2025 Punjab Politics: A Year of Drama, Comebacks & Wit
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
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Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Lucknow LDA demolishes 12 illegal sites in Gudamba, Kakori
Lucknow Development Authority cracks down on unauthorised colonies, demolishing structures across 43.75 acres in Gudamba and Kakori. Officials warn buyers to verify land status.
Illegal Mining Exposed in Punjab's Ecologically Fragile Zones
A Punjab mining department report reveals extensive illegal mining along the Satluj river near Saidpur village. Public pressure forced the investigation. Key details and official reactions inside.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Major Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Rajasthan Aravallis
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Illegal Activities Surge in Canacona's Coastal Areas
Residents of Canacona raise alarm over illegal water sports, shacks violating CRZ norms, and power theft in Palolem & Agonda. Authorities struggle with enforcement, impacting tourism safety and turtle nesting sites. Read more.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
8 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Nashik for Illegal Stay
Indiranagar police in Nashik detained eight Bangladeshi nationals without valid documents. The group, including six women, had been working locally. Read the full investigation details.
Mohali Police Arrest 15, File 20 FIRs in Mining Crackdown
Mohali police, in a major overnight operation, arrested 15 and filed 20 FIRs for illegal mining. SSP Hans led the raid, seizing heavy machinery. Read the full story.
Illegal property razed in Delhi's Amar Colony, 5 booked
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Record 2,200 Bangladeshi Nationals Deported from Delhi
Delhi Police's 2025 crackdown sees a record 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals deported for illegal stay and fake documents. Read about the unprecedented enforcement drive.
Glada seals 5 illegal buildings in Ludhiana's Threke village
GLADA's regulatory wing sealed five unauthorized buildings in Threke village on Thursday. Officials warn against buying property in illegal colonies lacking basic amenities. Check the official list before you invest.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Bajwa Accuses AAP Govt of Collusion in Punjab Illegal Mining
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa attacks Punjab's AAP government over unchecked illegal mining, calling it a systematic loot. He demands a judicial inquiry and warns of ecological damage. Read the full story.
MCD to Remove Illegal Structures at Delhi's Ramleela Ground
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.
Moga youth booked for flaunting weapons on social media
Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.
16 Foreigners Arrested in Gurgaon Farmhouse Raid
Gurgaon police raided an illegal liquor party at a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Over Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol and cash seized. Read the full details.
GLADA razes 3 illegal colonies, recommends FIRs
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Chennai's Poor Protest Over Unsafe Colonies, Drug Abuse
Over 500 residents from Chennai's resettlement colonies like Perumbakkam & Kannagi Nagar protested unresolved civic issues: drug abuse, unsafe buildings, poor transport. Their demands remain unheard.
19 Illegal Immigrants Deported from Assam to Bangladesh
Assam Police and BSF in a joint operation deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends a strong message against infiltration. Read more.
Udupi Police Case Against Foreign Nationals Without Documents
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment to Punjab Abadi Deh Act
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
25 Cattle Rescued from Illegal Slaughter in Nagpur
Nagpur police rescue 25 cattle from illegal slaughterhouse, arresting four. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to enforce animal welfare laws in Maharashtra. Read more.
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