Excessive rainwater submerged crops across several villages. Moong and paddy crops on hundreds of acres were flooded, particularly in Retewali Bhaini and Dhani Sadda Singh villages. Villagers blamed the overflowing Ladhuka drain and Sutlej water for the damage.
Udekaran village faces renewed flooding and crop damage twelve years after a major monsoon. Officials blame the low-lying topography, ineffective drainage, and lack of lift pumps. The Health Department issued an advisory due to the conditions.
An Army Colonel and his son were allegedly assaulted by police in March. Despite three prior Punjab government investigations, no results or arrests have been made. The family hasn't received updates and is still waiting for departmental inquiries to be completed. A CBI probe has been ordered.
The Shiromani Akali Dal accused AAP leaders of orchestrating the 2015 Punjab sacrilege incidents. They cited the arrest and conviction of AAP legislator Naresh Yadav in a Quran desecration case. SAD demands criminal action against ministers Harpal Cheema and Harjot Bains, along with other AAP leaders.
Seeks passports, papers from those wishing to visit Pakistan
Amritsar police seized 10 Pakistan-smuggled .30 bore pistols and magazines, busting a trans-border arms module. They arrested Harjinder Singh, a drug smuggler with prior NDPS Act cases, who allegedly distributed weapons to criminals, fueled by a Pakistan-based drone smuggler. This follows a recent bust of a similar module.
The Supreme Court nullified 1,158 appointments of assistant professors and librarians made in 2021, citing violations of UGC norms. The Punjab government is reviewing legal options regarding the decision, as it impacts the recently hired staff and exacerbates existing faculty shortages in the state's colleges.
The Golden Temple received its sixth bomb threat email. The police are investigating, using leads from a USA-based software firm. Punjab's CM assured security, while an MP requested central forces. SGPC officials met with the police.
Punjab government mandates DNA tests for children found begging with adults to combat child trafficking. The tests will determine familial relationships. Unrelated adults will face strict action, and children will receive temporary institutional care.
Lokesh Kumar Godara received a life sentence for the 2019 murder of Sarpanch Mohinder Kumar, fueled by election rivalry. Satish Godara and Om Vishnu received three-year sentences for aiding Lokesh. Punjab will launch a flower plantation pilot project along highways in five districts. The government transferred several IAS and PCS officers. AAP appointed district media and social media in-charges.
A Muktsar man was arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter for a month. The father, a daily-wager, sexually assaulted her nightly while intoxicated and threatened her to remain silent. The victim's mother and aunt work night shifts. A police case has been registered.
A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismisses the challenge to the High Court’s order that declared the wife as the owner
The city earned 8,124 marks out of 10,000 in the field survey alone
Harjinder has prior NDPS Act cases filed against him and was recently out on bail
Simply Punjab: These workers may create nuisance at times, but are indispensable for the state's agricultural economy
The Bench clarified that the petitioner would be free to approach the high court again in case the Magistrate failed to act
Alongside its rise in the cleanliness rankings, Amritsar has also achieved the Water+ certification
Invites passports, documents from devotees wishing to visit the gurdwara
The recovery was made from an agricultural field near Bhanewala village in Ferozepur
Victim claimed his younger brother had been issuing threats over the past few weeks, culminating in the violent attack
Balbir, who has a known history of alleged drug abuse, had been a source of constant trouble for the neighbourhood
Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora said that a total of 22 committees would be formed, each headed by a prominent figure from the respective sector
Punjab's farmer unions are protesting the AAP government's land pooling scheme, reshaping political alignments. The BJP is joining these protests, a shift from its previous rural unpopularity due to the farm laws. This alliance is seen as a political strategy, with the BJP gaining support by siding with farmers against the AAP.
Admonishes UT Police for 'trying to make craters in investigation'
Two men, Priyanjal Sharma and Anshuman Tiwari, were arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing Rs 1.3 lakh to the shooters in the murder of Abohar businessman Sanjay Verma. The murder occurred on July 7th, and Naveen Kumar claimed responsibility.
Punjab is expanding its Sewa Kendra network with 44 additions. The state won a gold medal in the 'One District, One Product' Awards. Police arrested 116 drug smugglers and seized drugs, with the total arrested now at 22,226. In Sangrur, 72 kg of poppy pods were seized.
The Ropar thermal plant faces a Rs 5 crore fine and a revoked operating consent from PPCB for environmental violations. Issues include fly ash pollution, inadequate ash management, and untreated discharges. The plant is appealing the order, citing compliance difficulties.
Says from 21%, canal water utilisation in state rose to 63% in three years
The High Court ordered the CBI to investigate an assault case, marking the fifth probe. Previous investigations by Punjab and Chandigarh Police failed. The victim's wife accused authorities of protecting the officers involved.
Vigilance Bureau inspected Bikram Singh Majithia's Green Avenue residence for a disproportionate assets case. This was the third inspection, with previous raids prompting a court order for re-evaluation with Majithia's counsel. Majithia's lawyer stated the residence is rented and the case involves disproportionate assets, not drugs as claimed by the AAP government.