Punjab Seeks Reciprocal Tax on Himachal Vehicles: AAP MLA’s Sharp Rebuke AAP MLA Dinesh Chadha has demanded a reciprocal entry tax on Himachal Pradesh vehicles entering Punjab. This follows what he describes as unfair tax collection practices by Himachal Pradesh, leading to significant revenue losses for Punjab. Chadha highlighted the disparity in tax policies, arguing […]

Bhakra’s Legacy: A Childhood Etched in Canal Waters The name Bhakra-Nangal evokes images of colossal dams and a sprawling network of irrigation canals. For me, it conjures a very different picture. I spent two decades in Naya Nangal, a town deeply intertwined with the project’s history. My father, an electrician with National Fertilizers Limited, shaped […]

Nangal Nostalgia: A Shivalik Childhood Remembered A wave of nostalgia washed over me as I recalled my childhood vacations in Nangal, a town nestled near the Shivaliks. The planned layout, so unlike the haphazard sprawl of many Indian towns, held a unique charm. The train chugging through, a rhythmic soundtrack to our summer days, remains […]

CISF to Secure Punjab Dams Despite State Opposition The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will inspect housing arrangements in Nangal on August 11-12. This precedes their deployment to secure vital Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) installations. The move comes despite ongoing opposition from the Punjab government. Restoration work on the CISF contingent’s housing is currently […]

Nangal Teacher’s Suicide: Harassment Allegations Rock Punjab School A pall of gloom descended upon Nangal, Punjab, following the tragic suicide of a female teacher on August 3, 2025. The deceased educator was found deceased after being reported missing. A suicide note recovered from the scene implicated two colleagues in relentless mental harassment, triggering a police […]

Nangal Teacher’s Suicide: Colleagues Accused in Harrowing Note A female teacher from Nangal, Punjab, was found dead on August 3, 2025, under tragic circumstances. Her body was discovered after she had been reported missing. A suicide note recovered from the scene implicated two of her colleagues in relentless mental harassment, leading to her desperate act. […]

Nangal Teacher’s Suicide: Harassment Allegations Rock Punjab School A pall of gloom descended upon Nangal, Punjab, following the tragic suicide of a female teacher on August 3, 2025. The deceased, whose identity is being withheld to protect her family’s privacy, was found deceased after being reported missing. A suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly […]

Pothole Peril: Kiratpur-Nangal Highway a Death Trap? The Kiratpur Sahib to Nangal highway, once a smooth toll road, is now riddled with dangerous potholes, posing a significant threat to commuters. Accidents are on the rise due to the severely damaged road surface. Funds for repairs have been allocated, residents confirm. However, they are urging immediate, […]

Nangal on Edge: CISF Deployment Sparks Tensions at Bhakra Beas Dam The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has deployed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel in Nangal, Punjab, a move funded by an Rs 8.5 crore allocation. This decision, announced on August 1, 2025, aims to bolster security around BBMB properties. The deployment has been […]

Nangal Dam Security Shift: Punjab’s Fury as Centre Bypasses State, Deploys CISF The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) deposited Rs 8.5 crore on July 29, 2025, to facilitate the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Nangal Dam complex. This action directly contradicts a Punjab Assembly resolution opposing the move. The decision […]