Punjab

On Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary, Bhagwant Mann prays for peace and progress in Punjab, calls for resuming trade and people-to-people access with Pakistan

Punjab is investigating paddy procurement in flood-hit districts. Despite crop losses, procurement in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Fazilka is comparable to last year. Officials suspect smuggling of cheaper paddy from Rajasthan, particularly in Fazilka. Farmers also shifted to government-procured non-basmati varieties.

Allows only ‘conditional’ purchase after verification of farmers’ bonafides

Gumtala, once a Punjabi village, faces rapid urbanization and environmental degradation. Farmland is replaced by development, leading to social changes and poor infrastructure. The Tung Dhab drain, polluted by industrial waste, contaminates water and air, posing health risks. The area also suffers from neglected infrastructure and traffic problems.

As protests intensify, former Punjab CM Channi, MP Simranjit Mann, farmer unions back students; Satya Pal Jain defends move as constitutionally sound

Has authored over 14 books & 300 articles

Channi joins the ongoing protest by the PU students against the Centre's latest move of restructuring the Panjab University's governing bodies

Bhagwant Mann will inaugurate the Shahpurkandi Dam on Gurpurb, 26 years after its 1999 start. The dam, costing Rs 3,394 crore, will provide irrigation to 1.18 lakh hectares in Punjab. Construction of the powerhouse is expected to finish by March 2026. The project faced delays due to inter-state disputes.

Earlier, Centre had declined to send the jatha to Pakistan, citing security concerns following a limited drone exchange between the two countries

The termination of his service comes close on the heels of the suspension of Chief Engineer of Ropar and Goindwal Sahib, Harish Sharma, on November 2

The assertion came as the bench refused to condone a delay of 350 days in filing an appeal by the state of Punjab in a service matter

Former minister Anmol Gagan Maan and three other AAP leaders were acquitted by a Chandigarh court. They were accused of protesting outside the BJP office in 2021, breaking barricades, and injuring police officers. The case stemmed from a police complaint.

Punjab's Housing Department introduced a 60-day SOP for colony development licenses. The process includes a 30-day letter of intent and a 30-day license issuance. This streamlined approach replaces a previously lengthy and complex process, with fixed timelines and disciplinary actions for delays.

The Power Ministry denies issuing a warning to discoms about privatization or loss reduction. The ministry emphasizes its commitment to supporting states and discoms, working with stakeholders to ensure sustainable power delivery, protect consumers, and promote fiscal prudence.

Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539)

Also finds property papers in raids across Patiala, Ludhiana

Punjab is preparing for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib with tent cities, a special Assembly session, and a light-and-sound show. Despite government efforts and road repairs, locals complain the city's transformation is incomplete, with delayed projects, poor cleanliness, and neglected infrastructure.

The event revived the glorious memory of the 21 Sikh soldiers

Amit Sehra bought the lottery ticket from a shop in Bathinda after borrowing money from a friend

The Pakistan government had issued 2,150 visas to Indian Sikhs

The SKM submitted memorandums in Punjab demanding DAP supply without coercion, FIR cancellation for stubble burning, and flood/rain relief. They seek compensation for damaged crops, yield loss bonuses, and stubble management assistance, citing significant losses due to disease and weather.

Punjab recorded 321 stubble-burning cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 2,839. Most cases (67%) occurred in the last week. Sangrur reported the most fires. Authorities have imposed fines in over 1,000 cases and filed 765 FIRs.

Possesses wealth 'far beyond known sources of income'

Between September 15 and November 3, Punjab reported 2,518 fire counts against 4,132 during the same period in 2024, while Haryana saw a drop from 857 to 145

The victim, Jagjeet Singh from Amritsar district, was hit on the chest with a piece of pipe while trying to evade a head injury