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Kanchan Vasdev
Kanchan is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express' Punjab bureau. She covers the Chief Minister’s Office, government policies and politics. Her 22 years of experience covering crime, women issues, environment and politics, has included a previous stint with The Tribune and has also assisted in the launch of city editions of the newspaper. She has written a monograph on Abandoned Brides by NRIs as part of Prabha Dutt memorial fellowship and as a Centre for Science and Environment fellow worked on Pollution in Satluj river. She tweets @kanchan99
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Water-Sharing row: In 10 years, Punjab never utilised its full quota, Haryana overdrew 8 times, Rajasthan every year
May 14, 2025 14:22 IST
Punjab Haryana Water Row: A functionary of the government, said that free power to tubewells has led to a plethora of problems for the state.
Wed, May 14, 2025
Why this sudden ceasefire, Sisodia asks PM Modi
May 14, 2025 10:41 IST
He further questioned why the Prime Minister did not insist that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack be handed over to India
Wed, May 14, 2025
‘Saviour of Punjab waters’: AAP gives Bhagwant Mann an image makeover amid row with HaryanaSubscriber Only
May 13, 2025 11:56 IST
“Punjab de paniaan da rakha” was first used by Congress in 2004 for its then leader and CM Capt Amarinder Singh after their govt passed Punjab Termination of Water Agreements Act; it also fuelled the party’s successful campaign in 2017 polls
Thu, May 15, 2025
Why Punjab and Haryana HC will issue contempt of court notice against Punjab govtSubscriber Only
May 11, 2025 16:24 IST
It followed Thursday’s high drama at the Nangal dam, in events that the High Court termed “unbelievable”.
Sun, May 11, 2025
Before truce call, Punjab readied 11,900 beds in hospital for any eventuality
May 11, 2025 11:13 IST
For the emergency response preparedness, all the civil surgeons have been instructed to ensure that doctors, nurses, group C and D employees maintain their respective posting station and are available on phone 24X7.
Sun, May 11, 2025
Punjab zeroes in on ‘bunkers’: Underground parkings, basements, gurdwaras
May 10, 2025 10:03 IST
Seven police districts including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Batala, Amritsar Rural, Taran Tarn, Ferozepur and Fazilka have been asked to maintain strict vigil along the border.
Sat, May 10, 2025
Punjab clears 51 cr for anti-drone system: ‘9 to be installed at border’
May 10, 2025 08:54 IST
Extends 'Farishtey Scheme' of Sadak Surakhya Force to victims of war, terrorism
Sat, May 10, 2025
Cash-crunched Punjab looks at crowdfunding for giving villages a facelift
May 09, 2025 17:47 IST
NRIs and others will soon be able to send donations to a ‘Rangla Punjab Fund’ to help upgrade the infrastructure in the state’s villages.
Fri, May 09, 2025
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls emergency Cabinet meeting, directs 10 ministers to move to border districts
May 09, 2025 11:51 IST
The 10 Cabinet ministers will inspect hospitals, fire stations, ration availability and emergency services in Punjab amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Fri, May 09, 2025
In Pakistan’s sights, how are India’s border states preparing?
May 09, 2025 04:20 IST
Border villages have been put on high alert, and evacuation plans have been put in place in case of an emergency. Mock drills have been conducted in several areas.
Fri, May 09, 2025
The 1971 War: When people vacated Fazilka in two hours
May 08, 2025 15:14 IST
Swaran Singh Boparai recounts memories from the war zone as Ferozepur DC in 1971, as he hails the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor but hopes the situation does not escalate further
Thu, May 08, 2025
Drama at Nangal dam: Bhakra Beas Management Board chief ‘locked up’ inside resthouse, stopped from releasing water to Haryana
May 08, 2025 12:58 IST
Aam Aadmi Party workers led by minister Harjot Bains staged a dharna at Nangal dam and prevented Bhakra Beas Management Board chairperson Manoj Tripathi from releasing water to Haryana.
Thu, May 08, 2025
‘Proud of Indian Army’: CM Mann leads Punjab politicians’ reactions to Operation Sindoor, ‘Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai’ resurfaces
May 07, 2025 14:57 IST
Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps based in Pakistan, has received widespread support from political leaders throughout Punjab.
Wed, May 07, 2025
After Operation Sindoor, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cancels programmes, to stay put in Chandigarh
May 07, 2025 12:27 IST
CM Mann was to launch a Nasha Mukti Yatra from Jalandhar, a programme under the AAP government’s ongoing Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign.
Wed, May 07, 2025
Punjab questions Centre apathy on exploration of potash reserves
May 07, 2025 11:19 IST
The survey in Punjab was conducted by Geological Survey of India (GSI) in 2021.
Wed, May 07, 2025
Major General Vinayak Saini is the new Punjab Public Service Commission chairman
May 06, 2025 18:18 IST
Major General (Retd) Vinayak Saini will succeed former IPS officer Jatinder Singh Aulakh as PPSC chairman.
Tue, May 06, 2025
Ahead of tomorrow’s protest call, a midnight crackdown on Punjab farmers’ leaders; Mann says be ready for ‘strict legal action’
May 05, 2025 08:49 IST
Sources said Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was upset with the rail roko call by the farmers as the state is struggling with a shortage of storage space for grains.
Mon, May 05, 2025
Punjab boycotts BBMB meeting on extra 4,500 cusecs of water for Haryana, cites 7-day notice rule
May 03, 2025 19:02 IST
The Union home secretary asked the Bhakra Beas Management Board on Friday to immediately convene a meeting to work out modalities for releasing extra water to Haryana for eight days.
Sat, May 03, 2025
Water sharing: Home Secy-led meet advises extra 4,500 cusecs to Haryana for 8 days
May 02, 2025 22:17 IST
This comes on a day when an all-party meeting called by the AAP-led Punjab government put up a united stand rejecting the BBMB decision to release 8,500 cusec (including 4,000 cusec regular supply) water from Bhakra dam to Haryana.
Sat, May 03, 2025
‘Punjab cannot be robbed’: All-party meeting rejects decision to release more water to Haryana
May 02, 2025 16:23 IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said a special Vidhan Sabha session on Monday will take a call on the Bhakra Beas Management Board decision to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana.
Fri, May 02, 2025
Punjab CM calls all-party meet, special Assembly session as BBMB orders more water for Haryana
May 02, 2025 03:25 IST
Mann says Haryana has already used 103% of its share; warns Centre of agitation if Punjab’s rights are denied
Fri, May 02, 2025
Water sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana: what happened, whySubscriber Only
May 01, 2025 18:55 IST
The Bhakra Beas Management Board has ordered the release of an additional 8,500 cusecs of water for Haryana, a decision vehemently opposed by the Punjab government. Here's why.
Sat, May 03, 2025
Amid mounting water-sharing row, Punjab steps up security at Nangal dam; says may approach court against BBMB order
May 01, 2025 13:44 IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann “strongly opposed” the BBMB order to release water to Haryana, and said they “will not tolerate another robbery of our rights by BJP at any cost”.
Thu, May 01, 2025
‘Walk the talk’ against drug menace: In Punjab, Governor Kataria, Mann govt look to outdo each other with foot marches
April 30, 2025 15:53 IST
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will hold a foot march in Chandigarh on May 3, while the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign will commence on May 2, covering every village in the state.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no to Nayab Singh Saini’s request for water: ‘You used 103% of quota’
April 30, 2025 03:06 IST
Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are partnering states who meet their water requirements from Bhakra and Pong dams managed by the BBMB. The BBMB decides the annual quota of water to be released to the three states from May 21 every year.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025Journalism of Courage
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