Heavy Rain in Himachal Causes Flood-Like Situation Continuous rain in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh has created fresh concerns across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Water flowing down from the hills has reached the plains, leading to a flood-like situation in several areas.The rain has continued for the past few days. As water levels rise,...
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Government Need Not Physically Occupy Acquired Land After Taking Possession: Punjab & Haryana HC
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the government does not need to physically occupy acquired land after taking legal possession of it. The court said that preparing a rapat roznamcha, a revenue record entry, can amount to taking physical possession of the land. Court Explains Possession of Acquired Land A Division...
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SC Collegium Recommends Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra for appointment as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant headed the Collegium meeting on August 6, where the recommendation was made. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra’s Appointment Justice Mishra previously served as a judge of...
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Parliament Panel Flags Diversion of Subsidised Urea in Punjab, Seeks Tighter Monitoring
Chandigarh: A parliamentary standing committee has raised concerns over the alleged diversion of subsidised neem-coated urea from agricultural use to industrial units in Punjab. The committee has called for stronger monitoring to ensure that subsidised fertiliser reaches farmers and is not misused for commercial purposes. The observations form part of the 2025-26 report of the...
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Punjab Polls: Haryana CM Nayab Saini Rules Out BJP-SAD Alliance, Says Party’s Tie-Up Is With People
BJP-SAD Alliance Punjab Polls: Nayab Saini Rules Out Tie-Up Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ruled out a BJP-SAD alliance in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Saini said the BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab. He also expressed confidence that the party will form the next government in the...
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Nudged by High Court, Punjab Police Say No Pre-July 13 Complaints Remain Pending
Punjab Police has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that no complaints filed before July 13 remain pending. The statement came during proceedings related to concerns over delays in the handling of criminal complaints and investigations. The High Court had earlier expressed serious concern over what it described as the continued disregard of statutory...
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Centre Proposes Cashless Settlement for Himachal in BBMB Dispute; Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab
BBMB Dispute: Centre Proposes Cashless Settlement The long-running BBMB dispute over Himachal Pradesh’s share in the Bhakra Beas Management Board projects may move closer to a resolution. The Centre has proposed a cashless settlement before the Supreme Court. Under the plan, the partner states would settle the pending arrears through electricity units rather than direct...
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Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia Demands Circuit Bench of Punjab & Haryana High Court in Gurugram
Chandigarh, July 31: During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia demanded the establishment of a Circuit Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Gurugram. He said the move would make justice more accessible, affordable, and faster for the people of South Haryana. Need for a High Court Circuit...
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Dead Akali Dal Legislator Booked for Waris Punjab De Protest in Chandigarh
Waris Punjab De Protest Triggers Political Debate in Chandigarh The Waris Punjab De protest in Chandigarh has sparked political discussion after a deceased Shiromani Akali Dal legislator was named in a police case linked to the demonstration. The protest focused on the long-standing demand for the release of Sikh political prisoners. Several Sikh groups have...
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Adelaide Gurdwara Fire Shocks Sikh Community
A major fire broke out at Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide late Sunday night. The incident has left the Sikh community shocked and saddened. The fire caused heavy damage to the building. There are fears that the sacred saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib may have been lost. How the Fire Started According to...