Punjab Bandh LIVE UPDATES: 'Punjab Bandh successful', says Sarwan Singh Pandher; accuses central agencies of spreading rumours of chaos

Dec 30, 2024 04:18 PM

'Maha Panchayat' at Khanauri border on January 4

Their would be a 'Maha Panchayat' at Khanauri border on January 4, said Pandher.

Dec 30, 2024 04:17 PM

Next course of action after a joint meeting: Pandher

He said that the agitation will be continued and the next course of action will be decided after a joint meeting of both the forums

Dec 30, 2024 04:15 PM

'Any form of oppression can lead to bigger incident than Behbal Kalan'

Farm leader said that Punjab government is attempting to carry out an operation on the pretext of Supreme Court. If there is any form of oppression, it could lead to an even bigger incident than the Behbal Kalan case", he said.

Dec 30, 2024 04:13 PM

Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh to be celebrated at Khanauri and Shambhu : Pandher

Pandher announced that Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji would also be celebrated at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. He also expressed gratitude to the media.

Dec 30, 2024 04:12 PM

'Central agencies attempted to spread rumours'

Pandher said railway services were completely shut down. However, he accused Central agencies of attempting to spread rumours, saying the situation was worsening. "But today’s bandh in Punjab remained peaceful." said Pandher.

Dec 30, 2024 04:11 PM

Emergency services remained functional throughout: Pandher

Sarwan Singh Pandher addressing press conference, says

• Emergency services remained functional throughout
• Blockades at more than 250 site were installed
• Dharnas were staged at 175 locations disrupting rail and road services

Dec 30, 2024 04:06 PM

Pandher expresses gratitude over response to Punjab Bandh

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher expresses gratitude to all for supporting Punjab Bandh. Addressing the media, he said vegetable and grain markets remained closed. Auto rickshaws remained off roads. Many Sikh organisations and student unions extended their support, People from every section of Punjab supported the cause.

Dec 30, 2024 04:04 PM

Farm leader Sarwan Singh Pandher addresses press conference

Farm leader Sarwan Singh Pandher addresses press conference

Dec 30, 2024 04:00 PM

Farmers lifts dharnas, concludes 'Punjab Bandh'; services to resume

Farmers lifts dharnas, concludes 'Punjab Bandh'; services to resume

Dec 30, 2024 03:47 PM

Farmers end 'dharna' at Gurdaspur's Nowshera National Highway

Farmers end 'dharna' at Gurdaspur's Nowshera National Highway 

Dec 30, 2024 02:18 PM

Former ADGP Jaskaran Singh meets Dallewal, inquires about his health

Former ADGP Jaskaran Singh meets fasting farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and inquires about his health. Singh is accompanied by a medical team who is likely to examine Dallewal

Dec 30, 2024 02:15 PM

Complete Shutdown in Jalandhar

Owing to the ongoing agitation, a complete shutdown was observed in Jalandhar. Main markets of the city remained closed, and no buses were plying on roads and trains too were cancelled.  

Dec 30, 2024 01:57 PM

Former ADGP Jaskaran Singh arrives at Khanauri to hold talks with farmers

Former ADGP Jaskaran Singh arrives at Khanauri border to hold talks with farmers. He is accompanied by a team of medical practitioners. 

Dec 30, 2024 01:56 PM

Railway cancels trains scheduled for December 31

Railway cancels trains scheduled for December 31 owing to farmers agitation and 'Punjab Bandh' 

Dec 30, 2024 01:22 PM

Punjab Bandh: Passengers stranded in Haryana's Kurukshetra

The Punjab Bandh called by farmers disrupted public transport in Haryana, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Kurukshetra railway station. Many travellers, including those returning from Somvati Amavasya holy dips, faced delays due to halted trains.

Dec 30, 2024 01:04 PM

Farmers organise Langar for commuters stuck in Jalandhar's Bhogpur due to disrupted rail services

Farmers have organised Langar for commuters from outside state who are stuck in Jalandhar's Bhogpur due to disrupted rail services in the wake of 'Punjab Bandh'

Dec 30, 2024 12:57 PM

Medical practitioners extend support to farmers' Punjab Bandh

Medical practitioners have also extended their support to farmers' ongoing Punjab Bandh

Dec 30, 2024 12:42 PM

Farmers' Punjab Bandh cripples traffic, commuters agitated

Farmers Punjab Bandh has managed to garner massive response disrupting road traffic leaving commuters agitated. Roads at several places have been blocked and more than 250 blockades have been installed. 

Dec 30, 2024 12:19 PM

Farmers block roads at several places, traffic disrupted

Farmers have blocked traffic at several places across the state as part of their Punjab Bandh hampering commuter traffic at large. Grain markets were shut in several places. In the Mohali district, markets were deserted and hardly any traffic on the roads. 

Dec 30, 2024 12:00 PM

No 'Punjab Bandh' impact seen in Chandigarh

No impact of 'Punjab Bandh' was seen in Chandigarh as the rural areas are mostly affected.

Dec 30, 2024 11:28 AM

Blockades installed at Landra Chowk in Mohali Chuni, Banur, Kharar

Blockades installed at Landra Chowk in Mohali  Chuni, Banur, Kharar

Dec 30, 2024 11:23 AM

Glimpses of Punjab Bandh

Glimpses of Punjab Bandh

Dec 30, 2024 11:17 AM

Groom holds farmers' flag, extends support to agitation

Ahead of the wedding, a groom was seen holding farmers' flag while extending his support for the ongoing agitation and call for Punjab Bandh

Dec 30, 2024 11:13 AM

More than 150 trains cancelled, 13 rescheduled

In the wake of Punjab Bandh, Indian Railways has  cancelled 150 trains and rescheduled 13 trains 

Dec 30, 2024 11:10 AM

Unfazed by cold wave, farmers continue with their steadfast protest in Bathinda

Unfazed by cold wave, farmers continue with their steadfast protest in Bathinda

Dec 30, 2024 11:04 AM

Punjab residents whole-heartedly supported Bandh: Pandher

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said that residents of Punjab have whole-heartedly accepted the Bandh and as far as 280 blockades have been installed to disrupt road and rail services. 

Dec 30, 2024 10:51 AM

No support to 'Punjab Bandh' in Baba Bakala

Punjab Bandh call fails to garner support in Baba Bakala with businesses running as usual. 

Dec 30, 2024 10:44 AM

State bus services to resume after 4 pm

Ludhiana Transport dealers association and State Transport Dealers Association have announced that they will resume their services after 4 pm on Monday. 

Dec 30, 2024 10:19 AM

SAD leader reach protest site, extend support to ongoing agitation

SAD leader Parvinder Singh Sohana along with other leaders  reach protest site in Mohali to extend party's support to the ongoing agitation 

Dec 30, 2024 10:11 AM

PRTC employees block Chandigarh road at Banda Singh Bahadur Chowk in Samana

PRTC employees in solidarity with farmers have suspended bus services while blocking Chandigarh road at Banda Singh Bahadur Chowk in Samana. 

Dec 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Punjab Bandh gets good response, complete shutdown in several districts

Punjab Bandh gets good response, complete shutdown in several districts

Dec 30, 2024 09:51 AM

Mansa: Shop owners halt services due to Punjab Bandh call

In solidarity with protesting farmers, shop  owners in Mansa have extended their support and halted their services until Punjab bandh call is in place.

Dec 30, 2024 09:48 AM

Complete shutdown observed in Ajnala

Complete shutdown is being observed in Ajnala as Punjab Bandh call is being enforced in several districts of Punjab. 

Dec 30, 2024 09:44 AM

Farmers stage dharna on Muktsar Kotakpura road

Farmers staged a sit-in near village Udekaran on Muktsar Kotakpura road amid ongoing statewide agitation

Dec 30, 2024 09:39 AM

Visuals from unusual commotion at Khanauri, Dallewal's security beefed up

Visuals from unusual commotion at Khanauri,  Dallewal's security beefed up

Dec 30, 2024 09:37 AM

Massive response to 'Punjab Bandh', roads to Amritsar blocked

The Punjab Bandh call is receiving massive response statewide. All roads leading to Amritsar were blocked prompting a group of foreign tourist to bear the brunt.

Dec 30, 2024 09:24 AM

What's open and what's closed during 'Punjab bandh' ? Check here

What's open and what's closed during 'Punjab bandh' ? Check here

Dec 30, 2024 09:22 AM

'Punjab Bandh' garners support from across state

The call for Punjab Bandh has garnered support from across the state with complete shutdown of districts amid significant drop in temperatures 

Dec 30, 2024 09:12 AM

Farmers begin stage in dharna at Hoshiarpur Phagwara Bypass

Farmers begin stage in dharna at  Hoshiarpur Phagwara Bypass as a part of ongoing agitation amid plunging temperatures wearing cold wave.

Dec 30, 2024 09:07 AM

Sarwan Singh Pandher address a press conference, takes a sharp dig at Centre

Sarwan Singh Pandher address a press conference, takes a sharp dig at Centre

Dec 30, 2024 09:04 AM

Complete shutdown in Punjab's Malot

Complete shutdown in Punjab's Malot will be observed today due to Punjab Bandh call by farmers

Dec 30, 2024 09:01 AM

Ludhiana-Jalandhar bypass blocked

The Punjab Bandh call has prompted farmer organisations to begin statewide strike. As a result Ludhiana-Jalandhar bypass blocked.

Dec 30, 2024 08:58 AM

Several organisations extend their support to farmers' Punjab Bandh call

Several organisations have expressed solidarity with farmers. All efforts have been ramped up to make it a huge success in order to press their demands on Centre.

Dec 30, 2024 08:58 AM

Moga bus stand also wears deserted look

Dec 30, 2024 08:57 AM

Sarwan Singh Pandher to address media shortly

Sarwan Singh Pandher to address media shortly

Dec 30, 2024 08:55 AM

Vehicular movement hit at Patiala-Chandigarh highway

Vehicular movement on the Patiala-Chandigarh National Highway affected as farmers have staged a sit in at several toll plazas 

Dec 30, 2024 08:53 AM

All efforts to make Bandh a success

Tanda Urmur, Dasuha, and Mukerian remain completely shut down. Bus stands, railway stations, and vegetable markets are all deserted.

Dec 30, 2024 08:46 AM

Complete shutdown in Punjab's Moga district

Complete shutdown in Punjab's Moga District on the heels of farmers' agitation and subsequent call for Punjab Bandh. 

Dec 30, 2024 08:45 AM

PRTC bus services to remain shut from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

n solidarity with the protesting farmers, bus services in Punjab will remain suspended. PRTC has announced to shut services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Dec 30, 2024 08:39 AM

Amritsar-Pathankot National Highway blocked

Farmers have blocked the Amritsar Pathankot national highway in Gurdaspur owing to the ongoing agitation.

Dec 30, 2024 08:37 AM

Jammu Amritsar NH blocked

Several farmer organisations have blocked the Jammu Amritsar National Highway in Gurdaspur

Dec 30, 2024 08:35 AM

Emergency services operational amid Punjab Bandh

Only emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, marriage vehicles, or anyone in a dire emergency, will be allowed to pass

Dec 30, 2024 08:33 AM

Punjab Jammu border blocked

Farmers have blocked the Punjab-Jammu border as part of their ongoing agitation. A massive protest is being staged at the Madhopur border in Pathankot. The blockade is expected to continue until 4 pm.

Dec 30, 2024 08:31 AM

No milk, vegetables available till 4 pm

Owing to the Punjab Bandh call, No milk or vegetables will be available on Monday till 4 pm as several organisations have extended their support

Dec 30, 2024 08:30 AM

Farmers protest continues at Khanauri despite low temperature

Farmers continue to protest at Khanauri border in the wake of Punjab Bandh call amid significant low temperature 

#WATCH | Visuals from the Khanauri border as farmers continue to protest over their various demands. pic.twitter.com/9jfmhDxmE2

— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2024

Dec 30, 2024 08:30 AM

Undeterred by cold wave, farmers stage a sit-in

Dec 30, 2024 08:28 AM

Muktsar Sahib

Dec 30, 2024 08:27 AM

Farmers block railway tracks at Rajpura Shambhu Station

Farmers started a sit-in on railway tracks at Rajpura Shambhu Station from 7 am, disrupting rail services. Farmer leaders flayed the government for ignoring their demands despite worsening health conditions of Jagjit Singh Dallewal. Harpreet Singh (BKU Behraam), Sukhwinder Kaur (BKU Krantiikari), and Yuvraj Singh (BKU Azad) warned of escalating the agitation if the government remains unresponsive.

Dec 30, 2024 08:24 AM

Jalandhar bus stand wears a deserted look

Dec 30, 2024 08:23 AM

Amritsar-Pathankot NH in Gurdaspur blocked

Amid a call for Punjab Bandh by farmer organisations, farmers have blocked the Amritsar-Pathankot National Highway. The demonstration is seeing significant participation from local farmers.

Dec 30, 2024 08:20 AM

Key passage on Airport road blocked

Key passage on Airport road  from IISER lights to Gopals has been blocked. Heavy barricading has been deployed. 

Dec 30, 2024 08:16 AM

Airport road blocked

Airport road blocked from  IISER lights to Gopals

Dec 30, 2024 08:15 AM

PTC Ground Report

Dec 30, 2024 08:14 AM

Punjab's costliest Ladowal toll plaza shut | Watch

Dec 30, 2024 08:11 AM

Railway Disruptions: 163 trains cancelled, including Shatabdi and Vande Bharat

As per latest updates from the divisional railway offices of Ferozepur and Ambala, 163 trains have been cancelled, including prominent services like Shatabdi and Vande Bharat Express connecting Delhi and Punjab.

Additional disruptions include:

19 trains short-terminated

15 trains short-originated

15 trains delayed

9 trains regulated

Dec 30, 2024 08:11 AM

Support to Farmers' Punjab Bandh from across the state

Traders, transporters, employees unions, toll plaza workers, labour, ex-servicemen, Sarpanches and teachers' unions, social and other bodies, and some other sections have extended their support to the bandh.

Dec 30, 2024 08:10 AM

Ground Report by our staffer at 1 am

Dec 30, 2024 07:57 AM

SKM called for meeting

Supreme Court high-powered committee has invited the SKM for meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on January 3 at 11 am at the PWD Rest House, Sector 1, Panchkula. Discussions will focus on farmers' demands and various other issues.

Dec 30, 2024 07:48 AM

Key areas that will remain blocked

District Amritsar

Kotla Gujran, Pandher Kalan (Railway Road), Wadala, Nangal Panwa Toll Plaza, Kathu Nangal, Jahangir Railway Line, Tahli Sahib Adda, Udhoke Kalan, Boparai, Gaggo Mahal, Gujjarpura, Chamiyari, Ajnala Chowk, Vishoaa, Ram Tirath, Lopoke, Kakkar, Bachhiwind, Chogawan, Bhilowal, Shiddhan Toll Plaza, Rajatal, Bohru, Chabba, Basarke, Bandala, Mananwala Toll Plaza, Nirjanpura (Amritsar Highway), Beas Station, Butala, Mehta Chowk, Khujala Adda.

District Moga

Shah Bukkar, Kot Ise Khan, Butter, Nihal Singh Wala, Dharamkot Chowk, Jeera Main Chowk, Ajitwal, Jalalabad, Dagru, Budhipura Chowk, Badhni.

District Ferozepur

Makhu, Talwandi, Arifke, Mallanwala, Basti Tankewali, Guru Har Sahai, Mudki, Ferozeshah Toll Plaza.

District Tarn Taran

Usma Toll Plaza, Mannan Toll Plaza, Tarn Taran City Railway Line, Patti Toll Plaza.

District Kapurthala

Sultanpur Lodhi, Tashpur, Hamira, Kartarpur, Dhilwan Toll Plaza, Sugar Mill Chowk.

District Ropar (Rupnagar)

Nurpur Bedi, Balachaur.

District Mohali

Dubhar Toll Plaza, Isru Chowk.

District Jalandhar

Lohian, Shahkot, Naithpur, Shahkot Toll Plaza, Phillaur, Mehatpur, Dhanowali, Jalandhar Cantt, Bhogpur, Adampur.

District Hoshiarpur

Tanda City (two locations), Gardiwala, Dasuya, Mukerian, Khudda, Hoshiarpur City, Pur Hiran, Bulhowal, Mahalpur.

District Gurdaspur

Pathankot Road, Dhariwal, Babri, Purana Shala, Sri Hargobindpur Road, Fatehgarh Churian, Ghuman, Udhanwal, Sri Hargobindpur Lights Chowk.

District Faridkot

Tehna Bypass.

District Pathankot

Madhopur.

District Patiala

Shambhu Railway Station, Rajpura, Dhaneri Toll Plaza, Khanauri Road Arno, Samana Baba Banda Bahadur Chowk, Sirhind Road Hardaspura, Nabha Road Kalyan Toll Plaza, Sangrur Road Mehandpur Mandi, Deviwala Roads, Bhadaur Road Seduvala, Faridkot Road Jaitowala.

District Nawanshahr (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar)

Nawanshahr Bus Stand, Behram Toll Plaza.

District Ludhiana

Ladowal Toll Plaza, Mullanpur Dakha, Sudhar, Khanna, Samrala Chowk, Yodha.

District Bathinda

Rampura Mandi Chowk, Jinda Toll Plaza, Salabatpura.

District Mansa

Teen Kanni Chowk, Bhikhi, ITI Budhlada.

District Sangrur

Nanakiyaanchain Sangrur, Longowal-Sunam-Barnala Road, Channo Patiala Sangrur Road, Badarukhan Patiala-Moga Road, Kularan Sunam Sangrur Road, Cheema Sunam-Bathinda Road, Dirba Patran Sangrur Road, Chhajli to Lehragaga Canal Bridge Jakhal Sunam Road, Gurney Kalan Railway Line Jakhal Ludhiana.

District Muktsar Sahib

Hakuwala, Kabrawala.

District Fazilka

Jalalabad, Fazilka, Fazilka-Ludhiana Railway Line.