Chandigarh, May 27 Private bus operators in Punjab on Wednesday urged the state government to waive motor vehicle tax, citing rising diesel prices and increasing operational expenses. The operators said the transport sector is under severe financial pressure and warned that many buses may stop operating if immediate relief is not provided. Addressing the media […]
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Patiala, May 27 SGPC chief advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday met Baba Balbir Singh, head of Akali Buddha Dal 96 Crore, in Patiala to discuss concerns regarding the Punjab Government’s recently passed anti-sacrilege bill. Dhami claimed the proposed legislation contains several shortcomings that have created confusion and panic among the Sikh community. Addressing the […]
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Patiala, May 27 Patiala witnessed a shocking and disturbing incident after the body of an unidentified girl was recovered from inside a blue drum near a garbage dump in the Urban Estate area. The gruesome discovery created panic and outrage among local residents. According to police officials, information was received by telephone about a suspicious […]
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Samana, May 26 Violence and chaos erupted during the Municipal Council elections in Samana’s Ward No. 19 after allegations of bogus voting triggered clashes between locals, political workers, and police personnel. Residents alleged that outsiders were brought in to cast fake votes, leading to protests and stone-pelting at security forces. According to eyewitnesses, tensions escalated […]
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Chandigarh, May 27 Punjab’s Counter Intelligence unit in Ferozepur has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling network, arresting a key supplier and recovering five .30 bore Glock pistols and live cartridges, police said on Tuesday.The accused, identified as Lakhwinder Singh from Khehra Ke Uttar village, was arrested during a targeted operation in the Kulgarhi area. Officials […]
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Patiala, May 25 A court in Patiala has granted regular bail to Sanour MLA Harmit Singh Pathanmajra in an illegal mining case linked to FIR No. 87 registered at Julka Police Station. The matter was heard on May 21, after which the District Court delivered its order granting bail to the legislator. The case concerns […]
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Patiala, May 25 Patiala Police have arrested two members of an alleged robbery gang accused of targeting passengers travelling in auto-rickshaws. Police said the accused used to lure passengers into an auto before taking them to isolated places and robbing them. Addressing a press conference, DSP Rural Patiala Ranbir Singh said that a case was […]
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Patiala, May 25 Three children died after a couple from Maujpur village in Mohali allegedly jumped into the Bhakra canal near Mandoli village in Patiala with them. The couple survived after being rescued by locals. A 17-second video recorded before the incident has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the man alleges harassment […]
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Patiala, May 23 A violent altercation at a computer institute in Vidya Nagar near Punjabi University has sparked concern after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The clash allegedly erupted over a rent dispute between the institute management and the building owner. According to institute officials, a group of seven to […]
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Chandigarh, May 23 The Enforcement Directorate has arrested real estate businessman Ajay Sehgal in a money laundering case linked to alleged forged consent letters used to secure Change of Land Use permissions from the Punjab government. The accused, who is associated with the Indian Cooperative House Building Society, was taken into custody by the agency’s […]
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