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Bulldozer justice ‘inherently illegal’: Editorials on Punjab & Haryana HC halting ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Nuh

On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court used an important phrase while halting a demolition drive carried out by authorities in Nuh and Gurugram, which had seen communal violence the previous week.

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Did you issue notice before demolitions, Punjab and Haryana HC asks Haryana

Haryana authorities razed several illegal structures in violence-hit Nuh including a hotel from where stones were allegedly pelted on a religious procession during the clashes last week, officials said earlier.

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Punjab: Police recovers 77 kg of Heroin, 4 arrested

In two separate intelligence-led operations by Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab, the Ferozepur Police on Sunday nabbed four drug traffickers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haryana receives 59% excess rain in July, Punjab 44%

Flood-hit Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab saw 40-59% excess rainfall in July. Chandigarh recorded 170% excess, while Panchkula and Yamunanagar saw 111% and 75% excess, respectively.

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Punjab police claim to have busted interstate illegal weapon smuggling module

Punjab Police busts inter-state illegal weapon smuggling module with arrest of two arms suppliers from Madhya Pradesh. Cache of 17 pistols, 35 magazines recovered. Linkages to criminal gangs associated with Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Ravi Balachauria.

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NIA raids 31 locations in hunt for U.K. High Commission attackers

The National Investigation Agency August 1, 2023, raided 31 locations across Punjab and Haryana to locate those involved in the conspiracy behind the March 19 attack on the High Commission of India in London.

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Punjab’s new sports policy will create sports culture in State: Gurmeet Singh

Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Monday said the new sports policy of the state, which was recently approved by the Cabinet includes several incentives in a bid to create a sports culture in the State .

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M.S. Bitta demands White Paper on Operation Blue Star, 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Politicians have to be blamed for the rise of terrorism in Punjab. All parties were equally responsible for the situation, says Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, former President of Indian Youth Congress and chairman of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front.

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Drones being used to smuggle drugs across border into India, admits Pakistan PM’s advisor

A senior official in the Pakistan Government has admitted that Pakistani smugglers are using drones to smuggle illicit drugs, mostly heroin into Indian territory.

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Punjab BJP delegation meets governor on flood issue, demands compensation for farmers

Sunil Jakhar also alleged that the government failed to take necessary measures, including cleaning of drains and strengthening of embankments, that led to the flooding.

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Delhi Police Special Cell nabs two inter-state firearms traffickers

The two accused had procured these firearms from a Madhya Pradesh-based supplier, which were to be sold to the criminals of Delhi and Punjab, stated Delhi Police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Woman IAF officer injured in robbery bid dies

“A woman Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, who was seriously injured after being allegedly attacked by a mess worker in Pathankot district of Punjab, succumbed to her injuries,” police said on July 24.

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Woman IAF officer, who was attacked by mess worker in Pathankot, dies

Squadron Leader Arshita Jaiswal lost her life at Army's command hospital at Panchkula here days after she was attacked by a mess worker at her official residence in Punjab's Pathankot on July 17. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA files charge sheet against 9 accused linked to Babbar Khalsa International, Khalistan Tiger Force

The NIA is also investigating the links of 16 other absconding and arrested accused associated with BKI and KTF. Read more on The Hindu

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Punjab: Akali leader arrested with 110 grams of heroin in Amritsar

In a major operation by the counterintelligence agency in Amritsar, the Akali leader and Amritsar District President of the Students Organisation of India (SOI), Tejbeer Singh, was arrested with heroin. Read further on Dynamite News:

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10%-55% BDS, MDS seats vacant across India for over five years

Dental courses in India have seen 10-55% seats vacant in recent years. Private colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab have been worst hit.

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Barbie release delayed in Pakistan’s Punjab province over ‘objectionable content’

Film being reviewed to ensure it is not violating the country’s social, cultural and religious values

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Unfortunate that Punjab Governor doesn't know whether calling special Assembly session in June was legal or not: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it is “very unfortunate” that Governor Banwarilal Purohit does not know whether the June 19-20 session was legal or illegal.

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Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre

Tomato prices expected to fall due to higher supply from Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh. Govt procuring tomatoes to make them available at affordable prices in Delhi-NCR, Bihar & Rajasthan. MIS implemented to protect growers from distress sale. Prices shot up to ₹200-250/kg due to monsoon rains & logistics disruptions. Average…

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Punjab: Pak drone recovered near international border in Tarn Taran

The recovered drone belongs to Quadcopter, DJI Matrice 300 RTK model. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers up in arms against AAP govt. in Punjab over poor handling of flood situation; threaten to block railway tracks

Angry farmers to protest against Punjab govt. for alleged failure to tackle floods; to block railway tracks if demands not met.

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Data | Forty deaths in the run-up to Panchayat polls: West Bengal most affected by political violence

West Bengal has seen a peak in political violence & related deaths during polls. Analysis of data from 2016-2023 shows J&K recorded the most incidents, followed by West Bengal, UP and Punjab. Most other States recorded less than 700 incidents. The 2019 Lok Sabha polls and the 2018 panchayat polls…

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Riar Saab’s latest Punjabi hip-hop track ‘Obsessed’ gets the nation grooving

Vicky Kaushal's viral dance moves to Riar Saab’s ‘Gaddiyan Ucchiyan Rakhiyaan’ has given the Punjabi hip-hop song a major boost. Riar's 'Obsessed Tour' covering major cities in India reflects the singer’s love for modern and traditional singing.

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Heroin dropped by Pakistani drone recovered near International Border in Punjab

The Border Security Force on July 18 recovered over two kg of heroin dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, an official said.

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AAP govt.-Governor heading for another showdown; Punjab Governor cast doubt on ‘legality’ of June Assembly session

Punjab Gov. Purohit & CM Mann’s AAP govt. face another showdown as Gov. casts doubt on legality of June Assembly session.

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