Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh has stressed upon the need to consult with local MPs while implementing various centrally sponsored schemes like Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
After a second review of the functioning of the Punjab Cancer Rahat Kosh Scheme, at least two more hospitals are to be removed from the list of approved hospitals because of deficient services.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Baldev Singh & Others Vs State of Punjab & Others And Brig. H.S. Brar Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 27/08/2013 regarding pollution caused by the tannery and other industry situated in Punjab and Haryana thereby polluting the major rivers in the State of Punjab and Haryana, namely, Satluj, Vyas, Ghaghara and also the rivers in the Haryana and also polluting the ground water.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of ATC India Tower Corp Pvt. Ltd. Vs UT Chandigarh & Others dated 27/08/2013 regarding DG sets attached to the towers inspected and to place the analysis Report before the Board
At least 8,000 persons have been displaced in the district due to floods since August 14. Though there is no loss of human life, there are reports of loss to livestock in certain areas.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dera Sandhu Ashram Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 22/08/2013 regarding dumping of the Municipal Solid Waste.
Contrary to tall claims by both state and central governments about reining in the suicide trend among farmers and agriculture labourers of Punjab, a survey conducted by state's universities reveal
A three-member central team sent to Punjab to assess the extent of illegal mining in the state has reportedly submitted its report to the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
