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    Gurpreet Singh Nibber

    Gurpreet Singh Nibber is an Assistant Editor with the Punjab bureau. He covers politics, agriculture, power sector, environment, Sikh religious affairs and the Punjabi diaspora. His work in agriculture sector has been recoganised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi with an award of excellence. He possesses a strong understanding of politics, people and cultural ethos of the land, and believes in fact based ethical journalism. In his career spanning over two decades he continues to write path breaking people centric, investigative and policy driven stories with an indelible impact.

    Articles by Gurpreet Singh Nibber

    46-lakh tonne storage plan stuck, Punjab writes to Centre for easier norms

    In the communication to the Union ministry, Sinha highlighted the difficulties faced by state agencies in executing projects under the 10-year guarantee scheme. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 6, 2026 02:12 IST

    Chandumajra quits Punar Surjit, set to rejoin SAD

    Chandumajra had left the SAD in 2024 to be part of the breakaway faction after unsuccessfully contesting the Lok Sabha election from Anandpur Sahib as a SAD candidate. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 5, 2026 02:17 IST

    Punjab shuts nearly 400 mandis to stay within Centre’s paddy arrivals limit

    Procurement is expected to continue until mid-November, with a total of 1,872 mandis and 761 temporary procurement centres handling arrivals across the state. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 5, 2026 02:15 IST

    Halfway through paddy arrivals, Punjab mandis already hit by glut

    Paddy procurement in progress in a grain market on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 29, 2026 02:09 IST

    Punjab: Basmati prices cheer farmers but exporters’ worries mount

    the 1509 variety he grew fetched <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,500 per quintal and prices of other varieties could touch <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,500. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 28, 2026 02:17 IST

    Punjab House clears 5 resolutions to safeguard state’s water rights

    Chief minister Punjab address the house on the 3rd day of Punjab Assembly session in Chandigarh, India, on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 28, 2026 02:16 IST

    Bumper paddy yield a procurement challenge in Punjab

    A labourer works during the procurement season of paddy at the Grain Market near Sirhind Road, in Patiala. (ANI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 22, 2026 02:15 IST

    Illegal mining in Hoshiarpur: Punjab mining dept fails to furnish details sought by CBI

    CBI teams inspected stone crushers in Jeevanwal, Naushehra Simbli and Kullian areas in Hajipur block of Hoshiarpur district (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 21, 2026 02:11 IST

    Godown owners ask Pungrain to vacate facilities over outdated rates

    The Punjab State Grains Procurement Corporation (Pungrain), a subsidiary of the state’s food and civil supplies department, has asked godown owners, who previously leased their facilities for storing foodgrains under the Private Entrepreneurs Godown (PEG) scheme, to rework their financial terms. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 19, 2026 02:16 IST

    Punjab farmers oppose tighter loan terms ahead of rabi season

    Under the KCC scheme, farmers use 60% of the loan’s maximum credit limit (MCL) to meet production costs and the remaining 40% for fertilisers and agrochemicals. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 17, 2026 02:21 IST

    Eyeing makeover, SAD bets on consultancy firm ahead of Punjab 2027 polls

    “In the past, the party may have taken assistance from such firms, but the role was restricted to feedback, research and surveys,” said a SAD leader.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 04:58 IST

    Balwant Rajoana row adds fresh strain to possible BJP-SAD alliance revival in Punjab

    The issue of Rajoana’s death sentence has again brought into focus differences between the two parties over matters with significant political and religious resonance in Punjab. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 04:32 IST

    Super seeder leads Punjab’s push to curb stubble burning

    The huge volume of residue has traditionally posed a major environmental challenge. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 02:15 IST

    Vacate or renew fixed-term storage pact: Godown owners to Punjab government

    The association demanded that rent be paid based on the actual quantity of foodgrains stored. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:04 IST

    Senior SAD leader Bhundar rules out alliance with BJP

    Senior SAD leader Bhundar rules out alliance with BJP
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 18:27 IST

    BBMB red flags low Bhakra reservoir levels, asks states to cut water demand

    Reservoir remains 32% short of full capacity, holding 5.7 BCM of its 8.5 BCM total storage at end filling season. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 02:18 IST

    Paddy procurement to begin from Oct 1 in Punjab amid storage crunch

    With the Punjab government set to open 1,832 mandis for paddy procurement on October 1, the kharif season faces an immediate challenge. A massive backlog of 280 lakh tonnes of food grains is currently clogging state godowns, rice mills, and mandi yards, raising concerns about the smooth purchase and lifting of the new crop. (PTI File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 02:34 IST

    Punjab govt employees to rally in CM Mann's constituency over DA order

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 06:25 IST

    DA arrears: Employees announce rally in Dhuri on Oct 10

    According to senior government officials, the DA accrual will involve an additional expenditure of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>231 crore a month. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 02:09 IST

    Stock shortage: As Centre tightens noose, Punjab rice millers seek scientific checks

    Union food ministry’s directions call for FIR, double recovery and ban against erring millers. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 25, 2026 02:32 IST

    Amarjit Singh Chawla's rape case puts Akali Dal on backfoot in Punjab 2027 polls

    Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal along with his senior leadership during Punjab Bachao Campaign rally in Fatehgarh Sahib.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 06:07 IST

    Punjab govt releases 8% DA hike; employee unions question unpaid arrears

    Employee leaders criticised the order for failing to clarify effective dates for two pending 4% DA installments and for omitting details regarding retroactive arrears. (HT file photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 23, 2026 09:29 IST

    Punjab govt announces 8% DA hike, employees end 3-week stir

    Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann with representatives of government employees and pensioners
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 07:54 IST

    Punjab govt gives in to striking staff, approves 8% DA release

    The breakthrough came during an hour-long meeting between chief minister Bhagwant Mann, cabinet ministers Aman Arora and Baljit Kaur, and 12 representatives of the Sanjha Mulazim Manch (Joint Employees Forum) on Friday. (File photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 08:48 IST

    BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) backs water sharing, hits out at SKM’s repeal demands

    On September 7, the state government stated that the Centre would be urged to rework the provisions according to riparian principles. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 02:29 IST

    Punjab rice millers seek extra labour costs for 10% broken rice segregation

    During a meeting with officials of the Centre’s ministry of food and public distribution, Punjab rice millers on Monday demanded additional labour costs for segregating 10% broken rice while processing paddy for custom milled rice (CMR) to be handed over to the central pool for the upcoming season starting October 1. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 15, 2026 02:17 IST

    Power cuts bring Punjab rice mills to grinding halt

    Paddy procurement is expected to begin from October 1. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 14, 2026 02:12 IST

    Punjab govt employees call off pen-down strike after assurance

    Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha assured the employees on Wednesday that no punitive action will be taken against them for striking work.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 08:22 IST

    Punjab: Rationalise demand, BBMB tells states as Bhakra, Pong levels remain below average

    The BBMB has asked the partner states to help ensure that the reservoir reaches at least 1,650 feet by September 20, the end of the filling season. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 02:14 IST

    Punjab govt employees go on mass casual leave over unpaid DA arrears

    Punjab government employees observing a strike in Ludhiana on Tuesday. The protesters were demanding the immediate release of pending dearness allowance arrears. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 10:26 IST
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