The Ludhiana MLA was returning from a conference in America, and was on her way back home to Punjab
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The issue was discussed at a recent meeting chaired by Chief Secretary KAP Sinha
Punjab Govt was eyeing Rs 7,000 crore revenue from stamp duty this year
Vitagliano has been booked for assault with a deadly weapon, and his bail was set for US$ 1.1 million
'In a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, custodial officers must be held to the highest standards of integrity. Any deviation amounts not only to legal delinquency, but to a grave institutional and moral breach,' says the Bench
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Cheema terms announcement of separate chief ‘illegal, immoral’
Coal is the primary fuel for electricity generation in India and its usage is continuously increasing to meet the energy demands of the country
1.50 kg heroin and seven weapons recovered
He was pronounced 'tankhaiya (guilty) by the five Sikh high priests for a dance gig during Guru Teg Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom day commemoration event in Srinagar
The Health Department also emphasises the need for adequate availability of dope test kits
The SGPC accused a breakaway SAD faction of threatening to seize its offices. The SGPC criticized the new faction's formation, questioning its motives. The breakaway faction aims to conduct SGPC elections and denies plans for force. They have a president with a three-year term and focus on community legitimacy.
Released after over 24 hours
Two government schools in Baupur, Kapurthala, are temporarily closed due to flooding, with high school shifting online. The closure prioritizes student safety. Authorities are considering relocating classes to a gurdwara, as done in 2023, if needed. Relief efforts are underway as floodwaters affect the area.
A VB spokesman said the accused demanded a bribe from complainant Rishabh Kalia who markets new fire extinguishers and refills old fire extinguishers
The last flare-up of the Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus was seen in 2022 which saw rainfall and temperatures similar to this year
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will continue protesting until the government formally withdraws its land pooling policy. They are skeptical due to a discrepancy in the policy's introduction date and demand clarification by August 20th. Protests will proceed as planned, seeking official withdrawal through legal channels.
The Delhi High Court overturned a 1986 acquittal in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case due to investigation flaws. It ordered a retrial and further investigation, citing a miscarriage of justice in the murder and arson case. The court criticized the lack of evidence collection and focus on victim's rights.
Fields in Udekaran village are flooded due to lack of drainage, damaging paddy crops. Farmers face further worries from predicted rain and blame the administration's inaction. In Hoshiarpur, excess water released from Pong Dam submerged low-lying areas, displacing families who sought shelter.
No such plan, MHA informs Lok Sabha in reply to Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari’s query
The Indian government approved four semiconductor projects in Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, totaling Rs 4,594 crore in investment. This brings the total approved projects to 10, with a cumulative investment of about Rs 1.60 lakh crore. Additionally, the Cabinet cleared the extension of the Lucknow Metro line and the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
Baba Farid University officials are under investigation for financial irregularities. These include unauthorized spending on the Vice-Chancellor's residence, a sewage treatment plant, and a potentially biased herbal project. The probe has expanded to include GGSMCH, a constituent institution.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited the Kali Devi temple, offering prayers for the well-being of the people. He met with the temple management, discussing developments and expressing the government's commitment to improving the shrine. A press conference was canceled due to an important meeting.
A Punjab Police inspector, injured in the 2015 Dinanagar terror attack, has been granted a DSP promotion by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court ruled the government's prior denial, citing his gallantry award, was invalid, especially as other employees received promotions for the same incident.
Had planned strikes in parts of country ahead of Independence Day: Police
Gangster Hari Boxer made calls to US-based Dakha NRI after firing incident at latter’s house
The Indian government elevated four Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officers – Harshuinder Singh Brar, Rubinderjit Singh Brar, Rajdeep Singh Brar, and Bikramjit Singh Shergill – to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The President of India approved their appointments for the 2023 Select List.
Mental health professionals say constant scrolling and comparison creates stress and pressure to appear perfect
A Punjab education officer, Devi Prasad, was suspended after a video showing him dancing with a woman in his office went viral. Authorities cited professional misconduct, with the Education Minister ordering the suspension. The woman is reportedly his wife, but the department is still verifying.
One of the arrested is injured in an exchange of fire with police during a follow-up operation
A video of Baghapurana BPEO Devi Prasad dancing with a woman in his office went viral on social media, prompting immediate intervention by the department
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