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ED carries out raids in Punjab, Chandigarh in sugar mill money laundering case

ED initiated investigation in the case on the basis of an FIR registered in September 2023. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 20, 2025, 2:20 PM IST

Delay in assent to two state bills: SC to decide on Punjab pleas after settling President reference case

President Droupadi Murmu had, under Article 143, sought the Court’s guidance on 14 questions arising from its April 8 ruling that fixed timelines for governors and the President in granting, refusing or withholding assent to state bills.

Published on Aug 19, 2025, 7:24 AM IST

Ludhiana: GLADA struggles to recover ₹185 cr in dues from realtors

The recovery failure is also affecting the state’s efforts to raise revenue through planned urban growth. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 19, 2025, 3:26 AM IST

OTS for property tax defaulters extended till August 31

OTS for property tax defaulters extended till August 31

Published on Aug 18, 2025, 7:06 AM IST

Punjab minister Barinder Kumar Goyal reviews flood situation, orders setting up of relief camps

Punjab water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal

Published on Aug 18, 2025, 6:52 AM IST

Punjab CM: Cops to get ₹1.2 lakh for 1-kg heroin seizure from next year

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann (PTI file)

Published on Aug 17, 2025, 6:12 AM IST

Punjab: MBBS dreams hit fund crunch wall for students from humble backgrounds

The Punjab government recently hiked the fee by 5%, claiming it was a routine revision in accordance with a 2020 notification issued by the medical education department. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 AM IST

Guest Column: Way forward after U-turn on land-pooling policy

The Punjab government took a quick and rational decision by withdrawing the land-pooling policy amid challenges since its announcement on May 14, 2025. The challenges included lack of consultation with stakeholders, specifically farmers; protests by farmers; bypassing of major clauses of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. (HT File)

Published on Aug 15, 2025, 7:24 AM IST

Punjab issues SOP for EWS admissions in private schools under RTE Act

According to these guidelines, all private schools, except minority schools, shall admit children belonging to EWS and disadvantaged groups to the extent of at least 25% of the total seats as mandated by the RTE Act.

Published on Aug 15, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

Rajpura BDPO suspended for ‘recommending’ specific newspaper to panchayats

The sarpanches and panchayat secretaries were asked to send their photographs after subscribing to the said newspaper.

Published on Aug 15, 2025, 4:34 AM IST

Punjab cabinet gives nod to denotify land pooling policy

The decision was taken during the meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by CM Bhagwant Mann.

Updated on Aug 14, 2025, 3:25 PM IST

Punjab to HC: No plan to arrest Khaira in DA case

The government counsel also told the high court bench of justice Tribhuvan Dahiya that vigilance has not even issued him a notice to join the probe. (Shutterstock)

Published on Aug 14, 2025, 7:06 AM IST

Ludhiana: HC pressure forced rollback of land-pooling policy, says Ashu

Ashu said AAP leaders and ministers are now trying to “save face” by claiming that they listened to the farmers’ demand (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 13, 2025, 4:34 AM IST

Amid govt-BBMB tussle, officials inspect arrangements for CISF deployment at dam

The central government’s move to deploy CISF at Bhakra and Nangal dams is being opposed by the Punjab government. (HT file)

Published on Aug 12, 2025, 7:06 AM IST

Ludhiana: Residents’ body moves NGT against Punjab govt’s order

The dispute arose after a meeting on August 7, chaired by the chief secretary, where various departments were directed to transfer <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,440 crore to the state’s finance department. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 12, 2025, 3:10 AM IST

Punjab govt withdraws land policy: How AAP sweeteners failed to convince farmers

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had been vociferously defending the land pooling policy.

Updated on Aug 11, 2025, 11:35 PM IST

Punjab: Kharif maize pilot project gets lukewarm response in 6 dists

A farmer with his maize crop in Mullanpur grain market in Ludhiana. (File)

Published on Aug 11, 2025, 4:12 AM IST

AAP govt will transform roads leading to all religious sites: Harbhajan Singh ETO

Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO (centre) with AAP leaders at the party’s event in Baba Bakala, Amritsar. (HT)

Published on Aug 10, 2025, 5:58 AM IST

BBMB row: HC defers hearing on Punjab’s plea to Aug 21

The BBMB was established by the Union power ministry in 1966 under Section 79 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, which regulates water distribution from Bhakra, Nangal and Pong dams between Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan.

Published on Aug 9, 2025, 8:10 AM IST

Ludhiana: Dengue larvae found in 25 nurseries during health dept check

An inspection drive being carried out by the district health department in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 9, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Ludhiana: Farmers demand clarity on land pooling policy

Farmer leaders from various organisations, including BKU Dakounda, BKU Doaba, and Kisan Morcha, also attended the event. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 9, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

Govt orders assessment of damage due to waterlogging in Fazilka

Fazilka deputy commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu confirmed that directions had been issued to all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to carry out the assessment work at the earliest. (HT)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 8:20 AM IST

Punjab CM lays foundation for ₹3.4-cr STP at Dera Sachkhand Ballan

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann with Dera Sachkhand Ballan head Sant Niranjan Dass on Thursday. (HT)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 8:12 AM IST

HC stays land pooling policy: Aug 16 protest on, says SKM

Speaking at the ‘Zameen Bachao Rally’ held at the grain market of Jodhan village in Ludhiana, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said this is not just about land, it’s about the future of Punjab and its people. (HT File)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

Punjab: 108 prisoners to be released for good conduct

The Punjab government has granted early release to 108 prisoners serving life sentences who demonstrated exemplary conduct during their incarceration over the past year. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 6:40 AM IST

Punjab capex lowest among major states

Punjab has the lowest capital expenditure among the major states in the country, despite a 38% increase in capital outlay this year. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 6:24 AM IST

High court stays Punjab goverment’s land-pooling policy

farmer unions and opposition parties have been protesting against land pooling policy. (HT File)

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 4:00 AM IST

Land-pooling policy: Does policy have provision for rehab of landless labourers, HC asks Punjab

The petition was filed by Ludhiana resident Gurdeep Singh Gill who had challenged the policy, notified on June 4, stating that around 26,000 acres of land in the district had been notified for setting up of residential and commercial projects without carrying out the necessary environment and social impact assessment

Published on Aug 7, 2025, 7:58 AM IST

Punjab BJP march against land-pooling from August 17

This yatra, the Punjab BJP said will go village-to-village, creating awareness among farmers against this scheme and mobilising them

Published on Aug 7, 2025, 7:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: After facing flak from SAD, Ayali breaks silence on land pooling policy

MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali with other Akali leaders during a gathering in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 7, 2025, 4:02 AM IST

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