Punjab Cabinet Okays Bathinda Thermal Plant Land Redistribution
Punjab Cabinet greenlights redistribution of 253 acres from Bathinda thermal plant for housing, transport & energy projects. Decision taken despite protests from power engineers.
Punjab Cabinet greenlights redistribution of 253 acres from Bathinda thermal plant for housing, transport & energy projects. Decision taken despite protests from power engineers.
Teacher associations in Punjab demand Rs 2 crore compensation each for a teacher couple who died in a road accident while heading for election duty. The state govt agrees to education and job support for their children.
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
Shiromani Akali Dal shows a strong comeback in Punjab's rural south, securing control of Bathinda and Muktsar zila parishads and multiple panchayat samitis. Read the full analysis of their electoral revival.
Shiromani Akali Dal shows strong revival in Punjab's rural south, gaining control of Bathinda & Muktsar zila parishads. Key wins in Lambi, Gidderbaha signal shifting political winds. Read more.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.
Dense fog with visibility under 50 metres hit Punjab on Wednesday. IMD reports zero visibility in Amritsar. Conditions to persist in North India till Dec 20. Read for details and safety tips.
Severe air pollution in Delhi causes a sharp drop in market footfall. Traders express deep concern and demand immediate government action to tackle the crisis.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will address a massive traders' meet in Kolkata as voter list hearings begin. Key events include a cab drivers' rally and police sports meet. Get the latest updates.
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
HMEL Guru Gobind Singh Refinery partners with AIIMS Bathinda to launch mobile medical units & telemedicine, bringing doorstep healthcare to 1.5 lakh rural residents. Discover how this initiative transforms rural healthcare access.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeks exemption from Bathinda court appearance in defamation case, citing Parliament's winter session. Hearing adjourned to 2026.
Bathinda shivers at 4.8°C, the lowest in plains, with visibility just 10m. IMD warns of colder days and dense fog in Punjab, Haryana for Dec 16-17. Read for full forecast.
Hassan police mandate traders to collect seller IDs to combat rising coffee theft. Legal action warned for non-compliance. Planters demand more night patrols.
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
Wholesale trading in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar halted completely as 150 agents and buyers joined a statewide protest. Read about their key demands and the impact.
Himachal health dept terminates 4 doctors from Shimla hospitals for prolonged absence without notice after joining AIIMS. Read the full details and official order.
The Indian rupee depreciated by 16 paise to 90.05 against the US dollar following the RBI's monetary policy decision. Forex traders warn of further pressure until FPI inflows rebound. Read the full analysis.
The Chandigarh Beopar Mandal launches an official Facebook page to connect traders, share updates, and address grievances, marking a digital shift for local commerce.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Ranjit Singh, accused of aiding main suspect's escape after social media influencer Kanchan Kumari's murder. Details inside.
MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised Punjab's severe drug crisis in Lok Sabha, citing a couple selling their baby & graffiti. She slammed AAP govt, demanded Centre's intervention.
A 65-year-old businessman and his 50-year-old wife were found dead in their Nainital home. Police suspect suicide due to severe financial difficulties. Investigation ongoing.
BCL Industries board approves sale of Bathinda land and acquisition of remaining 25% stake in Svaksha Distillery. The move aims to consolidate its ethanol business. Stock gave 350% returns in 5 years.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will speak at the Byabasayi Sammelan 2025, a massive gathering of over 12,000 traders and MSMEs in Kolkata. The event aims to shape Bengal's business future.
Punjab Police arrest key accused Mohan Singh in Gurdaspur grenade attack case. DGP reveals links to Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti. Read the full details of the investigation and recoveries.
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Egg prices in Goa surge to Rs 90 per dozen ahead of Christmas. Traders warn of further increases until early 2026 due to supply crunch and high demand. Read more.
BKU Ekta Ugrahan activists besieged the Muktsar DC office, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation and a job for a deceased farmer's family. The siege lasted 7 hours. Read full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognizance of graffiti announcing open drug sale in Maur Kalan village. Court seeks report from Punjab Chief Secretary, treats case as PIL. Details inside.
Bangladeshi traders are back at Kolkata's Bidhannagar Mela Utsav with popular garment and saree stalls after missing last year due to political tensions. The fair runs till Dec 21. Read more.