When Honour Becomes a Handout: The Great Siropa & Plaque Festival
There was a time when receiving a siropa or a plaque felt like being knighted in the court of public respect. It was not just a piece of cloth or a framed certificate it was…
Category: Punjab
Shifting all sacrilege-related cases out of Punjab has effectively removed local accountability-MLA Pargat Singh
[caption id="attachment_20281" align="alignleft" width="500"] AI Image for representation only[/caption] Chandigarh(Sandeep Singh Chahal) The bill against sacrilege was passed and sent to the Select Committee, and now its term has been extended until the elections, effectively…
Where Do Punjab Assembly Resolutions Disappear? -Satnam Singh Chahal
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has, over the years, witnessed numerous “special sessions” convened with much political urgency and public expectation. These sessions often produce strong-worded resolutions on sensitive and critical issues ranging from sacrilege laws…
Punjab’s Anti-Sacrilege Bill: Legislation, Constitutional Constraints-KBS Sidhu IAS(Retd)
On 13 April 2026, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in a special session convened for the purpose. The occasion was not merely legislative. It…
Punjab Assembly Session Today: Detailed Proceedings, Merits and Demerits
The Punjab Legislative Assembly session held today in Chandigarh emerged as one of the most significant political developments in recent times. The atmosphere inside the House remained serious and emotionally charged, as the discussion revolved…
Punjab’s Free Government Services and Rising Debt: A Deepening Financial Challenge-Satnam Singh Chahal
The government of Punjab has expanded a wide range of free and subsidised services to provide relief to its people, particularly farmers, low-income families, and sections of the middle class. While these initiatives offer immediate…
Crime Without Consequence: The Growing Crisis of Undocumented Migrants and Public Safety in Punjab
Punjab, historically one of India's most prosperous and welcoming states, has long relied on migrant labour from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to power its agriculture, industry, and construction sectors. With over 18 lakh (1.8 million)…
Make Dope & Medical Tests Mandatory for Boys Before Marriage: AAP MP Malwinder Kang
[caption id="attachment_20897" align="alignleft" width="280"] MP Malwinder Singh Kang[/caption] Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Malwinder Kang has called upon the Central Government to enact legislation requiring mandatory dope and medical screening for prospective grooms before…
Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966: A Turning Point that Reshaped the State and Its Political Leadership
Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966: A Turning Point that Reshaped the State and Its Political Leadership. The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (Act No. 31 of 1966), passed on 18 September 1966, marked a historic turning point…
“Receipt or Threat? Punjab’s New ‘Voluntary’ Donation Drive Comes with Pressure Cooker Guarantee”
[caption id="attachment_20510" align="alignleft" width="550"] Image for Represention ONLY[/caption] In Punjab these days, charity has taken on a rather innovative and slightly intimidating form. Donations are no longer just acts of goodwill; they have become “opportunities”…