Manraj Grewal Sharma is the Resident Editor of The Indian Express at Chandigarh, covering the states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Author of a book on Punjab militancy called “Dreams after Darkness”, she was a consulting editor with Asia Pacific Adaptation Network. She has also been a publishing consultant with the Asian Development Bank, Manila, and was the managing editor of “Gender, Technology and Development” , an international peer-reviewed journal of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, for five years.

November 04, 2025 09:55 IST
While the overall rejection rate for all countries hovered around 40 per cent, Chinese applicants faced a 24 per cent refusal rate, underscoring intense scrutiny directed at Indian candidates.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
November 04, 2025 09:26 IST
The stamp features an evocative illustration of a modern Sikh Canadian soldier saluting Buckam Singh’s weathered headstone.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
November 03, 2025 21:02 IST
Petitioner submitted that his land was never classified as forest in revenue records — either in 1972–73 or in 2017–18 — and therefore cannot be treated as such under the Forest Conservation Act, which came into effect on October 25, 1980
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
November 03, 2025 17:55 IST
Justice Harpreet Singh Brar rules in favour of workers seeking a third promotional increment after 23 years of service; directs PSPCL to pay arrears with 12% interest
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
November 02, 2025 07:40 IST
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the crackdown on October 30. It comes close in the heels of a crash involving an Indian-origin truck driver
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
October 31, 2025 21:28 IST
Eight of 39 witnesses have already testified in the ongoing Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) trial.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
October 31, 2025 17:04 IST
Opposing counsel questions locus, says no material to show bias or political interference in Chandigarh Police investigation
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
October 31, 2025 14:44 IST
The National Green Tribunal said an immediate nationwide ban on the use of asbestos in construction could disrupt livelihoods. Instead, it ordered measures to reduce health risks and prepare for a transition to safer materials.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
October 30, 2025 12:22 IST
Justice Deepak Gupta overturned the appellate court’s reversal, declared the plaintiff’s long-standing possession as hostile, and said he got the title after 12 years of continuous possession.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 07:48 IST
PIL in Punjab and Haryana High Court alleges a family-run trust has seized control of the revered site, misusing over ₹1 crore in donations
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 29, 2025 13:18 IST
Judge stays action against official accused of demanding bribe for poultry farm connection, slams Energy Minister for overstepping authority
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 29, 2025 13:01 IST
Noting that payments to over 50,000 Anganwadi workers were delayed by six months, the high court said that the Punjab government must not reject the suggestion to pay interest in a “mechanical manner”.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 19:23 IST
The court ruled that the contraband involved is 21 kg of heroin, which is 84 times more than the highest intermediate quantity.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 15:21 IST
Justice Sudeepti Sharma slams officials for ‘deliberate defiance’ of court orders; ₹2 lakh fine to be recovered from their pay and deposited in CM Relief Fund
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 27, 2025 18:24 IST
Chief Justice Sheel Nagu tells state it cannot delay elections indefinitely, takes on record notification scheduling polls by December 5
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 17:45 IST
The petitioner had sought the implementation of key provisions of the 2017 Act, including the constitution of Mental Health Review Boards in every district, even as Punjab informed the HC that it had just 42 mental health patients who need group homes.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 23, 2025 15:50 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasised that earned benefits cannot be denied due to the mere registration of a case and that denying earned increments amounts to punishing someone without fault.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
October 18, 2025 22:02 IST
Says Punjab State Co-operative Bank must allow him to serve till 60, cites constitutional rights and disabilities law.
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
October 18, 2025 20:52 IST
Says general knowledge-based test had no link to legal post, denies fair opportunity to candidates
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
October 17, 2025 17:57 IST
Court quashes 13-year-old proceedings against a retired Haryana official, says unexplained delays turn into ‘mechanisms of torment’ and violate constitutional rights.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025 14:30 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench questioned the petitioner’s counsel on the legal basis for a CBI probe. The UT counsel opposed the plea, saying the SIT was already investigating the case.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025 00:49 IST
Justice Jagmohan Bansal directs the Punjab government to create a policy for full-time Home Guards who have worked for decades without other jobs.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
October 16, 2025 16:27 IST
PIL alleges that the Punjab government violated Supreme Court rulings by handing mid-day meal contracts meant for local women’s groups to large private entities.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
October 16, 2025 15:41 IST
A bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry directs the Punjab Government to file a fresh affidavit clarifying bed strength, availability of CT and MRI scanning machines, and compliance with the Indian Public Health Standards.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
October 14, 2025 17:46 IST
The petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court claims that transport officials in Sangrur collude with private bus operators to allow unfit and illegally registered school buses to ply, endangering children’s lives and causing revenue loss.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025


