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AAP acknowledges Punjab's top score before it came to power

JALANDHAR: After ridiculing and then staying silent over Punjab getting top positions in the performance grading index (PGI) released by the Union education ministry in the past three years, the Aam Aadmi Party has finally acknowledged the state’s consistency in the school education sector before it came to power.

The Times of India

Supreme Court tells Kerala Governor to read up Punjab case verdict

Supreme Court orders Kerala Governor to read up its judgment on Governors' responsibility to act within State Legislature's four corners, without flexing non-existent veto power. In case of withholding assent, Governor must return Bill with reasons.

The Hindu

HOCKEY | Top teams saunter into the quarterfinals

Top teams breeze into QF of Hockey India 13th Senior National men's championship. Punjab, UP & Odisha qualify in style with thumping wins. Telangana's captain & goalkeeper Sai Kumar Gangavath made some wonderful saves. QF line-up: Haryana vs Odisha; TN vs UP; Karnataka vs Jharkhand; Punjab vs Manipur.

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Chhattisgarh minister says SC ruling on assembly bills serves as guideline for all governors

RAIPUR: Amidst nine bills passed by the legislative assembly in Chhattisgarh awaiting the governor's assent, state Law and Legislative Affairs Minister Ravindra Choubey stated on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision in the Punjab case serves as a guideline for Governors across states.

The Times of India

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day

AAP CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes farmer unions for blocking roads, creating inconvenience to common man. SKM coordinator Darshan Pal says AAP has changed attitude since coming to power. Farmers are protesting for hike in sugarcane crop price from Rs 380 to Rs 450 per quintal. SAD chief spokesperson Arshdeep Singh…

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Policeman killed, two others injured after Nihangs open fire in Punjab

Punjab news: The policemen were standing on the road when the Nihangs opened fire at them in Punjab’s Kapurthala district.

The Hindu

Indian Consulate attack | NIA raids 14 locations in Punjab, Haryana in relation to attack in San Francisco

The locations raided by the NIA were spread across the districts of Moga, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Gurdaspur, Mohali and Patiala in Punjab and Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar in Haryana.

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Punjab police nabs three linked to Pak-based terror module

The Director General of Police Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday that three people with "links" to an alleged Pakistan-based terror module have been arrested. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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BSF troops in joint operation with Punjab Police recover 5.29 kg of contraband from Amritsar

The BSF troops in a joint operation with the Punjab police recovered five packets of contraband items from Attari village in Amritsar on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajneesh Goel is next Chief Secretary of Karnataka

Bengaluru's Rajneesh Goel, IAS officer of 1986 batch, appointed next Chief Secretary of Karnataka. State govt issued order; Goel, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Dept, to take charge from outgoing Chief Secretary on Nov 30. State Cabinet authorised CM Siddaramaiah to select. Goel is 40th Chief Secretary; wife Shalini Rajneesh also…

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Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning

Haryana CM Manohar Lal criticised Punjab government for not taking adequate measures to curb stubble burning. He said Haryana's efforts have resulted in a significant decline in farm fire incidents. The government has provided incentives to farmers and supplied machines and equipment to facilitate stubble management. Punjab recorded 35,606 stubble-burning…

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Necessary to hear the farmer before making him a ‘villain’: Justice Dhulia

Supreme Court judge expresses need to hear farmers before painting them as villains; 8,481 meetings held with farmers, 1,092 flying squads deployed to prevent fires; court questions why errant farmers should benefit monetarily; asks Centre, Punjab to take away incentive; suggests policy to discourage paddy cultivation.

The Hindu

Even after backfire, Gambusia fish remain popular to beat mosquitoes | Explained

In the last few months, various government and non-governmental organisations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address a mosquito menace that locals have complained about. However, mosquitofish is a very invasive species that has already invaded ecosystems around India, including in the…

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Farmers in Punjab, Haryana fume over police cases for stubble burning

Farmers associated with as many as 18 farmer-labour outfits and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) staged demonstrations at several places and submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners in support of their demands.

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CBI arrests two senior officials in seperate bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Manager (Production) of Verka Dairy Plant in Punjab for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

The Times of India

Punjab: Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib urges farmers to shun stubble burning practices to save environment

LUDHIANA: Anti-Stubble burning "campaign" launched by the Punjab government has been getting response from all segments of the society with prominent religious organization, Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib, calling upon the farmers to shun stubble burning practices to protect the environment comprising air and soil.

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Morning Digest | Uttar Pradesh bans halal branding on food items, Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature, and more

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In Punjab, AAP sets tone for 2024 parliamentary polls, hits out at Modi

AAP sharpens attack on Opp. parties in Punjab; CM Mann & Kejriwal blame them for ruining State. PM Modi called 'master of phraseology' who befooled people. People of Gurdaspur waiting to see their MP Sunny Deol. People to teach Opp. parties a lesson in polls. CM Mann alleges SAD insulted…

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SAD president Sukhbir asks Punjab CM to apologise or face defamation case

SAD Pres. Badal sends legal notice to Punjab CM Mann for 'malicious lies' and demands apology within 5 days. Badal accuses Mann of making 'outlandish statement' and 'wild allegations' to damage Badal family's reputation. Failing to apologize, Badal will file defamation case.

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Senior National men’s hockey championship | Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu routs Assam

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in…

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Punjab’s Jarmanpreet Singh sets sights on performing well in the Senior Nationals

Jarmanpreet Singh, a 27-year-old defender from Punjab, is a tough and resilient player on the field, yet calm and friendly off it. He has competed in many National championships and is part of the formidable Punjab team at the Senior Nationals. He is looking forward to the tournament and is…

The Times of India

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar condemns AAP govt, asks for action amidst deteriorating law and order situation

AMRITSAR: Referring to the deteriorating law and order situation of Punjab, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) state president Sunil Jakhar held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) responsible for the current situation in Punjab.

The Times of India

High court quashes Haryana law providing 75% quota in private sector

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday set aside the Haryana government’s law- The Haryana state Employment of Local Candidates Act 2020, providing 75% reservation in Haryana industries for the domiciles of the state.

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Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals

Indian hockey stars to compete in 13th Hockey India Senior National Championship in Chennai. Punjab, Haryana, and TN have current Indian players. Host TN hopes to be in podium. Craig Fulton, India's head coach, to monitor talent.

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