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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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‘I’ve been waiting all my life to shed light on them’: musicians on their unsung home-town heroes

From gigs in sketchy Toronto buildings to Punjabi folk in Birmingham, musicians including Mogwai, Nakhane and Cornershop champion the local acts who never hit the big time

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Four held for killing Punjab police personnel in Barnala

“The four men allegedly involved in the killing of a police head constable in Barnala have been arrested,” Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on October 24.

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Consultants in Punjab expect delays in Canada visa processing

Canada is the most sought-after country for studying overseas among youth from Punjab.

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NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution caused by stubble burning

National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Punjab chief secretary and member secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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BRS tells Rahul Gandhi that Telangana sand policy was the best in the country

Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Krishank Manne said the State’s sand mining revenue increased 149 times under Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, from Rs. 39.66 cr to Rs. 5,901.73 cr. Secretary Mines, government of India appreciated policy, seven states studied it, including Congress-led Punjab.

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

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Punjab BJP resolves to oppose SYL canal construction

BJP's Punjab unit opposes construction of SYL canal, accuses ruling AAP of betraying people of Punjab. Resolution demands CM Bhagwant Mann to protect vital interests of Punjab or quit. BJP to make every sacrifice to prevent SYL or any new water carrier channel for carrying Punjab's waters to non-basin and…

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Gadkari inaugurates 418-feet national flag at Attari-Wagah border, tallest in country

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the tallest national flag in India (418ft) at Attari in Amritsar. Accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Amritsar MP Aujla, he visited Golden Temple and witnessed the retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border. Prayed for well-being and development of India.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Santosh Trophy | Delhi books a final round berth with win over Odisha

Delhi topped Group B in Senior Nat'l Football Championship, securing 13 points from 4 wins & 1 draw. Punjab & Odisha followed with 9 points each. Bengal crashed out, finishing 4th with 8 points. Karnataka, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh will join 6 toppers & 3 best 2nd-place finishers in final…

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BJP flays AAP govt in Punjab for collapsing health sector

BJP spokesperson Shergill alleges rural healthcare in Punjab has collapsed since AAP govt. came to power. Rural dispensaries lack basic medicines. CM Mann's tall claims of taking path-breaking initiatives in health sector are false. Probe ordered into fake OPD registrations at Aam Aadmi Clinics.

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Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tuesday

Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday.

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'Dead' for 20 years, ex-navy employee arrested by Delhi Police for triple murder

After faking his death, Balesh fled to Punjab; later moved to Delhi’s Najafgarh with his family.

The Times of India

Gold rush: Punjab grapples with soaring smuggling operations from Gulf

AMRITSAR: The lure of significant returns and the high demand for gold have resulted in a nearly twofold increase in gold smuggling from Gulf countries to Punjab even as the smuggling kingpins have now begun recruiting couriers or low-wage workers including women from these countries to smuggle the yellow metal…

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Former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira arrested in Punjab’s Ferozepur district

Kulbir Singh Zira was arrested following a complaint by a block development panchayat officer, accusing the leader and his supporters of obstructing him and other staff from performing their duties during a protest a few days ago.

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Punjab govt. employees await implementation of old pension scheme

Punjab govt. issued notification to restore Old Pension Scheme (OPS) last Nov, but yet to release SOPs. Employees who joined after 2004 covered under NPS, but OPS provides full govt. contribution. Retirees disappointed by govt's sluggish approach & lack of details. AAP govt. committed to implementing OPS, studying models of…

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Resolve rice millers’ issues for smooth procurement: Partap Singh Bajwa to Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Punjab leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday asked chief minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene and resolve the issues of rice millers in the state to the smooth lifting of paddy from grain markets.

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Former Chief Election Commissioner M.S. Gill passes away

Former CEC Manohar Singh Gill passes away after brief illness. He served as Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation, and was recipient of Padma Vibhushan. He was elected to Rajya Sabha on Congress ticket in 2004 and became Union Sports Minister in 2008. Condolences…

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In Haryana Assembly poll, fight is only between Congress and BJP; Congress preparing to contest all 10 Lok Sabha seats, says former CM Hooda

Bhupinder Singh Hooda adds that in Haryana, the fight is only between the Congress and the BJP, and the Congress is competent and is preparing to contest all the 10 Lok Sabha seats.

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