Punjab Heritage Furniture Auction Raises Concern Chandigarh: A Punjab heritage furniture auction scheduled in Chicago on August 13 has raised concerns over the ownership and provenance of historic furniture linked to Punjab and Chandigarh institutions. At least four items are reportedly part of the upcoming auction. The items include furniture linked to the Punjab MLA...
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Waterlogging rattles Rohtak as heavy rain disrupts normal life
Rohtak: Heavy monsoon rain caused severe waterlogging across Rohtak on Saturday, disrupting traffic and business activity and raising concerns among residents, traders and shopkeepers. The city recorded more than 118 mm of rainfall, leaving several roads, markets and low-lying areas submerged for hours. Water also entered several shops, forcing traders to shut their establishments. Waterlogging...
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Congress Leader Satpal Kaushik Demands Regular Jobs for Guest Teachers in Haryana
Congress leader Satpal Kaushik has demanded the regularisation of guest teachers in Haryana, alleging that the state government has failed to act despite court orders. Kaushik said the BJP had promised to regularise guest teachers in its 2014 Assembly election manifesto. He alleged that the government has not fulfilled the commitment despite returning to power...
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Kurukshetra University to set up Centre for Folk Literature and Cultural Research
Kurukshetra University has proposed a Centre for Folk Literature and Cultural Research to preserve and promote Haryana’s rich folk culture and heritage. Centre to promote Haryana’s folk culture Kurukshetra University plans to establish the centre under its Department of Hindi. Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva said the university wants to preserve Haryana’s cultural heritage. The...
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Kurukshetra Police Register 83 NDPS Cases, Arrest 156 in Four Months
Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra Police have intensified their campaign against the illegal drug trade. Police registered 83 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 156 accused in four months. The campaign ran from March 25 to July 26. Police conducted searches across the district. They targeted drug smugglers and others linked to the narcotics trade. Major Drug...
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Talks Fail Again, Haryana Power Employees Firm on August 11–13 Strike
Chandigarh: Talks between the Haryana Power Utilities management and the Joint Struggle Front of Haryana electricity employees and engineers have failed to reach a settlement, with employees maintaining their plan for a statewide strike. The meeting took place on Sunday at Shakti Bhawan in Panchkula under the chairpersonship of Ashima Brar, Additional Chief Secretary of...
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Government Need Not Physically Occupy Acquired Land After Taking Possession: Punjab & Haryana HC
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the government does not need to physically occupy acquired land after taking legal possession of it. The court said that preparing a rapat roznamcha, a revenue record entry, can amount to taking physical possession of the land. Court Explains Possession of Acquired Land A Division...
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SC Collegium Recommends Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra for appointment as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant headed the Collegium meeting on August 6, where the recommendation was made. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra’s Appointment Justice Mishra previously served as a judge of...
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Domestic Help Allegedly Beaten on Camera in Gurugram Society, FIR Registered
Gurugram: Gurugram Police have registered an FIR after a video allegedly showing a woman assaulting her domestic help inside a high-end residential society went viral on social media. The video has triggered widespread outrage, with social media users calling for action against the woman seen in the footage. Police Register FIR Gurugram Police said they...
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Punjab Polls: Haryana CM Nayab Saini Rules Out BJP-SAD Alliance, Says Party’s Tie-Up Is With People
BJP-SAD Alliance Punjab Polls: Nayab Saini Rules Out Tie-Up Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ruled out a BJP-SAD alliance in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Saini said the BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab. He also expressed confidence that the party will form the next government in the...