Advocate Harmandeep Singh was booked in an alleged assault incident that took place on October 29
Advocate Harmandeep Singh was booked in an alleged assault incident that took place on October 29
DC Himanshu Jain told The Tribune that the administration was working round the clock to ensure smooth lifting
Jashanpreet Singh faces negligent homicide charge; bail not granted
Fatehgarh Chhanna panchayat opposes the state government's plan to use Rs 13 lakh of its funds for flood relief. They want the money for local development and land purchases, accusing politicians of pressuring them to release the funds and threatening the sarpanch.
Municipal councillors locked the council building, protesting the president and executive officer's inaction on public works. They claim work orders are stalled, potentially due to the president. They plan further protests, citing public health concerns and recent deaths.
Stubble burning cases reached 2,518, with 256 new incidents on Monday. Tarn Taran and Sangrur reported the most cases cumulatively. Over Rs 47 lakh in fines were imposed. Poor air quality was reported, and a motorcycle accident resulted in two fatalities allegedly due to reduced visibility from smog.
State Congress chief tenders apology
Sikh devotees held Nagar Kirtans and Prabhat Pheris for Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary, organized by Sikh groups. Hindu and Muslim organizations supported the events. Processions included national symbols and martial performances, with police and varied religious sites along the routes.
Banks yet to ascertain proper guidelines for uploading document
Maximum AQI remains over 300 on most days post-Diwali
This is the house, which has been freshly painted for AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, to stay during his visit(s) to Chandigarh
Amanjot Kaur looks back at night of World Cup triumph
Three Punjabi athletes, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shubman Gill, and Harmanpreet Singh, are symbols of hope for Punjab. Despite facing challenges like drug issues and gangsterism, they achieved sporting success, with Kaur leading India to a Women's World Cup victory, Gill rising in cricket, and Singh excelling in hockey.
Harmanpreet Kaur's World Cup victory sparked joyous celebrations in her hometown, Moga. The win, a source of pride for the city, is seen as a triumph of perseverance and women's empowerment. Her journey from Moga's modest grounds to global champion inspires many, especially those with limited resources.
Punjab is urging the central government to relax paddy procurement specifications due to crop damage from floods and rain. Despite sample collection and requests from state officials, the Centre hasn't announced a decision. Farmers face price cuts due to reduced quality, impacting their income, as 80% of the crop has arrived in the mandis.
DC told to explain reasons as farmers yet to complete harvesting
CBI calls it an 'attempt to derail investigation’
CBI alleges attempt to ‘derail investigation’
The Power Ministry clarified that electricity distribution falls under state regulation, with State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) setting tariffs and state governments providing subsidies. The ministry supports states and utilities, citing the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme with substantial investments in seven states.
The Local Government Department removed building restrictions in 167 urban areas, allowing full plot coverage and potentially compromising safety. This decision, impacting 40% of residents, could worsen congestion and infrastructure problems. Double-story commercial buildings are now permitted on pre-2020 residential plots, further raising concerns.
Protests erupted in Chandigarh against the Centre's restructuring of Panjab University. AAP, Congress, SAD, and SGPC condemned the move as an attack on Punjab's heritage. Some academics support the changes, citing overdue reforms and improved governance.
Drug smuggler was granted interim bail on July 22 to undergo spinal surgery
Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission took suo motu notice of Warring’s remarks and asked him to appear before it on November 6
The property was left behind by Muslims who migrated to Pakistan in 1947
The matter has been adjourned to November 19 for further hearing
The bench also questions Punjab Litigation Policy’s purpose as settled issues keep returning to courts despite clear judicial pronouncements
CBI alleges that the Punjab Vigilance Bureau filed a parallel FIR on identical allegations to frustrate its probe
Panchayat of Mehmadpur, in its petition, alleged that it is seeking the intervention of the court against the illegal acquisition and commercial exploitation of village common land
The district administration has notified 29 such villages in the Dharamkot area
Notably, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has his private residence in Sangrur, but the town has been struggling with poor sanitation for some time