Vigilance Bureau Probes Illegal Khair Tree Felling in Ropar
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has initiated a formal inquiry into the unauthorized cutting of Khair trees in government forests of Ropar district, raising concerns over forest conservation.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has initiated a formal inquiry into the unauthorized cutting of Khair trees in government forests of Ropar district, raising concerns over forest conservation.
A Mohali sessions court has sentenced two Ropar Improvement Trust officials to four years' rigorous imprisonment and fined them ₹20,000 each in a vigilance bureau corruption case.
Punjab Pollution Control Board finds 61.11% of air samples exceed particulate matter limits in stone crusher clusters. Tribunal demands compliance report.
Forest officials in Punjab discovered 150 Khair trees illegally chopped down near Ropar. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking those responsible.
Ropar police have arrested two individuals for tampering with digital locks on oil tankers, manufacturing fake keys, and illegally selling petroleum products across states.
A Canada-based NRI investor accuses Punjab officials of harassment and illegal eviction from his Ropar factory. He warns the global diaspora against investing in the state, citing a hostile climate.
Punjab govt reinstates IPS officer Maninder Singh as SSP Ropar, 2 months after suspension for alleged inaction against gangsters. 22 IPS officers transferred in major reshuffle.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust puts its prime Rani Jhansi Road commercial property back on auction block after nearly two decades of failed leasing attempts. Read the full story of this administrative 'white elephant'.
Punjab government announces major police reshuffle. Maninder Singh appointed SSP Ropar, Ravjot Grewal's services placed at Vigilance Bureau. Details on key transfers and promotions inside.
Suspended Punjab DIG H S Bhullar moves Punjab & Haryana HC for bail, challenging his arrest's legality. The CBI arrested him in a 2025 bribery case. Read the full details.
Aditya, a 21-year-old IIT Ropar student, died after collapsing during a workout. Suspected brain haemorrhage. The incident raises campus safety concerns. Read more.
Residents of Darshana Society in Nagpur's Ward 34 boycott NMC elections, citing encroachments, garbage, and inaction by civic bodies and local leaders. Read their protest.
Maharashtra ATS arrests four for allegedly misusing Rs 4.7 crore collected for religious work through a non-existent trust. The case is now with Beed police. Read for details.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust grapples with a severe financial crunch as over Rs 64 crore in interest-free loans to other departments remains unrecovered, stalling its own development works.
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
IIT Ropar establishes a holistic wellness centre and 10 scholarships, aiming to integrate mental health support with academic excellence. A national model for student wellbeing.
IIT Ropar lays foundation for Dr Ishan Shivanand Centre for Yogic Sciences and announces 10 fully-funded scholarships for underprivileged students, focusing on holistic development.
IIT Ropar pioneers a Centre for Yogic Sciences, blending ancient wisdom with modern research. Explore how this initiative will transform education and wellness in India.
Ropar Police dismantles a contract killing module with international links, arresting five. The gang was planning murders in Punjab and abroad. Read the full investigation details.
Ropar police thwart a 'targeted killing and robbery' conspiracy with alleged pro-Khalistan links, arresting five after an encounter. One suspect injured. Read the full details.
A Punjab mining operator used a drone for surveillance before shooting at an ED informant in Patiala. The violent attack highlights the tech-savvy tactics of illegal mining cartels. Read the full investigation.
CISCE announces major exam reforms: Students can now improve scores in 3 subjects, up from 2. NEP-aligned changes aim to reduce pressure and boost competency.
A Ropar businessman's Tinder date in Mohali turned into a nightmare after his coffee was spiked and jewellery stolen. Police nabbed the duo in a multi-state operation. Read the full story.
Punjab Police arrests a man and woman for honey-trapping a Ropar businessman via Tinder, drugging him, and stealing gold and cash. Details on the modus operandi and arrests inside.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Shopkeepers in Ludhiana's Gole Market fear the 80-foot national flagpole is about to collapse due to cracks and rat infestation. They demand immediate replacement ahead of Republic Day.
A Joint Action Committee protests Punjab govt's asset monetisation plan for Powercom land. They demand halting sales, using land for substations, and setting up new Ropar thermal units. Read more.
The family of late singer Zubeen Garg announces a trust in his memory to safeguard his creative legacy and ideals. The trust will manage his unreleased work and support young artists.
Punjab govt suspends 7 Amritsar Improvement Trust engineers over irregularities in a Rs 52.8 crore tender. Probe committee findings trigger action. Details inside.
A Punjab mining department report reveals extensive illegal mining along the Satluj river near Saidpur village. Public pressure forced the investigation. Key details and official reactions inside.