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Bharat Bandh Minimal Effect in Punjab and Haryana Bharat Bandh was called by various Dalit and tribal groups on Wednesday in response to the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes (SC). Despite the possibility of widespread disruption, the impact of the bandh in the states of Punjab and Haryana was minimal. … Read more
High Court strictly Orders DGP, SSP to Speed Up Drug Case Monitoring The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a strong stand against the apparent lack of progress and failure to arrest the accused in drug-related cases, particularly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The court asked the Director General of … Read more
Can Punjab’s Cotton Fields Survive the Pink Bollworm Invasion? Cotton, often referred to as the “white gold” of Punjab, is a vital crop for the region’s economy and the livelihoods of its farmers. However, in recent years, this crop has faced growing challenges from pest infestations, particularly from the pink bollworm, which has once again … Read more
Deficient Monsoon Rainfall – Current Water Levels and Targets The monsoon season, spanning from June 1 to September 20, is crucial for filling the dam reservoirs in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This year, however, the region has witnessed deficient monsoon rainfall, leading to alarmingly low water levels in the Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar reservoirs. … Read more
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh released on 21-day furlough The release of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has once again sparked widespread attention and debate. After being granted a 21-day furlough from Rohtak’s Sunaria jail, where he is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two of his disciples, Ram Rahim’s … Read more
What Supreme Court Directives Future of Shambhu Border Farmers Protest The ongoing farmers protest at the Shambhu border has reached a critical juncture with the Supreme Court stepping in to mediate. Since February 13, the border has been a focal point for protesting farmers, leading to significant disruption in the region. On Monday, the Supreme … Read more
Himachal Family Tragic Flood Incident: 10 Drowned In Flood Water A devastating incident unfolded on Sunday when ten members of a family from Himachal Pradesh, traveling in an SUV to attend a wedding in Punjab’s Nawanshahr, were swept away by a sudden flood in a choe near Jejon town in the Mahilpur block of Hoshiarpur … Read more
High Court has Disposed of SGPC Petition Regarding Release Dera Chief In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of the petition filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) challenging the temporary release of Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Ram Rahim. The court’s ruling emphasized that the plea for temporary release … Read more
Supreme Court Bench Take Response High Court Observations Contentious On Wednesday, a five-judge special bench of the Supreme Court commenced the hearing of a suo motu case concerning a controversial order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This order had criticized a Supreme Court verdict, prompting an unprecedented response from the apex court. The … Read more