A dispute has erupted among northern states over the central government’s plan to divert surplus water from the Indus system. Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister Omar Abdullah opposes redirecting water to Punjab, citing drought-like conditions in his region. This stance has drawn criticism from Punjab’s Congress MP, who emphasised Punjab’s patriotism and contributions to national security. Post navigation SBI reopens officer jobs: Class 10/12 English now counts; 2,964 posts up for grabs Man hacked to death for urinating near chicken shop