Topic: Punjab
Stubble burning in Punjab up 67%, govt officials blame lockdown for early paddy cultivation
Punjab govt has taken a number of steps to curb stubble burning, but has still registered 16,058 incidents between 21 September and 26 October this year.
Punjab farmers suspend rail roko for goods trains, protest to focus on BJP leaders, corporates
The protesting farmers have decided to suspend their rail roko until 4 November, in response to an appeal from Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to allow goods trains to run.
SAD walks out of Punjab assembly over clean chit to Congress minister in scholarship scam
The SAD had sought time to discuss the issue during the special assembly session, but their request was turned down by the Speaker.
Punjab assembly passes bills negating Centre’s farm laws, now awaits President’s assent
The Punjab farm bills look to negate the Centre's laws and ensure minimum support price (MSP) for farmers. They also give powers to the state to impose stock limits.
Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu’s life & how he fought terrorism in Punjab’s bloodiest years
In episode of 595 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delved into Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu's life and the militancy rampant in Punjab in early '90s.
‘Was told I’m speaking language of Pakistanis’ — Punjab BJP general secy quits over farm laws
Punjab BJP general secretary Malwinder Singh Kang resigned, saying he opposed the three farm laws but 'there is no space for any difference of opinion' in the party.
How Punjab chief secy report absolving minister in Rs 64-cr ‘scam’ seemed to ignore ‘evidence’
Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan’s report is based on another report submitted by a three-member committee of IAS officers that probed the Dalit scholarship ‘scam’.
How Kerala and Punjab became ‘worst performing states’ in their handling of Covid
In episode 594 of the #CuttheClutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the Covid hits and misses of Punjab and Kerala in dealing with the pandemic.
Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who fought militancy in Punjab, shot dead
Balwinder Singh Sandhu and his family was awarded the Shaurya Chakra in 1993 for their armed struggle against militancy in Punjab through the ’80s and early ’90s.
Punjab farmers accept Modi govt’s offer to talk, but cracks emerge in their unity
Seven leaders will represent farmer bodies’ conglomerate AIKSCC in Wednesday’s talks with Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal.
How France-Turkey’s probable but unlikely conflict has been shaped by Erdogan’s politics
In episode 604 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent France-Turkey conflict and the deeper implications of this row.
Tax revenues decline 22% in April-September, at one-fourth of full year target
Tax revenues declined 22 per cent from the year-ago period to Rs 4.58 lakh crore and were at 28 per cent of the full year target of Rs 16.36 lakh crore in the April-September period.
Defence
Army develops WhatsApp-like app for personnel to dodge risk of communication leaks
The Secure Application for Internet supports secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. It is end-to-end encrypted.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.