Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers across Haryana have announced a statewide protest, raising concerns over pending payments, inadequate honorarium and long-pending demands related to job security and social benefits. The workers, who form a crucial link between communities and the public healthcare system, have expressed dissatisfaction over what they describe as continued neglect of...
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Woman’s Body Found Near Basai Chowk in Gurugram, Police Suspect Murder
A woman’s body was found near Basai Chowk in Gurugram, following which police have launched an investigation on suspicion of murder. The unidentified woman, believed to be around 30–35 years old, was found on Sunday morning, prompting officials from Sector 10A police station to reach the spot and secure the area. A forensic team examined...
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Haryana Seals Shambhu Border Ahead of Farmers’ Delhi March for Kisan Mahapanchayat
The Haryana government has tightened security and sealed the Shambhu border ahead of the proposed Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi, as thousands of farmers from Punjab and neighbouring states began moving towards the national capital. Authorities have deployed heavy police forces, installed barricades, and increased surveillance to prevent any disruption to law and order. The Shambhu...
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Lottery Sambad Today, July 16, 2026: Check Nagaland, Punjab, Maharashtra and Other State Lottery Results
Lottery Sambad Result Today, July 16, 2026: Lottery enthusiasts across India are checking the latest results for Nagaland, Punjab, Maharashtra and other state lotteries. The daily lottery draws attract thousands of participants who wait eagerly to know whether their ticket numbers have brought them luck. The Lottery Sambad results are released at different times during...
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Punjab Bus Strike: PRTC Contract Workers’ Protest Disrupts Bus Services Across State, Passengers Face Trouble
Chandigarh/Punjab: Bus services across Punjab were affected as contract employees of Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) went on strike, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. Due to the protest, several government buses remained off the roads, leaving commuters stranded at bus stands and forcing many to look for alternative travel options. The strike by PRTC...
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Powercom Engineers’ Letter Raises Questions Over Management: Staff Shortage at 1912 Helpline, Repair Material Crisis Threatens Supply System
Chandigarh/Punjab: A letter written by engineers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), popularly known as Powercom, has raised serious concerns over the functioning of the power supply system in the state. The engineers have highlighted several issues, including shortage of staff at the 1912 power complaint helpline, lack of essential repair materials, and difficulties...
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Says His Politics Is for Punjab’s Progress; Highlights Education, Health and Free Power Schemes at Mukerian Rally
Mukerian (Punjab): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his politics focuses on the growth and development of Punjab. Addressing a public rally in Mukerian, Mann said his government is working to improve education, healthcare, and electricity facilities across the state. The Chief Minister said his main aim is to serve the people of Punjab and...
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Punjab-Chandigarh Updates: Father Dies Five Days After Daughter’s Birth in Amritsar; Two Punjabi Gangsters Face Action in US and Canada
Chandigarh: Punjab reported several major developments on Friday. A tragic road accident in Amritsar claimed the life of a young father just five days after the birth of his daughter. In another important development, authorities in the United States and Canada took action against two Punjab-linked gangsters. The incidents have drawn attention across the state....
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Why Punjab Could Define India’s New National Security Leadership
Punjab has always occupied a unique place in India’s national security framework. Sharing a 553-kilometre international border with Pakistan, the state has long been at the centre of military preparedness, intelligence operations, and border management. Today, however, Punjab’s strategic importance extends far beyond conventional security concerns. From drone-based smuggling and cyber-enabled threats to counter-terrorism and...
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Punjab Government Blames Centre Over Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit
Punjab has entered another political battle ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state. The Punjab government has accused the Centre of failing to stop cross-border drug smuggling. It claims that weak action against traffickers has allowed the illegal drug trade to continue. The allegations have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling...