Punjab

The SGPC has not approved the government's request to hold a Kirtan Darbar at the Gurdwara Shishganj Sahib

Bench holds stoppage of annual increments with future effect a major penalty requiring detailed procedure

A dispute over a stolen scooter escalated into a protest and led to the suspension of the City Police Station SHO. Councillor Vijay Chhabra, after being threatened by the SHO, protested the lack of action on the theft complaint. Chhabra briefly resigned from his party before withdrawing it after intervention.

Reviews paddy residue management, biomass-coal mixing at Rajpura thermal plant

The land in question was originally acquired in 1963 by the PWD (B&R), Ferozepur, for road construction and had remained in continuous public use for more than five decades

Punjab honours its World Cup champions

Ravi Chawla, who was appointed adviser in June 2024 after his retirement as chief engineer, was responsible for clearing technical estimates across departments

Urges Centre to recognise Panjab University as a state university with full autonomy

Among those fined were shopkeepers, street vendors and residents

Maninder Singh, a retired government employee, said he has no known enemies nor does he suspect anyone

The clash erupted after the two warring groups appeared in court over an old case

The agency has booked Mohammad Mustafa, Razia Sultana besides Aquil Akhter’s wife and sister under BNS sections pertaining to murder and criminal conspiracy

Balraj Sharma is a swimming icon, excelling as a swimmer, administrator, and referee. He served in key roles within swimming associations for decades, including as an international referee and FINA official. His leadership and expertise significantly advanced swimming in India and abroad.

Cyber police collect info about victims duped by them in cryptocurrency trading scheme

Ex-international player Kushwant Singh Bajwa, local leaders push to elevate hockey

GNDU's VC compiled a book on Guru Tegh Bahadur's teachings, including English translations and summaries. The book features a QR code for accessing digitized hymns and raags in Gurmukhi, Hindi, and English. The publication coincides with the 350th martyrdom anniversary, with related university events planned.

From November 7 to 18, an 18-hour window will be operational at international airport

Chandigarh MP insists only Punjab Assembly can amend university law, seeks fresh round of consultations

Punjab experienced a surge in farm fires, with 351 incidents reported on Thursday, the second-highest daily count this season. The total number of cases has reached 3,284. This rise occurred while the CAQM chairman was in Punjab reviewing stubble management.

Punjab farmers threaten a protest starting November 21st if the government doesn't raise the sugarcane SAP to Rs 500 per quintal. They're demanding higher prices due to rising input costs and low returns, planning highway and railway blockades. They will protest on November 18th and submit a memorandum to the DC. They also seek release of Rs 22 crore from a sugar mill.

Punjab's AAP protested the Centre's attempt to control Panjab University, citing the restructuring of its Senate and Syndicate as 'unconstitutional.' They urged the Governor to intervene, protect the university's autonomy, and revoke the government's order. The AAP views the move as an assault on Punjab's rights and heritage.

Arvind Kejriwal promised a gangster-free Punjab within a week, promising development projects and condemning Congress leader's remarks. Opposition parties, including SAD and Congress, criticized AAP for failing to address law and order and breaking promises, particularly regarding drugs. They accused AAP of intimidation tactics.

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring requested exemption from appearing before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission due to the Tarn Taran bypoll campaign, concerning alleged derogatory remarks against Buta Singh. The District Election Officer also sought exemption, after the commission criticized their handling of the matter and initially demanded their presence with the rule book.

Questions VB’s haste, silence, flags ‘battle of jurisdictions’ between CBI & Punjab Police

Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra received a court notice to appear on November 12 regarding a rape, cheating, and intimidation case. Failure to appear could lead to him being declared a fugitive and his property seized. He evaded arrest in September.