Navrajdeep Singh is a senior staff correspondent. He covers agriculture, crime, local bodies, health and education in the Patiala district of Punjab.
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SHO held, 2 constables booked for extorting ₹2.5 lakh from Jalandhar spa owner
Two of his accomplices, both constable-rank police personnel, were also nominated in the FIR registered under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the IPC.
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:08 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab records zero farm fires on Monday; total cases 27% less than last year
This year, 36,614 farm fires were recorded, which is 27% less than last year, when 49,992 cases were recorded.
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 04:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
4-member SIT to probe Sultanpur Lodhi firing in Kapurthala
Deputy inspector general of police Dr S Bhoopati said the SIT had been formed under the supervision of Kapurthala senior superintendent of police Vatsala Gupta for detailed investigation into how the incident happened.
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Kapurthala
Home guard killed as Nihangs clash with cops in Kapurthala’s Sultanpur Lodhi
4 cops among 8 injured in firing as tussle over control of Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara turns violent; five people were arrested in the incident
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Sultanpur Lodhi
PMLA case: ED takes Punjab AAP legislator Gajjanmajra into custody
He was discharged from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, on Thursday. In its order issued on November 17, the Mohali PMLA court had allowed the ED to take Gajjanmajra into custody for four days soon after he was discharged from the hospital
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Constable killed, 5 injured after Nihang Sikh opens fire at gurdwara in Punjab
Tension escalates as Nihang Sikhs open fire on police, one constable killed.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 08:45 AM IST
Five Punjab districts contributed nearly 50% of stubble burning cases this season
Sangrur, Bathinda, Moga, Ferozepur and Barnala have reported 16,649 of the 35,606 incidents; on Tuesday, the total number of cases crossed 35,000-mark with these five districts reporting 16,649 cases to date
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 09:26 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
932 FIRs fail to deter field fires as Punjab sees 14% spike
The number of cases reported on Sunday was also higher than the cases reported in the corresponding years during the same period. Punjab had recorded 448 cases of stubble burning on November 19, 2021, and 426 cases on the same date in 2022.
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 07:42 AM IST
Punjab: Farm fire cases drop below 1k-mark for first time since Diwali
Farm fire incidents in Punjab dropped below 1,000-mark for the first time since Diwali on Saturday, with 637 cases recorded, a 45% drop from the previous day. Efforts to curb incidents, including 400 FIRs registered against violaters, and the nearing end of the paddy harvesting season are attributed to the decrease. The total farm fire count in the state for this harvest season is 37,719. The Punjab Pollution Control Board chairman expressed relief but stated that the figure is still higher than expected.
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Paddy procurement: Pungrain tops charts, FCI likely to miss purchase target again
The state agriculture department has estimated 182 LMT of paddy yield (both non-basmati and basmati varieties) this year from 31.93 hectares of area under cultivation in Punjab this season.
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab logs 1,150 farm fires, police in areas with most incidents get notice
Farmers in Punjab, India, have set fire to paddy fields, defying Supreme Court orders to stop the annual practice that contributes to toxic smog. The state recorded 1,150 farm fires on Friday, taking the total to 33,082 this season. The Punjab Police has registered 400 first information reports against violators and issued show cause notices to police chiefs in high-incident districts.
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 05:34 AM IST
Punjab: Farm fires see massive spike, more likely ahead
The number of stubble blazes in Punjab continues to rise, with 2,544 fires recorded on Wednesday, in defiance of the Supreme Court's directives.
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Punjab records 50% dip in stubble burning incidents in a day
Punjab records 1,271 stubble burning cases, a 51% dip from previous day. Air quality drops, with most cities in 'very poor' and 'poor' category.
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab heads towards bumper paddy production this season
Punjab has produced 188 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy this year as against the previously expected figure of 182 LMT for the year. Nearly 31.93 hectares of area was under paddy cultivation in Punjab.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 08:04 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab heads towards bumperpaddy production this season
The state has produced 188 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy this year as against the previously expected figure of 182 LMT for the year. Nearly 31.93 hectares of area was under paddy cultivation in Punjab.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Another big burst takes farm fire count to 30k in Punjab
Wednesday’s addition of farm fires now brings the total count in the state this season to 30,661.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 01:12 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
No let-up, Punjab records 1,776 farm fires
Punjab reported a 9% hike in the number of farm fire cases recorded on Monday, when it reported 1,624 cases. The Supreme Court had directed the state government to adopt all possible measures to stop stubble burning, which is dubbed as the main reason for poor air quality in the national capital.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 05:54 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
After temporary dip due to Supreme Court snub, Punjab fires surge again
Tuesday’s addition of farm fires now brings the total count of farm fires in the state this season to 28,117
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 05:18 AM IST
AQI worsens post-Diwali; Punjab sees 2,611 farm fires in two days
Punjab recorded 987 cases of stubble burning on Sunday, while 1,624 cases were reported on Monday, which has again put the state action plan to minimise stubble burning cases under lens.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 05:04 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab records 104 farm fires, air quality improves drastically
With overnight rainfall, the smog was also cleared in most parts of the state. Even the air quality in Punjab improved with most of the cities reporting air quality index in ‘good’ and ‘satisfactory’ category
Published on Nov 11, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Rain brings respite from farm fires in Punjab
Light to moderate rainfall across the state has given major relief from raging farm fires as only six active cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab on Friday. Of the total cases, two each were reported in Fazilka and Ludhiana and one each in Sangrur and Gurdaspur. The state reported a total of 23,626 stubble burning cases in this paddy harvesting season so far.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
After crackdown, Punjab sees 68% dip in farm fire cases
Sangrur registered 135 farm fire cases, followed by 96 cases in Mansa, 83 in Ferozepur, 52 in Kapurthala, 38 in Fazilka and 32 in Jalandhar. Pathankot and SAS Nagar districts reported zero cases of stubble burning
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 08:50 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab AAP MLA diverted ₹3 crore loan amount to his account, bogus firms, says ED
As per central agencies probe, the Amargarh legislator diverted over ₹3 crore to his accounts, ₹34 crore to his bogus firms
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 08:02 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Farm fires in Punjab: Environmental compensation imposed in only 9% cases till November 6
As per the action-taken report till November 6, a day before the Supreme Court issued stringent directions to stop stubble burning, of the total 19,463 cases, the district administrations across Punjab have imposed environmental compensation of ₹51.70 lakh in 1,851 cases only.
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Stubble fires continue to rage in Punjab despite SC directive
The highest number of fires were in the CM Bhagwant's constituency Sangrur, which saw 466 such incidents on Wednesday
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 04:35 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab logs 1,515 farm fire incidents, season’s count crosses 20k mark
On Monday, the state had recorded 2,060 cases, while on Sunday 3,230 active farm fire cases were reported, the highest in a single day this season.
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab clocks over 2k farm fire incidents on Monday; next 10 days critical, say experts
Of the 2,060 cases, Sangrur reported a maximum of 509 followed by Bathinda 210, Mansa 195, Barnala 189, Ferozepur 146, Faridkot 122, Moga 110 and 89 each in Patiala and Ludhiana. Muktsar recorded 77 cases, while Jalandhar reported 70 fire incidents
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab’s Sangrur reports most farm fires, next 10 days critical, say experts
The number of farm fires in Punjab has surged, with over a fourth of nearly 20,000 instances of stubble burning detected in the past two days. Officials warn that more fires are likely for at least nine more days. The surge is led by Sangrur, the constituency of Punjab's chief minister. Farm fires contribute to the pollution crisis in Delhi. The numbers are lower than in previous years, but Delhi and its surrounding cities have been in "severe" pollution for five days. The spike is due to farmers having little time to clear their fields before preparing for the next crop.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 06:06 AM IST
ED arrests Punjab AAP MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra in money laundering case
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra, who is accused of ₹41-crore bank fraud, had evaded four ED summons; to be produced in Mohali court
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 06:22 PM IST
Punjab logs 3,230 farm fires, highest this season
Officials attributed the sudden spike to a shorter window farmers had to prepare the fields for the next crop — wheat — and said that the next seven days would be crucial to see the “positive results” of fewer cases this year.
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 07:42 AM IST
