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BJP picks Krishan Lal Panwar for Haryana Rajya Sabha seat

CHANDIGARH: Putting all speculations to rest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced former Haryana transport and jails minister from Panipat, Krishan Lal Panwar, as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat of the party.

The Times of India · May 30, 2022

At Sirsa rally, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar allows free lifting of soil from lake

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced a bonanza of development works worth Rs 575 crore for Sirsa district. Addressing a Pragati Rally in Odhan of the district, Khattar said that equitable development is being ensured in the entire state, keeping aside party politics. Ex-minister Sunil Jakhar,…

The Times of India · May 29, 2022

Data | Pandemic impact: Average exam scores decline drastically in Maths and Science across India

Sharp declines in scores were observed across India, except in Punjab and Chandigarh. Marks scored in English were an exception as the Indian average improved by 24 marks in the period

The Hindu · May 29, 2022

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PT Usha calls for stringent measures against dope offenders

CHANDIGARH: Almost a year after the euphoria of Neeraj Chopra winning the country's first ever track and field Olympic gold, the darker side of Indian athletics have once again surfaced after an Olympian discus thrower was provisionally suspended and a quarter-miler suddenly disappeared to evade dope testers.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

Tricity reports 27 new Covid cases

CHANDIGARH: The city reported 15 Covid cases on Friday while 18 patients were discharged. Active cases have reached 91 and positivity rate was recorded at 1.32%. There are 92,374 confirmed cases, including 1,165 deaths. The recovery count is 91,118.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

Haryana: Death of 7 drug addicts triggers alarm in Sirsa

CHANDIGARH: With seven 'drug addicts' alleged to have died due to overdose in Sirsa during this month, the menace has sent shockwaves across the district.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

Land lease: Haryana steps in as BJP leaders Munish Grover and Arvind Sharma fight intensifies

CHANDIGARH: With the war of words intensifying between BJP leaders Munish Grover and Arvind Sharma over the government reportedly cancelling the lease of land given to Gaur Brahmin Educational Trust in Pahrawar village of Rohtak district, the Haryana government has finally stepped in to settle the issue.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

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Disproportionate assets case: 4 years jail for former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala

CHANDIGARH: In a major setback to former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, a special CBI court in Delhi on Friday sentenced him to four years in jail for acquiring assets to the tune of Rs 2.81 crores beyond his known sources of income. The court of Vikas Dhull, special…

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

4,358 constables to be hired soon, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Punjab government is set to recruit 4,358 police constables after the procedure for their medical exam and verification is completed. “I am happy to inform that today our government has completed the results of the recruitment examination of 4,358 constables of Punjab Police. Appointment letters will be distributed to…

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Punjab: 10 panchayat members booked for fund misuse in Patiala

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab vigilance bureau on Friday registered an FIR against two sarpanchs, eight panchs, two panchayat secretaries, one junior engineer, 10 firms and four private persons for misappropriation of panchayat funds received in lieu of acquisition of panchayat land pertaining to five villages in Patiala district.

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Punjab BJP's 2-day training camp begins

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP's two-day training camp started at the party headquarters in Chandigarh on Thursday under the chairmanship of state party president Ashwani Sharma. The camp was inaugurated by BJP national general secretary and Punjab in-charge Dushyant Gautam.

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Punjab's excise revenue marred by low growth rate

CHANDIGARH: Despite being one of the key sources of tax revenue, the excise earnings have stagnated in Punjab, yielding low growth rates in recent years, much to the chagrin of the state government.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Punjab AAP gears up for high-stakes bypoll

CHANDIGARH: The AAP is gearing up for the Lok Sabha byelection in Sangrur, a seat chief minister Bhagwant Mann clinched for his party in 2014 and 2019.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Punjab ends referrals to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has pulled the plug on unnecessary referral of patients from government-run facilities in districts to health care facilities in Chandigarh.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

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The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Public prosecutors move Punjab and Haryana high court to seek air conditioners

CHANDIGARH: Haryana public prosecutors (district attorneys) have moved the Punjab and Haryana high court demanding air conditioners (ACs) for their offices to beat the blazing heat. The prosecutors are aggrieved by the Haryana government's instructions issued in 1970 that they are only entitled to desert coolers in their offices.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Punjab number one in national education survey, Delhi showing takes hit

JALANDHAR: In sync with its high-scoring Performance Grade Index (PGI)-2020 report, Punjab has got first rank in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) conducted by the Union ministry of education on November 12, 2021, in all subjects of classes III, V and VIII. It also has bagged top three positions in…

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Give damage claim details, says Punjab and Haryana high court

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to inform it about the details of claims for damages caused during the 2017 violence that had erupted following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in rape cases. The HC…

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Over 250 Covid cases in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana

CHANDIGARH/SHIMLA: Haryana and Himachal reported 245 and 6 fresh cases, respectively, of Covid on Wednesday, and no death. On the other hand, 266 recoveries were reported in Haryana and 11 in Himachal.

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The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Chandigarh: After complaint, Prime minister’s office asks administration for reply on property tax in colonies

CHANDIGARH: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has intervened in the ongoing issue of imposing property tax on thousands on residents in colonies, seeking a reply from the UT administration.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Water supply to be hit today in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Water supply will be affected due to repairs at the main water supply line of phases 3 and 4 coming from Kajauli, and shifting of a pipe in Sector 39-based waterworks on Thursday. The morning supply will be normal from 3.30 am to 9am, while the evening supply from…

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi today, no confirmation on meeting party chief

CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann will be in Delhi on Thursday to meet Union minister for water resources Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. There was, however, no confirmation of whether he will meet AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the aftermath of removal of health minister Dr Vijay Singla on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Arvind Kejriwal shedding crocodile tears: Punjab BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh

CHANDIGARH: BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh asked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday to stop shedding crocodile tears over the arrest of former Punjab health minister Dr Vijay Singla and wanted to know whether he was in tears because the former health minister did not take him into confidence.…

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Paperless budget: Punjab govt to save Rs 21 lakh

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has decided to present a paperless budget for the financial year 2022-23, which will help it save Rs 21 lakh.

The Times of India · May 25, 2022

Slum-dwellers are citizens too, have a right to life: Punjab and Haryana high Court

CHANDIGARH: Slum dwellers are also citizens of this country and have a right to life in terms of Article 21 of the Constitution, according to the Punjab and Haryana high court which has also sought the Centre’s reply on their rehabilitation while stating people out of necessity have to occupy…

The Times of India · May 25, 2022

Punjab: Election Commission announces June 23 for Sangrur Lok Sabha by-poll, counting on June 26

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India(ECI) on Wednesday announced that the by-poll for the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat would be held on June 23 and the counting of votes will be held on June 26.

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