Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers to Meet on SYL Canal Dispute on January 27

The Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana are scheduled to meet on January 27 in Chandigarh to discuss the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. The meeting follows Supreme Court directives and letters from the Union Jal Shakti Ministry urging bilateral talks to find an amicable solution. Haryana seeks Punjab's completion of its portion of the canal, while Punjab questions water availability and has proposed alternative solutions. The meeting aims to present outcomes before the Supreme Court's next hearing in April.