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Punjab CM, Sukhbir Badal mourn demise of Nirmal Milkha Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday condoled the demise of former Captain of Indian Women National Volleyball team Nirmal Milkha Singh (85), who passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.... read..

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Haryana to have centralised water monitoring system

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said a centralised water monitoring system would be prepared in two years for the availability of water for the farmers.... read..

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Case of sour grapes: Punjab CM on Sisodia's allegation on school education ranking

Ridiculing Delhi Deputy Chief Minister's (CM) allegation of a political conspiracy of the Centre and the Punjab government in the matter of school education ranking, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday termed it as a clear case of Aam Aadmi Part... read..

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Haryana Deputy CM lauds Centre for reducing tax on medical equipment amid COVID-19

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala lauded the Centre for reducing tax rates on medical equipment and related items amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.... read..

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AAP to gherao Punjab CM's residence over alleged scholarship scam on Monday

The Punjab unit of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will gherao and go on a series of hunger strikes from Monday outside the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's residence in protest against the alleged Congress-led state government's misappropriation of post-ma... read..

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Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur dies of COVID-19

Track legend Milkha Singh's wife, Nirmal Kaur, on Sunday passed away aged at the age of 85. She had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year.... read..

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Summoning Parkash Badal in Kotkapura police firing by SIT step in right direction, says Partap Bajwa

Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa has welcomed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) decision to summon former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on June 16 in connection with the Kotkapua Police firing case and said that it is a step in the ri... read..

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Depleting groundwater matter of concern, says Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday directed the officials to formulate a plan for the smooth availability of groundwater, river water, and treated water to the farmers in the state.... read..

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Check facts on learning levels in Delhi schools before politicising issue, Punjab Minister tells Delhi Dy CM

Punjab Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said on Sunday that he advised Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to first check facts regarding the status of the "Learning Level and Quality" parameter in the "Performance Grading Index" released by t... read..

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If survey is done, Punjab CM will emerge as most hated man, alleges SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday alleged that if a survey is held today that Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will be voted is the most hated man in Punjab.... read..

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AAP crying foul in face of imminent wipeout: Punjab CM

Ridiculing Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manisha Sisodia's atrocious allegation of a political conspiracy of the Centre and the Punjab government in the matter of school education ranking, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday termed it as a clear case... read..

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Kotkapura police firing case: SIT summons former Punjab CM Prakash Badal on June 16

Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal has been summoned by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to appear before it on June 16 in connection with the Kotkapura police firing case.... read..

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Punjab Health Min accuses Delhi govt of looting public exchequer

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Saturday alleged that Delhi Government has looted funds from the public exchequer in the name of oximeters.... read..

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'Will invite you to Punjab soon': Akali Dal's Parkash Badal makes phone call to new ally Mayawati

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday spoke to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati over a phone call after the two parties announced their alliance for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections.... read..

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Punjab Police arrest man whose ID was used to rent flat for slain gangsters in Kolkata

The Haryana-based man whose credentials and documents were used to rent the hideout flat at Kolkata for slain gangsters-turned-drug-smugglers, Jaipal Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi, was arrested by the Punjab Police on Saturday.... read..

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SAD likely to forge alliance with BSP for Punjab Assembly polls

Ahead of Punjab assembly elections 2022, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is looking forward to form an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), a decision on which is likely to be taken at SAD's core committee meeting scheduled to be held here on Saturday.... read..

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SAD, BSP form alliance to contest Punjab Assembly election

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Saturday formed an alliance to contest the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections together.... read..

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SAD joins hands with BSP for Punjab polls; latter to contest 20 seats (Ld)

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Saturday formed an alliance to contest the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections together.... read..

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Akali Dal, BSP stitch alliance in Punjab

In the run up to the assembly polls in Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday announced that it has formed an alliance with the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for the elections slated to be held in early 2022.... read..

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SAD to prepare election manifesto for 2022 polls by October: Sukhbir Singh Badal

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will prepare the election manifesto for the 2022 Assembly elections by October this year, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Friday.... read..

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Punjab Police seize huge cache of foreign-made pistols, arrest accused

Punjab Police seized a huge cache of foreign-made pistols near Amritsar on Thursday night and arrested an alleged militant and weapon smuggler in this connection, police said.... read..

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I'll try to bag medal in Paralympics to make parents, country proud: Taekwondo star Aruna Tanwar

Aruna Tanwar, who became the first Indian Taekwondo athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games says she wants to make her parents and country proud in the upcoming tournament.... read..

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National panel summons Punjab C.Secy on scholarship scheme

With the failure of the Punjab government to reply on the hardship being faced for post-matric scholarship for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairman Vijay Sampla on Friday said the state Chief Secretary and two others ... read..

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Hry CM opens, lays foundation for projects worth Rs 1.1K cr

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,100 crore, focusing mainly on education, health, sports and infrastructure in 16 districts.... read..

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Meagre MSP hike for paddy insult to farmers: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday termed the ‘meagre MSP hike for paddy as not only grossly inadequate, but also an insult to the farmers who have been fighting for their rightful dues through their anti-farm law agitation for the past s... read..

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Haryana CM lays foundation for 98 development projects worth Rs 1,170 crores

Harayana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 98 developmental projects worth Rs 1,170 crores.... read..

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Punjab CM asks Modi to remit pending dues of scholarship scheme

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking release of the state's pending amount and revised sharing pattern under the Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SCs) for 2017-2020.... read..

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SAD chief urges Centre to hold fresh talks with protesting farmers over agri laws

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday appealed to Union Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to hold fresh talks with farmers who have been agitating against the Central farm laws.... read..

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Punjab makes adequate arrangements for paddy season starting tomorrow

Punjab government had made elaborate arrangements for paddy season, including uninterrupted supply of power from June 10, said the State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department on Wednesday.... read..

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Project launched for children orphaned by Covid in Haryana

Haryana State Legal Services Authority Executive Chairman, Justice Rajan Gupta, on Wednesday launched projects to create awareness about rights and benefits of the children who were orphaned amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.... read..

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Punjab Health Minister calls Centre's decision of capping COVID vaccine prices for pvt hospitals 'late and hasty'

Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Wednesday termed the Central government's order of capping prices of COVID vaccines at private hospitals as "hasty and late".... read..

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Haryana to set up Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority

For ensuring timely and swift execution of the integrated development plan made for Panchkula, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced the setting up of Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA).... read..

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Haryana's former Health Minister Kamla Verma passes away, CM condoles demise

Three-time Haryana Cabinet Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kamla Verma passed away on Tuesday her in Yamunanagin.... read..

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Milkha Singh's health shows continuous improvement

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh has shown continuous improvement for being treated for Covid-19, the PGI hospital here said on Tuesday.... read..

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Milkha Singh's health much better, his oxygen saturation normal: PGIMER Director

Track legend Milkha Singh's health is much better and his oxygen saturation is also normal, said Jagat Ram, the Director of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).... read..

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Panchkula too gets Metropolitan Development Authority

On the lines of Gurugram and Faridabad, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced the setting up of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) for ensuring timely and swift execution of the integrated development plan fo... read..

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Athletics legend Milkha showing 'continuous improvement': Hospital

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh has shown steady improvement at a local hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19, and his wife Nirmal is battling with the coronavirus in a hospital in nearby Mohali.... read..

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Punjab CM extends COVID curbs to June 15; orders graded relaxations from tomorrow

In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered extension of COVID restrictions in the state to June 15 with certain relaxations, including the opening of shops till 6 pm and private offices to... read..

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Punjab to frame protocols for Covid paediatric management

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced a group of specialists will frame protocols and handhold private hospitals for enhancing paediatric beds and treatment protocols, while rolling out a detailed action plan in preparation for a possi... read..

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Haryana CM hails Centre's decision of 'centralised vaccination drive'

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday hailed the Centre's decision to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to the states and added that the move will prove pivotal in combating the third possible wave of the infection.... read..

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File cases, take action against AAP, SAD over protests: Punjab CM to DGP

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director-General of Police to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and workers who have been staging dharnas in the state over the past few days.... read..

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AAP accuses Punjab Govt of scam in purchase of Fateh kits

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the Punjab government of doing a scam in purchasing Fateh kits, which are used for the treatment of COVID patients.... read..

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Punjab extends statewide curbs till June 15, gives some relaxations

Adopting a graded approach to reopening, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered extension of Covid-19 statewide restrictions to June 15 with certain relaxations, including allowing opening of shops till 6 p.m. and private offices function... read..

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Punjab to prioritise vax to students travelling abroad

Students wanting to go abroad for studies from Punjab will now be prioritised in the vaccination process for the 18-45 group, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced this on Monday.... read..

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Haryana extends lockdown till June 14 - with relaxations

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the lockdown for another week till June 14 with major relaxations, including opening of restaurants, bars, clubs, religious places and extended shopping hours.... read..

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Book Opposition leaders, activists for violating Covid curbs: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and activists who have been staging protests in the state over the past few days.... read..

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Art installation 'Murmurations' put up in Chandigarh

A unique art installation titled 'Murmurations', featuring 300 clay pot birds, was inaugurated by Chandigarh Advisor Manoj Parida at the city's prominent landmark close to the Rose Garden on Saturday.... read..

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This officer croons with policing in Punjab

He's a young Punjab Police officer with a literary mind.... read..

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