Orders special girdawari, de-silting of Beas as solution to flooding
Orders special girdawari, de-silting of Beas as solution to flooding
Plans to amend PRTPD Act to claim share of sale proceeds from auction of properties
Jaswant Singh Zafar, summoned by the Akal Takht over a dance performance at a Guru Teg Bahadur commemoration in Srinagar, filed an eight-page reply on August 14. He is awaiting a response after being abroad. The Akal Takht Jathedar is currently in Assam, delaying a decision on Zafar's appearance.
Jaswinder Bhalla passes away at the age of 65
Documents brought to court in four trunks
Fire tenders have been rushed to the plant
The direction came as Justice Pankaj Jain castigated Sri Anandpur Sahib Election Tribunal for setting aside 'callous' order dismissing a petition arising out of panchayat elections held in October last year
The prosecution counsel said it is around 40,000 pages long and has cited over 200 witnesses in the case
The deceased’s family and other villagers expressed anger against the administration for not tackling the issue of stray animals
Over 20 villages had been flooded in Sultanpur Lodhi after the temporary bundh broke days ago, hitting the Mand villages Baupur and 16 to 18 others near them
He stressed the need for a robust redressal mechanism to handle NRI grievances in a time-bound and transparent manner
Together, they featured in audio cassettes, stage performances, and the iconic Chhankata series — with Bhalla playing Chacha Chatar Singh and Sharma his witty ‘bhatija’
The owners complained that an individual was demanding Rs 4 per cubic foot
Court upholds Corporation’s decision to deny pensionary benefits to employees retiring before December 1, 2011
Says the crackdown on camps, spreading awareness on benefits of PM's schemes, reflected the government's "mental bankruptcy"
A prominent figure in the Indian diaspora, Lord Paul was a dedicated advocate for Indo-British relations
A Punjab Police spokesperson stated that some citizens had complained that they had given their bank account numbers to some persons who had contacted them saying they were from a particular political party, after which their money was siphoned off
US says review aims to ensure that drivers meet high safety standards, including inability to speak and read English, which officials say is critical to preventing road accidents
Parallel to his artistic career, Bhalla was also a respected academic
Sikh organizations are jointly hosting a series of events, including a Nagar Kirtan, to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The 'Guru Sis Marg Yatra' will retrace Bhai Jaita Ji's route, starting from Delhi on October 3 and ending at Anandpur Sahib on October 5, passing through significant historical sites.
Known for his iconic comic roles and sharp satire, Bhalla was also a respected professor at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Punjabi cinema and comedy have lost one of their most vibrant and impactful stars
Cabinet ministers visit affected areas to take stock of situation, distribute relief material
The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025, aims to preserve green cover, ecological balance, and soil conservation in urban areas. Section 4 prohibits felling, cutting, or removing any tree unless it's dead or naturally fallen.
Deadline to file suggestions ends tomorrow; to benefit builders: Congress
Party accuses breakaway faction chief Giani Harpreet Singh of being part of plan
Punjab's Finance Minister, Harpal Cheema, demands ₹50,000 crore in GST compensation from the Central Government. He states the state has suffered ₹1,11,045 crore loss since 2017 and claims the Centre owes ₹50,000 crore in pending compensation. He also cited withheld rural development and road scheme funds.
Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of slain Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, will not contest the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll. Her organization, the Khalra Mission Organisation, confirmed this. She currently resides in the US.
Punjab Congress chief Warring accused AAP of orchestrating a 'police crackdown' on the BJP's outreach program to boost their presence, calling it a 'friendly match' aimed at countering the Congress's influence before the 2027 elections. He cited similar agendas between the parties, including the treatment of protesting farmers.
AAP alleges the central government plans to remove 10 lakh ration card holders in Punjab, targeting the poor and underprivileged. They accuse the BJP of a conspiracy, using false pretexts like property ownership to defame the state government and harass Punjabis.