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NGT panel flags illegal felling of trees in Barnala, seeks FIR against officials

Chandigarh, May 13 -- A joint committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has found prima facie evidence of large-scale illegal felling and uprooting of green and heritage trees on gove... Read More


Beas desilting push hits wildlife hurdle

Chandigarh, May 12 -- The long-pending desilting project of the Beas River in Punjab, aimed at preventing floods and ensuring the smooth flow of rainwater, has hit a roadblock due to ecological concer... Read More


llegal mining eroded bridge base, cut off 200 villages, Punjab admits before NGT

Chandigarh, May 8 -- Rampant, illegal and unscientific sand mining in the Swan riverbed has caused extensive damage to critical bridge infrastructure, particularly the Algran bridge connecting Rupnaga... Read More


Open to alliance with BJP for Punjab polls if panthic issues addressed: Jagir Kaur

Chandigarh, May 6 -- : Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) leader Bibi Jagir Kaur on Tuesday hinted that her party could consider a tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2027 Punja... Read More


Chandigarh: Punjab info panel recommends action against Kharar EO for RTI delay

Chandigarh, May 1 -- The Punjab state information commission (PSIC) has recommended disciplinary action against the executive officer (EO) of Kharar municipal council and other officials for delay in ... Read More


Surge in SC complaints in Punjab since 2020, police inaction tops the list

Chandigarh, April 30 -- Complaints of atrocities and rights violations against Scheduled Castes have seen a sharp rise in the state, with the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission receiving over 16... Read More


Eye on 2027 polls: BSP kicks off outreach drive to reclaim space in Punjab

Chandigarh, April 28 -- Seeking to revive its grassroots base and reassert its political relevance, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is set to intensify its statewide outreach campaign, 'Punjab Sambhalo ... Read More


Poor waste management: NGT pulls up Sirhind civic body, flags lax recovery of rRs.r1.29-cr penalty

Chandigarh, April 26 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) warned of punitive action, including holding officials accountable, over the ongoing solid waste management crisis in Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sah... Read More


Soon, get same-day licences in Punjab as AI fast-tracks driving tests

Chandigarh, April 23 -- In two months, driving licence applicants in Punjab could walk out with the document the same day they take the test, as the state moves to roll out an AI-driven evaluation sys... Read More


Electric vehicle adoption picks up pace in Punjab, sales zoom 48% in a year

Chandigarh, April 17 -- Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is gaining pace in Punjab, evidenced by a 48% increase in sales in a year. The state logged a record 35,631 EV sales in 2025 compared to 24,008 ... Read More