Rotary Club Sirhind marked the installation of its newly elected President, Rtn. Dr. Hitender Suri, with an innovative and heartfelt celebration, combining the Installation Ceremony with the unique and progressive "Daughters Lohri" event at Rana Heritage, Sirhind.

Punjab ruling AAP’s legislator Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, 58, from Ludhiana (West) died of bullet injuries under mysterious circumstances at his residence late on Friday night, police said.

Police said an autopsy report would confirm whether Bassi had committed suicide or if he had accidentally shot himself.

Confirming the death, Joint Police Commissioner Jaskaran Singh Teja told the media in Ludhiana that Gurpreet Gogi was brought dead at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).

Teja said, "As per the family members, he shot himself accidentally and sustained bullet injuries to his head. Gurpreet Gogi was declared dead at the hospital, his body has been kept at the mortuary in the DMC hospital."

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has achieved significant victories in the municipal council and nagar panchayat elections held in various regions of the state. In all these councils, AAP candidates have been unanimously elected as President, Senior Vice President, and Vice President.

In the Sahnewal Municipal Council, Pooja Rani was elected as President, Kulwinder Singh Kala as Senior Vice President, and Swarn Kumar Soni as Vice President. Similarly, in the Nagar Panchayat of Gharuan, AAP leader Manmeet Kaur was elected as President, Harpreet Bhandari as Senior Vice President, and Sukhjit Kaur as Vice President. On this occasion, Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian was present as a special guest. He congratulated the newly appointed office bearers and assured the people that the entire team would fulfill its responsibilities with honesty and dedication.

In the Sardulgarh Nagar Panchayat, Veena Rani was elected as President, Sukhjit Singh as Senior Vice President, and Sukhwinder Singh as Vice President. MLA Gurpreet Singh Banawali was also present on this occasion. He extended his best wishes to the newly elected office bearers and assured the people that AAP leaders would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the development of the area.

On the issue of the central government appointing a Chief Secretary in Chandigarh instead of an Advisor, a delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. The AAP leaders appealed to the Governor to intervene in the matter, stating that the central government is treating Punjab unfairly. They asserted that this issue highlights the discriminatory attitude of the Centre towards Punjab.

The AAP delegation included the party's state president Aman Arora, Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Hardeep Singh Mundian, and Barinder Goyal, along with AAP leaders Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia, Deepak Bali, Neel Garg, Govinder Mittal, Parminder Goldy, and Ferry Sofat.

Addressing the media after meeting the Governor, Aman Arora said that the appointment of a Chief Secretary instead of an Advisor exposes the Centre's anti-Punjab mindset. He said that the Aam Aadmi Party strongly opposes this decision, as it is an attempt to weaken Punjab's rightful claim over Chandigarh. He asserted that the party will not accept this decision under any circumstances.

In a momentous achievement for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab, AAP MC Kundan Gogia has been unanimously elected as the Mayor of Patiala Municipal Corporation. Alongside him, Harinder Kohli has been elected as the Senior Deputy Mayor, while Jagdeep Jagga will serve as the Deputy Mayor. 

AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, who was joined by Punjab Cabinet Ministers Dr. Balbir Singh, Barinder Goyal, MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, and newly elected councillors, congratulated the newly elected office bearers of Patiala Municipal Corporation.

Addressing the media, Aman Arora described the day as historic for Patiala, emphasizing the party's commitment to development under the visionary leadership of AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Senior Akali leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday warned the Union government against going ahead with the reported decision to re-designate the post of Advisor to Punjab Governor-cum-Chandigarh Administrator as the Chief Secretary.

He said the decision “comes with the active collusion of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and its Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.”

“Mann had formally acknowledged Haryana’s right over Chandigarh by agreeing to setting up of the Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh,” Badal said in a statement.

“He had the same anti-Punjab stand on Panjab University and the PGI,” the Akali leader said and added that the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab is a settled issue, committed by two Prime Ministers and endorsed by the Union Cabinet as well as by both Houses of Parliament following the Memorandum of Settlement on Punjab in July 1985.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab strongly opposed the central government’s decision to appoint a Chief Secretary in Chandigarh in place of an Advisor. The party stated that this decision once again exposes the anti-Punjab attitude of the central government. It is an attempt to weaken Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh.

During a press conference at the Chandigarh party office on Wednesday, senior AAP leader and spokesperson Neel Garg said that the appointment of a Chief Secretary is meant for a state. Chandigarh is not a state, nor does it have a Chief Minister. Then why was there a need for the appointment of a Chief Secretary? He said that the people of Punjab will never tolerate this decision. The central government should reconsider and withdraw the decision.

The AAP spokesperson said that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab. It was clearly stated during the division of Punjab and Haryana in 1966 that until Haryana builds its new capital, Chandigarh will remain a Union Territory, after which it will be handed over to Punjab. In 1970, ₹10 crore was also given to Haryana to build its capital. Several states in India have been divided, and they all established their respective capitals, but Punjab continues to face discrimination.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU) School of Hotel Management & Tourism has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hotel Noormahal Palace, Karnal. This collaboration is set to offer students unparalleled global opportunities for personal and professional growth in the hospitality industry.The MoU aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices, providing students with a comprehensive and enriched educational experience.