Direct Air Connectivity Returns After Suspension Travellers from North India have received welcome news as the direct flight service between Chandigarh and Abu Dhabi has resumed. The restart of the international route will make travel easier for passengers heading to the UAE for work, business and tourism. Moreover, the service will reduce dependence on connecting...
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Punjab Colleges Begin Second Round of UG Admissions; Counselling Continues Till July 3
Colleges across Punjab have stepped up undergraduate admission activities for the 2026–27 academic session. Government and private colleges affiliated with state universities are seeing a rise in student participation after the release of merit lists. The second round of counselling is now underway, giving thousands of applicants another opportunity to secure admission. The Department...
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Punjab Focuses on Fiscal Stability and Rural Development as State Pushes Economic Growth
Punjab is stepping up efforts to improve its economy by strengthening public finances, expanding rural infrastructure, and encouraging sustainable development. The state government aims to achieve long-term growth through better use of public funds and increased investment in key sectors. On Saturday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appealed to village sarpanches to use government funds transparently...
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Hisar MP Jai Prakash Escapes Injury After Vehicle Hits Stray Bull in Jind
Hisar MP Jai Prakash Escapes Injury After Vehicle Hits Stray Bull in Jind Congress MP from Hisar Jai Prakash had a narrow escape after his vehicle collided with a stray bull on the Jind–Sangrur National Highway near Uchana in Haryana. The accident occurred while the MP was travelling after attending a public programme in Narnaund....
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28-km Palwal Metro Link Set to Transform Commute and Economy in Haryana
Residents of Palwal and Ballabhgarh are likely to benefit from a major transport upgrade as the proposed 28-kilometre Metro extension moves closer to implementation. The project will extend Delhi Metro’s Violet Line from Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station in Ballabhgarh to Palwal, offering a faster and more reliable travel option for thousands of commuters. Apart...
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Haryana Bank Fraud Probe Intensifies as Two Arrested, IAS Officers Face Scrutiny
Haryana Bank Fraud Probe Intensifies as Two Arrested, IAS Officers Face Scrutiny Investigation Gains Momentum After Fresh Arrests The investigation into the alleged ₹657 crore bank fraud in Haryana has gathered pace. Authorities have arrested two accused, while one suspect remains absconding. Investigators have also placed five more individuals under close watch as they continue...
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Gurugram Police Say Forensic Labs Behind Punjab CM’s ‘Clean Chit’ Never Existed
A major twist has emerged in the fake forensic report case linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Gurugram Police claim that the forensic laboratories cited in reports allegedly giving the Punjab CM a “clean chit” do not exist. The investigation has revealed that the two laboratories named in the documents—Sentinel Lab and Cyberian Labs—have...
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Punjab to Implement New Rural Employment Scheme from July 1
The new scheme will replace the existing MGNREGA framework in Punjab. Officials said it will create more employment opportunities in villages. It will also strengthen rural infrastructure and improve livelihoods. Earlier, the state had raised concerns about the programme. However, the government has now decided to implement it. Officials said they will work closely with...
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Rao Narbir Lays Foundation Stone of Biodiversity Park in Rewari; MLA, District BJP Chief Skip Event
Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh laid the foundation stone of a new biodiversity park in Rewari, marking another step towards improving green infrastructure in the region. However, the event drew attention after local BJP MLA Laxman Singh Yadav and district BJP president Vandana Popli stayed away from the programme. Their absence...
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32 Licensed Weapons Go Missing from Faridabad Police Armoury; ASI Suspended
A major security lapse has come to light in Haryana after 32 licensed weapons reportedly went missing from the armoury of a police station in Faridabad. Following the discovery, the Police Department suspended an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and launched a departmental as well as criminal investigation into the incident. Senior officials have described the matter...