LAW AND ORDER SITUATION PUNJAB
Stubble burning cases cross 3,000 mark in Punjab; Tarn Taran tops list
Punjab has recorded 3,144 incidents of stubble burning between September 15 and November 6, with Tarn Taran as the highest contributor. Fines totaling Rs 54.55 lakh have been imposed in over a thousand cases related to these incidents. Authorities have registered 795 FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita during this period as well. The practice of stubble burning is often linked to increased air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
Mamata Banerjee alleges attack on Kali Puja celebration after incident at Abhishek Banerjee's residence
Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP disrupted a Kali Puja celebration in Kolkata's Kalighat area. She claimed that a gang attacked TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's house during the early hours. Concerns were raised about the breakdown of law and order in West Bengal related to these incidents. CCTV footage reportedly captured assailants attacking the premises and damaging property.
Gauhati High Court quashes preventive detention of Assam rights activist Pranab Doley under NSA
Doley was arrested in Guwahati on July 12 in connection with protests against a proposed luxury hotel at Inglay Pathar near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district. He was lodged in Golaghat district jail and secured bail from a district court on July 29. However, the state government invoked the NSA against him the following day, resulting in his continued detention.
Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Punjab chief secretary over pending DA, DR dues
The Supreme Court stayed criminal contempt proceedings against Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha and other officials over delays in clearing pending dearness allowance and relief dues of employees and pensioners. It also restrained coercive action in the civil contempt case and asked the state to specify how much arrears it can release by March 31, 2027.
Air quality worsens in Delhi-NCR: CAQM sends team to Bathinda, steps up Punjab monitoring
The Commission for Air Quality Management has called an urgent review meeting with Punjab officials after a surge in paddy stubble burning and worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. It has ordered tighter monitoring across 12 districts, warned nodal officers of personal accountability and directed thermal plants to meet biomass co-firing targets.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for debate, discussions in House amid opposition heat
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the necessity of discussions in democracy while addressing ongoing opposition protests against the Election Commission. The Speaker urged Parliament to engage in fruitful debates on various issues. He noted that the disqualification proceedings against 20 MPs aligned with the NDA are still under examination. Additionally, Birla is reviewing a notice about chief secretaries' absence from a hearing on scholarship irregularities.
CAQM takes serious view of spurt in farm fires in Punjab
The Commission for Air Quality Management held a meeting regarding the high incidence of farm fires in Punjab. Recent data indicated a significant increase in stubble burning cases across various districts. The Commission emphasized the need for stricter monitoring and accountability among local authorities. Community leaders will also be involved to enhance prevention efforts against farm fires.
‘Punjab’s remote control is in Delhi’: Rahul Gandhi attacks AAP, Bhagwant Mann over drugs; challenges PM for an open debate
Rahul Gandhi held an 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, where he criticized the Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab. He questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's effectiveness in combating drug abuse, emphasizing that Punjab needs a state-focused government. Gandhi recalled his concern for slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala, highlighting the threats faced by talented individuals in the state.
Manipur govt may declare armed groups involved in civilian violence unlawful: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the state Cabinet may consider declaring armed groups unlawful if their involvement in violence against civilians is established. He directed security agencies to identify groups suspected of involvement in recent violence, submit detailed reports and initiate necessary action under the UAPA.
Transferring Beant Singh murder convict to Punjab will have huge impact on elections: IB tells SC
The Supreme Court is reviewing the request to transfer Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail to Punjab. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of his transfer on upcoming state elections. The Intelligence Bureau has classified Hawara as a high-risk prisoner due to past jailbreak involvement. The court has set the matter for a hearing in February next year.
Manipur tension flares after bodies of two missing Kuki youths found
Tension has increased in Manipur after two Kuki youths were found dead, sparking protests and clashes. Security forces faced difficulties in controlling large gatherings of demonstrators demanding justice. The Committee on Tribal Unity has outlined five demands for the government to meet before they accept the deceased's bodies. Political leaders from the Manipur Congress are discussing the law and order situation amid ongoing violence.
Manipur tensions flare after bodies of two missing Kuki youths found in Senapati
Tensions have risen in Manipur's Kangpokpi district after two Kuki youths were found dead following their disappearance. Large protests led to clashes between demonstrators and security forces, resulting in injuries. The Committee on Tribal Unity has refused to claim the bodies due to unmet demands from the state government. Senior Congress leaders are discussing the law and order situation with party leadership in New Delhi.
"AAP finished in Punjab, Kejriwal and Mann brought about its collapse": Kunwar Vijay Pratap after joining BJP
Kunwar Vijay Pratap, along with two other AAP rebels, joined the BJP after resigning from the Assembly. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for its collapse in Punjab, stating it no longer exists. The resignations come ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with AAP recently announcing its first list of candidates. Singh emphasized his concerns about crime and drug issues in the state.
Coimbatore escape: Undertrial flees again; Palaniswami calls jailbreaks 'never-ending TV serial'
A 25-year-old undertrial prisoner escaped from Coimbatore Central Prison for the second time in 24 hours, prompting the suspension of four police personnel and a statewide prison security audit. The incident triggered a political backlash, with AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami criticising the TVK government over repeated prison escapes and law and order.
No law, no disclosure order: SC rejects Mahua Moitra's AIF, FPI plea
The Supreme Court has refused to instruct the Securities and Exchange Board of India to enforce public disclosure requirements. Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra filed a PIL emphasizing the need for transparency and investor awareness. The court stated there is currently no legal framework supporting such disclosures for Alternative Investment Funds and Foreign Portfolio Investors. Moitra expressed concerns regarding market manipulation, money laundering, and tax evasion due to opaque structures.
Negotiations underway, nobody should create law and order situation: Pralhad Joshi on Jamia protests
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that negotiations are currently taking place with the protesting students. While students demand a definite date for polls, elections have not occurred since 2006. The students also oppose the online shift of classes and the sealing of campus entry points. Additionally, they are facing difficulties due to the closure of essential facilities on campus.
India Jewellery Park in Navi Mumbai to generate 1 lakh jobs: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the India Jewellery Park in Mahape, Navi Mumbai, is planned with an investment of around ₹50,000 crore and is expected to generate one lakh jobs. Developed under the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the facility aims to strengthen India’s global position in the sector.
Rahul Gandhi to hold 'Hisab Maango' rally in Punjab on November 4
Rahul Gandhi's rally in Sangrur, Punjab, on November 4 will launch the Congress party's campaign for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Senior Congress leaders have criticised the current state government over issues like law and order and drug problems.
Sukhbir Badal's alliance pitch puts BJP-SAD reunion back in focus
Earlier in August, Badal's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in Parliament House had triggered speculation about the possibility of the regional party joining hands with the BJP again. The SAD had snapped its 24-year-old alliance with the BJP in September 2020 over the now-scrapped three farm laws.
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