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Haryana Minister slams Punjab govt. over stubble burning; AAP hits back

Haryana Agriculture Minister Jai Prakash Dalal on Saturday slammed the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over the stubble-burning incidents in the state, prompting a sharp reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party.

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“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Semifinal 2023 | Explosive Punjab meets consistent Delhi

Punjab vs Delhi: Yash Dhull-led Punjab take on unbeaten Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Dhull has been leading from the front, while Suyash Sharma's impressive run makes Delhi a team to beat. Abhishek Sharma and Punjab's bowlers must counter-attack to secure a place in the final. Who will come…

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How five-week camp with Yuvraj Singh helped Shubman Gill and three other Punjab cricketers

NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh isn't a professional coach but youngsters in the Punjab set-up swear by his "contribution" to their game.

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Punjab: 6 killed after car collides with truck in Sangrur

At least six people, including a child, were found dead after a car in which they were travelling in collided with a truck near Mehlan Chowk in Sangrur district early Thursday morning.

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Kejriwal skips ED summons, demands withdrawal of ‘illegal, politically motivated’ notice

Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED and will go to Madhya Pradesh for campaigning. He will take part in a roadshow with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. ED summoned Mr. Kejriwal for questioning in money laundering case linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam

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ED conducts searches in Punjab drug trafficking case

ED searches 25 premises in Punjab in connection with major drug trafficking racket busted by NCB. Seized ₹4.5 crore, phones, laptops, papers. 14 NCB officials awarded for busting international syndicate. Network runs from Ludhiana, sources heroin from Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Arrested 19, seized 40 kg heroin, 204 bank accounts, 52…

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Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

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State DGP appointees must have at least six months to retire; those on deputation need Central consent: amended UPSC guidelines

Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the Director General of Police of a State, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said in amended guidelines issued last month.

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Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

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SAD urged to lead joint effort to safeguard Punjab’s interests

CHANDIGARH: Leading intellectuals, writers and academics from across Punjab on Tuesday urged the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to take the lead in evolving a joint strategy along with other political parties for safeguarding the interests of the state, including that on the SYL canal.

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Punjab: Congress leader, his sister-in-law shot dead, 2 among 9 identified arrested; police says old rivalry

PATIALA: Two persons including a Congress leader and his sister-in-law were shot dead in their house in Kartarpur village of Nurpur Bedi in Ropar district on Monday night by some assailants following an alleged old rivalry.

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6 districts fail zero farm fire goal, but rest of Punjab likely to meet 50% dip target

Before the paddy harvest season began, the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party had set a few targets. One of them was to keep the fire count to zero in six of the state’s 23 districts. But despite improvements, that goal remains elusive.

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SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control air pollution in Delhi.

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ED raids Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh; other locations in drugs probe case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab, including at the premises of AAP MLA Kulwant Singh, as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation

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Punjab bans dangerous stunts involving tractors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces ban on dangerous tractor stunts after 29-yr-old man dies in Gurdaspur. CM said tragic incident was unfortunate & to protect lives, a complete ban on stunts involving tractors & other agri implements is imposed. Tractors should not be catalysts of death, hence ban is needed.

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Punjab: Stuntman dies after getting caught under tractor at Gurdaspur fair; inquiry ordered

GURDASPUR: A sports fair held in Punjab's Sarchur village within the Fatehgarh Churian constituency turned tragic with a stuntman meeting a fatal accident as he was crushed beneath the tractor's wheels while attempting a high-risk stunt.

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3 kg heroin, 4 cartridges recovered near Pakistan border in Punjab's Tarn Taran

BSF & Punjab Police recover 3kg heroin & 4 cartridges from field near Int'l Border in Tarn Taran. Iron ring found attached to package, suspected to be airdropped by drone.

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Two China-made drones recovered near International Border in Punjab's Amritsar, Tarn Taran

BSF foils smuggling attempt via drones in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts; recovers two Chinese drones in separate joint operations by BSF and Punjab Police

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Incidents of stubble burning fall in Punjab, Haryana; rise in U.P.

Fall in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana; UP sees rise. Punjab, Haryana contribute highest number of incidents. Fall in incidents seen as a breather for Delhi, other parts of north India. UP sees 30.6% rise in incidents. Data from Sept 15-Oct 28. Fall in incidents due to collective efforts of…

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Punjab: Valmiki bodies express resentment over CM Bhagwant Mann's absence at event, warn of movement

AMRITSAR: While expressing resentment over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's absence during the Pargat Diwas event for Adi Kavi Karuna Sagar Bhagwan Valmiki, various Valmiki bodies have warned to initiate a movement against the government's alleged lackdasical attitude to their demands.

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Four arrested BKI operatives were assigned for targeted killings: Punjab Police

Punjab Police on Saturday said that four operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), whose arrests were announced on Saturday by the police, were assigned for targeted killings in a big city in the state by their handlers.

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Punjab to allow only green firecrackers in festivals

Punjab govt allows use of only green firecrackers on Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas & New Year; violators to face penal action. Sale of firecrackers to be done through licensed traders; no online orders. PPCB to carry out short-term monitoring in selected cities; police to ensure sale & use of allowed green…

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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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Two coaches of Patalkot Express train catch fire in Agra, two injured

Patalkot Express train coach catches fire near Agra station; no casualties reported. Train runs between Firozpur Cantonment in Punjab and Seoni in Madhya Pradesh. Fire broke out in 4th coach after engine at 3.45 pm. Coach evacuated and detached from train; cause of fire unknown.

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