The Punjab government will introduce bills to improve infrastructure and planned development. The Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill allows fund transfers from improvement trusts to a municipal development fund. Another bill addresses planned colony development. Other bills on seeds, business rights, GST, and co-operative societies will also be tabled.
Punjab is cracking down on farm fires with over 10,500 officials, police support, FIRs, and environmental compensation. Despite providing CRM machines, farmer unions protest the actions. The government launched an IEC plan with publicity vans, street plays, and wall paintings to promote eco-friendly practices.
Jugraj Singh's Amritsar home, built with nine years of savings from farm work in Italy, collapsed due to flooding. His family now lives in a tent. They received Rs 14 lakh in donations but face significant losses and are trying to salvage materials. The government plans to help rebuild or repair damaged homes.
Attempt to cover up state government’s failures, alleges LoP Bajwa
Ludhiana youth are leading a heart health movement, 'Pulse Keepers: Gen Z Edition,' to coincide with World Heart Day. Students screen blood pressure, learn CPR, and promote healthy habits. Over 25,000 students and teachers have been trained, with 45,000 screened and 8,000 hypertensive individuals treated.
Sukhbir Singh Badal urged Punjab's CM to focus on farmer compensation, not blame. He dispatched aid and instructed YAD members to monitor fogging operations. Badal accused the AAP government of negligence in flood management and crop damage, while offering SAD's assistance.
He also paid floral tributes to Bhagat Singh and said Rs 51.70-cr Shaheed Bhagat Singh Heritage complex at the native village of the legendary martyr would be dedicated to the state in the coming months
Status of seats reserved in private schools could be seen online
Police in Mansa registered a case against Sukhbir Kaur, wife of a Shiromani Akali Dal leader, for allegedly creating a fake Aadhaar card and using it to fraudulently obtain a voter ID. She lives abroad and is accused of tampering with government records. The Electoral Registration Officer filed the complaint.
The Tribune Group employees delivered relief supplies to flood-affected villages in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. They distributed blankets, other aid, and financial assistance to widows and young women. The group plans to extend aid to families in Himachal Pradesh.
Punjab will table two key bills: The Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing revenue from improvement trusts to fund statewide infrastructure. The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims for planned colony development. Several other amendment bills will also be presented.
The state has seen 82 fire incidents from September 15 to 27
Dismissing a revision petition, Justice Vikas Bahl’s Bench made it clear that the 1997 enactment was only an additional remedy for landlords against unauthorised occupants and not a privilege that tenants could claim to avoid eviction under the Rent Act
A report was submitted highlighting multiple operational irregularities and alleged mismanagement at foodgrain depots
Recent firing, extortion and graffiti incidents traced to the terror-gangster network; arms recovered
Helpline — 1800-330-1100 — has been activated by Anti-Gangster Task Force of Punjab Police
One car carried a family en route to Salasar Balaji; while those in the other car were heading back after visiting the same temple
Additionally, 39% of hair samples also showed unsafe lead concentrations
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Inderpal Singh was arrested for allegedly extorting money from stone crusher owners in Punjab, claiming to act on behalf of AAP leaders. He demanded a 'goonda tax' of Rs 4 per cubic feet. Police received complaints, leading to his arrest in Gurdaspur. He is in police custody for two days.
Farmers protested in Mansa, led by Manjeet Singh Dhaneer, demanding the arrest of individuals who defrauded farmer Harbans Singh of Rs 42 lakh. Despite a case being filed five months ago, no arrests have been made, and the farmers allege attempts to protect the culprits.
Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) members from Mansa and Bathinda delivered 100 truckloads of relief material to flood victims in Fazilka district. The aid includes 9,000 wheat bags, straw, cattle feed, and clothes, with plans for six months of support, delivered directly to homes in a dozen villages.
Sonalika Group donated Rs 4.50 crore for Punjab flood relief. This includes Rs 50 lakh to the Chief Minister's fund, 12 ambulances (Rs 2 crore), and tractors (Rs 2 crore) for affected farmers.
Police and Mining Department employees are accused of killing 18-year-old Akashdeep. Akashdeep, along with others, was transporting sand when officials demanded a bribe. After refusing, they were beaten, taken to a police post, and then further beaten after a video was taken, allegedly leading to Akashdeep's death.
Sukhbir Badal criticized AAP's special assembly session on flood relief, calling it a drama to hide failure in releasing SDRF funds and shift blame to the Centre. He accused the government of mismanagement, particularly regarding dam operations and delayed barrage repairs, leading to crop destruction.
The 500-year-old Lahori Gate in Sri Hargobindpur risks collapse due to flood damage to its supporting wall. Built with historically significant bricks, it's one of few remaining gates. Locals seek intervention from authorities for restoration efforts.
Floods caused significant livestock and poultry losses, particularly in Amritsar. Amritsar experienced the highest poultry and cattle deaths. The Animal Husbandry Department launched a vaccination campaign and is distributing medicine, mineral mixtures, and silage to support farmers and prevent further disease.
The Punjab government is acquiring land in Muktsar for the Malwa canal project, aimed at improving irrigation in three districts. The 149-km canal will originate at Harike headworks and irrigate about 2 lakh acres. Landowners can submit objections. The project faces criticism from the Opposition and farmers questioning its feasibility.
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The SGPC is hosting a meeting on October 1 to combat AI-generated content against Sikhism. They're seeking suggestions from AI experts and scholars via email (info@sgpc.net) to create a policy against such content, citing its harm to religious sentiments and community harmony.