Kanchan Vasdev

155 farms fires: SC directs Punjab to file report on steps taken to curb stubble burning The Supreme Court has asked Punjab for a report on reducing stubble burning, which caused 155 farm fires. While the government claims to have controlled the fires, 58... See more

For almost two weeks now, Panjab University has been the site of widespread protests seeking to preserve autonomy, turning the narrative into one of “Delhi high-handedness”. The protests began over the now-withdrawn notification of the Centre proposing to... See more

As the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began consultations for the Union Budget 2026 from Monday, a set of recommendations by former chairperson of the Punjab State Farmers Commission, Ajayvir Jakhar, emphasised curbing the government’s ballooni... See more

Disputes over Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) between the Punjab government, its senior officials and technocrats of the power department led to the transfer of Administrative Secretary AK Sinha, the suspension of Chief Engineer (Ropar thermal plant) Har... See more

Short of funds, the Punjab Government is planning to generate resources by selling its properties, and it has identified 26 sites for sale in Ludhiana alone, spread across 124.34 acres, of which 50 acres belong to the State Power Corporation Limited (PSPC... See more