Chandigarh is set to host a two-day boxing tournament beginning June 13, bringing together promising pugilists from various clubs, academies, and training centres. The event is expected to attract a large number of participants and sports enthusiasts, providing a competitive platform for emerging talent in the region. Organisers said the tournament will feature bouts across...
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Rs 16.8 Crore Sanctioned for Families Impacted by Gaggal Airport Expansion
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved compensation amounting to ₹16.8 crore for families affected by the proposed expansion of Gaggal Airport in Kangra district. The decision is aimed at providing financial relief to residents whose land and properties are likely to be acquired for the airport’s development project. The approval comes as part of ongoing...
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Indian Stars Rohit, Shreyas Train Hard in Mohali Before ODI Challenge
Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were seen undergoing intensive training sessions in Mohali as preparations gathered pace ahead of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series. The practice sessions took place at the Punjab Cricket Association facilities, where players focused on sharpening their skills and building momentum before the crucial matches. With the series...
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NCST Urges Himachal Pradesh to Expedite Forest Rights Act Cases
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to accelerate the disposal of pending cases under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), highlighting the need to ensure timely justice for tribal communities across the state. The directive was issued during a recent review of welfare measures and development initiatives in Himachal’s...
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Police Raid Spa Centre on Zirakpur VIP Road, Illegal Racket Exposed
A spa centre operating on VIP Road in Zirakpur was raided by police, leading to the alleged uncovering of a flesh trade racket, officials said on Thursday. The operation was carried out following specific inputs and surveillance by law enforcement agencies, which suspected illegal activities being conducted under the guise of a wellness establishment. According...
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Respite in Sight as Rain Likely Across Tricity Region
Residents of the Tricity region may soon get relief from the prevailing heat as weather officials have forecast the possibility of rainfall over the coming days. The prediction covers Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, where soaring temperatures and humid conditions have made daily life increasingly uncomfortable. According to meteorological authorities, a change in weather patterns is...
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Mohali’s Major Arshdeep Singh Gill Awarded Kirti Chakra for Gallantry
Major Arshdeep Singh Gill, a resident of Mohali and an officer in the Indian Army, has been awarded the prestigious Kirti Chakra in recognition of his exceptional courage and gallantry. The honour, one of India’s highest peacetime gallantry awards, was conferred during a ceremony attended by senior military officials and dignitaries. The award recognizes Major...
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From Extortion to Conviction: Three Punjabi Youths Face Prison and Possible Deportation in Canada
Three Punjabi-origin youths have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with an extortion-linked shooting and explosive attack on a residential property in Surrey, British Columbia. The case is being viewed as a significant development in Canada’s efforts to combat a growing wave of extortion-related crimes targeting members of the South Asian community....
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Passengers Face Hardship as Punjab Buses Remain Off the Roads
Thousands of commuters across Punjab faced significant inconvenience on Thursday as a large number of buses remained off the roads, disrupting public transport services and affecting daily travel. The situation led to overcrowding at bus stands and forced many passengers to seek alternative modes of transportation. The disruption impacted several routes connecting major cities, towns,...
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Two Haryana businessmen arrested for fake gangster extortion threats.
Delhi Police have arrested two Haryana-based businessmen for allegedly posing as members of the notorious Kala Jathedi gang to extort money from a Delhi businessman by using fear and intimidation. The accused have been identified as Rajan Kalra (26), a resident of Yamunanagar, and Sahil Garg (38), a medical equipment trader from Jagadhari in Haryana....