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Move to rechristen UT adviser post as chief secy sparks row

Incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decried the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) Tuesday notification to abolish the post of the UT adviser, replacing it with 'chief secretary'.

AAP Held Back RRTS Funds: Gahlot

Former State Minister Said AAP's \"Ambitions\" Have \"Taken Over Their Political Accountability\"

Cong vs the rest? Fissures in INDIA bloc play out in public

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal accused Congress of tacitly collaborating with the BJP

Cong says will provide ₹25L health insurance

THE PARTY SAID ITS SCHEME WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS

Priyanka Responds To Bidhuri: Focus On Real Issues In Capital

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remarks about her cheeks as \"ridiculous,\" urging political leaders to focus on real issues concerning Delhi's residents ahead of the elections.

Touring 'Sheesh Mahal' model is BJP's flashy campaign push

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.

HC upholds CBI court order summoning bizman as accused

THE CASE PERTAINS TO THE ALLEGED PURCHASE OF LAND FROM FARMERS IN GURUGRAM ON CHEAP RATES BY THE DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS

2 Of Bambiha Gang Held After Encounter In Faridkot

Two members of the Davinder Bambiha gang were arrested after an exchange of fire near Bir Sikhan Wala village in Jaito sub division of Faridkot district late on Tuesday.

Excise official promoted two days after notice for 'negligence' in duty

On Jan 3, the dept promoted deputy excise and taxation commissioner Shaleen Walia to joint commissioner, public accounts committee, at headquarters

2 Held for Opening Fire at Police Team Near Toll Plaza

Had Fired at a Police Team Near Badopal Toll in Fatehabad in Dec Last Year While Trying to Free a Jail Inmate

Punjab, Hry under grip of dense fog, cold wave

AS COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVAIL, KARNAL INSTITUTE ISSUES ADVISORY FOR DAIRY FARMERS

Panchayat secy arrested for taking ₹20K bribe

The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) arrested panchayat secretary Prithvi Singh, posted at the BDPO office in Moonak of Sangrur district, for accepting a bribe of ₹20,000.

Chouhan ‘ignoring’ farmer leaders, say protesting unions

Protesting farmer leaders on Wednesday slammed Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for meeting farmers of poll-bound Delhi while ‘ignoring’ the struggle of the cultivators stationed at the Punjab-Haryana border for the past 11 months.

SAD Panel to Take Call on Sukhbir's Resignation at January 10 Meeting

Party delegation calls on Takht jathedar, apprise him of 'legal hurdles' being faced to recast SAD under supervision of 7-member panel

Hargobindpur MC chief escapes unhurt after assailants open fire

Police Say Efforts Are On To Track The Attackers

India, Maldives eye defence cooperation

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the two countries to enhance ties to a \"comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership\", and reviewed various elements of defence cooperation to boost the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force.

Oppn, BJP spar in 1st 'one poll' panel meet

Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) backed two bills on simultaneous polls in India and said they reflected the people's will even as the Congress-led Opposition argued that the move violated the tenets of parliamentary democracy and made states subservient to the Centre as the first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the contentious legislation kicked off on Wednesday.

Hopes of rescuing trapped miners in Assam dwindle

The hopes of saving the people trapped 300 feet under the ground in an Assam coal mine dimmed on Wednesday as they remained missing in the dark, flooded interiors of the quarry and its labyrinth of underground tunnels, with the rescue team retrieving a body on the third day of a frantic operation.

We Need To Talk About Young Girls' Food Depression

Actor Rakul Preet Singh expresses concern over how a number of young girls are becoming anorexic and bulimic to meet tough beauty standards

DC Jorwal Takes Stock of Preparations for Drug Awareness Event

Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal reviewed preparations for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan event, scheduled to take place at Punjab Agricultural University on January 11.

Commuters hassled on Day 2 of state bus strike

The strike was called off later in the evening after the CM's office offered a dialogue on Jan 15

Free Ortho Medical Camp at Civil Hospital on January 10

The Health Department is organising a special orthopedic medical camp at Civil Hospital on January 10 to provide free consultations and treatment for orthopedic conditions.

Two Hired Associates of Gangster Dony Bal Arrested With 3 Pistols

Two Hired Associates of Gangster Dony Bal Arrested With 3 Pistols

Truck Claims 20-Year-Old Biker's Life

The state government has mandated the registration of all private pre-primary and play-way schools in the city with the security and women and child development department, district programme officer Gulbahar Singh, also serving as deputy director of the department said on Tuesday.

Four Booked For Killing Stray Dog With Swords, Sticks

UT police have registered a case against four local youths for killing a stray dog using swords and sticks in Behlana village on December 11.

Teachers' Union to Protest at Speaker's Residence on Jan 11

Over 3,000 teachers in Punjab, united under the Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF) and Joint Teachers' Front, will march to the residence of Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on January 11, demanding immediate action on their long-overdue promotions that have been pending for years.

ICMR ASSESSES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM IN DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is evaluating the emergency medical system in the district to identify gaps and propose solutions to enhance its efficiency.

Activists Slam 'Temporary Fixes' for Buddha Nullah Pollution

Term solutions 'ineffective', say they fail to address the underlying causes of pollution

₹20-crore cow cess lying in MC's bank account, stray cattle menace persists

The municipal corporation (MC) has ‘failed’ to effectively address the stray cattle menace in the city, drawing ire from the residents.

₹40 Lakh Stolen From Yarn Mill's Office in Giaspura

A gang of burglars targeted a yarn mill in the Giaspura area and allegedly stole ₹40 lakh from the office, officials said.