Farmers began assembling early in the day at the Shambhu border on the Patiala-Ambala route and the Khanauri border connecting Sangrur and Jind, with plans to proceed to Delhi's Kisan Ghat.
Raising his voice against the problems allegedly caused by E20 petrol, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people to unite and fight against what he described as an injustice being inflicted on consumers through its sale.
Farmer organisations staged protests across Punjab during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP, opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement and criticising both the Centre's farm policies and the state's land pooling initiative.
A 500-metre road linking Chandigarh's key government buildings briefly reopened for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy, drawing fresh attention to a decades-old public access dispute that remains pending before the Supreme Court.
The Prime Minister's three-state tour includes the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train, new highways, railway stations, hospitals and education projects aimed at boosting infrastructure and connectivity.
The duo claims their foundation has rebuilt 180 of 250 promised houses so far. Among those helped is a labourer who lost his wife last year and was raising his children alone.
A viral video from Ludhiana allegedly showing youths dancing with swords during a Muharram event has triggered controversy, with Punjab's Shahi Imam calling for criminal cases against those responsible.
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, seeking his intervention in addressing the issue of unauthorized fee collection from livestock transport vehicles transiting through Punjab and ensure the unhindered movement of livestock consignments destined for Jammu & Kashmir.
An undercover investigation by The Statesman suggests that the alleged sale of 'Chitta' continues in Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Assembly constituency of Dhuri, raising questions over the effectiveness of the state's anti-drug campaign despite police enforcement efforts.
