Among other things, Majithia submitted that the FIR was a result of 'political witch-hunting and vendetta initiated by the present political dispensation with the sole object of maligning and harassing him'
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It is often words — not walls — that decide whether neighbours remain friends or turn bitter foes
The court found the service-dismissal order to be unsustainable as it failed to record reasons or show application of mind to the officer’s reply or to the question of punishment quantum
BBC files a written statement in the case
In the month of June, rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab has been surplus by over 25 per cent, leading to an increase in inflow in reservoirs of Bhakra Dam, Pong Dam from Beas and Sutlej rivers
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The decision comes after a meeting between doctors’ delegation, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
The police have initiated a probe into the incident in which some armed persons allegedly attempted to take possession of the premises of a religious organisation
The Russian mountain is more than 18,510 feet high (5,642 metres)
Farmers and landowners in five Punjab villages rejected GMADA's land pooling scheme for Aerotropolis Phase-2. They cited past grievances with GMADA's land acquisition, including unfair plot allocations and broken promises regarding commercial spaces. Negotiations failed, as the communities handed over a formal letter of disagreement.
Unemployed BEd TET Pass Union members blocked a highway, halting traffic. They protested the government's failure to announce recruitment for 18,000 master cadre positions in schools, a process that hasn't occurred for over three and a half years.
The Wildlife Department plans an ecotourism project near the Jhajjar Bachauli sanctuary, aiming for financial approval. The 4.9 sq km project will include nature walks, an interpretation center (featuring a leopard gallery), watchtowers, and elevated walkways to attract tourists.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that central government employees transferred between non-family stations can retain government accommodation at concessional rent for up to three years from *each* transfer. The court rejected the government's argument that the three-year period applied only to the first transfer.
Punjab is increasing promotion quotas for principals, headmasters, and block primary education officers to address vacancies. The government will revert to previous recruitment rules, boosting promotion opportunities from 50% to 75-80%. This move aims to fill vacant positions and resolve delayed appointments due to legal challenges.
Claims Sidhu Moosewala had nothing to do with killing of Vicky Middukhera
Simply Punjab: After Pahalgam incident, locals lose all hope of re-opening of Hussainiwala-Lahore border for trade and transit
State’s total debt to touch Rs 4 lakh crore by March ’26
Alleges assault, mental torture; probe ordered
The Vigilance Bureau is already investigating the matter
He filed petition in the court apprehending that his services as head granthi could be terminated
A meeting to conduct the poll was called today was later deferred
Reconstituted core committee holds first meet
Channi made the remark in the wake of his criticism for allegedly “supporting” the SAD leader
SKM leaders inspect the cleaning work along with officials
Claims that the drug trade flourished in the state during the SAD-BJP rule from 2007-2017
The MLA has been vocal against his party’s government in recent past
Majithia was arrested from his Amritsar home on June 25
Last year, the border guarding force had seized 283 kg of narcotics along the border in Punjab
Nine held from Barmer in joint operation with Rajasthan cops, BSF
Sunil Jakhar called Punjab's land pooling initiative a 'Ponzi scheme,' accusing the government of deceiving farmers and violating their rights. He claimed the policy aims to enrich favored real estate players and vowed to protect farmers' land ownership. Another leader also criticized the scheme, saying that it would turn the state into a “concrete jungle.”
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