Ravinder Vasudeva is a principal correspondent who writes for the Punjab bureau of Hindustan Times.
Articles by Ravinder Vasudeva
Bhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa spar over state’s riparian rights
The tiff started when Mann questioned Bajwa over Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh staying away from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) meeting in which the decision to give Haryana extra water was taken.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, 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
Punjab cops stay put at Nangal dam
The security detail of Punjab Police was deployed after chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s May 1 visit amid an escalating water war between Punjab and Haryana, with minister Harjot Singh Bains claiming to have locked a room at the Nangal dam from where water supply is regulated.
Published on May 04, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva/Karam Prakash, Chandigarh/patiala
Punjab: Making state drug free by May 31: Accountability down to SHO-level will be fixed, says DGP
Punjab police chief Gaurav Yadav has said that the focus of the police is not a figure-based target, but to completely break the drug supply chains across the state
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
SSPs, CPs in Punjab face performance review in anti-drug campaign
According to senior officials, all district police chiefs and commissioners have been asked to fill a detailed four-page self-appraisal proforma. This document requires officers to report their achievements under various heads, including the number of FIRs registered under the NDPS Act, arrests made, and quantities of heroin and other drugs recovered.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Jagmohan Singh Raju quits as Punjab BJP gen secy
In his resignation letter sent to the top BJP leadership, Raju, a former bureaucrat and BJP’s 2022 assembly candidate from Amritsar East, accused the general secretary organisation of favouring Amritsar Urban party district president Harvinder Singh Sandhu.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Punjab: Cops probe audio clip ‘linking’ Amritpal with gangster Jaipal
A senior police official has confirmed that the probe aims to verify the authenticity of these audio clips
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:50 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Punjab tightens noose on traffic violators: Challans see 3-fold jump, fines hit decade-high at ₹20cr in 1st quarter
In the first quarter of 2025, Punjab collected ₹20.06 crore in fines — its highest-ever earnings from traffic violations in past one decade
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
‘Grave danger to state’s security’, reads order extending Amritpal’s detention
The Punjab government has cited “grave and imminent danger to security of the state” as the reason behind extending the NSA detention of radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib member of Parliament Amritpal Singh for one more year
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Wanted for 14 grenade attacks in Punjab, terrorist Happy Passia arrested in US
According to the NIA, Happy Passia, operating from the US, collaborated with Pakistan-based BKI terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda and provided logistical support, funds, and weapons to operatives on the ground in India
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:54 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Punjab to extend MP Amritpal’s NSA detention for another year
The decision on whether Amritpal will stay in Assam jail or be shifted to another jail is being deliberated
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Happy Passia: From small-time crook to ISI, BKI’s go-to man
Passia, from Ajnala's Passia village, went to Dubai in 2018, returned in 2019, and later used a fake passport to reach the US in 2020, police said.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Punjab to extend Sikh radical leader, MP Amritpal’s NSA detention for another year
State govt, however, has decided not to extend the detention of Amritpal’s nine associates, who were brought back from Dibrugarh jail in Assam recently to face trial for laying siege to Ajnala police station in 2023.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 11:45 AM IST
Terrorist Happy Passia, behind 14 grenade attacks in Punjab, arrested in US
Harpreet Singh is accused of being involved in terror attacks in Punjab and is affiliated with two international terrorist organizations, according to FBI.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:20 AM IST
Punjab: Now, repair for 5 years must for firms building rural roads
Under pilot project, Faridkot, SBS Nagar, Barnala and Pathankot have been chosen in which 1,045 km roads will be repaired by spending ₹224 crore out of which ₹40 crore has been kept for repair for the next five years
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
War on drugs: Punjab Government reconsidering plan to deploy home guards along border
According to a senior government official, currently, the state’s share of the cost for a home guard’s honorarium is around ₹19,900 per month, in addition to a 42% dearness allowance; given the high cost of recruiting new home guards, the state is exploring the option of deploying police constables
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
16 grenade attacks in 7 months keep Punjab cops on toes
Although there has been no loss of life or injury in these attacks, however, the frequency and no let-up in the incidents have emerged as a major concern for Punjab Police.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Jalandhar’s Zeeshan Akhtar behind grenade attack at BJP leader’s house
IN THE CROSSHAIRS Accused of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui’s murder in Mumbai last October, Akhtar operating from foreign land strikes second time in a month in Jalandhar district.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:34 PM IST
Two held for grenade attack on BJP leader Kalia’s house in Punjab’s Jalandhar
Punjab Police special DGP, law and order, Arpit Shukla says attack handiwork of ISI and cites role of Pakistan-based gangsters Zeeshan Akhtar, an aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, and Shehzaad Bhatti.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:54 PM IST
SAD leader Majithia’s security scaled down, not withdrawn: Punjab Police
Amid criticism of AAP govt’s decision, special DGP, law and order, Arpit Shukla says pilot vehicle with ‘ample’ police personnel still with Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:19 PM IST
3 years on, multiple SITs but no challan in Majithia drug case
Perhaps, the CM should head the SIT. He is baffled and bewildered (with no outcome)…With every new SIT, the rank of its head is lowered. They started with a DGP-rank officer, and have now downgraded it to an AIG. They (govt) just want to bring junior police officers on board as they are more pliant and can further their agenda, says Bikram Singh Majithia
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:20 AM IST
If somebody is doing good work, will you see his degrees: Mann
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday slammed leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa for making baseless allegations against Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:48 AM IST
5,000 home guards, anti-drone tech to keep cross-border smuggling in check
₹260-cr boost to govt’s ambitious ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign, first-ever ‘drug census’ to be conducted in Punjab next year: Cheema
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Universal ₹10-lakh health cover, strong push for education infra
The finance minister announced ₹10-lakh health cover per annum per family under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana and the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana run by the central government.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Punjab: Assault on Colonel, Army demands exemplary punishment for accused
The DGP assured that the investigation shall be completed swiftly; he also talked about various steps taken by Punjab Police after the incident which includes setting up of a high-level special investigation team headed by a senior Punjab Police officer
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:48 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Gangster Bhagwanpuria detained, shifted to Assam jail
Action taken under PIT-NDPS Act as the accused has repeatedly used mobile phones to orchestrate criminal activities from within high-security jails: NCB
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Punjab: Transfer Patiala SSP over colonel assault, says Bajwa in assembly
Raising the issue, Bajwa said it was surprising that the government was protecting cops for thrashing a turbaned colonel in a Sikh majority state. “Those cops behaved more like animals. No one can be spared for such acts. Exemplary punishment for these erring officers is must,” said Bajwa
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
With ‘blue-eyed’ boys in dock, Punjab Police drag feet on naming them in FIR
All accused part of the team that saved a kidnapped Khanna kid in Nabha; DGP Gaurav Yadav promised them ₹10 lakh reward, promotions
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Long legal battle lies ahead for Amritpal, aides in Punjab
Amritpal and his associates face 14 serious charges in state, their arrest is imminent after Punjab Police secure their custody from Dibrugarh jail
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Punjab to revoke Amritpal, aides’ detention under NSA
Amritpal was arrested in Moga’s Rode village on April 23, 2023, following an over a month-long manhunt.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:17 AM IST