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.
May 19, 2025 16:40 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Chandigarh Administration to reconsider the condition and called for an urgent governing body meeting.
Mon, May 19, 2025May 16, 2025 13:42 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court said the police broke the law on search, arrest, and reminded the state of the rights of the accused.
Fri, May 16, 2025May 15, 2025 19:22 IST
Bench led by Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma cites administrative need, dismisses SEPOs’ plea on promotion bar
Thu, May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 13:28 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed misuse of social media fame and untested products, warning of public health risks.
Thu, May 15, 2025May 14, 2025 13:48 IST
While the Punjab government argued that the water was sought for repair works which have since been completed, the Haryana government cited irrigation needs.
Wed, May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 08:39 IST
Mark Carney’s Cabinet includes three other Indian-origin leaders with roots in Punjab: Maninder Sidhu as Minister of International Trade, and Ruby Sahota and Randeep Sarai as Secretaries of State.
Wed, May 14, 2025May 13, 2025 02:08 IST
Says BBMB and Centre misled court; adds Haryana has exhausted quota and repair work is over
Tue, May 13, 2025May 11, 2025 10:36 IST
“Punjab is the first line of defence—Punjabis know what it means to be called upon to action... At this moment, it doesn’t matter who is ruling. All political parties are united. The entire nation stands as one,” says Sunil Jakhar
Sun, May 11, 2025May 09, 2025 08:40 IST
Court also seeks minutes of Union home secy’s May 2 meeting that cleared 8,500 cusecs for Haryana
Fri, May 09, 2025May 08, 2025 00:18 IST
Tells Punjab to comply with the central government’s decision taken during a meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary on May 2.
Thu, May 08, 2025May 06, 2025 12:53 IST
Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi of the Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced the sentence of the main accused, citing her age and the delay in trial.
Tue, May 06, 2025May 05, 2025 17:42 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard part arguments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board's plea. Punjab said no crisis now, as it opposes Haryana’s demand for 8,500 cusecs of water.
Mon, May 05, 2025May 02, 2025 13:09 IST
The case pertains to frequent power outages at the Patiala-based Rajindra Hospital.
Fri, May 02, 2025May 01, 2025 16:14 IST
Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks a compliance report from the Centre in July.
Thu, May 01, 2025May 01, 2025 07:10 IST
The eclipse of Jagmeet Singh, who once turned his turban into a TikTok sensation and wore his political confidence on the spotless sleeves of his bespoke suits, removes a key impediment to the reset in the diplomatic relations between India and Canada.
Thu, May 01, 2025April 30, 2025 12:54 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stressed the child’s wishes in an ongoing custody dispute between his parents.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025April 29, 2025 21:18 IST
The dispute goes back to 1980, when Joginder Singh and other industrialists filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the state from diverting the road and green belts for other uses
Tue, Apr 29, 2025April 29, 2025 15:58 IST
Around 65 candidates with roots in India were fielded in the federal elections by various political parties in Canada.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025April 28, 2025 19:31 IST
Court orders inquiry into officials’ conduct, calls executive action a serious transgression into judicial functions
Mon, Apr 28, 2025April 26, 2025 16:17 IST
The bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel chided the states and UT for failing to remove illegal religious structures despite the Supreme Court rulings of 2009 and 2018.
Sat, Apr 26, 2025April 26, 2025 16:15 IST
The division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel said such issues cannot be entertained as a PIL.
Sun, Apr 27, 2025April 25, 2025 17:35 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasised that it was the duty of the state to ensure the safety of its citizens from gangsters.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025April 24, 2025 19:23 IST
Mohali Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi, the petitioner in this case, argued that basements meant for parking were being used as labs by various hospitals in Mohali.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025April 22, 2025 14:46 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court had granted interim relief to Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa in the case on April 16, directing that no coercive action be taken against him.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025April 16, 2025 14:11 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state of Punjab to file a detailed status report by April 22.
Thu, Apr 17, 2025