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08 May

BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi Detained in Nangal for Attempting to Release Water to Haryana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBBMB, Haryana, Punjab

Nangal (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Chairman Manoj Tripathi and the board’s secretary have been detained for allegedly attempting to release water to Haryana from the Bhakra Nangal Dam. The development was confirmed by Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harjot Singh Bains, who stated that Tripathi’s actions were unauthorized and that he would remain in custody until legal action is taken against him. According to sources, Tripathi is being held at a rest house in Nangal, Punjab, under tight security. Bains,…

03 May

Punjab Likely to Boycott BBMB Meeting Amid SYL Canal Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBBMB meeting, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab, SYL Canal, water dispute

Chandigarh, May 3, 2025 — The Punjab government is reportedly preparing to boycott the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) meeting scheduled for 5 PM today, intensifying the ongoing dispute over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal and water-sharing issues.The decision, yet to be officially confirmed, follows an all-party meeting in Haryana earlier today where leaders unanimously demanded the implementation of the BBMB’s April 23 decision to release Haryana’s share of river water. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused Punjab of acting “unconstitutionally” by allegedly holding back the agreed water quota.Sources suggest that Punjab’s absence from the key BBMB meeting could…

02 May

Haryana CM Unveils SOPs to Ensure Quality Infrastructure Across the State

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Infrastructure Quality, Nayab Singh Saini, SOP Launch

Chandigarh, May 2 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today launched the Standard Operating Methods and Procedures (SOMPs) developed by the state’s Quality Assurance Authority to ensure strong, durable, and sustainable infrastructure in the state. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that these guidelines are not just a document but a visionary foundation for long-lasting infrastructure, efficient services, and good governance.Addressing the Quality Assurance Conclave held in Panchkula, the Chief Minister congratulated the Haryana Quality Assurance Authority on completing two years of its establishment. He lauded the authority for its commendable work in a short span and also launched…

02 May

Water Dispute Escalates Between Punjab and Haryana, Centre Calls Emergency Meeting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In response to mounting discord between Punjab and Haryana over the BBMB's directive to release 8,500 cusecs of additional water to Haryana, the Union Government has convened an emergency meeting of top officials from four northern states. The meeting is scheduled for May 2 in Delhi and will include Chief Secretaries from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will head the high-level meeting. Since Punjab’s Chief Secretary is currently on leave, the state will be represented by Additional Chief Secretary Alok Shekhar and Krishan Kumar, Principal Secretary for Water Resources. The water-sharing…

01 May

Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Bhakra Dam, Haryana, Punjab, water dispute

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, May 1:Today, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a strong protest at Phase 7 lights in Mohali against the Centre’s decision to release additional water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana by force.District Planning Committee Chairperson and AAP’s District President Prabhjot Kaur stated that the Centre is behaving unjustly with Punjab and that the Punjab government will not allow even a single drop of its water to go to waste. She made it clear that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government will not tolerate any plundering of Punjab’s water. She pointed out that although Haryana had…

01 May

Haryana Officer Replaces Punjab’s Akashdeep at BBMB Nangal Amidst Growing Water Tensions

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Chandigarh (National Times): A key reshuffle at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has raised eyebrows in Punjab amid an intensifying water-sharing conflict with neighboring Haryana. Punjab cadre Superintendent Engineer Akashdeep, who held the dual responsibilities of Director NHP at BBMB Chandigarh and Director Water Regulation at BBMB Nangal, has been abruptly transferred. He will now serve as Director Dam Safety at BBMB Nangal. Taking his place is Sanjeev Kumar, a Haryana cadre officer, who will now oversee water regulation duties at Nangal Dam in addition to his role as Director NHP. The timing of the transfer has sparked outrage…

01 May

Political Row Erupts After BBMB Okays More Water to Haryana, Punjab Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabBBMB, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a decision that has sparked sharp backlash from Punjab, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has approved the immediate release of 8,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam to Haryana, citing humanitarian concerns amid the latter’s reported water shortage. The decision was taken during a lengthy technical committee meeting chaired by BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi. While Punjab opposed the move, stating that no surplus water was available, it found itself isolated as BJP-ruled Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi collectively pushed the demand through. Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh remained neutral. Haryana officials, led by Anurag Agarwal, Additional Chief…

26 Apr

Haryana CM Announces Rs 50 Lakh and Government Job for Family of Navy Lieutenant Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChief Minister, Haryana, Navy Lieutenant, Nayab Singh Saini, Vinay Narwal

Chandigarh, April 26, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a financial aid of Rs 50 lakh and a government job for a family member of Navy Lieutenant, Late Vinay Narwal, a resident of Karnal, who was tragically killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.The Chief Minister confirmed that the government job will be offered to a family member, as per the wishes of Lt. Narwal's parents. On April 22, 2025, terrorists carried out an attack on unarmed tourists in Pahalgam, which led to the martyrdom of Lt. Vinay Narwal.Condemning the terrorist act, Chief Minister Saini expressed…

18 Apr

Major Action by Haryana Police Against Traffic Rule Violators; Over 10 Lakh Challans Issued in First Quarter

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Chandigarh, April 18: Haryana Police has intensified its road safety campaign and issued a total of 10,13,422 challans for traffic rule violations in the first quarter of 2025 (January 1 to March 31). This initiative by the police is a commendable step toward encouraging traffic rule compliance and reducing road accidents across the state.According to data received from Police Headquarters, out of the total challans issued, 5,63,485 were through CCTV cameras, 4,49,931 via e-challan machines, and only 6 challans were issued manually. This indicates that the Haryana Police is steadily moving toward making the challan system fully technology-driven. Most Challans…

15 Apr

Haryana Reaffirms Faith in PM Modi’s Leadership, Policy, and Intentions, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

nishuthapar10 CommentsHaryana, IndiaHaryana, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini

Yamunanagar (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that every citizen of Haryana has full faith in the policy (niti), intention (niyat), and leadership (netritva) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a symbol of "unprecedented public trust." Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Haryana’ programme in Yamunanagar, CM Saini described the emotional bond between the people of Haryana and the Prime Minister as strong and deep-rooted. "Every Haryanavi sees PM Modi as one of their own. His call for support during elections was met with a historic and decisive mandate," Saini stated in an official release.…