Punjab Archives - Page 5 of 11

14 May

High Court Boosts Punjab’s Water Fight, Puts Haryana and BBMB on Notice

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a bold move that may reshape inter-state water politics, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Haryana government and BBMB, marking a judicial shift in Punjab's favour in the contentious water-sharing conflict. Punjab had filed a review petition challenging what it called an unjustified demand for extra water by Haryana. The court admitted the petition, calling the matter “serious,” and asked Haryana to explain why it needed additional water when existing allocations were already in place. The court also questioned the Bhakra Beas Management Board's recent change in stance, asking for…

13 May

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

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Firozpur, May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed deep condolences to the family from Khai Fame village in Firozpur, which was struck by a Pakistani drone attack in recent days. One member of the affected family died during treatment in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the state government.In a public statement on social media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial assistance totaling ₹10 lakh to the grieving family. Of this, ₹5 lakh will come from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while another ₹5 lakh will be contributed by Member…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of Pakistani drone attack victim; Rs 2 lakh by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora

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Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday morning announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village, Ferozepur, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic demise of Sukhwinder Kaur. Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss, he affirmed. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance,…

13 May

Spurious Liquor Horror in Punjab: 14 Dead in Amritsar, Probe Underway

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Amritsar (National Times): In a chilling repeat of past tragedies, 14 people have died and at least 10 others remain critical in Amritsar district after consuming illegally brewed liquor, police officials confirmed Tuesday. The deaths occurred across four villages in the Majitha block — Bhangali Kalan, Thariewal, Sangha, and Marari Kalan. Survivors in serious condition have been admitted to the Amritsar Civil Hospital, where emergency treatment is ongoing. District officials and police were alerted only after multiple deaths were quietly cremated. “Initially, some families claimed the deceased died of heart attacks,” said Majitha SHO Aabtaab Singh, adding that the liquor…

08 May

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

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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,…

07 May

Jathedar Gargajj Slams Killings of Civilian, Including Gursikhs, Urges Sikh Community to Pray for Peace

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Amritsar (National Times): The Sri Akal Takht Sahib's acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three Sikh civilians and the attack on Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Poonch district. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Describing the shelling as an act that targeted innocents, the Jathedar named the deceased as Bhai Amrik Singh, Bhai Amarjeet Singh, and Bhai Ranjit Singh. He also acknowledged other casualties, including Ruby Kaur, a Sikh woman from Mankote. The Jathedar's statement reflected a strong call for both nations to end bloodshed. “Every possible…

07 May

State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that state governments have no authority to interfere in the operations of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), addressing allegations of undue intervention by the Punjab government in the functioning of the Bhakra Nangal Dam and Lohand Control Room. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumit Goel after hearing three related petitions. On April 23, 2025, the BBMB’s technical committee decided to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, which included allocations for Rajasthan and Delhi. This decision was ratified…

07 May

India-Pakistan Tensions: Punjab Schools Closed, Airports Shut After Air Strikes

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Amritsar (National Times): In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor,’ which targeted nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, schools in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur, and Amritsar districts have been closed for at least 72 hours as a precautionary measure. The air strikes, carried out at 1:30 am on Wednesday in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, reportedly killed 30 individuals and have heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Security has been significantly ramped up in Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh and Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport have suspended operations until further notice, with all flights canceled…

06 May

Centre Orders Mock Drills in These Districts of Punjab Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

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Chandigarh (National Times): In light of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a high-level emergency preparedness meeting on Monday, where strategies were finalized for conducting nationwide mock drills, with a particular focus on border states like Punjab. The meeting, held at North Block and chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, saw participation from Chief Secretaries of all states, senior officers of paramilitary forces, and Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards, IPS Vivek Srivastava. Representatives from all 244 civil defence districts across the country also joined the deliberations.…

05 May

‘White Elephant BBMB Must Go’: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over Punjab’s Water Woes

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came out all guns blazing in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday, as he led a fiery charge against the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the Central Government over what he called a “systematic betrayal” of Punjab’s water rights. Speaking during a special session where the House unanimously passed a resolution rejecting BBMB's controversial order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, CM Mann tore into the Board's functioning and called for its complete reconstitution. “Punjab has always stood at the forefront—whether it was the freedom struggle or feeding the nation.…