Punjab

11 Sep

Coal Crunch Deepens Punjab Power Woes as Three Thermal Units Remain Shut

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is facing renewed power supply pressure as a shortage of coal has affected generation at thermal plants, forcing the shutdown of three units and leaving the state increasingly dependent on electricity purchased from the central pool. One unit each at the Talwandi Sabo and Rajpura private thermal power plants has remained out of operation, while a unit at a government-run plant has also been affected. With several generating units unavailable and overall demand climbing sharply during the day, consumers in different parts of the state have reported power cuts. The situation has become particularly difficult during…

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11 Sep

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Rising Heat as Monsoon Weakens; Rain Likely in Four Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A weakening monsoon has brought warmer and more humid conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, even as parts of the state are expected to receive rain on Friday. The Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur, while Chandigarh is likely to remain dry. The weather situation is expected to change again over the weekend, with heavy rain likely across Punjab and Chandigarh on September 14 and 15. Mercury climbs as humidity increases The state's average maximum temperature rose by 0.3°C on Thursday and remained 2.7°C above normal. The combination of higher temperatures and humidity…

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09 Sep

AAP Mounts Fierce Defence Over Sangrur Labourer Death, Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Exploiting Tragedy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Drugs, Gulzar Singh, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi, Sangrur

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tore into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attempt to spread misinformation around the tragic death of Gulzar Singh. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia hit out at Rahul Gandhi for indulging in politics over a death, asserting that the Bhagwant Mann government is fighting a decisive battle against the drug menace in Punjab and working to clean up the drug network spread under the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP. The AAP Chief categorically rejected any connection of any government minister…

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09 Sep

AAP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Sangrur Suicide Remarks, Accuses Congress Of Exploiting Tragedies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Congress, Drugs, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi, Sangrur

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal termed the X post of Rahul Gandhi about the suicide of Sangrur resident Gulzar Singh unfortunate and shameful and said that Congress has developed a habit of doing politics over dead bodies. Expressing grief over the death of Gulzar Singh, Dhaliwal said that the Mann government took immediate action, arrested the accused, and also announced financial assistance for the victim’s family along with a government job for one member of the family. This is only the Aam Aadmi Party government that, without wasting any time,…

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09 Sep

AAP Slams BJP Over Anti-Drug Yatras, Urges Support For Ongoing Provincial Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, BJP, Chandigarh, Drugs, Enforcement, Punjab, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary (Organisation) and Chief Spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday hit out at the BJP over its proposed anti-drug yatras, saying the party should join Punjab’s ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ instead of launching a separate political campaign. Baltej Pannu said that the massive enforcement drive, under which 60,239 cases have been registered and 77,509 persons booked since March 2025, reflects the scale of Punjab’s fight against drugs, and pointed out the BJP is trying to undermine the campaign as it begins to show results. The AAP…

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09 Sep

Punjab Partners With CII To Drive Sustainable Crop Residue Management And Industrial Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bhagwant Mann, CII, Crop residue, Industry, Ludhiana, Punjab, Skill Development

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — In a bid to check environmental pollution and accelerate regional economic momentum, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met with a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday, calling for stronger collaboration to tackle crop residue management through sustainable, technology-driven methods. The discussions centred on harmonizing green agricultural practices with aggressive industrial and skill-building initiatives designed to position Punjab as a premier destination for business investment and job creation. The Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to address stubble burning by prioritizing climate resilience, resource efficiency, and green technology, urging targeted measures across…

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09 Sep

Punjab Weather Turns Drier as Monsoon Weakens; Power Demand Nears 13,000 MW

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity has eased considerably across Punjab as the monsoon enters a weaker phase, with only three districts likely to receive isolated showers on Wednesday. Most parts of the state are expected to remain dry, while Chandigarh is likely to experience clear weather. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has forecast light to moderate rain at isolated places in Pathankot, Rupnagar and Hoshiarpur. There is little possibility of significant rainfall elsewhere in Punjab. The lack of widespread showers could contribute to a gradual rise in temperatures, particularly amid persistent humidity. Mercury climbs above normal Punjab's maximum temperature increased…

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09 Sep

Punjab Employees Extend Strike Till September 11 as Government Threatens Action

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing dispute between the Punjab government and its employees has intensified, with employee unions deciding to prolong their mass leave protest until September 11. The agitation, which was initially planned for September 8, has been extended after the government did not agree to their demands. The state administration, in response, has warned employees participating in the protest that they could face “no work, no pay” provisions as well as disciplinary proceedings for remaining absent from duty. Despite the warning, the union has refused to call off the agitation. Its position is that employees will return to…

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09 Sep

Punjab Extends Cleanliness Campaign 2.0 Till September 12 As Over 5,400 Grievances Resolved: Harjot Singh Bains

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CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): Citing overwhelming public response and resolution of over 83 per cent of civic grievances, Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday announced the extension of the state-wide ‘Cleanliness Campaign 2.0’ till September 12. The Local Government Minister also announced four mega Saturday cleanliness drives to institutionalise citizen participation across all 166 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the state. The special cleanliness drive was launched on August 29 and covers all 166 ULBs, including 14 Municipal Corporations and 152 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. Addressing a press conference at MC Bhawan on Tuesday, Local Government Minister…

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08 Sep

Punjab Faces Power Crunch as Thermal Plants Near Coal Shortage, Industry Warns of Exit

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s power situation is coming under increasing strain as coal stocks at private thermal power plants have reportedly fallen to levels sufficient for only about two days of generation. If fresh supplies do not arrive soon, power production at these plants could be affected, raising concerns over possible outages across the state. The situation could have consequences for both domestic consumers and Punjab’s industrial sector, particularly if the state is forced to depend more heavily on electricity purchased from the central grid. Punjab has an overall thermal power generation capacity of 5,680 MW. State-owned plants account for…

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