CM Mann questioned the centre's decision stating that there was no need since Punjab police was already providing security to the dam, and that he would raise the issue with the PM.
The top court gave the 2 governments a week’s time to prosecute those found guilty of burning crop residue, which is the cause of major pollution in the region, including Delhi.
NASA scientist analysed area of paddy sown in the states using NASA’s MODIS Aqua satellite. He added that proactive measures by govt could reduce number of stubble fires significantly.
Protest leaders say ministers told them offer of legal guarantee of MSP for 5 crops was for all farmers but it later emerged that it was only for those who shifted from paddy cultivation.
After Union govt announces land for Haryana to build new assembly building in Chandigarh, CM Bhagwant Mann requests same for Punjab, but opposition says this weakens state's claim to city.
Besides multiple railway stations across Punjab and Haryana, the protest was also staged at different places in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, among others.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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