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Punjab CM hits back, says not afraid of Governor’s threat to impose President’s Rule in Punjab

Punjab CM Mann says Gov. Purohit's threat to recommend President's Rule an insult to Punjabis; won't bow down.

The Hindu

Immature, unprofessional: Opposition hits out at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Saturday blamed Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday for his ongoing confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit.

The Times of India

NIA court orders confiscation of property of absconding pro-Khalistan “terrorist”

NIA special court orders confiscation of property belonging to absconding pro-Khalistan terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa. He is accused of planning terror attacks, including rocket-propelled grenade attacks and conspiracy to kill Punjab police Sub-Inspector Dilbagh Singh.

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Will write to President under Article 356: Punjab Governor to CM

Governor Purohit warns CM Mann to reply to queries or face criminal proceedings for failure of constitutional mechanism in Punjab.

The Hindu

Punjab Tourism Summit to begin on September 11

Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart will be held during September 11-13 in Mohali. The government aims to position Punjab as prime tourist destination by 2030.

The Hindu

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit warns CM Bhagwant Mann to respond to his letters or face consequences

CHANDIGARH: Amid the continuing hostility, Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday again shot off a strongly-worded letter warning chief minister Bhagwant Mann to respond to his earlier letters besides sending him an action taken report about the rampant availability of drugs in the state before he writes to the President…

The Times of India

Distressing Trend Of ‘Reverse Dowry’: Shattering Families And Values

"Reverse dowry" casts a shadow on the purity of marriage in the northwestern Indian region of Punjab.

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ED raids ex-Congress Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in money laundering probe

ED raids premises linked to ex-Punjab Cabinet Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in money laundering probe. 10 premises in Ludhiana being searched under PMLA

The Hindu

Overnight rains throw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh cause disruption of normal life, resulting in six deaths, damaged roads, vehicles, and buildings. Over 12,000 houses have been damaged, 40 people are missing, and rivers are in spate. Chief Minister urges people to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides. Schools…

The Hindu

Rescuers evacuate over 100,000 people from flood-hit areas of Pakistan's Punjab province in 3 weeks

Officials say rescuers have evacuated more than 100,000 people from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province in the past three weeks

The Independent UK

Farmers detained in Haryana, Punjab ahead of protest for flood relief

Heavy police deployed at inter-State borders of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh in wake of protests by various farmer outfits from six flood-ravaged States demanding flood-relief compensation

The Hindu

INDIA bloc may be on a sticky wicket in Punjab as Congress’ Bajwa dismisses any link to the AAP

Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have joined hands as part of the INDIA Opposition grouping, but their bond appears to be on a weak wicket in Punjab

The Hindu

Farmer killed in clash with police ahead of Chandigarh rally over flood relief

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab ahead of protest in Chandigarh for flood-relief compensation. Police and farmers clashed, leading to the death of one farmer dead. 16 farmer outfits from 6 states to gather in Chandigarh on Aug 22

The Hindu

Rising Intolerance In Pakistan And Misuse Of Blasphemy Laws

Muslims attacked Christians and destroyed eight churches in the city of Faisalabad in the eastern Punjab province.

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Punjab: 29 kg contraband seized in Ferozepur; 2 Pak smugglers apprehended

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force and Punjab Police foiled a smuggling bid in Ferozepur district with the arrest of two Pakistani smugglers and recovered 26 packets of contraband drugs. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

17 Indians evacuated from Libya

Seventeen Indian nationals rescued from Libya after MEA's sustained efforts. Hailing from Punjab and Haryana, they reached Delhi on Aug 20. Indian embassy in Tunis played key role in evacuation.

Al Jazeera

Pakistani Christians hold Sunday services at desecrated churches

More than 80 Christian homes and churches vandalised in a riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Wednesday.

The Hindu

BJP flays CM Mann for neglecting people of Punjab in need of hour

BJP accuses Punjab CM Mann of neglecting State during floods, says he's busy in political rallies in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. Mann's actions termed "highly insensitive and irresponsible" by BJP spokesperson.

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The Independent UK

Bus engulfed in flames after hitting van in Pakistan, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others

Police and rescue officials in Pakistan say a bus caught fire after hitting a van parked on the shoulder of an intercity highway in eastern Punjab province, killing at least 18 people and injuring 13 others

The Times of India

Farmer unions to gherao Chandigarh to press demand for compensation of crop loss due to floods

JIND: As many as 16 farmer unions decided to gherao Chandigarh on August 22 to press the demand of compensation for loss occurred due to flash floods in northern states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT) and Utrakhand, said farmer unionists on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistani police searching for father in connection with death of Sara Sharif

Urfan Sharif, father of 10-year-old girl found dead at her home near Woking, may be in hiding in Punjab, say police

The Independent UK

Sara Sharif: Pakistan police join hunt for father sought after murder of girl, 10

Urfan Sharif, who has a home in the Punjab, is being sought by police in the region

The Independent UK

Pakistani police seek to arrest father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who died in the UK

Pakistani police in the eastern province of Punjab are seeking to arrest a man in connection with the death of his 10-year-old daughter in the U.K. Sara Sharif was found dead at her home in Woking, on the southern outskirts of London, on Aug. 10, U.K. police said in a…

The Hindu

Road tax exemption for electric cars in Telangana replaced with high rates

Telangana has replaced road tax exemption for electric cars with 11-15% levy, surprising potential buyers. This comes despite govt's efforts to promote e-mobility. Other States offering road tax exemption include TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, UP & NCR. 5K EVs for taxis & private use exempt, 2L two-wheelers still to go.

The Times of India

People sought relief, got only lip service from Punjab CM: Partap Singh Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government for its "failure" to provide adequate aid to the flood victims in Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur districts.

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