh Jhinjer visited the injured farmers at Patiala's Rajindra Hospital and expressed their solidarity with them.

'AAP's Silence on Colonel Bath Case is an Insult to Our Armed Forces,' Says Former MLA Brahmpura

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal Vice President and former MLA representing Khadoor Sahib assembly constituency, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, has expressed deep grief over the thrashing of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, serving in the Indian Army, and his son by some Punjab Police officers in Patiala.

Appointments of Corrupt AAP Leaders in the State Will Lead to Loot for Punjabis, Says Brahmpura

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Vice President and former MLA of Khadoor Sahib assembly constituency, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, has issued a strong condemnation against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their decision to entrust critical responsibilities to leaders facing allegations of corruption within Punjab.

AAP Youth Wing welcomes appointment of Manish Sisodia as Punjab In-charge, calls it a major boost for party’s grassroots in the state

AMRITSAR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Youth Wing has warmly welcomed the appointment of senior leader Manish Sisodia as Punjab In-charge and sitender Jain as Co-Incharge. The move is being viewed as a strategic step to further strengthen the party’s organization and grassroots presence in Punjab.

Allegations on AAP MLA for stealing tractor-trolleys from Shambhu borer, police recovers trolleys Loh Simbli village

PATIALA: The Police has recovered three tractor-trolleys stolen from Shambhu border after the police action on protesting farmers. The police found the trolleys parked in a workshop owned by Ramandip Singh at village Loh Sambli in Patiala district.

Appointments of Corrupt AAP Leaders in the State Will Lead to Loot for Punjabis, Says Brahmpura

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Vice President and former MLA of Khadoor Sahib assembly constituency, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, has issued a strong condemnation against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their decision to entrust critical responsibilities to leaders facing allegations of corruption within Punjab.

Manish Sisodia made AAP Punjab in charge, Satyendar Jain is co-in charge

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) effected a major overhaul in the party's organisational structure on Friday, replacing incumbent Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai with Saurabh Bharadwaj and moving the former to Gujarat.

Punjab Mahila Congress holds protest against AAP government's failure to pay Rs.1000 to women

CHANDIGARH: Hundreds of workers of Punjab Mahila Congress today held a protest march here against AAP government for not paying promised Rs.1000 stipend to women. PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa led the march.

AAP’s rejig after poll debacle: Bhardwaj replaces Gopal Rai in Delhi, Sisodia moved to Punjab

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) effected a major overhaul in the party's organisational structure on Friday, replacing incumbent Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai with Saurabh Bharadwaj and moving the former to Gujarat.

Police action against protesting farmers by AAP government gives SAD an opportunity to regain its lost base in peasantry

CHANDIGARH: The police action against protesting farmers by AAP government at Khanuari and Shambhu border is expected to change the political equations in Punjab.

AAP MLA Gurlal Ghanaur sent tractors and his people to dismantle the protest, alleges Youth Akali Dal President

PATIALA: Youth Akali Dal President Sarabjit Singh Jhinjer today strongly slammed CM Bhagwant Mann and his Aam Aadmi Party government for backstabbing the farmers.

SAD asserts AAP govt in Punjab and BJP led centre colluded with each other to backstab farmers

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asserted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab had colluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government to backstab farmers and their cause and demanded that in case chief minister Bhagwant Mann was really serious about mitigating the sufferings of farmers he should approve minimum support price (MSP) on all 22 crops as promised.

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Slams Congress for Double Standards and Hypocrisy on Farmers’ Issues

NEW DELHI: AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for its duplicitous stand on farmers' issues, industrial growth, and Punjab's overall development. In a statement, Kang questioned Congress’s intentions and track record, accusing the party of abandoning farmers during its five-year rule in Punjab and misleading them with hollow promises of loan waivers.

By targeting farmers, AAP contradicts past claim by Punjab CM on new investment of Rs.86000 crores and over 4 lakh jobs in state

CHANDIGARH: AAP government in Punjab led by Bhagwant Mann seems to have gone wrong while its ministers have been blaming the agitating farmers for causing unemployment and hindering new investment in Punjab.

Farmers backstabbed by AAP, BJP: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today condemned the detention of farmer leaders by the Punjab Police saying they were betrayed and backstabbed.

AAP must stop squandering taxpayers' money on fake advertisements: Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for squandering Punjab's taxpayers' money on advertisements in several media outlets disseminating deceitful information about the government's performance.

AAP defends action against Punjab farmers, says, farmers hurting economy of state

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government led by Bhagwant Mann and AAP leaders have defended police action against the farmers and arrest of senior farmer leaders sitting on dharna on Khanauri and Shambu borders.

Court issues non-bailable warrant against AAP MLA in J&K

JAMMU: A court in J&K’s Jammu city has issued a non-bailable warrant against Mehraj Malik, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from the Doda Assembly constituency.

Big setback to Akali Dal in village Gadli, hundereds of Akalis join AAP

AMRITSAR: The decisive war launched by the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann against drug trafficking will yield positive results and drugs will be completely eradicated from the state.

Lies, dishonesty, and failure characterized the three years of AAP's governance in Punjab': Dhaliwal

PHAGWARA: Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party on its completion of three years in Punjab, stating, "The three years of Aam Aadmi Party's disastrous misrule stand as a testament to betrayal, incompetence, and fake promises in the state."

AAP’s ‘Lok Milni’ in Ludhiana West: Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Focus on Transparent Governance 

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal led a groundbreaking ‘Lok Milni’ program in Ludhiana West today, covering events in Jawahar Nagar Camp and Haibowal. The initiative reinforced AAP’s commitment to participatory governance by directly addressing the grievances of the public and outlining the party’s transformative vision for the constituency. Accompanied by AAP’s Ludhiana West candidate Sanjeev Arora, the leaders energized the crowd, calling for collective action against corruption, drugs, and decades of neglect by previous regimes.

AAP Government's War on Drugs Yields Significant Results: Minister Aman Arora

CHANDIGARH: AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora today expressed satisfaction over the impactful results of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ongoing war against drugs in the state. Addressing the media, he highlighted the comprehensive strategy undertaken to combat the menace of drugs, which has plagued Punjab for decades.

AAP Government Unveils Ambitious Project to Redesign Punjab's City Street; Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Announces Rs 140 Crore Project

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing urban development in Punjab, the Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema unveiled an ambitious project to develop world-class streets across the state's cities. This groundbreaking initiative marks a historic first for Punjab, with its initial phase targeting three major cities—Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Together, these cities will witness the transformation of 42 kilometres of prominent streets into meticulously designed urban spaces by spending more than Rs 140 crore.

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VP Naidu administers oath to 3 newly-elected AAP MPs

NEW DELHI: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday administered oath to three newly-elected of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs.

AAP blames opposition parties for trying to disturb peace in Punjab due to pro-people approach of Mann govt

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab termed the clash between two groups in Patiala as an unfortunate incident. Reacting to the incident party’s Punjab chief spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang slammed the opposition parties and said that traditional political parties Congress, SAD, BJP and Shiv Sena are trying to disturb the communal harmony in Punjab. He said that these parties along with some anti-social elements are trying to divert Mann government from their pro-people decisions and actions against mafias.

AAP inciting people to attack BJP HQ, Amit Shah's residence: Delhi BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP on Thursday alleged that AAP leaders are instigating people to attack party Headquarters and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence.

AAP questions BJP over UK MP Dhesi's meetings with Union Ministers

CHANDIGARH: A day after the BJP slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over a meeting between its Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and visiting British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, who was critical of the Centre over issues associated with the farmers' stir, the AAP on Monday questioned the saffron party over the British MP's meetings with its own leaders in the past.

AAP Suspends Party Workers Protesting Outside Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur’s residence

CHANDIGARH: Aam Admi Took Serious Action against party workers who were protesting Outside Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur’s residence in Malout

AAP Himachal Pradesh women wing chief, others join BJP

NEW DELHI: After Aam Aadmi Party Himachal Pradesh President Anup Kesari joined the BJP last week, the head of the AAP's women wing in the state, Mamata Thakur, along with other leaders, joined the BJP on Monday.

AAP had promised to deliver justice at the earliest in the descreation of Guru Granth Sahib

AMRITSAR: Justice in the cases associated with sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari beginning June 1, 2015. This is one of the issues that have decimated the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress. AAP had promised to deliver justice at the earliest.

AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh raised questions on Punjab Police appointments

AMRITSAR: AAP MLA from Amritsar North and former IG Punjab Police today raised questions on few appointments of Punjab Police officers at key posts who were members of SIT formed to probe firing incidents at Behbal Kalan and Bargari.

Punjab: AAP Govt Transfers IPS or PPS Officer

Cornering the newly elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)  transfer of a senior  IPS or PPS officer

BJP, Congress councilors join AAP in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party’s family continues to grow in Punjab even after elections and it got a major boost on Tuesday when councillors of BJP and Congress left their respective parties to join AAP. Jarnail Singh, MLA Delhi and Punjab affairs in-charge and Harchand Singh Barsat, party’s state general secretary welcomed the new members to the Aam Aadmi Party.

HP cabinet to start Mobile Clinic in every assembly to counter AAP surge in hills

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to start one Mukhya Mantri Mobile Clinic in every Assembly Segment of the State. The decision is understood to have been taken to conter surge of Aam admi Party(AAP) in the hills.

AAP activist was shot at in Phagwara, critically injured

PHAGWARA: Two Unidentified armed motorcyclist assailants shot at and critically injured an activist of AAP identified as Vipin Kumar resident of Village Hardaspur today.

Maha: AAP complains against BJP activist who threatened Kejriwal

MUMBAI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police against a Bharatiya Janata Party activist Tajinder Bagga for issuing death threats to the party's National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an official said here on Friday.

Major bureaucratic reshuffle: AAP govt in Punjab transfers 11 IAS, 13 IPS officers

CHANDIGARH: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab on Thursday transferred 11 IAS officers, 13 IPS officers and a PCS officer.

AAP moves Delhi HC seeking SIT probe into CM's house vandalism case

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a special probe into the case of vandalism outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

AAP moves Delhi HC seeking SIT probe into CM's house vandalism case

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a special probe into the case of vandalism outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

Chairman Mandi Board, PRTC & PUNCOFED amongst 9 office bearers who resigned after formation of AAP Goverment from various Boards/Corporations

CHANDIGARH:  Following the formation of Aam Adami Party (AAP) government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as many as nine non-official office bearers of various boards/corporations have resigned.

AAP urges govt not to override rights of Punjab govt in Chandigarh admin

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday urged the union government not to override the rights of the elected government of Punjab by implementing the central laws on the administration of Chandigarh, a Union Territory.

Data fudged, not viable: Ex-AAP leader on Kerala's Silver Line project

NEW DELHI:Pointing out the economic, social and environmental impacts of the proposed K-Rail Silver Line Corridor, the ambitious Rs 63,941 crore project of the ruling CPI-M in Kerala, former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state convener and environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan on Sunday said the project is a non-starter in the southern state.

Now, AAP sets eyes to conquer hills of Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA: After demolishing the citadels of all major political parties in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now preparing to conquer the hills of Himachal Pradesh in the November Assembly polls.

All five AAP candidates from Punjab elected to Rajya Sabha

CHANDIGARH:All five Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates from Punjab for the equal number of Rajya Sabha seats were elected unopposed on Thursday, Returning Officer-cum-Assembly Secretary, Surinder Pal, said.

'Four Punjab AAP ministers face serious criminal cases'

CHANDIGARH: Seven of the 11 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers in Punjab have been facing criminal cases, four of them serious charges, while two of them are doctors and two advocates, an analysis by a poll rights group has said.

AAP should send a family member of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to Rajya Sabha: Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary

PHILLAUR: Aam Aadmi Party has made a big issue of putting up
photos of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in government offices, but to pay him a
real tribute, the party should send a member of his family to Rajya
Sabha, said Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary on Monday as the
AAP declared the names of its candidates for election to the Upper
House of Parliament on Monday.

Nominating outsiders to Rajya Sabha first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by AAP: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had struck the first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by nominating rank outsiders to the Rajya Sabha and in the process betrayed the people of the State who had taken them to their word of bringing in sweeping positive change and given them a massive mandate to implement the same.

AAP announces five candidates for Rajya Sabha election

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced the names of its candidates for the elections of five Rajya Sabha seats in Punjab. On Monday, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, AAP's Punjab affairs co-in-charge Raghav Chadha, party's election strategist in Punjab, Sandeep Pathak, Lovely Professional University (LPU) Chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal and Ludhiana's eminent industrialist Sanjeev Arora filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha seats from the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab Legislative Assembly. All the candidates filed their nomination papers in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

AAP's Rajya Sabha nomination list has Raghav Chadha's name, Sukhpal Khaira says will oppose 'non-Punjabi' candidates

CHANDIGARH: As five Punjab vacancies have arisen due to the term of the Rajya Sabha MPs ending on April 9, the Aam Aadmi Party has shortlisted five of the seven candidates, which includes academician Sandeep Pathak, AAP’s Delhi MLA and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha and former spinner Harbhajan Singh Bhajji.

10 legislators take oath in Punjab's first AAP Cabinet

CHANDIGARH: Ten legislators, comprising eight greenhorns, on Saturday took oath in the first Cabinet formation by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab led by Bhagwant Mann at a swearing-in ceremony here.

MC authorities removes more than 50 Hoardings of New CM Bhagwant Singh Mann from city Kapurthala alleges AAP leaders

KAPURTHALA:Resentment prevails among the AAP local leaders and supporters over the removing of more than 50 hoardings of new Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann from different parts of the city allegedly under political pressure .

AAP crowning "king" at the cost of state exchequer : Chugh

CHANDIGARH:BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today lambasted the AAP leadership for squandering crores of rupees on a swearing-in ceremony of a " king".

AAP set to herald revolutionary spirit in Bhagat Singh's ancestral village

KHATKAR KALAN: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to herald a new 'Inquilab' or revolutionary spirit, at least this is what the party that came to power in Punjab by sweeping the assembly polls with a three-fourths majority as heavyweights fall by wayside just five days back is indicating.

AAP to organise thanks giving roadshow at Amritsar on March 13

AMRITSAR: Aam Adami Party is organising a thanks giving roadshow in Amritsar tomorrow March 13.

Mann meets Governor, stakes claim to form AAP govt

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister-designate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday met Governor Banwarilal Purohit at the Raj Bhawan here and staked claim to form the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Bhagwant Mann elected leader of AAP legislative party, to take oath on March 16

CHANDIGARH: Bhagwant Singh Mann was today unanimously elected leader of legislative Party of Aam Aadmi Party. All 92 newly elected MLAs of party attended the meeting held in Mohali.

'In 4 to 6 weeks, AAP will emerge as alternative to BJP, Congress in K'taka'

BENGALURU: In the coming four to six weeks, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will emerge as a formidable alternative to BJP, Congress and regional party JD(S) in Karnataka, AAP state president Prithvi Reddy said here on Friday.

Modi congratulates AAP for Punjab sweep, assures Centre's help

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its clean sweep in the Punjab Assembly elections, and assured the party of all possible help from the Centre.

AAP juggernaut flattens SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, family

CHANDIGARH: The century old regional political outfit Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), fighting these Assembly polls in Punjab to save its 'sinking ship' after a humiliating defeat in the 2017 Assembly polls, was largely banking on the charismatic Parkash Singh Badal, 94, whose feet were touched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after filing his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in 2019. But even he could not retain his seat that he had won for five consecutive terms.

AAP's oath-taking of Punjab cabinet in Bhagat Singh's ancestral village

CHANDIGARH: After the historic victory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the oath-taking of the state's new cabinet would be held in martyr Bhagat Singh's ancestral village.

Capt Amarinder accepts people’s verdict; congratulates AAP, Mann

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today said that he accepted the verdict of the people with all humility as democracy triumphed.

After proving in Punjab, AAP may emerge as alternative to Cong

NEW DELHI: The first regional party that has won outside its state of origin, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to foray into national politics.

All Badals, kin unseated by AAP's greenhorns

CHANDIGARH: All the Badals, led by five-time Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, the eldest candidate at 94 in fray for the 117-member Punjab Assembly, as well as their kin, on Thursday lost to AAP's greenhorns.

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BJP wants to replace Delhi govt prosecutors in farm protest cases: AAP

NEW DELHI: AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to replace the Delhi government's public prosecutors with its own lawyers in cases pertaining to the farmers' protests.

Protesting AAP workers face water cannons near Punjab CM's house

CHANDIGARH: The police on Saturday used water cannons to disperse the workers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who were protesting near Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's farmhouse near here against the statewide power outages.

Developments in education, health empowering women in Delhi: AAP leader

NEW DELHI:Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Delhi's Kalkaji constituency, Atishi has claimed that for the last few years the Delhi government has been working to empower women, providing them easy access to public healthcare, education and transportation.

Police use force, water canons on AAP workers going to gherao Punjab CM farm house, Bhagwant Mann arrested

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police today used water canons and used force to stop hundereds of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers marching to gherao farm house of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh at Siswan, near Chandigarh.

Will AAP be able to fulfill its promises in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The People of Delhi state are getting free electricity up to 200 units and thousands of consumers get zero electricity bills, especially in the winter months. Kejriwal has also announced 300 units of free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP will be able to form government in the state in 2022.

Sidhu mocks Punjab govt, asks to follow AAP's Delhi electricity model

CHANDIGARH: Mocking at his own government in Punjab over power outages, Congress leader and former Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu on Friday asked the government to follow the AAP's Delhi model of extending subsidies to generation companies.

Senior BJP leader Praveen Chhabra joins AAP, along with his associates

CHANDIGARH: In a jolt to the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got a major boost when senior BJP leader from Rajpura (Patiala) Praveen Chhabra joined the party along with dozens of associates on Monday.

DPCC Secretary Haji Meherban Qureshi joins AAP

NEW DELHI: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) Secretary Haji Meherban Qureshi on Sunday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of party's state convenor and Delhi's Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai.

AAP to enroll one crore members in UP

LUCKNOW: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is planning to enroll one crore members in Uttar Pradesh under its 'UP Jodo Abhiyan' from July 8 to strengthen its organisation further.

AAP’s Youth Wing gheraoes Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla's residence in support of unemployed teachers

SANGRUR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Youth Wing on Tuesday gheraoed the residence of Punjab Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla in Sangrur in support of ETT-TET pass and contractual teachers and staged a protest.

Kejriwal's statement fuels speculations, Would Navjot Sidhu be AAP's Sikh face for post of CM ?

CHANDIGARH: The statement by Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener that a prominant Sikh will be CM face of Party has triggerred speculations that rebel Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may be the CM candidate of AAP in Punjab.

AAP's Punjab CM face will be from Sikh community, says Kejriwal

AMRITSARI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that the party will contest assembly elections on all seats in Punjab and a person from Sikh community would be the chief ministerial candidate, if the party comes to power.

Former Punjab ADGP Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh joins AAP, Kejriwal welcomes him in party

AMRITSAR: Former Additional DGP Punjab Police Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh today joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) here in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab party president Bhagwant Mann.

AAP will fight from ground to assembly against jobs given to sons of MLAs: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Kisan Wing president and MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that Captain Amarinder Singh was not only the Chief Minister of the Congress but also the Chief Minister of the people of Punjab; however, Captain gives jobs only to the sons of Congress MLAs.

Kejriwal to visit Punjab on Monday, former ADGP Kanwar Vijay Partap likely to join AAP

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arivind Kejriwal, will be visiting Punjab on Monday to discuss the state Assembly elections slated for next year.

Rebel AAP MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, merge outfit

NEW DELHI: The three rebel MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who formed Punjab Ekta Party, on Thursday, met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and announced the merger of their outfit with the Congress.

Sisodia's desperation understandable, paid clamour about Delhi Schools by AAP exposed: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Reacting sharply to the utterances of the Delhi Education Minister, Manish Sisodia, Mr. Vijay Inder Singla said that the desperation of Manish Sisodia was quite visible and understandable as paid clamour about the rosy picture of Delhi Schools in media by the AAP government had comprehensible been exposed.

AAP’s Delhi Govt. purchased Oximeters at exorbitant prices as compared with Corona Fateh Kits: Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: The Health & Family Welfare Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday lambasted the Aam Admi Party’s leaders for misleading and playing vested interests politics on Corona Fateh Kits as AAP’s Delhi Government purchased Pulse Oximeter at exorbitant prices on May 5, 2021.

Punjab CM orders DGP to register cases against AAP,SAD for holding dharnas in state

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director General of Police to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and workers who have been staging dharnas in the state over the past few days.

Balbir Sidhu asks Akalis, AAP to ‘gherao’ Modi’s house

CHANDIGARH: Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today lashed out at the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party for their theatrics asking them to stage their dharnas outside the residence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose government was discriminating against Punjab. “If you have guts and courage, better gherao the Prime Minister’s house and not waste my and your time here”, he challenged them.

AAP's doorstep ration delivery scheme stalled again: Delhi govt

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government on Saturday accused the Centre of putting its ambitious doorstep ration delivery scheme on hold again.

Sukhpal Khaira and two other AAP MLAs join Congress in presence of Capt Amarinder

CHANDIGARH: Sukhpal Singh Khaira and two other MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) today joined Congress party here in presence of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his wife Preneet Kaur MP. All of them were suspended by AAP for anti-party activities.

Resume talks with farm leaders, AAP leaders urge PM

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Bhagwant Mann and Delhi legislator Raghav Chadha on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to resume talks with the farmers' leaders who are opposing the three farm laws for the last six months.

AAP announces Rs 50K for families with Covid death, other measures

NEW DELHI: With the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting scores of people in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced four measures taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to support the Covid-hit families, including Rs 50,000 ex gratia to each family in Delhi that has lost a member to Covid-19.

AAP govt dismantled Covid Centre arranged by our MP: BJP

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday criticized the AAP Government for ordering to dismantle Covid Care Centre arranged by its Lok Sabha member from North East Delhi. The BJP said that MP Manoj Tiwari had arranged over 800 Covid beds in his constituency when the second wave was peaking but were dismantled out of vendetta politics by the Arvind Kejriwal government.

Delhi's vaccine stock for 45+ to last for 2-3 days: AAP

NEW DELHI: The national capitals Covaxin stock for the 45-plus age group and healthcare and frontline workers will last for two days, while the Covishield stock for the same beneficiaries would last for three more days, the Aam Aadmi Party said on Friday.

Delhi received 577 MT oxygen on May 6, AAP Govt says not enough

NEW DELHI: Delhi received 577 metric tonnes of oxygen on May 6 against its demand for 700 metric tonnes per day, said AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on Friday.Sharing the oxygen bulletin with the press digitally, Chadha said Delhi received only 577 metric tonnes of oxygen from the Centre on May 6. On May 5 Delhi had received 730 metric tonnes of oxygen.

AAP seeks waiver of electricity bill and interest on loans of shopkeepers, besides financial assistance to laborers: Shiv Kaura

NAWANSHAHR: A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party led by Shiv Kaura, General Secretary, Trade and Industry Wing, Punjab, here today called on Deepjot Kaur, Assistant Commissioner, Nawanshahr to apprise the administration of their pitiable plight during the present lockdown orders. Other members of the wing including Gagan Agnihotri, Tejinder Teja, Rajesh Chumbar members were also present.

Delhi got only 44% of required oxygen from Centre on Mon: AAP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday cornered the Central government over the allocation of medical oxygen to the national capital on Monday, saying it received only 433 metric tonne (MT) oxygen on Monday against its requirement of 976 MT – which comes to 44 per cent of the requisite amount to mitigate the crisis.

Bhumi, Taapsee mourn demise of 'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar due to Covid

MUMBAI: Shooter Chandro Tomar, fondly known as Shooter Dadi, died after battling Covid on Friday. She was admitted to a hospital in Meerut earlier this week.

AAP demands tax relief and debt waiver for Punjab traders

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) demanded from the Union government and the Punjab government to waive the debts of the traders as all trades had come to a standstill due to the lockdown following the Covid-19 pandemic. In a joint statement on Wednesday,

Before raising question at Punjab just take a look at grim Covid-19 situation in Delhi: Balbir Sidhu asks AAP

CHANDIGARH: Health Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu said that Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government is working on footing to ensure all the treatment services to the COVID-19 patients rather all such services are also being provided to the serious patients who are coming from Delhi to Punjab after failing to get a bed in COVID Care Hospitals.

Navjot Sidhu is welcome in AAP, if he wishes to join, sayd Bhagwant Mann

ROPAR: Punjab AAP President and MP Bhagwant Mann today said that former Congress Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is welcome in Aam Aadmi Party(AAP), if he wishes to join the party. 

AAP MLA Atishi appointed as vice president of ICLEI

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Kalkaji Atishi has been appointed as vice president of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), party said a statement.

Guj: Amid spike in Covid cases, Cong, AAP urge SEC to postpone GMC polls

GANDHINAGAR: Amid the spiralling Covid-19 cases, the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have appealed to the State Election Commission (SEC) to postpone the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections, slated for April 18.

Sarvan Singh Dhun Punjab Congress leader from Majha region joins AAP

CCHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convoy is increasing day by day in Punjab with eminent personalities joining the party. The AAP gained a major boost in Majha region on Wednesday when Congress leader Sarvan Singh Dhun and several other Congress leaders joined the party along with their associates. The leaders joined the party in presence of AAP Punjab affairs co-incharge Raghav Chadha, party's state general secretary Harchand Singh Barsat and Youth Wing president and MLA Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer.

Sukhbir Badal took money from cigarette and liquor company in the party fund: AAP

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal of taking money from the liquor and cigarette manufacturing company to fund the party.

AAP slams SDMC decision to hike parking charges

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday slammed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) for increasing the charges of surface parking in the Green Park area.

BJP opposing new Delhi excise policy for vested interests: AAP

NEW DELHI: Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday accused the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having "vested interests" in opposing the Arvind Kejriwal government's new excise policy as it would clamp down on the illegal liquor business.

AAP asks Punjab Government to compensate the crop destroyed by rain and storm

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concern over the loss of standing wheat crop due to heavy rain and strong winds across Punjab recently and demanded compensation from the state government for the loss of crop.

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