Chandigarh, June 2026: In a major citizen-centric governance reform, the Haryana Government has brought 33 services of the Home Department under the Haryana Right to Service (RTS) Act, ensuring that citizens receive various government services within a fixed timeframe. The move aims to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service delivery across the state....
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Moga Youth Shot Dead After Dispute Over Car; Accused Still on the Run
A young man lost his life in a shocking shooting incident in Moga district on Wednesday, triggering panic and outrage in the area. The incident took place in Sukhanand village, which falls under the Bagha Purana Assembly constituency. The deceased has been identified as Jaskaran Singh alias Gaggu Malli, a resident of Chida village. According...
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Five Chandigarh Police Personnel Suspended After Surprise Naka Checks
Five Chandigarh Police personnel have been suspended following surprise inspections of naka (checkpoint) duties conducted by senior police officials across various parts of the city. The action comes as part of an internal review aimed at strengthening discipline, operational efficiency, and accountability within the police force. According to official sources, senior officers carried out unannounced...
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SC Asks Haryana Ex-MLA Dharam Chhoker to Present Plan to Repay ‘Duped’ Homebuyers
The Supreme Court has directed former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker to submit a concrete proposal outlining how he intends to repay hundreds of homebuyers who allegedly suffered financial losses in a real estate project linked to him. The court’s intervention comes amid ongoing legal proceedings concerning complaints from buyers who claim they invested their...
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Cheema Accuses Akali Dal of Plotting to Defame CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of orchestrating a political conspiracy to tarnish the image of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The statement has intensified the ongoing political war of words between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Akali Dal. Addressing the media, Cheema alleged that...
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5,000 Participants Join International Yoga Day Event at Rohtak University
Rohtak, Haryana, June 2026: A grand celebration of International Yoga Day was organized at a major university in Rohtak, where nearly 5,000 students, faculty members, government officials, and local residents gathered to participate in a mass yoga session. The event highlighted the growing awareness of yoga’s role in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and a...
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Ajay Jagga Flags Brussels Auction of Chandigarh Heritage Furniture, Seeks Government Intervention
A proposed auction of heritage furniture designed by renowned architect Pierre Jeanneret and associated with Chandigarh’s iconic architectural legacy has sparked concern among heritage conservationists and legal experts, prompting calls for government intervention. Heritage activist and lawyer Ajay Jagga, a member of the Heritage Protection Cell, Chandigarh, has formally written to External Affairs Minister S....
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Warm Welcome for BJP Punjab Chief Keval Singh Dhillon in Amritsar
Newly appointed Punjab BJP President Keval Singh Dhillon received a warm welcome during his visit to Amritsar, marking one of his first major public engagements after taking charge of the party’s state unit. Party workers, local leaders, and supporters gathered in large numbers to greet him and express confidence in his leadership. During his visit,...
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Punjab’s Green Cover at Risk: Illegal Tree Felling Sparks Environmental Concerns
Punjab’s environmental governance has come under increasing scrutiny as reports of illegal tree felling continue to surface across the state. Environmentalists and conservation groups have raised concerns over the removal of mature and heritage trees, alleging that several projects have proceeded without obtaining mandatory environmental clearances and approvals. According to activists, authorities and private developers...
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Ajay Jagga Demands Crackdown on Illegal PGs After Chandigarh Sector 11 Firing
The recent firing incident in Sector 11, Chandigarh, has sparked renewed concerns over law and order in the city, prompting Chandigarh-based lawyer and social activist Ajay Jagga to call for stricter action against allegedly illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, hostels, and hotels. The firing incident, which is currently under police investigation, has raised questions about...