Punjab Water Quality Satisfaction Below National Average
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
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Punjab's Economic Slowdown: A Crisis of Confidence
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
Chandigarh Land Pooling Policy Gets Kataria's Backing
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
Kataria Revives Land Pooling Hopes for Chandigarh Villages
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria endorses land pooling for Chandigarh's peripheral villages, reversing the Centre's earlier stance and renewing farmers' hopes for equitable development.
SSB jawans assist funeral in Uttarakhand's deserted village
In a remote Pithoragarh hamlet, only three men were left to carry a centenarian's body. SSB jawans stepped in, highlighting the severe migration crisis emptying Uttarakhand's hills. Read the full story.
Punjab Tax Dues Scheme Deadline Extended to March 31
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 Industrial Reset: Key Reforms & MSME Plan
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
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.
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.
Greater Berhampur Plan: 34 Villages to Merge with BMC
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
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.
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.
SC cancels Rajasthan villages named after individuals
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, rules state cannot name revenue villages after people, citing 2009 policy to maintain communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
Uttarakhand's Rising Leopard & Bear Attacks: A New Normal
Uttarakhand faces a surge in leopard and bear attacks, driven by tiger conservation success and village abandonment. Over 200 human deaths reported from 2014-2024. Explore the causes and holistic solutions needed.
Ludhiana to Double in Size with 110 Village Inclusion
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation proposes adding 110 villages, expanding area from 160 to 400 sq km. Opposition questions civic readiness amid infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
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.
AI Rumours of Bears Cause Panic in Bageshwar Villages
False AI-generated posts about bear sightings cause fear in Bageshwar. Schools affected, forest officials find no evidence. Learn how misinformation impacts communities.
Goa Plans Energy Self-Sufficiency for 3 Villages
Goa government targets three villages—Caurem Pirla, Harvalem, and Calangute—for a Net-Positive Panchayat model to achieve energy independence through tailored green initiatives. Discover the plan.
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.
Ludhiana MC to bring 100 villages within city limits
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
12,492 SC Villages Get Basic Facilities in UP by Yogi Govt
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
8 Indian Villages That Are Experiences, Not Just Destinations
Discover 8 lesser-known Indian villages from Kerala to Ladakh that offer authentic cultural and natural experiences, perfect for offbeat travellers seeking the real India.
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.
India to have 100+ tsunami-ready villages in Indian Ocean
India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
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.
Kutch Villagers Build CCTV Network for Border Security
Residents of Gujarat's Kutch district install thousands of CCTV cameras with public donations, creating a community-led security shield along the India-Pakistan border. Discover how this grassroots initiative works.
25 Valsad Villages Seek Curbs on Christmas Festivities
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
SC Quashes Rajasthan's Decision to Name Villages After Persons
The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
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