Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections are on December 14, with results on December 17. GNDU exams are rescheduled. A dry day is declared on December 14-15. Restrictions are imposed near strong rooms, counting centers, and polling stations, prohibiting gatherings and vehicle entry.
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Once armed with nothing but a vision, Sarabjot Kaur Malhi now owns eight firms in the UAE
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Gurlal Singh, a 23-year-old from a poor background, found success in kayaking after being trained at Seechewal Dera. He now competes nationally, winning medals like silver at the Khelo India Games. The water sports center provides training and equipment to rural youth, transforming their lives.
Multiple Akali factions united to back a joint candidate, Dalbir Singh, for a rural body election. This marks a shift in Panthic politics. He faces candidates from AAP, BJP, and Congress in the four-way contest. Leaders see this as a step towards broader Akali unity.
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The SGPC condemned the government's FIRs against its officials, viewing them as politically motivated ahead of elections. The SGPC has referred the matter to the Akal Takht, calling the government's actions interference in Sikh affairs.
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The Revolutionary Marxist Party of India (RMPI) provided financial and material aid to flood-affected families in border villages like Umarkhurd and Jastrewal, distributing Rs 2.6 lakh. Leaders highlighted infrastructure issues and lack of government assistance, noting villagers' unmet compensation claims.
Tarn Taran district's Education Department held a district-level competition on World Human Rights Day. Organized by DEO Satnam Singh Bath, the event featured painting, poster, lecture, and role-play. The goal was to raise student awareness of human rights, with winners receiving awards from the DEO and Nodal Officer Rajni Bala.
Police in Tarn Taran district conducted flag marches in Tarn Taran and Bhikhiwind sub-divisions to ensure free and fair Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The SSP, along with other senior officers and SHOs, led the march.
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Surinder Singh reviewed bio-remediation progress at the Bhagtanwala dump site. The firm processed an average of 1,773 MT of waste daily, reaching 98,396 MT processed by December 10. Singh urged acceleration, additional resources, and adherence to safety protocols to reduce pollution and health hazards.
A case under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the BNS was registered at the Civil Lines police station
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SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that the issue neither pertains to sacrilege nor missing ‘saroops’, but rather to financial misappropriation committed by some employees
Police also recover phone suspected to be used for cross-border coordination
Phulkari Bazaar, organized by a women's organization, promoted women-led small businesses. The event hosted around 60 brands from different cities, featuring diverse products. It served as a platform for networking, direct sales, and support for entrepreneurs, including a Down syndrome artist, and businesses focused on sustainability.
Harsimrat said outside observers must be posted during polls to state bodies to protect democracy
Amritsar Rural police arrested Gopi for issuing death threats to Sonia Maan, an AAP leader. A social media post from the ID @preet_jatit581 threatened to kill her. Police filed an FIR, identified Gopi, and made the arrest following technical investigation and intelligence gathering.
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