People claim raw material worth over Rs 10,000 cr has been transported illegally from dist in last one decade 23 July, 2022 – Ropar: The mining mafia in the neighbouring state of Haryana is under scanner after the murder of a senior police officer. Such mafia, however, has … [Read more...] about Punjab mining mafia playing havoc with ecology, infra in Ropar district
‘Save Mattewara forest’ campaign picks up pace
11 July, 2022 –Ludhiana: The ongoing agitation by activists of Public Action Committee (PAC) to save Mattewara forest, the lungs of the state, today gained further strength with support pouring in from the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), the SGPC, … [Read more...] about ‘Save Mattewara forest’ campaign picks up pace
Pathankot lad awarded ‘Sword of Honour’ at IAF academy
22 June, 2022 – Chandigarh : Flying Officer Raghav Arora, an alumnus of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI), Mohali, was awarded with the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ and the ‘Best in Flying’ trophy at the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) held at Air … [Read more...] about Pathankot lad awarded ‘Sword of Honour’ at IAF academy
Punjab health minister sacked over corruption charges; was asking for kickbacks in tender
24 May, 2022 - Chandigarh : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sacked Health Minister Vijay Singla over corruption charges. The Chief Minister said the health minister was involved in corruption cases and they had proof of that. He was allegedly asking for … [Read more...] about Punjab health minister sacked over corruption charges; was asking for kickbacks in tender
Only 17 years of groundwater left in Punjab, says NGT panel
21 May, 2022 – Jalandhar : The monitoring committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) comprising Chairman Justice Jasbir Singh (retd), former Chief Secretary SC Aggarwal, environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal and Babbu Ram (both members) reviewed the district environment … [Read more...] about Only 17 years of groundwater left in Punjab, says NGT panel