Punjab

#SimplyPunjab:The police officer’s literary turn — from chasing criminals to reciting couplets — offers a refreshing contrast to daily headlines of crime, drug busts and encounter operations in the state

A rift exists between Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and MLA Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar in Muktsar. They each appointed a different president for the Muktsar District Kacha Arhtiya Association without consultation. The situation arose because the minister appointed her choice without involving the local MLA, leading to conflicting appointments and public disagreement.

The SGPC launched a website detailing its flood relief efforts. It allocated Rs 20 crore, receiving over Rs 6.09 crore in contributions. Over Rs 91.04 lakh was spent on relief, Rs 23.25 lakh on medical services. The SGPC also provided 22,000 litres of diesel, with more planned. Transparency is ensured via the website.

Tarlochan Singh suggests the holy footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, currently with Hardeep Puri's family, be placed at Takht Patna Sahib Gurdwara. He believes this is the most appropriate location due to its preservation of other personal belongings.

Bholath MLA's relative Anek Singh Brar also a contender

Police in Punjab arrested three men for running a cross-border arms and hawala racket. They seized 10 pistols and Rs 2.5 lakh in hawala money. The suspects were connected to Pakistan-based handlers who used drones to smuggle weapons. A Mumbai-based individual facilitated the financial transactions.

Punjab is struggling to curb farm fires despite a ban, leading to winter pollution. The state government faces pressure from the Supreme Court and farm unions. While 56 incidents have been reported, the government is taking limited action, with only 'red entries' in revenue records, facing opposition from farm unions that cite lack of support. A meeting to discuss the issue is planned.

The High Court issued a notice to MLA Sanjeev Arora regarding his election. A voter, Jaswinder Singh Malhi, claims Arora failed to disclose campaign expenses, including booths, meetings, social media, and paid news, exceeding the EC's limit. The petition also alleges unfair methods and state machinery use.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the central government's Rs 1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab as insufficient. He called for a Rs 20,000 crore package, highlighting the state's extensive damage: destroyed homes, ruined crops, and lost livestock. Gandhi praised the people of Punjab's resilience.

AAP govt gave in to Centre’s pressure, alleges Congress

The Kisan Sangharsh Samiti urges PM Modi to stop releasing surplus water from Punjab to Pakistan, citing Modi's commitment and urging diversion to water-stressed Rajasthan. They claim water mismanagement, despite farmer protests, is harming crops and contributing to water scarcity in India.

Inderjit Singh Gosal, a key aide to SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was arrested in Ottawa on firearms charges. Gosal, previously involved in a temple attack, is known for separatist activities and has been under the scrutiny of both Indian and Canadian authorities. His arrest follows recent talks between security advisors.

Announcement made at the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers Meet in Gwalior

Was on radar of intel agencies for separatist activities

The Ravi River's course change in Amritsar's Ajnala has destroyed approximately 1,000 acres of farmland across 26 villages. A local leader demands Rs 20 lakh per acre compensation from the central government. He attributes the flooding to cloudbursts and seeks river desilting.

Saddles state with Rs1 lakh costs

Asserted that PSEB failed to complete process of transferring and absorbing personnel between Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and Punjab Transmission Corporation Limited (Transco) even after 12 years

The farmers had gathered to enforce a scheduled sit-in protest following a call issued by them last week for September 22

Arora was arrested on May 23 by the Vigilance Bureau for allegedly running an extortion racket in collusion with municipal officials

After the Ludhiana (West) byelection, where the Congress fared poorly due to open factionalism within the state unit, this move is seen as an effort to bridge the gaps

Scheme to be rolled out in Tarn Taran and Barnala districts beginning Tuesday

“Personal belongings of the Guru are preserved in this gurdwara,” Singh said

The Free Ration Scheme, implemented under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, involves full funding of grain procurement and transportation by the central government

Five prisoners, two employees hurt; 37 inmates booked

Sukhbir Singh Badal promised to construct concrete flood defenses in Punjab if elected in 2027. He criticized the Congress and AAP for failing to address flood issues. Badal offered immediate aid to flood-affected villagers, including diesel, machinery, and financial assistance, along with wheat seed distribution. He also urged the government to expedite compensation.