Nangal

05 Apr

Long-Stalled Bhakra Museum Project in Nangal Back on Track, Says Harjot Bains

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHarjot Bains, Nangal

Ropar (Gurpreet Singh): After years of delays, the proposed Nangal–Bhakra Dam Museum project has finally picked up pace, with Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirming that work is now progressing swiftly. The project, which had remained on paper for nearly 20 years despite multiple announcements, is now being executed with renewed urgency. According to the minister, construction activity is underway round the clock to fast-track completion. The upcoming museum is expected to showcase the legacy and significance of the Bhakra Dam, while incorporating modern features to enhance visitor engagement. Bains highlighted that the initiative is part of a larger…

11 Jun

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Nangal, Punjab

Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…