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Congress seeks White Paper on Punjab’s financial situation

Congress seeks White Paper on Punjab’s financial situation Reckless borrowing by AAP has pushed Punjab to bankruptcy : Warring Chandigarh 5 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress today demanded a White Paper on the state of finances in Punjab in view of the mounting debt that has crossed the Rs four lakh crores “redline” and is projected to reach Rs 4.17 crore by the end of this fiscal. "Reckless borrowing by the AAP government has brought Punjab on the brink of bankruptcy ", the party warned.  Reacting to the mammoth debt burden that the AAP has incurred on the state, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said while all previous governments during the last three decades have borrowed, the current government has borrowed it with wanton greed without caring for the future of the state. He said, while the previous governments accumulated Rs 3 lakh crores debt in thirty years, the AAP added over Rs one lakh crores to the state debt in just four years...

Olympian Kuldip Singh Bhogal ‘Deepi’ Arrives in Chandigarh to Launch His Autobiography at Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2026

Olympian Kuldip Singh Bhogal ‘Deepi’ Arrives in Chandigarh to Launch His Autobiography at Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2026

Chandigarh 23 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The organizers of Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2026 have announced the arrival of legendary Olympic field hockey player Kuldip Singh Bhogal, affectionately known as “Deepi,” in Chandigarh. A historic figure in the sporting world, Bhogal represented Uganda at the 1972 Munich Olympics. His distinguished career later evolved into an accomplished coaching journey, during which he led the American and Canadian national hockey teams, as well as the British Airways team. Currently based in the United Kingdom, Deepi has travelled to Chandigarh to headline the 7th India edition of Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Tagore Theatre.

Earlier today, Kuldip Singh Bhogal “Deepi” met with patrons of Sikhlens in India and members of the media, where he shared insights from his inspiring life journey. The highlight of his visit was the public launch of his autobiography, The Legend of 1972: Life, Hockey, and Beyond. He narrated compelling stories and personal reflections from his remarkable career and signed exclusive copies of his newly released book for his fans.

Published under the Sikhlens Publications imprint, the book serves as a factual and emotional account of a life that spans multiple continents. It is a powerful blend of human resilience, sporting excellence, and global humanitarian connection, offering readers an inspiring and authentic story. “The Legend of 1972: Life, Hockey, and Beyond” will be officially available to readers on February 28 at the Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2026.

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