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No unauthorised absence found in Punjab Horticulture Dept amid employees' mass leave over DA dues

No employee of the Directorate of Horticulture, Punjab, was found absent from duty without authorisation during a recent attendance check, the department said in a report submitted to the Director, Department of Horticulture, Punjab Government.... read..

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Punjab BJP issues show-cause notices to 3 leaders over press conference remarks

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab Disciplinary Committee has issued show-cause notices to three senior party leaders for making public statements contrary to party discipline during a press conference held in Sangrur on August 25.... read..

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Chandigarh Taxi Union protests against cab aggregators over alleged exploitation

Members of the Chandigarh Taxi Union continued their protest on Saturday to press for their long-standing demands against cab aggregators, alleging continued exploitation despite government-mandated policies.... read..

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Punjab Government bans production, sale of analogue paneer statewide for one year

The Punjab government has enacted a strict twelve-month prohibition on manufacturing, distributing, and keeping non-dairy imitation cheese alternatives across local markets to safeguard public well-being.... read..

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Schoolgirls tie rakhis to Haryana Chief Minister

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday celebrated the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan at Sant Kabir Kutir with schoolgirls, representatives of social organisations and dignitaries. The schoolgirls tied rakhis to the Chief Minister, who b... read..

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Punjab: BJP seeks explanation from three leaders over statements on internal party matters; Issues show cause notices

The Disciplinary Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued show-cause notices to three party leaders over statements allegedly made during a press conference in Sangrur on August 25 concerning the party's internal affairs and organisational mat... read..

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Punjab Govt seeks list of employees absent from duty amid mass leave

As the mass leave protest by government employees demanding the payment of overdue Dearness Allowance (DA) continues, the Punjab Government has directed all administrative secretaries and heads of departments to submit details of employees found absent fr... read..

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Punjab: State Secretariat shut as employees stage mass leave over pending DA; Congress backs protest

The Punjab State Secretariat in Chandigarh witnessed a complete shutdown on Thursday as government employees staged a mass leave to protest against the state government, demanding the payment of long-overdue Dearness Allowance (DA).... read..

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Punjab police busts weapons, narcotics smuggling modules; six held

State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar and Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar, in two separate operations, busted weapons and narcotics smuggling modules with the arrest of six individuals, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav h... read..

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"My client received no support from Salman Khan or the trust", says Advocate Rajwinder Raj in alleged Being Human Foundation franchise dispute

The Chandigarh court of Judicial Magistrate First Class Dr Ambika Sharma issued notices to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and the Being Human Foundation in a matter pertaining to an alleged franchise dispute.... read..

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Haryana Assembly: Speaker refused to heed us, alleges suspended Cong MLA Balram Dangi

After eight Congress MLAs were suspended from the Haryana Assembly on Thursday, Congress MLA Balram Dangi alleged that the Speaker refused to listen to the Opposition's demands and accused the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini of using derogatory language ... read..

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BJP's Ravneet Bittu targets Punjab govt over Ludhiana School of Eminence, alleges "education revolution" claims are hollow

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over its education initiatives, alleging that its claims of an "education revolution" were not reflected on the ground.... read..

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Punjab: Sukhbir Badal says over 3 lakh govt employees hold protest over pending DA arrears; CM Bhagwant Mann says "dialogue and strikes cannot proceed together"

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday slammed the Punjab government over a reported mass leave protest by government employees demanding clearance of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears.... read..

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Chandigarh court issues notice to Salman Khan, Being Human Foundation in alleged franchise dispute

The Chandigarh court of Judicial Magistrate First Class Dr Ambika Sharma has issued notices to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and the Being Human Foundation in a matter pertaining to an alleged franchise dispute.... read..

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"They have taken sweetness out of festivals": Congress organises 'sugar langar' in Chandigarh amid rising sugar prices

Alleging that rising sugar prices have taken the "sweetness out of people's festivals", the Chandigarh Congress organised a 'Sugar Langar' in the city on Wednesday, distributing sugar to people and targeting the BJP-led Centre over inflation and rising pr... read..

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"BJP fully committed to its own strengths and policies; aim will be to win": Satish Poonia ahead of Punjab polls

BJP Punjab In-Charge Satish Poonia on Wednesday said that the BJP will contest all 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly elections with the aim of winning, asserting that the party is fully committed to its strengths and policies while identifying the drug men... read..

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"Biggest admission of guilt from AAP's own MP": SAD targets Punjab govt over GMADA corruption allegations

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday alleged corruption in the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and demanded an immediate inquiry, citing remarks by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang.... read..

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'Lack of planning, incompetence': Congress MLA Jassi Petwar slams BJP govt over Gurugram waterlogging

Congress MLA Jassi Petwar on Wednesday hit out at the BJP-led Haryana government over severe waterlogging in Gurugram, alleging that the situation was the result of a lack of planning, incompetence, and "failed policies."... read..

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Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 schedule announced; Amritsar Soormas to face Mohali Kings in opener

The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 is set to begin on August 30 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, with Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) organising the tournament. The 14-day competition will feature intense T20 clashes, with Punjab's established crickete... read..

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"BJP not in Punjab's interest": Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla amid SAD-BJP alliance speculation

Amid speculation over a possible alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the assembly polls next year, Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Wednesday said the BJP is "not in Punjab's interest" and alleged that... read..

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'This league is vital for strengthening Punjab's cricketing ecosystem': Mayank Markande backs Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

Mayank Markande is relishing the opportunity to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with the Punjab spinner believing the tournament can play a significant role in strengthening the state's cricketing ecosystem.... read..

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Naman Dhir excited to represent Amritsar Soormas in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

Naman Dhir is looking forward to representing Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with the all-rounder excited to be part of a tournament that brings together Punjab's finest cricketing talent and celebrates the state's rich cricketing ident... read..

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Punjab: Police arrest three suspected BKI operatives, recover explosives and arms

Chandigarh Police on Saturday registered an FIR under Sections 4(b) and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act at Police Station 36, on the basis of specific intelligence regarding the movement of suspected operatives associated with Babbar Khalsa Internationa... read..

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Haryana committed to strengthening social unity through equality, dignity and inclusive development: Chief Minister Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that social harmony should be a way of life and its true meaning is not to erase one's identity, but to strengthen the unity of society and the nation while ensuring equal respect for every person.... read..

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Haryana Govt announces revised Rs 22,590 remuneration for sanitation workers

The Haryana government has announced a revised compensation structure for sanitation workers in a major move aimed at their financial well-being.... read..

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Punjab needs a double-engine government: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has alleged that Punjab's politics is passing through a phase where a deep conflict appears to be emerging between power, stability and public interest.... read..

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"Going to be wonderful on 4th October:" Air Commodore Deepak Pant flag-off promo run in Chandigarh to build momentum ahead of Sekhon Marathon

Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of 12 Wing, Air Commodore Deepak Pant, on Sunday flagged off an enthusiastic promotional run at Sukhna Lake featuring over 50 Air Force personnel to step up community outreach ahead of the upcoming Sekhon Indian Air Force Mara... read..

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Chandigarh Police recover suspected IED and firearm; 3 arrested

Chandigarh Police apprehended three persons in connection with a case involving a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) and a firearm, officials said on Sunday.... read..

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Punjab: 180 elementary teachers protest outside Minister Harpal Cheema's residence over recruitment irregularities

Over 180 Elementary Teacher Training (ETT) teachers, accompanied by their family members, staged a protest sit-in outside the residence of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in Chandigarh on Saturday.... read..

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife issues legal notice to Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh; warns of legal proceedings

Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday sent a legal notice to Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira's brother-in-law, former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh, after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognisance of ... read..

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"We have to be at our best from first match": Ludhiana Lions' Arshdeep Singh ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026

The excitement is building up as the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 is all set to begin on August 30 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Six teams will battle it out for the coveted title, with some of Punjab's finest cricketing talent set to take cent... read..

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"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wife

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday said the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) intervention shows the seriousness of allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, allegedly sought R... read..

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Drugs being sold like "pizza, burgers": Raja Warring lambasts Bhagwant Mann over 'incompetence' towards drug menace in Punjab

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday pointed out the deep drug crisis in the state, while hitting out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and accusing him of "diverting attention" from the issue.... read..

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