Punjab

Sangrur, the hometown of Punjab's Chief Minister, faces a severe garbage problem, even in affluent areas. Garbage collection is inconsistent, leading to resident complaints and health concerns. The Municipal Council is addressing the issue with new leadership and plans for improvements.

Punjab's quarrying policy changes led to increased revenue and reduced illegal mining. The initiative, including landowner and crusher sites, has brought more stakeholders into the legal system. 27 sites received letters of intent and 29 commercial mining sites will be auctioned.

Evading arrest for over a month, AAP MLA gives interview to pvt channel

Punjab's MBBS seats increased to 1,900 across 13 colleges. GGSMCH Faridkot's seats grew from 150 to 250. Postgraduate seats also expanded across Punjab, with Faridkot, Amritsar, and Patiala receiving additions. Government colleges hold around 850 of the total MBBS seats.

Proposes 3-point privatisation formula for states not clearing subsidy dues

Punjab has paid farmers ₹7,472.2 crore for grain. Despite floods, the state expects to contribute 175 LMT of paddy. 38.65 lakh MT of paddy arrived in mandis, with 37.2 lakh MT purchased and 100% lifting within 72 hours.

Punjab Congress leader Raja Warring criticized the AAP government's plan to sell government-owned land for revenue, including land used by PSPCL and PAU. He threatened legal action against buyers and vowed to cancel any sales if Congress regains power, citing concerns about agricultural research land being sold off.

The Punjab government sanctioned the first modified assured career progression (MACP) case after a long struggle. This fulfilled all three demands of the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association: doctor recruitment, MACP implementation, and healthcare center security. The association had previously agitated and held talks to achieve these goals.

Former SHO Arshpreet Kaur Grewal surrendered after being a fugitive for a year. She faces corruption and NDPS charges stemming from allegedly taking a bribe to release drug peddlers. The charges include seizure of opium, a deal worth Rs. 8 lakh, and her refusal to appear in court.

Two schoolgirls, Seema Kaur (8) and Meena Kaur (15), died after being hit by a Punjab Roadways bus in Mansa. Their father, Binder Ram, and younger brother were seriously injured. The bus was seized, and the bodies were taken for post-mortem examination.

DIG Bhullar was held from his Mohali office following a complaint lodged by a Fatehgarh Sahib-based scrap dealer

The blaze occurred when repair of electric wires at the place led to sparks, which fell on firecrackers

The police have impounded the bus and initiated an investigation into the incident

The co-naming was made possible through legislation introduced by Councilmember Schulman

CBI uncovers massive corruption, including properties and luxury goods

Sukhbir Singh Badal criticized the AAP government for failing to distribute promised certified wheat seed to flood-hit farmers. He also accused the government of inadequate crop compensation, neglecting flood prevention measures, and mismanagement of water flow, causing increased flooding. He distributed wheat seeds and maize silage himself.

Incident occurred around 7:30 am when the train number 12204 was coming from Amritsar

Limited parking space in periphery of shrine leads to long queues, traffic jams

A complaint was also lodged with the police station concerned in this connection

The arrest of a Punjab Police DIG by the CBI has led to accusations of widespread corruption in the state government. MLA Sukhpal Khaira claims the arrest reveals a corrupt administration under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, criticizes the Vigilance Bureau, and alleges deeper corruption involving ministers and MLAs. He also criticized the lack of empowerment of the Lokpal.

Will have to appear on Dec 2

Was arrested along with Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a bribery case

Judiciary rebukes police

A bridge in MLA Kulwant Singh Baazigar's constituency collapsed due to a strong canal current. The bridge was previously in disrepair, and heavy vehicles allegedly continued to use it despite warnings. Villagers report similar bridge failures and urge authorities to inspect and repair aging bridges.

Vegetable vendors in Jalalabad are protesting the market's relocation for 19 days. They will sell on the ground during Diwali, after the administration confiscated their handcarts. The vendors, supported by unions, fear lost livelihoods at the new, distant market.