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Beas desilting push hits wildlife, ecological hurdles

Chandigarh, May 12 -- The long-pending desilting project of the Beas River in Punjab, aimed at preventing floods and ensuring the smooth flow of rainwater, has hit a roadblock due to ecological concer... Read More


Change of land use fraud: ED searches continue for Day 2 in Mohali, Chandigarh

Mohali, May 9 -- The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) crackdown on two major real estate groups in Punjab entered its second day on Friday, with searches expanding across multiple locations in Mohali, N... Read More


Illegal sand mining eroded bridge base, Punjab admits before NGT

Chandigarh, May 8 -- Rampant, illegal and unscientific sand mining in the Swan riverbed has caused extensive damage to critical bridge infrastructure, particularly the Algran bridge connecting Rupnaga... Read More


In 2 months, drive out with same-day vehicle certificate

Chandigarh, May 7 -- Come July, vehicle buyers in Punjab will drive out with smart registration certificate (RCs) in hand the very day they buy their vehicle. Aiming to streamline the registration pro... Read More


Open to alliance with BJP if panthic issues addressed: Jagir Kaur

Chandigarh, May 6 -- :Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) leader Bibi Jagir Kaur on Tuesday hinted that her party could consider a tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2027 Punjab ... Read More


Land-pooling policy back on the table

Chandigarh, May 5 -- Nearly nine months after scrapping its controversial Land Pooling Policy (LPP) 2025 amid stiff opposition from farmers and political parties, the Punjab government is back with a ... Read More


Punjab info panel recommends action against Kharar EO

Chandigarh, May 1 -- The Punjab state information commission (PSIC) has recommended disciplinary action against the executive officer (EO) of Kharar municipal council and other officials for delay in ... Read More


Surge in SC plaints since 2020, police inaction tops list

Chandigarh, April 30 -- Complaints of atrocities and rights violations against Scheduled Castes have seen a sharp rise in the state, with the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission receiving over 16... Read More


BSP starts outreach drive to reclaim Punjab foothold

Chandigarh, April 28 -- Seeking to revive its grassroots base and reassert its political relevance, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is set to intensify its statewide outreach campaign, 'Punjab Sambhalo ... Read More


NGT pulls up Sirhind MC, flags lax recovery of Rs.1.29-crore penalty

Chandigarh, April 26 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) warned of punitive action, including holding officials accountable, over the ongoing solid waste management crisis in Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sah... Read More