Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
Girls 12th State Gatka Championship kicks off at Kotkapura with ceremonial fervour Kotkapura/Faridkot 2 May ( PDL ) : The 12th State Gatka (Girls) Championship–2026 organised by the Gatka Association of Punjab in collaboration with the Gatka Association District Faridkot commenced with fanfare today at Baba Farid Gurukul Group of Colleges, Kotkapura district Faridkot. The event began with Ardas followed by resounding Jaikaras, setting a spirited tone for the competition.The championship was formally inaugurated jointly by Advocate Harjeet Singh Grewal, President of World Gatka Federation and National Gatka Association of India, along with Giani Shamsher Singh, Head Granthi of Budha Dal (Chakravarti), Jathedar Sher Singh Mand, General Secretary of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Mantaar Singh Brar, former Parliamentary Secretary. On the occasion, participating players and members of the Referee Council were administered an oath of discipline and impartial adjudication. The c...