Punjab

Bhagwant Singh Mann distributed Rs 5.70 crore in flood compensation to 631 victims in Ajnala, ahead of schedule. Farmers protested, citing inadequate relief and were prevented from directly interacting with the CM, who later departed by helicopter. Compensation distribution by cabinet ministers will begin in 19 other districts.

Punjab's paddy yield has decreased by 5-6 quintals per acre due to floods and heavy rains. Procurement is slow, potentially impacting the government's purchase target. Farmers and officials report significant yield drops, with some regions hit harder. The state has raised concerns with the Centre, who will send teams to assess the situation.

A delegation of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs under the aegis of the Afghan Minorities Council, in coordination with the Indian World Forum, called on the visiting Afghan Foreign Minister

Police delays are hindering Rs 735-crore insurance claims for road accident victims, primarily due to slow submission of accident details to tribunals. Despite repeated warnings, police action remains inadequate, with a low percentage of cases forwarded to tribunals in 2022-2024. Punjab faces further issues with data upload.

BJP’s Manpreet Badal questions loss estimate handling, claims case not put up properly

Approval also for proposal to clear silt from the Beas and Sutlej

Punjab Police are investigating alleged forged signatures of AAP MLAs on nomination papers for a Rajya Sabha bypoll. A Rajasthan resident, Navneet Chaturvedi, filed nominations claiming support from the MLAs, who deny signing or supporting him. Multiple FIRs have been registered.

Says the party is also fighting the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll alone

To simplify and streamline valuation, the Cabinet approved amendments to the e-auction policy

Directs Secretary, Department of Education, Punjab, to file a personal affidavit detailing infrastructure and facilities in government middle schools in the state

The Chairman and Whole Time Members are permanent employees of BBMB

Commission chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi expresses dissatisfaction over the report submitted by the Chandigarh Police

The incident came to light after a video clip surfaced online earlier today, drawing widespread concern from citizens and authorities alike

Condemn government’s proposal to recruit staff through PESCO company instead of filling vacant posts through regular recruitment

Claim to have averted a major terror plot

He will be competing aboard his seven-year-old BB’s NirBhau (Nathan), a horse noted for its agility and strong competitive temperament

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee assures SGPC's active participation in Jore Sahib's religious procession

CCTV footage shows injured man being brought to JN Shory Multispecialty Hospital in Pinjore

Cheema unsuccessfully contested assembly elections from Amloh (2012) and Fatehgarh Sahib (2022) on a SAD ticket

Lawyers for Human Rights International to approach high court alleging medical negligence

Besides infra, Ludhiana Ophthalmological Society gives stationery to students

Rs 41 crore plan prepared to give key routes a ‘heritage street’ look

Sunny Deol and Karan Deol are filming the period drama *Lahore 1947* in Amritsar. Based on Asghar Wajahat's play about the Partition, the film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. It's a high-action drama, reuniting father and son on screen.

Party questions former Home Minister’s motives, hints at BJP influence | BJP national spokesperson RP Singh strongly backs P Chidambaram’s statement

Congress leader says Punjab accord failed due to Longowal’s insistence on deadline