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 24,2025 14:47:53 PM
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to prisoners awaiting release for over six months, rapped Punjab for ‘trivialising’ delay.
Sat, May 24, 2025May 24,2025 01:23:48 AM
Orders revised merit list based only on exam scores; applies ‘no fault’ priniciple to protect candidates already appointed under the policy
Sat, May 24, 2025May 24,2025 00:45:04 AM
Underlines power as ‘master of roster’ to reassign cases, ‘uphold public trust reposed in judiciary by litigants‘
Sat, May 24, 2025May 23,2025 16:36:22 PM
In a scathing order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the ‘non-action of the senior officers to ensure an FIR was registered without delay’.
Fri, May 23, 2025May 22,2025 18:14:32 PM
Union counsel says no misstatement, accuses Punjab of trying to discredit others.
Thu, May 22, 2025May 21,2025 16:15:54 PM
Jagdish Bhola’s prolonged incarceration—over 11 years and six months—was a significant factor in the high court’s decision to allow him bail.
Wed, May 21, 2025May 21,2025 12:08:46 PM
The National Green Tribunal demanded the personal appearance of Bathinda officials and warned against the misuse of religion to encroach on public land.
Wed, May 21, 2025May 20,2025 22:44:04 PM
Says Jalandhar man misused police resources, refused to join inquiry despite repeated claims of threat
Tue, May 20, 2025May 20,2025 16:42:22 PM
The Punjab and Haryana High Court warned of extra-constitutional conduct by private guards, and said that bouncers have started adopting a “terrorising and bullying role”.
Tue, May 27, 2025May 20,2025 15:35:31 PM
High Court says “last chance” as Punjab seeks recall of May 6 order directing release of additional water to Haryana.
Tue, May 20, 2025May 19,2025 21:54:46 PM
High Court slams 22-year delay in implementing Shetty Commission recommendations
Mon, May 19, 2025May 19,2025 16:40:34 PM
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 13:42:34 PM
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 19:22:58 PM
Bench led by Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma cites administrative need, dismisses SEPOs’ plea on promotion bar
Thu, May 15, 2025May 15,2025 13:28:57 PM
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 13:48:34 PM
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 08:39:55 AM
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 02:08:36 AM
Says BBMB and Centre misled court; adds Haryana has exhausted quota and repair work is over
Tue, May 13, 2025May 11,2025 10:36:07 AM
“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 08:40:31 AM
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 00:18:21 AM
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 12:53:56 PM
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 17:42:06 PM
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 13:09:14 PM
The case pertains to frequent power outages at the Patiala-based Rajindra Hospital.
Fri, May 02, 2025May 01,2025 16:14:11 PM
Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks a compliance report from the Centre in July.
Thu, May 01, 2025