Punjab

Punjab initiates land acquisition for ₹443-crore fully Centre-funded projec

Petrol bombs seized

Punjab's government, facing a fund shortage, mandates sarpanches' honorariums be paid from panchayat income. Over 5,200 panchayats lack income, relying on government funds. The government now directs block committees to pay those sarpanches, while a court case concerning past dues is ongoing. The honorarium increased to Rs 2,000.

EC had suspended Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur on Nov 8

Allegation had led to suspension of Moga ADC Charumita

Punjab's Local Government Department is pursuing commercial property tax defaulters. Notices are being sent to recover over Rs 2.28 crore from 52 municipal bodies. Three notices will be issued, potentially leading to property sealing.

Warring's remarks against Buta Singh

Mining legally allowed only from dawn to dusk

The Kapurthala police have registered a case against the men under Section 109 of the BNS and Arms Act

Kanchanpreet Kaur had approached the court seeking anticipatory or blanket bail on the grounds that she apprehended false implication in non-bailable offences due to political rivalry arising from her mother’s candidature

The petition seeks the court’s intervention for an independent judicial inquiry, prosecution of the erring police officials, a fresh investigation into the murder case, adequate compensation and protection for the petitioner and his family

A meeting of the Delhi Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approves the policy to provide jobs to the dependents of the riot victims

Says keeping vehicles in police custody for years serves no purpose

The Tarn Taran Assembly seat fell vacant after the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June; a total of 15 candidates were in the fray for the seat

The pilgrims had entered Pakistan via the Wagah border last week

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through three operatives based in Malaysia

Rejecting the plea for anticipatory bail, the Bench concluded that the powers under BNSS were to be exercised in extraordinary and sparing circumstances

The petitioner claims there was a Panchayati divorce between the parties, though no decree by a court of competent jurisdiction was passed; thus, the respondent’s action did not amount to gravest misconduct warranting dismissal

A comprehensive struggle strategy will be announced at the Delhi meeting on December 14

Pakistan officials clarify Sufi night held for Sikh pilgrims near Dehra Sahib in Lahore, critics say it breached sanctity of martyrdom site

The cost of each project ranges from Rs 23.94 lakh to Rs 117.16 lakh, depending on the size and facilities of the stadium

Whether it is the Panjab University senate election controversy, Punjab’s share in the Bhakra Beas Management Board, dispute over river waters, crisis in the farming community, or recurring sacrilege issues, protests gather momentum in hours

Pistol, cartridges, and motorcycle recovered; hunt on for two accomplices

Imposes Rs 25,000 costs over plea against judicial officer

The Ministry of Railways approved a Rs 764.19 crore, 25.72 km Ferozepur-Patti rail line. This new link will significantly reduce travel distance between Ferozepur and Amritsar, improve regional connectivity, and shorten the Jammu-Mumbai corridor. The ministry has requested land acquisition to begin.