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 Snubs CISF, Backs Bullock Cart Races The Punjab government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has withdrawn its request for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) protection at the Bhakra and Nangal dams.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 […]