Congress secures 5 of 10 Zila Parishad seats in Ropar district despite AAP's statewide lead. The party also wins 50 of 93 Panchayat Samiti seats. Read the full analysis of Punjab's local election results.
Kunwar Khanoura, a final-year LLB student, wins Tohra zone election in Patiala. Balancing studies & campaigning, his victory highlights youth's role in Punjab's local governance. Read his journey.
Aam Aadmi Party wins 218 of 347 Zila Parishad zones, crushing Congress ahead of assembly polls. PPCC chief Warring alleges 'stolen glory'. Full results and analysis.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hails party's win in Qadian's zila parishad polls as a moral victory against AAP's pressure. He predicts Congress will form Punjab govt in 2027.
Shiromani Akali Dal shows strong revival in Punjab's rural south, gaining control of Bathinda & Muktsar zila parishads. Key wins in Lambi, Gidderbaha signal shifting political winds. Read more.
A 40-year-old man was shot dead in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. The police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the brutal killing.
The Aam Aadmi Party dominates Punjab's rural body elections, securing victory in 201 of 317 declared Zila Parishad zones. Read the full analysis of this political shift.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala in Punjab local body elections. Congress retains stronghold in Nawanshahr. Full results and analysis inside.
Wife and relative of gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon win Zila Parishad seats in Ferozepur. SAD extends support, AAP alleges misuse of power. Details inside.
Residents of Hoshiarpur block roads demanding action against police officials for alleged negligence in a woman's assault case. The protest follows a similar incident in Jalandhar.
AAP suffers defeats in Patiala's Nabha block zila parishad elections. Congress, SAD candidates win amid allegations of nomination snatching and public confrontations with local MLA. Details inside.
Aam Aadmi Party claims decisive victory in Punjab's rural elections, seen as a key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls. Congress trails, SAD sees limited revival, BJP's solo debut disappoints.
AAP claims victory in 78% of Punjab's Zila Parishads as counting continues. Congress trails far behind. Results signal strong rural support for the ruling party.
The Aam Aadmi Party wins a decisive victory in Hoshiarpur's Zila Parishad bypolls, securing four seats. Congress manages just one. Full results and analysis inside.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election trends show AAP in the lead, with Congress putting up a strong fight in Doaba and SAD making a comeback in Malwa. Key results from Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda.
85-year-old Gurdial Singh, Malerkotla's oldest candidate, narrowly loses Zila Parishad election by 57 votes. The veteran vows to continue his public service fight. Read his inspiring story.
Maharashtra cabinet approves amendment to prevent election delays. Returning officer's nomination decision now final, curbing court appeals. Read how this impacts upcoming ZP and Panchayat Samiti polls.
AAP maintains lead in Patiala district rural polls. Congress and SAD allege counting irregularities, protest. Key results from Rajpura, Sanaur, Bhunerheri blocks detailed.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP manipulated zila parishad elections. He predicts party's exit within a year and vows Congress victory in 2027 Vidhan Sabha polls.
Maharashtra cabinet amends 1961 Act to make Returning Officer's decision on nominations final, aiming to prevent election delays. Move follows SEC's postponement of 22 council polls.
Counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections is on. A 48% voter turnout was recorded with over 9,000 candidates in the fray. Get the latest results and updates here.
Follow live updates, ward-wise results, and party leads as counting begins for Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. Get real-time trends from all districts.
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
Punjab & Haryana HC disposed of Congress MP Raja Warring's PIL seeking mandatory videography of Zila Parishad poll counting, noting the State Election Commission had already issued detailed instructions for the process.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
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Punjab Agriculture University experts identify seleniferous soil in Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur, causing toxicity. Learn about GIS mapping, health risks, and gypsum-based solutions for farmers.
Chandigarh administration enhances financial assistance for ex-servicemen & widows. Monthly aid for non-pensioners above 65 raised to ₹8000. Widows' aid doubled. Read full details.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring moves Punjab & Haryana High Court, demanding mandatory videography of Zila Parishad and Block Samiti vote counting to ensure transparency and fairness in the democratic process.