Punjab

Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya fixed September 23 for hearing the matter

Punjab Cabinet approves one-time measure to clear agri land by Dec 31

Justice Sumeet Goel made it clear that a second anticipatory bail petition was indeed maintainable under law, but only if backed by a 'substantial change in circumstances since the earlier petition'

Prime Minister Modi will visit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to assess flood and landslide damage. He will conduct aerial surveys, meet officials, and interact with affected people and rescue teams in both states. He aims to monitor relief efforts. Agriculture Minister Chouhan briefed him on the situation, highlighting illegal mining's impact.

Moves NGT, seeks independent audit of BBMB, Punjab government ops

Currently, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur is the sole representative of the party in Parliament

The Doaba Kisan Committee criticizes the Rs 20,000/acre flood relief as insufficient, demanding Rs 70,000/acre and loan waivers. They also want extended deadlines for field leveling, and compensation for farm laborers and sugarcane growers.

Court observed that the widow had already filed her appeal for enhancement well before the parents settled their connected appeal before the Lok Adalat in 2004

Dismissing a writ petition filed by the Union of India against an order of the Armed Forces Tribunal, the Bench of Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Vikas Suri made it clear that the very nature of posting in a counter-insurgency zone carried inherent risks, and any disability contracted therein must be treated as a war injury

Punjab needs climate-adaptive farming to recover from floods. Experts are developing flood-tolerant maize hybrids with improved management practices. CIMMYT has developed climate-resilient maize varieties and is partnering with various organizations to scale up seed production and deployment across South Asia. Adoption requires testing, data generation, and policy maker approval.

The Punjab government has pegged the state’s losses at Rs 13,000 crore

Punjab is facing severe floods. Religious organizations and Kar Sewa sects are actively involved in rescue and relief efforts. They are providing food, essential items, and repairing damaged earthen embankments (dhussi bundhs) to prevent further flooding, with continuous service until the situation improves.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is concerned about false FIRs, particularly in cases of moral turpitude. It directs police to consider an SOP for investigation, including preliminary probes by Class-I gazetted officers. The court cited a case where the complainant recanted her claims, later marrying an accused.

9 players from Punjab who played pivotal role in India’s success include Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak

A third drug-related death occurred in Tarn Taran, Punjab, following the deaths of two brothers. The deceased, Nishan Singh, was found at a sports stadium. Police arrested someone with drug paraphernalia. Authorities are investigating drug suppliers.

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra had hoodwinked Patiala police team on September 2 during raid at Dabri in Karnal and escaped

Given refuge to hundreds of abandoned children

Company claims award amount over Rs 900 crore

Sonu Sood visited flood-affected border villages, promising to rebuild a widow's collapsed house and cover her debt. He pledged to help affected farmers rebuild their lives, including restoring fields and providing livestock. Sood also distributed aid to residents.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court asked Punjab to file an affidavit on flood relief efforts after the crisis ends, due to ongoing relief operations. The court cited the Supreme Court's cognizance of the floods and the potential for disruption if notices were issued, but some petitions will be heard on October 28.

Police arrested Balwinder Singh and Sarabjit Kaur near Faridkot with 272 grams of heroin. The couple, from Haryana, was allegedly transporting the drugs from a Ferozepur supplier to Haryana via rail for distribution. Police are investigating and pursuing further arrests.

Shahkot SDM urges the flood-hit people to shift to relief centres to access toilet facilities   

The Western Command deployed 59 columns, including 17 Engineer Task Forces, to flood-affected areas. They have evacuated over 6,000 people, provided medical aid to 13,000, delivered 48 tons of rations, and flown approximately 300 hours of relief sorties since August 26. Restoration of infrastructure is also a priority.

The Shiromani Akali Dal announced flood relief, including cattle feed, wheat seeds, medical camps, and veterinary services. They'll also use fogging machines. SAD wants loan waivers, crop loss compensation (Rs 50,000/acre), and aid for deaths and lost animals.

The Congress party criticized the Punjab government's flood relief as insufficient, especially the per-acre compensation. They demanded a quicker payment deadline and higher compensation amounts for damaged crops and sugarcane cultivators. They also highlighted livestock losses and criticized the death relief amount.