Punjab's government, facing a financial crisis, is reviving the 1997 Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Government Lands (OUVGL) Scheme. Unused state land will be developed and auctioned by PUDA for revenue, which will fund infrastructure and populist programs, due to a significant revenue deficit and loan reliance.
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BBMB employees protested a new Rs 70 toll imposed at Himachal Pradesh borders, deeming it unjust for those using BBMB-maintained roads. The Nangal Bhakra Mazdoor Sangh demands toll exemptions for employees and local residents, citing unfairness and the Ministry of Road Transport's fair system policy. They threaten to escalate the protest if the issue remains unresolved.
Say charge 'unjust' when roads being maintained by board
Tells Chief Secy to ensure due procedure in election cases
Orders special girdawari, de-silting of Beas as solution to flooding
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Plans to amend PRTPD Act to claim share of sale proceeds from auction of properties
Jaswant Singh Zafar, summoned by the Akal Takht over a dance performance at a Guru Teg Bahadur commemoration in Srinagar, filed an eight-page reply on August 14. He is awaiting a response after being abroad. The Akal Takht Jathedar is currently in Assam, delaying a decision on Zafar's appearance.
Jaswinder Bhalla passes away at the age of 65
Documents brought to court in four trunks
Fire tenders have been rushed to the plant
The direction came as Justice Pankaj Jain castigated Sri Anandpur Sahib Election Tribunal for setting aside 'callous' order dismissing a petition arising out of panchayat elections held in October last year
The prosecution counsel said it is around 40,000 pages long and has cited over 200 witnesses in the case
The deceased’s family and other villagers expressed anger against the administration for not tackling the issue of stray animals
Over 20 villages had been flooded in Sultanpur Lodhi after the temporary bundh broke days ago, hitting the Mand villages Baupur and 16 to 18 others near them
He stressed the need for a robust redressal mechanism to handle NRI grievances in a time-bound and transparent manner
Together, they featured in audio cassettes, stage performances, and the iconic Chhankata series — with Bhalla playing Chacha Chatar Singh and Sharma his witty ‘bhatija’
The owners complained that an individual was demanding Rs 4 per cubic foot
Court upholds Corporation’s decision to deny pensionary benefits to employees retiring before December 1, 2011
Says the crackdown on camps, spreading awareness on benefits of PM's schemes, reflected the government's "mental bankruptcy"
A prominent figure in the Indian diaspora, Lord Paul was a dedicated advocate for Indo-British relations
A Punjab Police spokesperson stated that some citizens had complained that they had given their bank account numbers to some persons who had contacted them saying they were from a particular political party, after which their money was siphoned off
US says review aims to ensure that drivers meet high safety standards, including inability to speak and read English, which officials say is critical to preventing road accidents
Parallel to his artistic career, Bhalla was also a respected academic
Sikh organizations are jointly hosting a series of events, including a Nagar Kirtan, to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The 'Guru Sis Marg Yatra' will retrace Bhai Jaita Ji's route, starting from Delhi on October 3 and ending at Anandpur Sahib on October 5, passing through significant historical sites.
Known for his iconic comic roles and sharp satire, Bhalla was also a respected professor at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Punjabi cinema and comedy have lost one of their most vibrant and impactful stars
Cabinet ministers visit affected areas to take stock of situation, distribute relief material
The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025, aims to preserve green cover, ecological balance, and soil conservation in urban areas. Section 4 prohibits felling, cutting, or removing any tree unless it's dead or naturally fallen.
Deadline to file suggestions ends tomorrow; to benefit builders: Congress
Party accuses breakaway faction chief Giani Harpreet Singh of being part of plan
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