HC rap, Opposition-farmer protests, internal dissent force AAP govt to yield
Punjab
Former Jathedar stakes claim to 'real' Akali Dal, vows justice in sacrilege cases
Pargat Singh criticized the AAP government's flood management, citing widespread devastation and crop destruction. He blamed administrative negligence for the crisis, calling for a special assembly session, damage assessment, and farmer compensation. He stressed the need for long-term solutions.
Giani Harpreet Singh, sacked as Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, challenged Sukhbir Singh Badal politically. He had previously been elevated to the position by Badal, but they later fell out. His actions, including meetings with politicians and celebrity weddings, sparked controversy leading to his removal and subsequent accusations of a conspiracy.
From Rs 340 per kg initially, the prices have come down to around Rs 280 a kg
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The Punjab government withdrew its land pooling policy after farmer protests and a court stay, seen as a win for farmers' unions and opposition parties. The policy aimed to acquire 65,533 acres. Critics demand policy denotification and accountability for wasted funds, suspecting Delhi-based influence and land grabbing motives.
The Harappan site at Kotla Nihang Khan faces destruction from urbanization due to the lack of heritage protection on private land. Excavated in 1929, the site, crucial for understanding the Harappan and Bara cultures, is shrinking. Though the government is aware, preservation efforts are uncertain.
Bhagwant Mann criticized the Akali Dal and Congress for the rise in drug addiction. He stated that drug addicts surged from 1,000 to 2 million during their previous tenures. Mann also targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal and Partap Singh Bajwa, criticizing their actions.
A breach in a temporary dam on the Beas River flooded at least 17 villages in Sultanpur Lodhi. Rising waters inundated farmland and homes. Villagers are struggling to protect belongings, with no immediate relief. Officials are working to repair the breach.
Sukhbir Singh Badal accused Giani Harpreet Singh of defying a religious edict and colluding with central agencies to weaken the Shiromani Akali Dal. He alleges Harpreet Singh is part of a conspiracy to divide the party, even plotting Sukhbir's assassination after he took responsibility for past mistakes.
The Shiromani Akali Dal has split, with factions vying for the party symbol and claiming legitimacy. The split followed Akal Takht intervention and religious punishments. This division risks further weakening the party, confusing voters, and opening doors for rival parties and extremist groups.
SIMPLY PUNJAB: Auto component manufacturers, basmati exporters, hand tool manufacturers, and leather exporters in the state are now weighing their options
Court terms investigation a ‘sorry state of affairs’, orders IG rank inquiry within 2 weeks
These particles carry toxic chemicals like PCBs and DDT, which disrupt hormones and harm immunity, growth and reproduction
The policy has been withdrawn after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed it last week
The scandal surfaced in late July 2025 when discrepancies in fixed deposits and Kisan Credit Limit accounts at SBI’s Sadiq branch in Faridkot drew attention
Amandeep clocked an impressive 2:04.31 minutes in the 800m event, securing the top podium position
According to the police, prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide
The state women’s panel on August 7 had asked the state police to inquire into the matter and submit a report in this regard
Case was registered under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with provisions of the POCSO Act
The rising waters have instilled widespread fear of impending floods, prompting an urgent evacuation effort
Satwant Kaur appointed chairperson of Panthic council
Two masked individuals on a motorcycle fired shots at the residence of NRI social media influencer Simran Sikand in Model Town. The attackers fled after firing, with the incident captured on CCTV. Sikand reported threats from a Pakistani gangster and claimed previous attacks and inadequate police security despite prior threats. Police have filed an FIR and are investigating.
Punjab Congress accuses BJP and ECI of electoral fraud, citing voter roll manipulation. They allege the BJP added and deleted votes strategically in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. The Congress claims these actions, facilitated by the ECI, are designed to win elections through unfair means.
An 11-year-old boy rescued from begging awaits his mother's return. Jeevanjyot 2.0 rescued children in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Rehabilitation is difficult due to manipulation, understaffing, and weak enforcement. Many rescued children and their parents deny begging.
Within a month of being launched, as many as 245 children have been rescued
Ludhiana's dyeing industry faces NGT scrutiny for polluting Buddha Nullah. CETPs are in violation, failing to meet environmental standards, including Zero Liquid Discharge. The NGT mandates a report from MoEF&CC and PPCB, and action is promised by the Industry Minister.
Anmol Gagan Maan was removed from the Vidhan Sabha Committee on Questions and References and replaced by Neena Mittal. This move is seen as a routine adjustment, possibly paving the way for Maan to join the Committee on Petitions. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal replaced the deceased Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal on the Committee on Public Undertakings.
PSPCL workers in Punjab will strike for three days starting Monday due to unfulfilled promises by the management. The strike, supported by multiple unions, protests issues like staff shortages and salaries. Operations will be halted despite management's warning to remain on duty. A meeting with the Power Minister yielded no resolution.
#HeartofPunjab: Short bursts of high-intensity rainfall in recent years have worsened the impact, especially in areas such as Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Abohar and Fazilka.
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