Samana: Dharam Yudh Morcha sit-in on 400-feet BSNL tower to end after 18 months Samana, April 23 A nearly 18-month-long protest atop a 400-feet-high BSNL tower in Samana is set to conclude on Wednesday, with Gurjeet Singh Khalsa expected to descend following a decision to wind up the Dharam Yudh Morcha sit-in. The protest was […]
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Chandigarh, April 23 The Punjab government on Thursday said that its anti-drug drive has entered a more aggressive phase, with fresh data showing a sharp rise in cases, arrests and seizures under the ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign. Sharing details, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the campaign reflects a more focused and intelligence-driven approach. He […]
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Chandigarh, April 23 Punjab will carry out a statewide blackout mock drill on April 24 at 8 pm to assess preparedness for emergency situations such as air raids, with authorities directing residents in selected areas to switch off non-essential lights while essential services remain operational. According to official directives, the exercise will begin with an […]
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Chandigarh, April 22 The Punjab Government on Tuesday approved a relief package worth more than ₹123 crore for farmers whose crops were damaged by a hailstorm that hit parts of the state last month. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the compensation was sanctioned after field assessments by district authorities, with the […]
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Chandigarh, April 22 The Punjab Government on Wednesday approved an interest-free loan scheme to help Group-D employees meet essential household needs, particularly the purchase of wheat. Sharing details in Chandigarh, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said eligible employees would receive a minimum loan of Rs 10,340. The amount has been calculated based on an estimated […]
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Patiala, April 22 The Patiala administration has sought assistance from the Army to bring down Gurjit Singh Khalsa, who has been protesting from atop a 400-foot tower for over one and a half years, officials said. The Deputy Commissioner of Patiala has written to the Chief Secretary, Home Affairs and Justice, Punjab, requesting support to […]
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Chandigarh, April 22 The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress on Tuesday criticised the AAP-led Punjab government over the rising debt burden, alleging that continued borrowing is pushing the state towards a serious financial crisis. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia also targeted the Bhagwant Mann government over the rising debt. He alleged that […]
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Patiala, April 22 Residents in several districts of Punjab, including Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bathinda, Mohali and Patiala, are expected to face daily power cuts lasting between five and eight hours over the next six days, as authorities carry out maintenance and repair work on electricity infrastructure. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has issued a […]
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Chandigarh, April 21 Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday called for a ban on the upcoming ZEE5 docu-series “Lawrence of Punjab”, alleging that it promotes and glorifies gangster culture. Warring said he would move a Public Interest Litigation in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to stop the release of the series, […]
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Phagwara, April 21 A 55-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police died on Tuesday after an accidental discharge from his service revolver at the Police Quarters in Phagwara, officials said. DSP Yogesh Kumar Sharma was cleaning his weapon at his official residence near GN College along the Phagwara bypass Gaunspur service road when the firearm accidentally went […]
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