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Final Electoral Roll Published for Ludhiana West Ahead of Bye-Elections: Sibin C

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Chandigarh, May 5: In view of the upcoming bye-elections in 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency, the final electoral roll has been published by ERO Ludhiana West following the Special Summary Revision with 01.04.2025 as the qualifying date as per the schedule announced by Election Commission of India (ECI). The copies of final electoral roll were also handed over to the representatives of the recognised political parties by Himanshu Jain, District Election Officer, Ludhiana as per the Guidelines of ECI. Divulging the details, Sibin C, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, said, “As per the revised roll, the total number of electors in the constituency stands at 1,74,437, which ...

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PUNJAB LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY UNANIMOUSLY PASSES PUNJAB LAW OFFICERS (ENGAGEMENT) AMENDMENT ACT, 2025

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Chandigarh, May 5 In a significant step towards promoting social justice and inclusivity, the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed the Punjab Law Officers (Engagement) Amendment Act, 2025, presented by Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema. This landmark amendment enables the Punjab Government to notify relaxation in the minimal annual professional income criteria for engagement of Scheduled Caste candidates as Law Officers in the office of Advocate General Punjab. Presenting the bill during a special session focused on protecting Punjab's waters, Finance Minister Cheema said that this amendment will provide adequate representation to Scheduled Caste candidates in the office of the Advocate General Punjab. He highlighted that the Aam Aadmi Party had promis...

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PUNJAB WATERS ISSUE: CHEEMA DARES SAD-BJP & CONGRESS PARTIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR MISTAKES, AND APOLOGIZE TO PEOPLE OF PUNJAB

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Chandigarh, May 5 Commending the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's unwavering commitment to protecting Punjab's water resources, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday demanded accountability from opposition parties, especially Congress party for historical blunders in tackling water issues of the state besides daring them to apologize to people of the state for their misdeeds. Addressing the Punjab Assembly during the debate on resolution brought by the state government to protect state rights regarding Punjab's waters, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Chief Minister's stance on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) issue has set a great example, showcasing his dedication to the state's interests. Criticizing the previous governments...

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Punjab Paying the Price for Congress’s Double Standards: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, May 5: Speaking on the government resolution regarding Punjab’s rights over river waters in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond made it clear that Punjab does not have a single drop of surplus water to spare. He asserted that the state is suffering today due to the flawed policies of previous Congress governments. He emphasized that Punjab is already grappling with a severe water crisis, with many blocks in the state classified as ‘dark zones’ due to depleting groundwater levels. Highlighting historical references and data, the Minister outlined how Punjab’s water resources have been systematically looted. He noted that during the...

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BBMB’S FORMATION A HISTORIC MISTAKE OF PREVIOUS REGIMES, SAYS HARJOT BAINS

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Chandigarh, May 5: After standing firm against the BJP led Centre Government’s directive to release the 8500 cusecs water to Haryana, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today assured the state assembly that he would not allow excess water to be released from the Bhakra Dam, which falls within his constituency Sri Anandpur Sahib. Highlighting Punjab's precarious water situation while addressing in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that the state's agrarian economy relies heavily on groundwater. With no coal, gold, or oil reserves, groundwater is Punjab's only natural resource. However, over-exploitation of groundwater has led to 90% of its blocks being classified as dark zones. He pointed out that the state's i...

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Led by CM Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes historic resolution to no longer accept any order of BBMB on river waters

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Chandigarh, May 5: Led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann the State Vidhan Sabha on Monday unanimously passed a historic resolution that Punjab will no longer accept any decisions made by the BBMB regarding water distribution. Taking part in discussion after the resolution was moved by Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goel, the Chief Minister said that Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) was originally established to manage the waters of the Sutlej and Beas rivers. He said that both these rivers belong to Punjab — they flow here, and their waters are entirely the rightful property of Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Haryana and Rajasthan have no direct connection with these rivers. However, the Chief Minister said that for years, Punjab’s water has been diverted to o...

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Canal Water Reaches the Tails of Malout After 50 Years, Mann Government Fulfils Farmers’ Long-Standing Dream: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, May 5: Appreciating the historic step taken by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said during a special session convened over the issue of additional water release by BBMB that this is not just an administrative decision but a historic move for Punjab’s water rights and for safeguarding the interests of its farmers. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that ever since India’s independence, Punjab has faced injustice in water distribution. The state’s rights were exploited through unfair agreements and legislations. She pointed out that it wasn’t just the role of the central government but also the involvement of previous state governments of that time. Citing the example of Malout constituency,...

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PUNJAB DRAWS THE LINE: MINISTER GOYAL SLAMS BBMB, REFUSES EXTRA WATER TO HARYANA

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Chandigarh, May 5: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that BBMB has become merely a puppet of the union government and it should be restructured to safeguard rights of the Punjab. Presenting the resolution in Vidhan Sabha, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal declared that the Punjab government cannot provide even a single drop of water from its share to Haryana. The 4,000 cusecs of water currently being provided to Haryana state for drinking purposes on humanitarian grounds will continue. Beyond this, not a single drop of water will be given. He condemned the illegally and unconstitutionally convened meeting of the BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board) called by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Demanding restructuring of the BBMB, he said that the current BBMB ha...

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BLIND MURDER CASE SOLVED ; COMMISSIONERATE POLICE JALANDHAR NABS ACCUSED

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Jalandhar, 05 May : In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police solved the blind murder case of an elderly woman in Mota Singh Nagar and arrested the accused involved in the crime. Divulging the details, Commissioner of Police, Dhanpreet Kaur said that an FIR No.73 dated 02.05.2025 under 103(1) BNS was registered at PS Division No.6, Jalandhar on the statement of Bheem Sein Duggal son of late Sant Parkash resident of H.No.325, Mota Singh Nagar, Jalandhar. The complainant stated that on 01.05.2025 he had gone to the market while his wife, Vinod Kumari aged 69, was alone at home. Upon returning, he repeatedly rang the doorbell but received no response. He entered the house by jumping the wall and found his wife lying dead on the bedroom floor. Her gold bangles, rings,...

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HARJOT BAINS VISITS NANGAL DAM 4TH DAY IN A ROW TO KEEP TABS ON PUNJAB’S RIGHTS

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Chandigarh/ Nangal, May 04: Standing at the forefront to safeguard Punjab’s interests, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today made visit to Bhakhra Dam at Nangal consecutively for fourth day to ensure no excess water release to Haryana. After assessing the situation, S Harjot Singh Bains emphasised that water is crucial for Punjab's economy, which heavily relies on agriculture. He reaffirmed that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government is standing firm on the decision taken regarding water. "We're closely monitoring the situation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has already visited Nangal Dam, and also called a special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session tomorrow (May 5) to address the issue. The Punjab gover...