Says AAP government released sudden and excessive water from Ranjit Sagar dam
Says AAP government released sudden and excessive water from Ranjit Sagar dam
“Under the leadership of PM Modi, Punjab, Punjabis and farmers remain the top priority of the Government," the minister says
The closure of the canal, which was damaged at 13 places this monsoon, will disrupt water supply to Haryana and Rajasthan
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh tours villages — including Ichewal, Rohti Basta, Rohti Mohda, Rohta, Lubana Karmu, Kaidupur, and Dhangerha — in Patiala district
The Dehlon police have initiated a probe into the sequence of events at Lehra village after registering an FIR against two persons
Move comes after Punjab pellet manufacturers raised concerns over Haryana firms dominating procurement, sidelining smaller local units
Akal Takht launched sarkarekhalsa.org to coordinate flood relief in Punjab. The website allows organizations, individuals, and flood victims to register for aid or offer services. It aims to ensure effective use of donations and provide transparent, organized relief efforts for all residents.
The Delhi government held a multi-faith event to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom, promoting unity and tolerance. A major celebration is planned for November at the Red Fort, with the Prime Minister attending. The government aims to educate youth about the Guru's sacrifice.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that excessive delays in departmental proceedings invalidate disciplinary actions. The court found fault in the case where the petitioner was penalized despite exoneration by the inquiry officer and a lack of reasoned disagreement by the punishing authority. The court quashed the punishment due to procedural violations and inordinate delay.
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MP Gurjeet Aujla also went for an on-ground assessment to Ghonewal and other villages | Bhai Guriqbal Singh will provide building material to repair damaged houses
It is a massive disaster and while immediate relief is being extended, permanent rehabilitation will require coordinated efforts from the government, NGOs and the community: DC Sakshi Sawhney
The decision is a fulfilment of long-standing demand of Sikh community: Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar
Suspects managed her entry, exit via Chennai, Nepal airports
Avtar Dhindsa started his venture on 3.5 acres four decades ago
Panel formed to probe Madhopur barrage incident
Fazilka commission agents, during the paddy procurement season, are facing operational difficulties. They've requested urgent repairs to sheds, entry gates, boundary walls, lighting, and roads in a memorandum to the Market Committee Secretary. The main concern is crop damage from leaking sheds during rain.
Following devastating floods, Punjab's Ajnala and Ramdass schools are training teachers to provide emotional support to students. The program, unique to Amritsar, aims to help children cope with trauma by offering emotional first aid and fostering a sense of safety and stability.
Bikram Singh Majithia's judicial custody extended by 14 days. Muktsar Civil Hospital appoints a regular SMO. A man received a 20-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter. Two individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment for a 17-year-old murder.
SDMs must directly engage farmers to promote paddy stubble management and prevent burning. The district has increased stubble management machinery and disposal options. Officials are tasked with raising awareness, ensuring machinery availability, and encouraging farmers to use in-situ and ex-situ techniques for soil health and environmental protection.
Crop on 8,000 acres damaged as excess rainfall compounds problem
Relief material reaching state from as far as Gujarat as well as neighbouring Delhi, Haryana
More than 80 women employees worked there
India suspended the corridor operations after the Pahalgam attack
Tragedy struck twice at the home of Satnam Singh, a farmer from Sangra village, as devastating floods first destroyed his entire paddy crop and then he lost his mother
Traffic coming from the Sangrur side will be diverted via Old NH-7 up to the Passiana police station and thereafter via the Patiala-Samana road along the Bhakra main canal to reach the national highway
Their core grievance is the state government’s alleged move to centralise sanitation and water supply services
Five prisoners, two employees hurt; 23 inmates booked
The petitioner, a hockey coach, was tried by court martial for sexually harassing a 12-year old girl who was staying at a BSF hostel in Punjab to learn the sport