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 […]

Naya Nangal’s Accidental Star: A Small Town’s Big Misunderstanding Life in Naya Nangal, a town built around a sprawling fertilizer plant, hummed with a quiet rhythm. Distinct from its older sibling, Old Nangal, it was a place of close-knit communities and shared traditions. Neighbours knew each other, children played in the streets, and life unfolded […]

Punjab’s Stand Halts CISF Housing Project at Nangal The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has suspended renovations of residential quarters meant for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel in Nangal. This follows Punjab’s strong opposition to the CISF deployment at the dam. The planned renovations, estimated at Rs 7.5 crore, aimed to accommodate 142 CISF […]

Punjab AAP Govt. Snubs CISF, Backs Bullock Cart Races The Punjab government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has withdrawn its request for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) protection at the Bhakra and Nangal dams. The decision, announced on July 7, 2025, cites the state police’s sufficient capabilities to ensure the dams’ security. This […]