Gurpreet Singh Nibber is an Assistant Editor with the Punjab bureau. He covers politics, agriculture, power sector, environment, Sikh religious affairs and the Punjabi diaspora.
Articles by Gurpreet Singh Nibber
Dam Safety Act attack on Punjab’s rights, must be annulled: Resolution
The row over water sharing erupted after AAP-ruled Punjab refused to release more water to BJP-ruled Haryana, claiming the latter has “already used 103% of its allocated share of water by March”.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab resolves not to give a drop of water from its share to Haryana
Amid a stand-off over water-sharing between Punjab and Haryana, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab moved a resolution in the state assembly on Monday, vowing not to share any additional water with Haryana
Published on May 06, 2025 08:54 AM IST
{Water-sharing row} House to pass resolution to safeguard Punjab’s interests at special session
Officials aware of the matter said the resolution is also expected to demand appointment of officials/engineers from Punjab on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in the proportion decided in the Punjab Reorganisation Act of 1966.
Published on May 04, 2025 10:47 PM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab, Haryana dig in as water row intensifies
Even as Punjab officials boycotted the BBMB meeting, state police continued to control the Bhakra headworks at Nangal, prompting the board to demand their removal and restoration of dam control
Published on May 04, 2025 12:03 PM IST
Punjab, Haryana dig in as water row intensifies
Even as Punjab officials boycotted the BBMB meeting, state police continued to control the Bhakra headworks at Nangal.
Updated on May 04, 2025 04:52 AM IST
Punjab officer divested of key charge: BBMB sees unprecedented ‘parochial’ division
Punjab officer Akashdeep said he acted according to the BBMB’s manual of operation and maintenance of the Nangal Dam and Nangal channel.
Published on May 03, 2025 09:08 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
HT Explainer: Why Punjab & Haryana are sparring over water-sharing again
Since Punjab and Haryana are preparing for kharif sowing, they approached the BBMB with a demand for increased allocation.
Updated on May 02, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
BBMB directs Punjab to release 8,500 cusecs water to Hry despite objections
Officials from Rajasthan, Centre support Haryana’s demand; Punjab officials walk out of meeting by giving dissent note
Published on May 01, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Record 22 Punjabis elected to House of Commons in Canada
Prominent Liberal Party winners include Anita Anand from Oakville East, Bardish Chagger from Waterloo and Ruby Sahota from Brampton North, while Amarjeet Gill of the Conservative Party defeated sitting minister Kamal Khera from Brampton West
Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab, Haryana lock horns yet again over Bhakra waters
Punjab caps allocation of Bhakra water to Haryana at 4,000 cusecs as against 8,500 cusecs decided by BBMB technical committee
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Hitender Rao /Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Release market fee accrual, RDF: Punjab to Centre
The state has been seeking a market fee at 3% and according to data, an amount of ₹1,100 crore is pending market with the Centre. The pendency is since 2021.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab: 102 lakh tonne reaches mandis, nearly 60% awaits lifting
A sudden spurt in arrivals due to later harvesting has left authorities struggling to evacuate nearly 60 lakh tonnes of produce; the state government has arranged to store about 30 lakh tonnes of freshly procured grain on the premises of rice mills
Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab: Unavailability of gravel a roadblock to rural roads’ project, say contractors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann orders review of road specifications after contractors say that these don’t meet current traffic needs
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab revenue officials given back property registration work
Punjab government also reshuffled entire revenue staff across the state and now the state government is pondering over rationalising their posting. After the withdrawal of the said work, they were left with law and order duties and general work such as issuance of certificates and registration of marriages.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab: Jump in PUSA-44 acreage can lead to spike in farm fires, warn experts
The variety needs more irrigation cycles, leading to a consumption of 20% more groundwater; it produces 20-25% more residue and if burnt after the harvest in the October-November months, it will produce a higher quantity of smoke
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab’s early paddy sowing decision a step towards ecological disaster: Experts
Say it undermines years of effort to conserve groundwater; will increase water consumption during peak summer months, exacerbating state’s already dire water crisis
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab: Akali Dal delegate session on April 12 to elect new president
The turmoil within SAD, which was already battling diminishing electoral returns post the 2015 sacrilege incidents, deepened when Sukhbir Singh Badal, who had been declared ‘tankhaya’ (guilty of religious misconduct), resigned from the president post on November 16.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:42 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Early sowing may push water-guzzling PUSA-44’s acreage, warn experts
Despite being discontinued, the farmers are opting for the long-duration higher yield variety with the state advancing the transplantation date to June 1
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
‘Groundwater distress’: Experts not in favour of paddy sowing from June 1 in Punjab
Though an official notification has not been issued so far, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s recent announcements at public forums give credence to the early sowing
Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Akali Dal kicks off its organisational polls
In the first phase, to be completed by April 7, 117 assembly constituency-level delegates will be elected
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Procurement starts, Punjab set to procure 124 LMT wheat
Experts predict Punjab's wheat production to reach 190 lakh tonnes, with procurement starting April 1. Ideal conditions led to strong crop growth.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
SAD slams Ayali, Bains for raising jathedar issue in assembly
Education minister Harjot Singh Bains, during Zero Hour on the last day of the assembly, demanded a discussion over the issue.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:50 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab Budget: Agri & allied sectors see 5% growth in allocation, get ₹14,524 cr; boost to maize
Announcing the allocation, Cheema said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fulfil all genuine demands of the farmers. “Our government has always upheld a farmer-first approach, standing firmly with our farmers in support of their just demands,” he told the House.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Opposition terms Punjab governor’s address as ‘bundle of lies’
The debate on the governor’s address was concluded by finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema in the absence of chief minister Bhagwant Mann
Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:16 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab: Centre, farmers’ talks remain inconclusive, next meeting on May 4
Both sides agreed to take forward the discussions on various demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price on all crops in the next round of talks
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Punjab farm leaders hold talks with central team in Chandigarh
Union ministers Shivraj Chouhan, Piyush Goyal and Prahlad Joshi meet representatives of Samyukt Kisan Union (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee.
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 12:50 PM IST
No pink bollworm-resistant seeds may derail Punjab’s big cotton push plans
Agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has asked the department to make efforts for increasing area under the crop and has asked farmers to purchase PAU-certified seeds.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Akal Takht-appointed panel to start membership drive today
Two members of the committee, including SGPC president and former SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar, have since resigned from the committee, and now, five members, including Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Manpreet Singh Ayali, Iqbal Singh Jhoondan, Santa Singh Umaidpur and Bibi Satwant Kaur will start the membership drive
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
SGPC rejects Dhami’s resignation, appeals him to reconsider decision
The executive body of the SGPC held meeting in Chandigarh led by senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk. So far, Dhami has not accepted the appeal, as he would take any decision reportedly after talking to the party high command.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:14 AM IST
In Hola Mohalla address, Giani Gargaj urges Sikhs to unite, announces Panthic Lehar
Three-day Hola Mohalla celebrations at Takht Kesgarh Sahib conclude peacefully with nihangs taking out traditional procession.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 03:03 PM IST