What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?: Boosting Mental Health in Winter

09 Dec 2024

With winter approaching in India, one could think of the cool breeze and shorter days that bring on a nostalgia and comfort about the season. However, for many, it brings sadness, fatigue, and social withdrawal. This shift in mood is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, a type of...

SAD urges election commission to prevent nomination rejections

03 Oct 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday appealed to the State Election Commission to ensure no nomination paper was rejected on the basis of non-procurement of No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Chulha Tax in the panchayat election. In a letter to State Election Commission, senior SAD leader and former minister...

Shiromani Akali Dal Faces Setback as Banga MLA Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi Joins AAP

14 Aug 2024

In a significant political development, two-time Banga MLA Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, marking a major setback for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). The announcement was made in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who welcomed Sukhi into AAP, highlighting his dedication...

Punjab: BJP accuses rival parties of obstructing poll campaign

07 May 2024

In the midst of mounting protests from farmers against BJP candidates in Punjab, State Party Chief Sunil Jakhar urged the Chief Electoral Officer on Monday to intervene, citing alleged coercion leading to withdrawals from campaign activities. Jakhar raised concerns about potential collaboration between the ruling AAP and other parties, accusing...

Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypolls: AAP maintains huge lead

13 May 2023

As per the early trends by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, which went to by-polls on May 10 and the counting for which began at 8 a.m. on Saturday. AAP's Sushil Rinku is now leading by...

JP Nadda pays last respect to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal

27 Apr 2023

The national president of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), JP Nadda, paid his homage to Parkash Singh Badal, a supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Thursday by travelling to Lambi village in Punjab. In Parkash Singh Badal's home village, mourners continued to pay last respect to SAD patron. In...