Shimla | July 8: The Himachal Pradesh government is expected to expand the Mukhya Mantri Apna Sukhi Parivar Scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at supporting economically weaker families across the state. Under the proposed expansion, nearly 1.32 lakh families are likely to be brought under the scheme. The move is expected to strengthen social welfare...
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BJP Accuses AAP of Playing Religion-Based Politics in Punjab
Chandigarh: A fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of using religion to gain political advantage. The allegations have intensified the political atmosphere in the state, with both parties exchanging sharp criticism over governance, public issues, and electoral strategies. The BJP claimed...
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New Helicopter Service to Chandigarh Cuts Travel Time to Just 30 Minutes
Mandi | July 8: Travelling between Mandi and Chandigarh has become much quicker with the launch of a new helicopter service connecting the two destinations. The service allows passengers to complete the journey in just 30 minutes, compared to several hours by road. The fare for a one-way trip has been fixed at ₹3,500, making...
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Punjab Villages Hold Public Screenings of Satluj After OTT Removal
Chandigarh: The removal of Satluj, originally titled Punjab ’95, from an OTT platform has triggered an unusual response in several villages across Punjab. Instead of waiting for the film to return online, local residents and community groups have started organising public screenings. They say the aim is to ensure that people can still watch the...
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College Teachers Must Take Regular Classes, Higher Education Department Issues Fresh Directions
Shimla | July 8: The Himachal Pradesh Higher Education Department has issued fresh instructions to government colleges across the state. The department has made it clear that teachers must conduct regular classes. Simply reporting to college or marking attendance will not be enough. The new directions have been issued to improve the quality of higher...
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Excise inspectors’ recruitment put on hold, Punjab government tells High Court
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it has paused the recruitment process for excise and taxation inspectors. The decision will remain in place until the court hears the case further. The statement came during the hearing of a petition linked to the recruitment. The government’s counsel informed the...
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PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Kurukshetra elevated rail track on July 17
Kurukshetra | July 8, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Kurukshetra elevated railway track on July 17. The project marks a major milestone in Haryana’s infrastructure development. It aims to improve railway connectivity and reduce traffic congestion across the city. The elevated rail corridor will replace the existing ground-level railway line. As...
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Sukhbir Singh Badal inducts 31 Independent councillors into SAD, party strength rises to 243 in civic polls
Sukhbir Singh Badal inducts 31 Independent councillors into SAD, party strength rises to 243 in civic polls Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal has made his party stronger in the politics of Punjab. He has done this by adding 31 Independent councillors to the Shiromani Akali Dal. This is happening because...
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Haryana human rights panel takes cognisance of custodial torture, extortion allegations against police
Haryana human rights panel takes cognisance of custodial torture, extortion allegations against police The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken action on its own because of allegations about the Government Railway Police in Ambala Cantonment. A businessman said he was detained illegally and treated badly by the police. He was not even accused of doing...
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Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence hours after Satluj taken down from OTT, says ‘film suffered same fate as Jaswant Singh Khalra’
Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence hours after Satluj taken down from OTT, says ‘film suffered same fate as Jaswant Singh Khalra Diljit Dosanjh spoke out after his film Satluj was removed from ZEE5 in India shortly after it was released. He said what happened to Satluj is similar to what happened to Jaswant Singh Khalra. This...