High Court questions police witness absence in NDPS cases, calls for reforms

October 12, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised questions about the non-appearance of police officers as witnesses in NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases, stating that it appears to be an unholy nexus between the accused and the police officers. The High Court commented that the drug menace is...

High Court questions police witness absence in NDPS cases, calls for reforms

October 12, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised questions about the non-appearance of police officers as witnesses in NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases, stating that it appears to be an unholy nexus between the accused and the police officers. The High Court commented that the drug menace is...

NIA Seizes Land of Khalistani Terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode in Moga, Punjab

October 12, 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) team reached the village of Kot Gurupura in Baghapurana, Moga on Wednesday. The team sealed the fourth part of 43 acres and 3 marlas of land belonging to the terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode. A case is registered against Lakhbir Rode in Delhi. Lakhbir Singh Rode...

Punjab receives Rs. 3,670 cr as pending compensation under GST: Harpal Cheema

October 12, 2023

Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said that the State of Punjab had received Rs. 3,670.64 crores as pending compensation under Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the Government of India for the period July 2017 to March 2022. While elaborating on the matter,...

NIA seizes land of Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode in PUNJAB’S Moga

October 12, 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) seized a piece of land in Kot Gurupura, Baghapurana, Moga, which belonged to wanted Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode. The land, comprising 43 acres and 3 marlas, has been seized as part of an ongoing case against Rode in Delhi. He is related to Jarnail...

‘Punjab Government’s Legislative Session to Tackle SYL Canal Dispute

October 11, 2023

In Punjab, the government led by Bhagwant Mann has scheduled a two-day legislative assembly session to convene on October 20th and 21st. A focal point of this session will be the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. The Supreme Court had recently directed the central government to conduct a survey of...

SAD Protests against Bhagwant Mann on SYL Canal Issue

October 11, 2023

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leadership and youth volunteers today braved force and water cannons unleashed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in their bid to approach the latter’s residence to hold a debate on the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal as well as other burning issues concerning the State. SAD...

No casualties despite massive fire mishap in PGI Chandigarh

October 11, 2023

A major fire incident occurred in the computer room of C-block of Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh around 11:45 PM on 09-10-2023 midnight. The primary reason for the fire is guessed to be a short circuit in the computer room. The C-block has a dialysis unit, Adult kidney Unit, Renal Transplant...

SAD leaders stopped from reaching Punjab CM’s residence to debate on SYL issue

October 11, 2023

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leadership and youth volunteers today braved force and water cannons unleashed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in their bid to approach the latter’s residence to hold a debate on the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal as well as other burning issues concerning the State. SAD...

Punjab CM schedules 2-day legislative session to discuss SYL dispute

October 11, 2023

In Punjab, the government led by Bhagwant Mann has scheduled a two-day legislative assembly session to convene on October 20th and 21st. A focal point of this session will be the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. The Supreme Court had recently directed the central government to conduct a survey of...