Punjab

With the Union Government amending the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Rules, 1974, leaders from Punjab and Haryana have voiced sharp opposition, describing the move as a direct assault on the federal structure. They argue that altering the eligibility criteria for the posts of Member (Power) and Member (Irrigation), which have traditionally been reserved for officials from their respective states,...

Editor's Pick

The unidirectional push by the Union Government for privatisation of the power sector is likely to have crippling effects on the future of the farmers, common consumers and weaker sections of society. The central government released the draft of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 on October 9 last year. The Ministry of Power has claimed that the Draft Electricity (Amendment)...

Politics

Chandigarh, April 1 Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa today launched a strong attack on the BJP-led Central Government, accusing it of systematically undermining Punjab’s constitutional rights and federal autonomy under the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said that the recent decision to open the membership of the Bhakra Beas Management Board to non-stakeholder states is part...