Punjab

Khalsa College, built on land donated by Kot Khalsa villagers, provided them free education. Originally Rampur, then Kote Sayyidmood, it became Kot Khalsa. Maharaja Ranjit Singh recruited soldiers there, using a well in the Gurdwara Bohri Sahib.

Guru Arjan Dev would often pause at this spot | Later Guru Hargobind Sahib also visited this place

Flag lack of statutory safeguards like social and environmental impact assessment

Archana, a 15-year-old aspiring teacher, died due to oxygen supply failure at a hospital. Her mother, a daily wager, had wanted a better life for her. Blaming negligence, the family hopes for help with the education of their surviving sons after Archana's death.

The Mohali court set August 1 for Bikram Singh Majithia's bail hearing in an assets case. The prosecution requested the next hearing date for arguments. Majithia's lawyers accused the government of delaying tactics and requested live streaming of the proceedings. A separate hearing regarding a change of barracks is scheduled for August 2.

A petition challenges Punjab's land pooling policy, alleging it lacks legal basis under the LARR Act, is arbitrary, and violates constitutional rights. The petitioners argue the policy bypasses the 1995 Act, lacks a social impact assessment, and disregards LARR Act requirements. The High Court issued a notice and set August 6 as the next hearing date.

Punjab plans to permit stilt-plus-four-story buildings in residential areas, increasing heights to 17.5m on wider roads. This could strain existing infrastructure in congested areas already facing waste, sewage, and parking issues. Critics suggest infrastructure audits and oppose selling parking space.

Punjab is pursuing the recovery of Rs 113 crore from Haryana for BBMB dues. Finance Minister Harpal Cheema criticized previous governments for neglecting Punjab's interests. Punjab opposes BBMB's request for CISF deployment, citing confidence in the Punjab Police. The government is committed to safeguarding Punjab's rights.

Punjab's Ludhiana district will acquire approximately 6,000 acres by year-end under its land pooling policy, a significant reduction from the initial 45,000-acre target. This phased approach follows opposition and aims to build farmer trust, initially focusing on land in specific zones.

Farmers in Punjab protested the government's land pooling policy, demanding its rollback. Led by the SKM, the rallies saw widespread participation and support. Protests will continue, with a major rally planned for August 24th. The government defends the policy as voluntary and beneficial to farmers.

Three doctors, including the Medical Superintendent, and a house surgeon were disciplined after three patients died due to disrupted oxygen supply at a Jalandhar hospital. The Health Minister blamed administrative failure and ordered improved oxygen and power backup across all state hospitals.

Under the JEEVANJYOT 2.0 program, 214 child beggars were rescued in Chandigarh, with 106 reunited with families after 245 raids. In Muktsar, police arrested three individuals and seized their car for allegedly possessing 700 grams of heroin.

In brief

Justice Puri says minors subjected to sexual offences suffer lasting trauma which compromise settlements cannot mitigate

Tanker loses control after one of its tyres burst

Event to be organised from November 19 to 25

A state-level clinic already stands inaugurated during the regional legal services conference held in Jammu and Kashmir

Harinderpal Sethi was booked on June 26 following a complaint filed by a 17-year-old girl from Delhi

Investigations reveal that the murder was orchestrated by gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patial, a foreign-based operative of the Bambiha gang

The incident leads to a protest as the residents demand immediate arrest of the accused

Minister Dr Balbir Singh says there were 4 sources of oxygen at the hospital, but poor management led to the deaths

It has also been made clear that all the officials will remain suspended and will be posted 'only outside Patiala'

Farmers say that have planned another rally in Mohali on August 24

Several tractors were fitted with music systems and extra seating to accommodate more protesters

The biggest show of strength by farmers is being witnessed in Ludhiana district, where 45,861 acres of land is proposed to be acquired