Rs 16 crore recovered; over 9,000 first-time taxpayers come forward
Punjab
Family stages protest outside Majitha road police station
Punjab's government colleges face a severe teacher shortage. A Supreme Court ruling quashed recent assistant professor appointments, exacerbating the issue. The student-teacher ratio is poor, with many principal positions vacant. Recruitment has been stalled for decades, relying on part-time staff.
A Heritage Street will be built in Anandpur Sahib, leading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. The project will include marble work, landscaping, and lighting to create a spiritual atmosphere. The first phase will cost Rs 25 crore.
Women farmers, a central force in the 'Jitt Rally' at Samrala, demonstrated leadership and resilience alongside their male counterparts. They actively participated in all aspects, emphasizing their shared stake in the protest against the land pooling policy, which resulted in a major victory.
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Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora stated leaders should be chosen based on merit, not religion. AAP is courting Hindu voters, while Arora focuses on industrial growth and maintaining power subsidies. He aims to help local industries expand and improve power efficiency.
Guru Nanak Dev University's VC, Dr. Karamjeet Singh, clarified controversial remarks linking Guru Nanak's philosophy with Vedanta to the Akal Takht. This followed a video of him with the RSS chief. The SGPC removed him from a committee. Dr. Karamjeet denies distorting his message, claiming he promoted Sikh values.
Barnala police arrested four alleged criminals after intercepting their car. The suspects, including Satnam Singh (linked to the Bambiha gang), opened fire on police but were apprehended. Four pistols were seized, and an FIR was filed.
Gidderbaha police arrested three men for impersonating police officers and defrauding shopkeepers. The men, including two named Kulwinder Singh, stole cash using fake authority. They confessed to duping at least seven shopkeepers. Karnail Singh also committed similar scams in two shops.
#HeartOfPunjab:The government is heavily burdened by its promise of 300 units of free power to all domestic consumers—a subsidy that swallows a significant share of revenue
Government school teachers accuse authorities of flawed, non-transparent transfer practices. They allege favoritism, hidden station options, and ignored special needs categories, particularly in Bathinda and Barnala. The Education Minister denies the allegations.
To woo farmers, Dalits, small traders ahead of 2027 Assembly poll
Approximately 23 lakh Punjab residents relying on ration support haven't completed eKYC verification, representing about 15% of beneficiaries. Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, and Jalandhar have the most outstanding verifications, prompting the state government to intensify efforts, especially in rural areas.
Punjab Police prevented BJP's awareness camps statewide, citing data collection concerns and a government order. BJP leaders accused the AAP government of suppressing their outreach. The conflict escalated over subsidized ration distribution and beneficiary verification.
Punjab's finance minister accused the BJP of stealing Punjabis' personal data under the guise of awareness camps, potentially violating data protection laws. He alleged the BJP plans to cancel ration cards, depriving many of subsidized food. The AAP vowed to protect beneficiaries and prevent card cancellations.
Over 25 villages in Sultanpur Lodhi are on alert due to rising Beas River water levels. Heavy rainfall and water release from Pong Dam caused the increase. Crops have been submerged, and residents are concerned about silt accumulation. The administration is monitoring the situation and providing relief.
A mandatory entrepreneurship course is being implemented for undergraduate students. The program, already in 18 universities, requires students to develop and execute business ideas, evaluated on viability, innovation, and revenue. Students may be tasked with earning Rs 10,000 per semester. The course will launch in specific programs in 2025-26, expanding later.
Sukhbir Singh Badal urged the Central government for financial aid to Punjab due to devastating floods. He criticized Haryana and Rajasthan for not offering assistance. Badal visited flood-affected villages and spoke with impacted farmers.
Over eight years, 55,318 Punjab arms license applicants tested positive for drugs out of 365,872 tested. Amritsar had the highest positive rate. The government collected Rs 55 crore from the tests. Drug testing became mandatory in 2018 for license renewal.
Punjab's Health Minister seeks a special aid package from the central government for flood-affected border residents. They face shortages and the minister condemns potential ration cuts. Residents also suffered from Operation Sindoor. He will address land ownership concerns.
Farmers celebrated the withdrawal of Punjab's land pooling policy with a massive rally. The event was a reunion for unions, reigniting their movement. They protested against corporate land grabs, demanded pending payments, and voiced concerns about international trade.
Punjab's Excise Commissionerate is aggressively recovering excise arrears from past governments. They've recovered Rs 1.85 crore and are auctioning 27 properties. Auctions in September will target properties in Muktsar, Fazilka, and Mansa, with a total base value exceeding Rs 12 crore. The goal is substantial revenue recovery this year.
Punjab farmers are demanding an agriculture policy, highlighted by a recent rally. The AAP government drafted a policy two years ago but hasn't implemented it, despite receiving over 100,000 suggestions. Farmers face challenges including falling water tables, lack of diversification, and rising debt, fueling concerns about the government's commitment.
Beas river level rises to 1.37 lakh cusecs
The accused, in league with US-based Jaskaran Singh alias Kannu, committed the murder due to personal enmity
Heavy police force was deployed to stop the event
Farmer leaders had described it as a 'perverse and twisted' policy, allegedly devised by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
10 cases registered against two brothers involved in drug trade
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