The Haryana government has suspended senior IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal after his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with an alleged government funds diversion case worth ₹657 crore. The action follows his continued judicial custody and is in accordance with the service rules governing All India Service officers. The case has...
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Punjab Congress Organisational Revamp Delayed, Uncertainty Grows Over Future Political Strategy
Chandigarh, June 27: The Punjab Congress is yet to announce its long-awaited organisational restructuring. The delay has raised concerns among party leaders and workers about the party’s preparations for future political challenges. Despite several meetings between the Congress high command and senior Punjab leaders, the new organisational team has not been finalised. Party workers are...
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Sangrur Seva Kendra Services Disrupted After Prolonged Power Outage
Sangrur, June 26: Public services at the Sanghera Seva Kendra in Punjab’s Sangrur district came to a halt on Friday after a prolonged power outage. As a result, dozens of citizens waited for hours to access essential government services. The power failure affected computers, internet connectivity, biometric systems, and document processing. Therefore, officials could not...
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Bhagwant Mann Targets Akali Dal, Calls It a ‘Nanad-Bharjai Party’ Amid Fresh Political Sparring
Chandigarh, June 26: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched a fresh attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), calling it a “nanad-bharjai party.” He said the party’s political influence has declined significantly over the years. His remarks have once again intensified the political rivalry between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the...
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Eight arrested in Ram temple donation case after SIT findings
Police act on FIR linked to alleged donation irregularities as investigation moves forward AYODHYA, June 26: Police have arrested all eight people named in an FIR registered in connection with the alleged Ram temple donation case. The action follows the recommendations of a preliminary report prepared by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which the Uttar...
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Punjab Canals Run Full as Paddy Transplantation Gains Momentum
Improved water flow brings relief to farmers as canals carry full capacity after a long gap CHANDIGARH, June 26: Punjab’s irrigation network has witnessed a significant boost as canals across several districts are now flowing at full capacity, offering much-needed relief to farmers preparing for the paddy transplantation season. After a long period of reduced...
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Chandigarh Road Safety Panel Reviews Underpass Proposal and PGI Traffic Concerns
Authorities discuss long-term solutions to improve traffic flow and road safety across key city locations CHANDIGARH, June 26: The Chandigarh Road Safety Committee has reviewed several important infrastructure and traffic management issues, including the proposed underpass project and the growing congestion around the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI). The meeting focused...
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CM Mann targets Shiromani Akali Dal with fresh political remarks amid ongoing political debate.
The Election Commission started a statewide house-to-house voter verification drive under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. More than 24,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are verifying the details of over 2.14 crore voters. The exercise aims to make the electoral rolls more accurate before upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the Punjab government strengthened its fight...
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Key Congress leadership meeting in Delhi may decide the party’s future strategy for Punjab
Punjab Begins Statewide Voter Verification Drive Punjab started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on June 25. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are visiting homes across the state to verify voter details. The drive aims to add every eligible voter and remove duplicate or incorrect entries from the electoral rolls. Election officials have asked...
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Chandigarh Police Arrest AC Mechanic for Alleged Extortion Attempt
Accused Sent Threatening Messages to Jewellers Chandigarh Police have arrested a 21-year-old AC mechanic in connection with an extortion case. The accused allegedly sent threatening WhatsApp messages to local jewellers and demanded money while posing as a gangster. The arrest came after a city jeweller approached the police with a complaint. According to investigators, the...