Scheme to be rolled out in Tarn Taran and Barnala districts beginning Tuesday
Scheme to be rolled out in Tarn Taran and Barnala districts beginning Tuesday
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
Saddles state with Rs1 lakh costs
Arora was arrested on May 23 by the Vigilance Bureau for allegedly running an extortion racket in collusion with municipal officials
The farmers had gathered to enforce a scheduled sit-in protest following a call issued by them last week for September 22
Says AAP government released sudden and excessive water from Ranjit Sagar dam
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa questioned Punjab's CM about Ranjit Sagar Dam's water management. He inquired whether the 'rule curve' was followed, citing potential administrative failures during excessive water release on August 26-27, which caused flooding and damaged infrastructure. He also sought details on officials present and water levels at the time of the release.
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
Floodwaters damage houses of siblings, working as labourers, at Mandala Channa village
“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
At present, Punjab has 1.52 crore beneficiaries who get free wheat under the National Food Security Act
Punjab's political parties are fundraising for flood relief. AAP created the Rangla Punjab Vikas Fund, BJP is providing aid from central resources, the Shiromani Akali Dal is distributing cash and materials, while the Congress's relief efforts appear less coordinated. Each party aims to gain voter favor ahead of the 2027 elections.
Five prisoners, two employees hurt; 37 inmates booked
Damaged at 13 places; supply to Haryana, Rajasthan to be hit
Also plan to promote orchard farming and cooperative dairy farms with the help of community members
Flooding deposited massive silt, threatening Punjab farmers. Removing the silt, deemed nutrient-poor and potentially contaminated, is costly and may further burden farmers with debt. Desilting faces logistical challenges, delaying wheat planting and impacting crop yields.
MP Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney initiated flood relief in Amritsar's Ajnala block, deploying machinery for desilting and aiding affected farmers. He provided relief materials and promised a school bus, while also advocating for education improvements in Dariya Mussa village.
The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry clarified that the permission was being granted in view of the urgency posed by the flood situation in the state
The service will likely commence on Sept 26 or 27; was delayed due to floods
Move comes after Punjab pellet manufacturers raised concerns over Haryana firms dominating procurement, sidelining smaller local units
Sangrur residents and activists accuse local AAP leaders, including the CM and Finance Minister, of neglecting the city. They cite issues like unsafe water, dysfunctional sewerage, uncollected garbage, damaged roads, and unchecked illegal construction. They request the CM to appoint honest officials.
Ahuja was suffering from liver cancer
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.
Health officials in flood-affected Fazilka villages found 809 people with viral fever during a week-long survey. No malaria or dengue cases were detected. ASHAs surveyed 34,095 houses and examined 17,784 patients, distributing medicine kits to treat mild ailments.
The trials were conducted under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi
The accused being brought to Punjab after obtaining transit remand from court
Tohra was the son-in-law of Akali stalwart late Gurcharan Singh Tohra
Despite the stall, conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal from Northern region over the next two days
“Under the leadership of PM Modi, Punjab, Punjabis and farmers remain the top priority of the Government," the minister says