The Latest Breaking News from Punjab

Delhi blanketed in smog, air quality index (AQI) hitting severe-plus 500 mark, 1.67 million Indians dying prematurely in 2019 due to air pollution, 14 of top 20 most polluted cities in world from north India, stubble burning a significant factor in pollution spike, govt. providing CRM machines, farmers demanding ₹2,500-3,000…

The Supreme Court has laid down that a Governor cannot sit on key Bills passed by a State Legislature ruling on in a writ petition filed by the Punjab government complaining that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has held back crucial Bills.

The Supreme Court thanked God for providing relief from smog in Delhi, while noting that the people had to pray for mercy. The court confronted the Delhi government on its Odd-Even scheme, saying it was not enough. It asked the Centre and Punjab government to take steps to stop stubble-burning,…

SC orders stop to crop residue burning in Punjab and other States adjacent to Delhi to reduce pollution in NCR. Bench headed by Justice Kaul observed reports and committees on pollution, but nothing happening on ground

Delhi's air pollution crisis largely due to stubble burning; Centre gave ₹1,426 cr to Punjab for crop residue management machines. Data shows 65% of burning events in Punjab, 4% in Haryana, 8% in MP. Supreme Court directed States to ensure no more burning;

Supreme Court said Centre must consider phasing out paddy cultivation in Punjab and incentivise farmers to switch to traditional crops like millets by giving MSP. Punjab can't go from granary to virtual desert. Centre should explore MSP for alternative crops and ban MSP on paddy from Punjab. Kejriwal's suggestion of…

Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

SC directs Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan to "immediately stop crop residue burning" to reduce Delhi's air pollution. A meeting to be held on November 8 to ensure "better picture and some redemption" by November 10. All stakeholders to connect to discuss the issue

Air India passengers at Delhi/Punjab airports to undergo additional security frisking after video threat by Khalistani terrorist Pannun. Entry of visitors to IGI Airport & sale of visitor tickets banned. Security alert extended till Nov 30 for all civil aviation installations.

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

Services and Manipur posted contrasting wins to reach the men's football final of the 37th National Games. Services defeated Kerala 4-2, while Manipur beat Punjab 2-1. Nijo Gilbert gave Kerala the lead, but Services equalised and added two more. Manipur raced to a 2-0 lead at half-time, but Punjab made…