Sukhbir Badal: AAP Used Police to Block Opposition in Polls
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
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Farmers Block Rail Tracks in Punjab, 16 Trains Delayed
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
SAD MP Seeks CBI Probe in Viral Audio Case on Punjab Polls
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI inquiry into viral audio clip alleging police interference in SAD nominations for Dec 14 zila parishad elections. Calls for EC action against AAP.
4 Shimla doctors terminated for unauthorised absence
Himachal health dept terminates 4 doctors from Shimla hospitals for prolonged absence without notice after joining AIIMS. Read the full details and official order.
HC denies bail to man accused in Kanchan Kumari murder case
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.
AAP MP Calls SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal's Request 'Strange'
AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer questions SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal's call for central intervention in Punjab's drug smuggling, highlighting a contradiction in her party's stance on BSF jurisdiction. Read the full political debate.
India Protests Pakistan Denying Entry to Hindu Pilgrims
India lodges a strong protest with Pakistan after 14 Indian Hindu pilgrims with valid documents were denied entry during Guru Nanak Jayanti. Read about the diplomatic response and the 1974 agreement violation.
Punjab Drug Crisis: MP Raises Infant Sale Case in Parliament
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.
BCL Industries to Sell Land, Fully Own Svaksha Distillery
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.
Punjab Floods Affect 2300 Villages, Compensation Dispute Deepens
SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal highlights Punjab's flood crisis impacting 2300+ villages. She urges direct compensation to farmers amid a Rs 12,500 crore SDRF dispute between AAP and BJP govts. Read more.
Fifth Arrest in Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case, Links to Pakistan
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.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
61% Punjab Cotton Bought Below MSP, Prices Hit Rs 3,000
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.
Punjab gets 23 biomass briquette plants, 4 biogas projects
Union Minister Shripad Naik reveals Punjab's bioenergy boost: 23 briquette plants & 4 biogas projects set up. Details on financial aid for farmers & CRM scheme inside.
Farmers' Siege at Muktsar DC Office Over Compensation Demands
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.
HC Seeks Report on 'Open Drug Sale' Graffiti in Bathinda
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.
Stubble Burning Drops 90% in Punjab, Haryana
Punjab and Haryana see an 80-90% drop in stubble burning. Central funds of Rs 3,120 crore for CRM machines drive the change. Read the full analysis of this environmental success story.
MPs Contribute Rs 9.25 Crore for Punjab Flood Relief
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh confirms Punjab floods declared a national calamity on eSakshi portal. MPs from across parties donated Rs 9.25 crore from MPLAD funds. Read the full list of contributors and details.
Drug Menace Graffiti in Punjab Village Puts AAP on Defensive
Graffiti lamenting open heroin sales appears in Punjab's Maur Kalan, a listed drug hotspot. As rural polls near, the incident puts AAP's anti-drug stance under scrutiny. Details inside.
'Heroin Sold Here' Graffiti in Punjab Village Sparks Outrage
A graffiti in Punjab's Maur Kalan village reading 'heroin openly sold here' exposes the drug menace. Police claim action, but residents call it grim reality. AAP faces heat ahead of December 14 rural polls.
Drug Graffiti Sparks Outcry in Bathinda Village
Residents of Maur Kalan village protest open drug sales with wall graffiti. Police claim 70% reduction through Yudh Nashia Virudh campaign. Villagers demand stricter action.
Punjab farm fires plummet 90%, season ends with 5,114 cases
Punjab's stubble burning season concludes with a dramatic 90% reduction in farm fires compared to 2022. Only 5,114 cases were reported this season, marking a major environmental victory. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Farm Fires Drop 53%: Just 4 Cases Reported
Punjab reports dramatic 53% decline in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. Only 4 farm fires recorded on Saturday as harvesting season ends. Read the complete district-wise analysis.
Bathinda Ethanol Plant Environmental Clearance Dispute
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Farmers Mark 5 Years of Delhi Border Struggle
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha commemorates 5th anniversary of historic farm movement, renewing protests for MSP legal guarantee and loan waivers. Join the conversation about farmers' rights.
Jazim Sharma Brings Ghazal Revival with Shehar Tere
Bathinda-born Jazim Sharma is reviving ghazal music for younger audiences with his soulful track Shehar Tere from Gustaakh Ishq. Discover how he's keeping the tradition alive.
15-Year Fugitive Held for Fake Marriage Certificate
Bathinda police arrest suspect who forged marriage certificate 15 years ago. Key accused in document fraud case finally apprehended. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Records 133 Stubble Burning Cases on Monday
Punjab reports 133 new paddy-stubble burning cases, taking season total to 4,195. Tarn Taran leads with 20 incidents. Air quality remains poor across state despite improvement from previous years.
Vande Bharat Express Launches Ferozepur-Delhi Route
The new Vande Bharat express train commenced operations from Ferozepur to Delhi, reducing travel time significantly. Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu flagged off the historic journey.
Widow's Suicide Over Rs 1000: 3 Agents Arrested
Tragic suicide by widow harassed over Rs 1000 loan leads to arrest of 3 recovery agents. Police investigation reveals shocking details of financial harassment in Punjab.
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