Sale of non-veg, cigarettes & alcohol banned in these areas
Sale of non-veg, cigarettes & alcohol banned in these areas
Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa emphasised that Punjabis should join hands for the sake of the state’s rights
This connection found cinematic expression in 1970, when he chose the serene Nangal Dam lake and Satluj Sadan as key locations for his memorable film ‘Jheel Ke Us Paar’
Locals had anticipated major developmental declarations or the elevation of Anandpur Sahib to district status, but the move has been criticised as a 'symbolic gesture'
Villagers in Dangon were looking forward to celebrating Dharmendra’s 90th birthday, but his passing away has left them in grief
Born in Sahnewal but raised in Phagwara, Dharmendra spent the most formative years of his life in this town
'Pal pal dil ke paas'… he earned a permanent place in the hearts of cinelovers
The cinema icon was discharged from a Mumbai hospital, with the family opting for home treatment earlier this month
Jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, delivered a forceful address that resonated sharply with the sangat
Chandigarh, the common capital, recorded a minimum of 8.3 degrees Celsius
Resolution moved by CM Bhagwant Mann during a special session of Punjab Assembly, convened to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib
A car had overturned after hitting a divider on the highway, resulting in slow traffic movement
Roots of 500-year-old banyan tree allegedly damaged during construction
A 14-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Jalandhar. The alleged perpetrator, a 45-year-old neighbor and father of her friend, has been arrested. Police initially failed to find the body despite residents' claims. An ASI has been suspended for dereliction of duty.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will hold an emergency meeting to address the Centre's bill to make Chandigarh a permanent UT, calling it a betrayal of Punjab. SAD views the bill as violating past agreements and intends to consult legal experts. Akal Takht also opposes the move, asserting Chandigarh's importance to Punjab.
AAP spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal accused the BJP of plotting to separate Chandigarh from Punjab using the 131st Amendment Bill. AAP vows to fight this 'assault' on Punjab's rights, fearing it will weaken Punjab's claim on the city.
Punjab Local Government Minister has assured residents that visible cleanliness improvements will be seen within six weeks
Public toilet facilities in the holy city are inadequate and poorly maintained, particularly in busy areas and markets, despite a large floating population. Existing toilets are often unhygienic, causing people to resort to open urination. The city has 46 public and community toilets, but many are in disrepair.
Attempt to provoke Punjab & use it as pretext to centralise power, says Bajwa
Ashwani Sharma of BJP accused AAP, Congress, and SAD of forming a false narrative against BJP for political gains. He stated the Centre's tweet confirmed no Chandigarh-related bill would be introduced. Sharma criticized AAP's failures and blamed Congress and Akali Dal for existing Punjab issues.
A special Punjab Assembly session, the first held outside its building, will occur at Anandpur Sahib to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary. The session will pay tribute to the Guru and focus on secularism and human rights. Local district or financial division demands are reportedly unaddressed.
Decision to be taken only after talks with stakeholders: Home Ministry
Punjab now mandates registered sale deeds for all property transfers in cooperative housing societies. Societies can only charge a Rs 10,000 fee for record verification. Existing owners have 120 days to register properties with a stamp duty rebate. New rules aim to boost revenue and secure property titles.
Nagar kirtans from Assam, Srinagar reach Anandpur Sahib
Says capital city 'dearer than life to Punjabis'
Punjab landowners whose land is acquired for industrial or institutional projects can now choose residential and commercial plots. For one acre acquired, options include a 1,000 sq yd residential/200 sq yd commercial plot, or a 1,600 sq yd residential plot. Small landholders can combine plots to qualify.
The BJP general secretary said no final decision has been made on the Bill yet
He reaffirmed that 'nothing — absolutely nothing — is happening that affects Punjab’s rights over Chandigarh'
Two pistols, along with 10 cartridges and a motorcycle without a registration number, were recovered from the possession of the accused
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