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Heroin packet recovered near India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar

Border Security Force (BSF) troops on April 29 recovered a packet of heroin from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar, an official said.

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Twitter takes down tweets globally in response to Punjab & Haryana HC directive

Twitter globally took down tweets from Indian users in response to an order from the Punjab & Haryana High Court issued in February, according to information from the social media platform provided to Saurav Das, a transparency activist and journalist whose posts were removed from the platform recently.

The Hindu

IMD predicts more heatwave days for eastern India in May

May, generally the hottest month in most of India, is likely to be particularly scorching in large parts of eastern India but Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat — while still sizzling — are likely to see increased rain and limited heatwaves, according to the India Meteorological Department

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Punjab cabinet extends date of exemption of stamp duty and land registration fees by May 15

LUDHIANA: In a "major relief" to the people of the state, the Punjab Cabinet led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday further extended the date of exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees on land registration till May 15.

The Times of India

Punjab cabinet extends date of exemption of stamp duty and fees land registration by May 15

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BSF seizes suspected heroin from Punjab's Amritsar sector

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday recovered a suspected contraband packet in Punjab's Amritsar sector. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court quashes cheating, forgery charges against former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

The Supreme Court on April 28 quashed cheating and forgery charges against former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal two days after he passed away.

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BSF intercepts Pak drone in Gurdaspur sector, forcing it to return

The Border Security Forces on Friday, April 28, 2023, intercepted a drone infiltrating from Pakistan in Punjab’s Gurdaspur sector by firing at it forcing it to return.

The Hindu

FIR against Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira on Bholath SDM’s complaint, MLA claims vendetta by Punjab CM

JALANDHAR: Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been booked on the complaint of Bholath SDM for obstructing, holding threat of injury to a public servant, wrongful confinement, defamation and criminal intimidation after the officer had sent two complaints – one to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and other to chief secretary.

The Times of India

Boxer Kaur Singh dies, Punjab CM condoles

CHANDIGARH: Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday at a hospital in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

The Times of India

Boxing legend Kaur Singh, 74, passes away & cremated at native village in Sangrur; CM, ministers mourns

PATIALA: Arjuna awardee and Padma Shri, a former Olympian and legend boxer Kaur Singh, who was also a retired army man, passed away at 74 years of age at a private hospital in Kurukshetra of Haryana on Thursday morning.

The Times of India

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village in Punjab; leaders across political spectrum pay respects

BADAL(PUNJAB): Parkash Singh Badal was cremated on Thursday at his ancestral village in Punjab's Muktsar district with thousands of mourners and leaders across the political spectrum paying their last respects to the Akali stalwart and five-time chief minister.

The Times of India

BSF shoots down drone along India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar

Border Security Force (BSF) shot down a Pakistani drone sneaking into the Indian territory, carrying packets of Heroin and Opium, near Dhanoe Kalan village of Punjab's Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Calls for release of Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal grow as he marks 2000 days behind bars

Today (April 26) marks 2000 days since Jagtar Singh Johal, known as Jaggi, was locked up amid accusations he was involved in a political murder plot in Punjab, northern India.

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PM Modi pays respect to former Punjab CM and Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid his last respect to former Punjab Chief Minister and veteran Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on April 25, after a brief illness at a private hospital in Punjab’s Mohali.

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Guaifenesin, Indian cough syrup, found to have contaminants: WHO

Guaifenesin TG syrup, manufactured by QP Pharmachem Ltd, a Punjab based pharma company, has compounds toxic to human health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

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Punjab government declares holiday on April 27; people queue up to pay last respects to Parkash Singh Badal

The Central government has already announced two days of State mourning on April 26 and 27 across India as a mark of respect to the former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal

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Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95

Former Punjab Chief Minsiter and Shiromani Akali Dal patron S Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 95. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contaminated syrups manufactured in India reported in WHO’s Western Pacific region

It added that the stated manufacturer of the affected product is QP Pharmachem Limited of Punjab, India. The stated marketer of the product is Trillium Pharma of Haryana, India.

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RSS meet in Mathura focuses on Punjab, Hindutva

The Akhil Bharatiya Baudhik Varg (all India intellectual group meet) at Mathura’s Keshav Dham is attended by over 300 people associated with various Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh affiliates

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Akali Dal patriarch and former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away

Former Punjab Chief Minister and veteran Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal passed away on April 25, 2023 at a private hospital in Punjab’s Mohali at the age of 95

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Protest against sacrilege incident in Punjab's Morinda continues

Shops remained shut and police personnel were deployed in Morinda town in a mark of protest after a man allegedly hit two Sikh priests and desecrated the Guru Granth Sahib at the gurdwara

The Hindu

AAP govt gave 28,873 jobs in a year, says Punjab CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has given 28,873 jobs to the State’s youths in a year, whereas the previous Congress government only gave around 8,000 jobs in its maiden year.

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Dramatic Manhunt For India’s “James Bond”, Civil Rights Activist, Ends In Punjab

Amritpal Singh has been sent to a remote prison near the Indo-China border while his political movement remains in its infancy.

The Hindu

Warless Punjab: the Amritpal Singh arrest and keeping Punjab peaceful

The message from the Amritpal Singh case is that the Centre and Punjab State should work closely to keep Punjab peaceful and insulated from secessionism

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