The Punjab Pulse

Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies

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Drug menace in Punjab: Contours and Ramifications

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Jaibans Singh Punjab has been facing a serious challenge from drug menace for many decades. During the election campaign in 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its principal campaigners like Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann had promised to eradicate the menace of drugs … [Read more...] about Drug menace in Punjab: Contours and Ramifications

Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

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Jaibans Singh Martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh Bhai Mani Singh, a Sikh scholar and warrior of the 17th and 18th century lived a long life spanning more than 90 years. In this period, he had the opportunity and the privilege to serve four Sikh Gurus - Guru Har Rai, Guru Har … [Read more...] about Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army

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Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Clearing all political fog, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, from the Infantry took over as the 30th Chief of Army staff of the powerful Indian Army on 30 June, 2024 as General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (29TH Army Chief) from … [Read more...] about General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army

The agrarian crisis in Punjab: Reasons, ramifications and the way ahead

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Jaibans Singh  Punjab, the agriculture hub of India, takes pride for having fed the teeming millions of the country when there was a food crisis. Despite its pioneering role in the field of agriculture, Punjab has, in recent times, witnessed dissatisfaction with regard to … [Read more...] about The agrarian crisis in Punjab: Reasons, ramifications and the way ahead

Candidature of SAD nominee Jalandhar West by-poll withdrawn because she is not from Scheduled Caste Category – SR Ladhar

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The Punjab Pulse News Bureau Shri SR Ladhar, President, SC Morcha, BJP, Punjab and retired IAS officer has categorically stated that SAD has withdrawn the candidature of Surjit Kaur for the Jalandhar West by-election because she does not belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) … [Read more...] about Candidature of SAD nominee Jalandhar West by-poll withdrawn because she is not from Scheduled Caste Category – SR Ladhar