Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the assassination case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and currently lodged in Patiala Central Jail, has written another letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, urging intervention regarding his pending mercy petition. In his letter, Rajoana appealed to the Jathedar to direct the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee […]
Author: Suraj Maurya
Trade Unions Observe Black Day in Amritsar Against Labour Codes, Warn of Strike
Responding to a nationwide call by trade unions AITUC, CITU, and CTU, workers observed a Black Day on April 1 in protest against the implementation of labour codes. A large gathering was organized at Gate No. 22 in Amritsar under the leadership of Comrade Mohan Lal and Comrade Kirpa Ram, where participants demanded the immediate […]
MLA Dr. Ajay Gupta Inaugurates New Tubewell in Kishan Kot to Tackle Summer Water Shortage
Central Assembly constituency MLA Dr. Ajay Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of a new tubewell in Kishan Kot area of Ward No. 67, aiming to strengthen water supply ahead of the summer season. Addressing residents during the inauguration, Dr. Gupta stated that the Central Assembly constituency administration is committed to ensuring that people do […]
BJP Councillors Allege Misuse of ₹250 Crore Central Funds in Amritsar Municipal Corporation
A group of BJP councillors has accused the Amritsar Municipal Corporation administration of allegedly misusing more than ₹250 crore in funds provided by the Central Government for various development schemes. The allegations were raised during a meeting held at the BJP district office, Shaheed Harbans Lal Khanna Memorial, where several councillors discussed the issue and […]
Target Post Editor Azad Sharma Honoured by Journalist Association in Amritsar
The Journalist Association (Registered Punjab), under the guidance of state president Joginder Angurala, organized a special felicitation ceremony to honour senior journalist and Target Post Chief Editor Azad Sharma during his visit from Australia. The event was held at Ranjit Avenue under the leadership of unit patron and state vice-president Gurjinder Mahal. Azad Sharma, known […]
Priyanka Chopra Wins Hearts Performing Seva at Golden Temple After Oscars 2026
Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas is once again making headlines, but this time not for a film project or international appearance — rather for her humility and simplicity. After attending the Academy Awards 2026, the actress returned to India and recently visited Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. A video from her visit has gone viral on […]
Entry Tax Row Escalates in Himachal Pradesh, Highways Blocked Amid Protests
A major controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh over the entry tax issue, triggering protests in Punjab areas adjoining the state border and leading to temporary blockades of key national highways on Wednesday. During the protests, agitators created disruptions on the Chandigarh–Manali, Kalka–Shimla, and Chandigarh–Dharamshala National Highways, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and transport services. […]
India Likely to See Milder Summer as IMD Predicts Lower Temperatures and More Rainfall
India is expected to receive some relief from intense summer heat between April and June, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has predicted that maximum temperatures during these three months are likely to remain below normal levels in many regions, which could weaken the impact of […]
Senior Lawyer HS Phoolka Joins BJP in Chandigarh, CM Bhagwant Mann Reacts
Senior advocate and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harvinder Singh Phoolka joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday in Chandigarh, marking a significant political development in Punjab politics. Phoolka, who previously served as the Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, had resigned from AAP in 2019. He is widely known for […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles, Promises 6-Minute Police Response
In a major step toward strengthening law and order in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) from Sangrur, announcing a faster police response system across the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Punjab Police will now aim to reach citizens within six minutes during emergency […]
