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100 days at Shambhu border: Farmers protest through heatwave, polls, govt’s blind eye

In February, as farmers from Punjab and Haryana set out for Delhi to demand a law guaranteeing minimum support price for agricultural produce, the agitation was met with heavy barricading, police action, shelling of tear gas, and pellet gun firing. At one of the borders, which turned into a protest…

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Punjab: ED raids mining locations in Bhola drugs case related probe

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan's Sufi Festivals Reclaim Spirit After Violence

Rhythmic drums and spirited dancing are once again bringing life to the shrines of Pakistan's saints, where festivals were long stifled by jihadist violence.

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The Punjab test: How the stage is set for a quadrangular contest on June 1

With the completion of the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, it’s Punjab’s turn. Voting in its 13 Lok Sabha constituencies is scheduled for June 1, in a contest whose contours seem considerably altered since the last polls of 2019. The relative strength, alignments and strategies of key…

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Punjab: Why are farmers protesting outside houses of BJP candidates?

In Punjab, BJP candidates campaigning in villages have been facing backlash with farmers confronting them with questions over the Modi government’s policies, farmers’ protests and police action during protests. The farmers have even begun staging protests outside the homes of the BJP candidates.

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Kejriwal, while hitting BJP, roars 'They think they can break Punjabis like Shiv Sena, NCP'

Launching a scathing attack on Amit Shah over his remark that the Mann government will fall after June 4, Kejriwal said on Tuesday that the BJP thinks as they broke Shiv Sena, NCP, they can break Punjabis too but they will fail. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim, 4 others acquitted in Ranjit Singh murder case

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others were acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the murder case of former Dera manager Ranjit Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: BSF recovers China-made Pakistani drone in Amritsar

A relentless heatwave engulfed large parts of North India with temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan. The 50 degrees Celsius was recorded in Phalodi in the last 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: Int'l drug smuggling gang unearthed in Fazilka; 7 held

The police seized 5.47 Kg pure grade heroin and Rs 1.7 lakh in cash from the arrested persons. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Severe heatwave to continue in Delhi, 5 states till May 26, heavy rain in south

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a severe heatwave will continue in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh till May 26, with no respite from the unrelenting heat at least for the next four days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Heat Wave: IMD issues red alert across north India for next 5 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several states in north India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and west Uttar Pradesh, as the region continues to experience severe heatwave conditions over the next five days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Braille ballot papers being prepared for polling day in Chandigarh

Braille ballot papers are being prepared following instructions from the Election Commission of India to enable visually impaired people to take part in the election process and cast their votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and Chandigarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Severe heatwave red alert for states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave red alert warning for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the capital, Chandigarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP blames AAP for ‘failing to deliver on promises’ in Punjab

BJP asserts Centre's schemes benefit Punjab, criticizes AAP, and highlights significant funds provided for state development.

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‘Narendra Modi is more of a Prime Minister for Gujarat, has been adopting anti-Punjab policies,’ says Akali Dal’s Bikram Majithia

Bikram Majithia interview: In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Senior SAD leader criticizes BJP and PM Modi, accusing them of anti-Punjab policies and neglecting minorities

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Shiromani Akali Dal raises ‘pro-Punjab’, ‘Panthic’ pitch in manifesto

SAD released its manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary election on Saturday.

The Hindu

Nine pilgrims charred to death in Haryana after tourist bus goes up in flames

Tragic bus fire in Haryana kills 8, injures over 20; residents of Punjab and Chandigarh returning from Mathura-Vrindavan.

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Weather Alert: IMD forecasts severe heatwave in north during May 18-20

A severe heatwave will likely envelope Delhi, Punjab and Haryana between May 18 and 20, the IMD forecast on Thursday, adding that similar conditions will grip other parts of northern India and Bihar over the next five days as the summer heat cranks up across most parts of the country.…

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In Punjab, BSP’s ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink, yet it may be spoilsport on handful seats

With the Bahujan Samaj Party witnessing a gradual decrease in its vote share over the years in Punjab’s political space, the party ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink in electoral politics of the State

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IMD issues heatwave warning in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab till May 18

IMD predicts heatwaves in multiple Indian states, with temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius in some regions.

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NCBC recommends increase in reservation quota for OBCs in West Bengal, Punjab

NCBC recommends increasing OBC reservation in Punjab and West Bengal public employment to align with Supreme Court directives.

The Hindu

Why no protests against AAP govt. over bonus on MSP, BJP Punjab chief asks farm leaders

Punjab BJP chief criticizes farmer leaders for not protesting against AAP-led State government, demands bonus on MSP.

The Hindu

Youth Congress intensifies campaign against Agnipath among young voters in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh

Congress campaigns in Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh against Agnipath recruitment scheme, promising to end it and create more jobs.

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Punjab: BSF repatriates two Pak nationals who crossed border inadvertently near Gurdaspur

The Border Security Force (BSF) handed over two Pakistani nationals to Pak Rangers who inadvertently crossed over near Punjab's Gurdaspur on Tuesday on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab police bust terror module, arrest four

Punjab police bust terror module, arrest key operatives linked to foreign-based mastermind Iqbalpreet Singh; also arrest SFJ operatives.

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