Four-Decade-Old Land Dispute Comes to an End The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the cancellation of a land allotment linked to a 1981 auction in Haryana’s Ambala district. The decision brings an end to a legal dispute that lasted more than 40 years. The case involved nearly 32 kanals of land in Naraingarh...
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PUNJAB TO RECRUIT 1,013 LECTURERS TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL EDUCATION
New vacancies aim to strengthen government schools and improve learning outcomes across the state CHANDIGARH, June 23: Punjab has announced the recruitment of 1,013 lecturers under the Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 drive. The vacancies cover multiple subjects and include both regular and backlog posts. The move has generated significant interest among teaching aspirants across the...
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Haryana Toll Plaza Violence: Argument Over ₹130 Turns Deadly, Manager Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident
Haryana: A dispute over just ₹130 at a toll plaza in Haryana turned deadly on Saturday. A toll plaza manager lost his life after an alleged hit-and-run involving a Scorpio SUV. According to police, the incident began when a group of youths arrived at the toll booth. They argued with staff over the toll fee....
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CBI Arrests Senior IAS Officer in ₹60-Crore IDFC First Bank Fund Misappropriation Case
Chandigarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior Haryana cadre IAS officer in connection with a major fund misappropriation case linked to IDFC First Bank. The agency arrested former Principal Secretary Pankaj Agarwal on Monday night after questioning him. He served in key departments, including School Education and Agriculture, during the period...
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Repeat Anticipatory Bail Plea, Imposes ₹10,000 Fine
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a second anticipatory bail petition filed by a petitioner who failed to present any fresh or substantial grounds to justify reconsideration of the matter. Taking a serious view of the repeated filing, the court observed that the petition amounted to an abuse of the judicial process and...
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Chandigarh to Celebrate International Olympic Day with Grand Sports Festival
Chandigarh is all set to celebrate International Olympic Day on June 23 with a grand sports festival at the city’s Hockey Stadium. The event is expected to bring together athletes, sports enthusiasts, students, coaches, and members of the public in a vibrant celebration of sports, fitness, and the Olympic spirit. Organizers have described the program...
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Chandigarh Minor Injured by Accidental Gunshot; Probe Reveals Pistol Fired While Handling
A minor boy suffered a gunshot injury to his hand in Chandigarh in an incident that initially appeared to be the result of firing by an unidentified person. However, a detailed police investigation later revealed that the injury was caused when a pistol accidentally discharged while the minor was handling it. The incident came to...
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Brawl Between Bike Riders on NH-48 Near Gurugram’s Ambience Mall, Video Goes Viral on Social Media
A clash involving multiple bike riders was reported on National Highway-48 near Ambience Mall in Gurugram, where an argument allegedly escalated into a physical altercation in the middle of the road. Videos of the incident have surfaced on social media and are being widely shared, drawing attention to concerns over road rage and public safety...
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Chandigarh Housing Board Meeting Postponed; Relief for 13,000 Defaulters Delayed
Thousands of Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) allottees will have to wait longer for clarity on pending relief measures after a key board meeting scheduled for today was postponed. The meeting was expected to discuss several important issues, including the recovery of outstanding dues amounting to nearly ₹52 crore from around 13,000 defaulters. The postponement has...
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Major Administrative Reshuffle in Haryana State Council for Child Welfare, Honorary General Secretary Sushma Gupta Removed
A significant administrative change has taken place in the Haryana State Council for Child Welfare, with Honorary General Secretary Sushma Gupta being removed from her position. The decision was made through official orders issued by Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh. According to the orders issued by Raj Bhavan, Sushma Gupta’s appointment as Honorary General...