Delimitation move brazenly discriminatory to Punjab : Sukhbir S Badal Says move will hand over control of India to Hindi Heartland States, a death blow to federal structure Urges an all-party initiative in Punjab to oppose delimitation Reiterates SAD support to Women’s reservation Chandigarh 15 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today came down heavily against the proposed move on delimitation of Lok Sabha seats in the garb of Women’s Reservation Bill, calling the population-based delimitation exercise “brazenly discriminatory against Punjab.” He said his party favours an an all party initiative to oppose the delimitation move. Elaborating on the discriminatory nature of the delimitation move, Sukhbjr Badal said, “Punjab is predominantly a minority character state. We will be the biggest victim of this population based delimitation. Compared with a nominal increase in seats for Punjab, Haryana will witness a nearly hundred per cen...
Chandigarh Witnesses First-Ever ‘Chef Baraat’ by Harpal Singh Sokhi; Karigari’s Traditional Courtyard & 20 Bread Varieties Steal the Show
Chandigarh Witnesses First-Ever ‘Chef Baraat’ by Harpal Singh Sokhi; Karigari’s Traditional Courtyard & 20 Bread Varieties Steal the Show Chandigarh 03 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Renowned celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has launched his 12th restaurant, Karigari, in Sector 26, Chandigarh, marking a vibrant addition to the city’s culinary landscape. The launch stood out with a first-of-its-kind ‘chef baraat’—a lively procession of chefs—bringing a festive Punjabi touch to the occasion. Rooted in the deep connection between Punjabi culture and food, the new outlet introduces several unique concepts. Chef Sokhi emphasized that in Punjab, food is more than just sustenance—it’s a way of life. “People start thinking about food as soon as they wake up, and after one meal, the next is already being planned. That’s the essence of Punjab,” he said. One of the biggest highlights of the restaurant is its ‘Aangan Concept’, a traditional courtyard-style setup created within the space. ...