To file 15,000 evidence forms exposing fake votes by mid-October; says deceased voters, NRIs shown as having cast ballots in local polls
To file 15,000 evidence forms exposing fake votes by mid-October; says deceased voters, NRIs shown as having cast ballots in local polls
As per Agri Dept estimates, basmati on 50K acres, parmal on 12K acres & sugarcane on 3.5K acres affected due to floods in Ajnala
Bhai Jaita is also called Baba Jiwan Singh | He attained martyrdom in Battle of Chamkaur Sahib, alongside Guru Gobind Singh's sons Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh
Cites Section 27 of RTE Act | More than 400 teachers, including women, in Gurdaspur itself were given stubble-burning assignments
Programme was held to mark World Teachers’ Day
Grenade was hurled on premises of Punjab ex-minister Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar on night of April 7
Minister Sanjay Seth assessed flood damage in Ferozepur, visiting 33 villages. He assured aid and instructed compensation for affected farmers before Diwali. Villagers sought land ownership rights and relocation of fencing. Floods impacted 40,000 acres, affecting thousands and causing animal deaths. Compensation surveys conclude by October 10th.
Anticipating heavy rains October 6-8, authorities lowered water levels at Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar dams. Rain damaged crops in Ferozepur and Faridkot. The IMD forecasts significant rainfall, with potential for flooding along the Ravi and Beas rivers, prompting government alerts and concerns about unrepaired breaches.
Heart of Punjab: Centre needs to rework the disaster relief for Punjab
Floods in Punjab have altered soil profiles, impacting agriculture. Silt deposits created nutrient imbalances and hardpans, hindering water infiltration and root growth. While organic carbon increased, micronutrients like iron were high. PAU recommends deep tillage, organic matter incorporation, and monitoring for deficiencies.
Plane lands safely in UK, DGCA probe on
In a statement issued today, the Bharatiya Kisan Union Doaba said it will not tolerate any notices or FIRs against farmers who set stubble on fire
The Bench cautions that condonation of delay could not be treated as an act of generosity or benevolence in accordance with the settled position of law
Judge says lawyers must argue from preparation, not from their phones or artificial intelligence tools
Orders release of retirement dues with interest to two Punjab Civil Supplies Corporation employees
Police seize 2.5 kg of heroin along with 5 sophisticated pistols and magazines from the 2
An illegal .30-bore pistol and the car used in the crime have also been recovered
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Farmers were seen hurriedly covering their harvested paddy produce with tarpaulins to protect it from moisture damage
The attack was carried out on the night of April 7, 2025
The bypoll is being held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP's Sanjeev Arora, who stepped down from the Upper House following his election to the state Assembly
SBI donated eco-friendly electric carts to the BSF at Attari-Wagah border for use by senior citizens, disabled individuals, and women visiting the Beating Retreat ceremony. This CSR initiative promotes accessibility, national pride, and community welfare.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Punjab's review application concerning courtrooms and housing in Malerkotla. The court found the application 'bordering on contempt.' An IAS officer apologized for objectionable material within the application. The court had previously ordered officials to vacate residences for judicial use due to infrastructure failures.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann pledged full state support for Amritsar's development during a meeting with Mayor Bhatia. They discussed ongoing and planned projects focused on improving infrastructure and civic amenities. Mann expressed special interest in enhancing Amritsar's urban development as a tourist destination.
Crucial for industrial revival of region, creation of jobs for local youth: Party's Punjab vice-president
Of nine segments, BJP managed lead only from here during LS poll
Says people had already rejected such leaders for their “sins of the past”
Four drug addicts in Ferozepur village died within two days due to addiction and weakened immune systems. They lost jobs, became unable to work, and were in severe physical decline. Repeated rehabilitation attempts failed. Autopsies were not performed.
Volunteers and government are reinforcing earthen dykes in flood-hit villages due to increased dam water release. Efforts are focused on repairing breaches, with completion timelines varying. The IMD predicts more rain, prompting monitoring, coordination, and helpline establishment. Unregulated water flow caused significant damage in Ghonewal.
Jalandhar district issued a flood alert for villages along the Sutlej and Chitti Bein rivers due to predicted heavy rainfall. Residents fear breaches and damage, particularly in Mandala Channa. They are trying to reinforce riverbanks. The administration has advised caution and activated relief measures.