App-based ride-hailing service Ola Cabs has been forced off Chandigarh’s roads after the Chandigarh Administration suspended the company’s aggregator licence for six months. The decision comes amid ongoing unrest among drivers and concerns related to the company’s operations in the Union Territory. According to officials, the suspension order was issued following a review of the...
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Nihang Sikhs Warn of Permanent ‘Khalsa Tax’ on Himachal Vehicles
Patiala: A fresh standoff has emerged between Nihang Sikh groups and the Himachal Pradesh government. Nihang leaders have announced that they will restart the symbolic “Khalsa Tax” on vehicles from Himachal Pradesh after June 21 and may continue it indefinitely if authorities fail to address their concerns. The controversy stems from Himachal Pradesh’s entry tax...
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Endangered Bengal Tiger Spotted in Himachal’s Paonta Forest
Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh have reported the presence of an endangered Bengal Tiger in the Paonta forest region of Sirmaur district, a development that has generated significant interest among forest officials, conservationists, and local communities. The sighting is being viewed as an important indicator of ecological connectivity in the lower Shivalik landscape and may...
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Punjab Announces New Welfare Initiatives During Public Outreach Event in Hoshiarpur; CM Bhagwant Mann Addresses Gathering
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a public gathering in Hoshiarpur on Wednesday, where he outlined a series of upcoming welfare initiatives, rural development projects, and key governance priorities of the state government. The event formed part of the government’s ongoing public outreach efforts aimed at strengthening direct engagement with citizens. During his address, the...
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Congress High Command Takes Major Step for Punjab Unit, New Appointments and Key Decisions Expected
The Congress high command has taken a significant organizational step concerning its Punjab unit, initiating a fresh review process aimed at strengthening the party structure in the state. The move includes key appointments and the deployment of senior leaders to assess the current political and organisational situation in Punjab. As part of the exercise, Congress...
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Mass Cheating Allegations Rock Himachal Police Recruitment Exam, Opposition Seeks Fair Investigation
Allegations of large-scale cheating during the Himachal Pradesh Police recruitment examination have triggered controversy, with several candidates claiming that serious irregularities occurred at certain examination centres. The allegations have prompted demands for a fair investigation and raised questions about the transparency of the recruitment process. According to candidates who appeared for the examination, instances of...
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आजादी की पहली लड़ाई के शहीद स्मारक में जल्द शुरू होगा भव्य लाइट एंड साउंड शो
चण्डीगढ : हरियाणा में 1857 की प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की यादों को जीवंत करने के लिए बनाए गए “आजादी की पहली लड़ाई का शहीद स्मारक” में जल्द ही अत्याधुनिक लाइट एंड साउंड शो शुरू होने जा रहा है। इस परियोजना की तैयारियों का निरीक्षण हरियाणा के ऊर्जा, परिवहन एवं श्रम मंत्री अनिल विज ने किया। उन्होंने...
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Punjab Weather: Yellow Alert Issued for Rain and Thunderstorms; Temperatures Likely to Drop from June 19
The India Meteorological Department (India Meteorological Department) has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Punjab, warning of rain and thunderstorms beginning June 19. The alert signals a noticeable shift in weather conditions across the state, with pre-monsoon activity expected to bring relief from the ongoing heatwave. According to Surinder Pal, Director of IMD...
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Bikram Majithia Gets Anticipatory Bail in Majitha Police Station Attack Case; Court Also Grants Relief to Two Associates
The court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge has granted anticipatory bail to senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in connection with an alleged attack on Majitha police station. The court also allowed the anticipatory bail applications of his associates Jodh Singh Samra and Jatinder Pal Singh in the same case....
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HP High Court Takes Serious View of Garkhal–Kasauli Traffic Jams, Seeks Government Response
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a serious view of recurring traffic congestion on the Garkhal–Kasauli road stretch and sought a detailed response from the state government regarding measures being taken to address the problem. The matter came up before the court amid growing concerns over persistent traffic jams that have increasingly affected residents,...