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Vishal Rambani is an assistant editor covering Punjab. A journalist with over a decade of experience, he writes on politics, crime, power sector, environment and socio-economic issues. He has several investigative stories to his credit.

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Merger with Shiromani Akali Dal: Dhindsa faction to form panel

Sources said most of the leaders supported the merger move and the SAD (S) decided to form a panel, which will take feedback from the district units of the party to submit a report to Dhindsa on the possibility of merger and other modalities.

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa (File)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 07:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Congress vs Congress: War of words erupts between Bajwa, Sidhu

Bajwa, taking aim at Sidhu, has criticised the recent rally, while Sidhu has hit back, attacking the LoP and sharing the post of his aides on X (formerly Twitter)

Sidhu hit back by posting a joint statement released by former MLAs Nazar Singh Manshaiah, Kaka Rajinder Singh, Maheshinder Singh, Raminder Awla, Jagdev Singh Kamalu and others (HT File)
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 08:22 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

2008-09 medical officers’ recruitment: Punjab VB books PPSC ex-chairman, 5 members, one held

Probe agencies spokesperson said PPSC member Dr Satwant Singh Mohi, an ex-MLA from Shatrana, has been arrested while raids are on to arrest the remaining accused

The SIT was formed on a petition filed by late DGP KPS Gill, who had filed a writ in HC over the alleged wrongdoings in PPSC.
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 06:56 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab governor gives assent to scrapping state vigilance commission

Punjab State Vigilance Commission Repeal Bill was pending with Raj Bhawan for assent for past one year

Governor Banwarilal Purohit gave his assent to the Punjab State Vigilance Commission Repeal Bill a year after chief minister Bhagwant Mann tabled it and it was passed by the state assembly. (HT file photo)
Published on Dec 19, 2023 02:36 PM IST

Punjab sees increase in feeders with power thefts

As per the PSPCL, though the quantum of power theft has dipped, the number of feeders from which the theft is taking place has increased.

While the Punjab government is spending thousands of crores to provide 300 units of free electricity to consumers, it has not rid the state of the problem of power thefts. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 07:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Recruitments stalled as PPSC headless since September

The commission, which recruits the class-1 officers, has been without a regular chairman since March 2023, when the last incumbent Jagbans Singh Powar retired

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 07:26 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Purab apartments project: VB recommends FIR against IAS officer for causing loss to exchequer

Sarvjit was the then chief administrator of GMADA. Besides him, the then estate officer of GMADA, Mahesh Bansal, is among officials, against whom approval has been sought for registration of an FIR

On the basis of an inquiry, the VB has moved the file to the chief minister, who also holds the portfolio of the housing and urban department, and also to the competent authority to move ahead in a case against IAS and PCS officers.
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 08:20 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab CM hikes sugarcane price by 11 a quintal to 391

Bhagwant Mann says new rate is highest in country, but farmers, who are demanding a hike from ₹380 to ₹450 a quintal, termed the revised state agreed price (SAP) insufficient

Supporters of farmer organisations holding a sit-in protest over sugarcane prices on the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway in Jalandhar last week. Farmer leaders have rejected the price hike, terming it insufficient. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:26 PM IST

Forest scam: ED raids former Punjab ministers Dharamsot, Gilzian

14 locations being searched by Enforcement Directorate team in connection with the forest scam-linked money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided multiple locations in Punjab, including the properties of former Punjab minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, in connection with the forest scam-linked money laundering case. (HT file photo)
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 01:01 PM IST

BJP says Mann govt indifferent to Punjab’s issues

Speaking during the zero hour, Ashwani first raised the issue of mining mafia in his constituency and termed the government’s attitude “insensitive”.

BJP MLA from Pathankot and the party’s former state unit chief, Ashwani Sharma led the attack on the government and accused it of being indifferent towards public issues. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 08:46 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Over 540-km roads only on paper, revised estimates saved state Rs160 crore: CM Mann

Mann said by using the technology, the state government has saved ₹163.26 crore merely in estimates of roads and it has been found that 540 km of roads do not even exist

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann during the Punjab Vidhan Sabha session in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 07:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Meet Hayer loses 4 portfolios in latest Punjab cabinet rejig

In the Tuesday reshuffle, minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra was the major gainer as he was allocated mines and geology, water resources and conservation of land and water – which were earlier with Hayer. Mann will keep the fourth department — science, technology and environment.

Punjab cabinet minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer (File)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 09:18 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Hiring on hold as Punjab Public Service Commission without head for 7 months

Amid strained ties, Bhagwant Mann-led AAP govt yet to recommend panel of three names for Punjab Public Service Commission chairperson to governor Banwarilal Purohit to pick

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which recruits Class-1 officers in the state, has been without a chairperson for the past seven months, leading to a delay in appointments. (Representational photo)
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 04:54 PM IST

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.

A farmer burns paddy stubble in a field in Bathinda. (ANI File)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 07:42 AM IST
By, , Jalandhar/chandigarh

Hoshairpur land scam: 8 arrested, 42 new accused booked for usurping 64 crore

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the vigilance bureau, during its investigation, found that the record was found to be missing from the office of the sub-divisional magistrate and tehsildar of Hoshiarpur

A barren agriculture land that was shown as a residential colony to get higher compensation, in Piplanwala village on the outskirts of Hoshiarpur.(HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 07:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab VB team raids grain markets to check bogus billing

Nearly 40 teams of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) raided various grain markets to access stock of paddy procured in the wee hours on Tuesday. Suspecting foul play in a paddy purchase on Diwali, Gurkirat Kirpal Singh on Monday has asked the VB to investigate the matter.

Following a complaint by the food, civil supplies and consumer affairs secretary, Gurkirat Kirpal Singh about bogus purchase in grain markets on Diwali, nearly 40 teams of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) raided various grain markets to access stock of paddy procured in the wee hours on Tuesday. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 06:06 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab civil supplies secy asks Vigilance Bureau to probe 4.7 lakh MT paddy purchase on Diwali

The official suspects a bogus purchase in the 4.7 lakh metric tonne (MT) paddy procurement.In the letter addressed to the Vigilance chief director, of which HT has a copy, secretary Gurkirat Kirpal Singh has requested him to treat this issue as “most urgent”.Punjab civil supplies secy asks Vigilance Bureau to probe 4.7 lakh MT paddy purchase on Diwali

Suspecting foul play in a paddy purchase on Diwali, Punjab government’s food, civil supplies and consumer affairs secretary Gurkirat Kirpal Singh has asked the Vigilance Bureau to investigate the matter in a letter. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 05:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

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

The Enforcement Directorate took Aam Aadmi Party’s Amargarh MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra, 60, into custody in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case registered against him last year. (HT file photo)
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 06:22 PM IST

Punjab farm fires over 1,000 for 2nd straight day

According to the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), the state reported 1,030 farm fires, taking the total number of cases to 6,284. The single-day count was 1,068 on Sunday

With the paddy harvesting nearing end, Punjab witnessed more than 1,000 stubble burning cases for the second consecutive day on Monday.
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 07:48 AM IST

Farm fires spike as harvest season nears end in Punjab

The past four days have contributed to more than 50% of the cases recorded this year from September 15, ever since the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre started monitoring the farm fires

A farmer burns paddy stubble at a field, on the outskirts of Jalandhar on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 06:18 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Spike in Punjab farm fires; officials say peak in Nov

Punjab sees a spike in farm fires with 766 incidents recorded, compared to 589 the previous day. Concerns arise as the last four days contributed to over 50% of farm fires this year. Tarn Taran, Patiala, and Sangrur record the highest number of cases.

HT Image
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 05:56 AM IST

No link between Punjab farm fires and Delhi pollution: PPCB chief

Punjab Pollution Control Board chairman Adarsh Pal Vig said besides seeing a dip in farm fire incidents, the state is reporting an average AQI level of 130 is moderate while Delhi is reporting a spike in pollution

A farmer burns paddy stubble in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:08 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Farm fires: Ex-situ mgmt has led to 50% drop in incidents: Punjab officials

In total, the state has recorded 2,714 cases till October 25, which is nearly half of the 5,798 cases reported till October 25 last year

Of the total cases almost 30% (834) have been reported from Amritsar alone followed by Patiala (325) and Tarn Taran (319). (AFP file)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 07:32 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

AAP govt vs governor: Punjab to rely on Telangana case in Supreme Court

Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh says Bhagwant Mann-led govt to file plea in Supreme Court on October 30 against governor Banwarilal Purohit sitting on money Bills passed by assembly

The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab will file a petition on October 30 against governor Banwarilal Purohit in the Supreme Court when it reopens after the Dussehra vacation. (HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 04:48 PM IST

Punjab special assembly session: CM Mann spars with LoP Bajwa over drug issue

Soon after the House resumed after obituary references, Mann started his speech while taking up the issues raised by the opposition during the Zero Hour

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking during the special assembly session in Chandigarh on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:26 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab assembly session cut short, Mann govt to move SC against governor

It’s unfortunate that a selected governor is resorting to bullying tactics to prevent a democratically elected government from taking pro-people decisions: Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking at House during the special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab govt to move Supreme Court against governor

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that his government will move the Supreme Court against governor Banwarilal Purohit.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann in the assembly on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 05:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh:

Punjab assembly session cut short, CM says AAP govt will move SC against governor

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government would file a petition in the apex court on October 30 against the governor’s letter in which he had termed the session illegal. He said since the money Bills had not got the governor’s nod, they would not be presented before the House.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government to file petition in Supreme Court on October 30 against the governor’s letter in which he termed the session illegal. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 20, 2023 04:36 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Congress questions legality of Punjab assembly session, cites ‘constitutional crisis’

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa says in fix on whether to participate in session proceedings or not when governor Banwarilal Purohit has already termed it illegal

Punjab leader of opposition and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said that the state is facing a “constitutional crisis” and asked Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to clarify whether the two-day assembly session that began on Friday is legal. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 20, 2023 02:18 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Day before assembly session, Punjab governor withholds approval for three Bills

Purohit says if Mann govt continues with ‘illegal’ session, be compelled to consider an appropriate course of action, including reporting the matter to the President of India

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 09:26 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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