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Pakistani rupee nosedives to all-time low of 212 against US dollar
[ad_1] The Pakistani rupee has dropped to a record low against the US dollar with the exchange rate sliding to PKR 212, local media reported on Monday. The Pakistani rupee […]
Morning brief: Centre brings back plan for panel to decide on social media content and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Centre brings back plan for panel to decide […]
Distantly Close | One Sibal won’t make a summer
[ad_1] An official believed to be a favourite of the high command dismissed the implications of Kapil Sibal’s adieu to the Congress with a cryptic one-liner: “People come and go […]
PU row: Safeguard Punjab’s interests, SGPC tells state govt
[ad_1] Taking a serious note of the HC’s direction, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the interests of Punjab should have been taken up in court, in which the state […]
Punjab CM on farmers protest for bonus, MSP: ‘Will make everything right, but…’
[ad_1] Mann said that he had already announced purchasing the Basmati and Moongi crop on MSP adding that the state government was also incentivizing the farmers to adopt direct sowing. […]
Delhi likely to get slight relief amid heatwave, dust storm predicted
[ad_1] A day after Delhi saw a soaring temperature passing the 49 degrees Celsius mark, the national capital on Monday woke up to a slight relief. The Indian Meteorological Department […]
Centre extends wheat procurement, relaxes quality norms
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Union government has extended its wheat-procurement operations till May 31, asking the Food Corporation of India (FCI), the federal grain-handling agency, and producing states, such as […]
‘Want to see a true team leader? Look no further’: Manjrekar lauds India star for ‘sacrificing’ opening spot in IPL 2022
[ad_1] Punjab Kings on Friday outwitted Royal Challengers Bangalore to record a comprehensive 54-run win and stay afloat in the playoffs race of the ongoing IPL edition. Jonny Bairstow’s 66 […]
Cane farmers protest over pending dues in Sangrur
[ad_1] Were part of a group of farmers, who had gathered outside CM Mann’s election office and raised slogans against the government and the private mill Two cane farmers with […]
Mohali blast: ‘Can’t be ignored…’: Punjab Police on terror angle
[ad_1] Punjab police on Tuesday refused to rule out the terror angle in the suspected rocket-propelled grenade attack yesterday on its headquarters in Mohali. Senior officer Ravinder Pal Singh was […]
Nawanshahr ex-MLA Angad Singh Saini back in Congress
[ad_1] Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring announces return of Saini, who had quit the party before the recent assembly elections when he was denied the party ticket Chandigarh: Former Nawanshahr […]
Chandigarh | Amid rising Covid infections, low hospitalisation figures come as relief
[ad_1] Though Covid-19 cases have shown a slight spike in the tricity and adjoining areas in Punjab and Haryana, virus-related hospitalisations continue to remain low. As on Sunday, there were […]
CM to meet principals, DEOs and other officials from across the state on May 10 in Ludhiana
[ad_1] As per the directive of director general school education office (DGSE), approximately 2,500 principals, school heads and others would be brought to Ludhiana in AC buses for a meeting […]
Rahul Gandhi on LPG price hike: ‘Only Congress governs for poor, middle class’
[ad_1] Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at the central government after the hike in prices of domestic liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by ₹50 per cylinder, insisting […]
Punjab, Haryana should extend support to PU: Venkaiah Naidu
[ad_1] Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the chancellor of Panjab University (PU), said both Punjab and Haryana governments should extend all the support to PU Vice-President M Venkaiah […]
Adding lemon in ration bill proves costly for Kapurthala jail official
[ad_1] Jail minister Harjot Singh Bains has ordered the suspension of Kapurthala jail superintendent Gurnam Lal for mismanagement and allegedly siphoning off the ration meant for inmates. The jail official, […]
4 gangsters with Khalistan links arrested in Haryana, explosives recovered: Cops
[ad_1] Four Punjab-based gangsters, having links with a Khalistani terrorist, were arrested after improvised explosive devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition were recovered from their vehicle at a toll plaza in […]
Australian High Commissioner meets Bhagwant Mann, keen to forge pact with Punjab in agriculture
[ad_1] Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell evinced keen interest to forge collaboration, especially in the field of agriculture and skill development, with Punjab on the pattern of Gujarat and Maharashtra. […]
Farmers raise sanitation issues at dairy complexes in Ambala
[ad_1] Scores of dairy farmers, mostly operating within the limits of the municipal corporation, have flagged the dearth of facilities at the dairy complexes in Kanwala and Katholi villages in […]
Revenue work hit in Punjab as patwaris go on mass casual leave
[ad_1] Work in the Punjab revenue department came to a standstill as patwaris and kanungos moved on a statewide three-day mass casual leave on Wednesday to push for rationalisation of […]
PLC, BJP to jointly contest MC polls: Capt Amarinder
[ad_1] Chandigarh: Punjab Lok Congress president and former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said his party and the BJP will jointly fight the elections to be held for […]
Joint coordination team holds conference in Chandigarh to discuss cybercrime
[ad_1] The oint coordination team holds conference, held in Chandigarh, laid emphasis on the cybercrime hotspots like Jamtara, Mewat and Delhi NCR The joint cybercrime coordination teams (JCCTs) constituted by […]
Heatwave: List of states where schools have early vacations, changed timings
[ad_1] With the country battling an unrelenting heatwave, several states have announced early summer vacations in schools or changed timings. Haryana became the latest entry in this list after education […]
Will Gujarat House be dissolved, polls declared next week, asks Kejriwal
[ad_1] Last week too, the AAP chief had tweeted that the BJP will hold early elections in BJP-led Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) […]
Punjab board bans sale of three history books over distortion of facts
[ad_1] The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has banned three books related to history of Punjab over distortion of facts, on the basis of an inquiry report submitted by the […]
‘Nehru ji to blame?’ Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over power crisis
[ad_1] Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing power crisis in the country. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi asked the Prime Minister whom […]
Patiala clashes: Punjab Police arrest Shiv Sena leader Harish Singla
[ad_1] Punjab Police on Friday arrested Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) leader Harish Singla in connection with the clashes that broke out earlier today between the member of the group and […]
Patiala clashes: Captain Amarinder Singh urges ‘peace loving’ people not to get ‘provoked’
[ad_1] Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, New Delhi Former Punjab chief minister and Punjab Lok Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday expressed his concern over […]
Punjab tax officers told to clear pending VAT, GST cases by June end
[ad_1] The Punjab taxation commissioner also directed the officers to meticulously complete assessment cases by September end, and not to wait till the end of fiscal Punjab taxation commissioner KK […]
Ferozepur financier found murdered in Manila
[ad_1] The deceased, Jaswinder Singh, a financier who hails from Ferozepur, went missing on Sunday and his body was found on Thursday in Manila : A 37-year-old man from Ferozepur […]
Balbir Sidhu questions ‘Delhi model’ for healthcare and education
[ad_1] Citing National Performance Grading Index, Balbir Sidhu took a swipe at the promotion of the ‘Delhi model’ in Punjab for healthcare and education, saying Delhi should be learning from […]
Punjab signs knowledge-sharing pact with Delhi; Oppn slams it
[ad_1] Chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday signed a knowledge sharing agreement (KSA) between the two states to enable them to cooperate for public […]
Knowledge Sharing Agreement signed between Delhi and Punjab
[ad_1] Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that a Knowledge Sharing Agreement has been signed between the state government of Delhi and Punjab. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal […]
Punjab government to form fair, transparent excise policy: Harpal Cheema
[ad_1] Excise and taxation minister, Punjab, Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said the state government will form a fair and transparent excise policy after considering the suggestions given by the […]
Centre hikes Punjab’s transmission capacity; will help meet peak electricity demand
[ad_1] The Centre has given a major relief to the state by enhancing Punjab’s power transmission capacity from outside the state to a record 9,000 MW. With this enhancement, Punjab […]
Provide relief to farmers instead of making false promises: Warring to Kejriwal
[ad_1] Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday lashed out at Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to ameliorate the sufferings of farmers in Punjab Punjab Congress […]
On Prashant Kishor’s proposal, Congress panel to submit report in 2-3 days: Report
[ad_1] A special committee of Congress leaders constituted by party president Sonia Gandhi to suggest measures for strengthening the organisation and to make it ready for the next round of […]
Kumar Vishwas Vs Kejriwal: Ex-AAP neta booked for ‘provoking a riot’ in Punjab
[ad_1] Published on Apr 20, 2022 03:25 PM IST Former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas has been booked for provoking a riot after his Khalistani jibe at Arvind Kejriwal before Punjab […]
Ludhiana DC urges farmers to adopt ridge seeding technique for sowing paddy
[ad_1] For conservation of depleting underground water table, district deputy commissioner Surabhi Malik on Tuesday urged all the farmers of state to adopt ridge seeding technique for sowing paddy instead […]
In Punjab, wheat arrivals see big surge; Sangrur shows the way
[ad_1] : The Sangrur district is leading in overall wheat arrival and procurement in Punjab with a total of 6.4 lakh tonnes arriving in its mandis so far, as the […]
Wheat purchase till Baisakhi breaks 15-year record in Punjab
[ad_1] Wheat procurement in the ongoing rabi marketing season reached 17 lakh tonnes till April 13, setting a 15-year record for this period Wheat procurement in the ongoing rabi marketing […]
Jassie Gill: I miss my family a little too much during Baisakhi
[ad_1] When he was a child, Baisakhi was a time of unparalleled joy for actor-singer Jassie Gill. “As a family, we’d look forward to the festival as it meant that […]
PU panel to study data collection methods for reservation in promotion
[ad_1] Panjab University (PU) panel working on the implementing reservation in promotions of non-teaching staff will study methodology adopted by other universities in Punjab for collection of quantifiable data. PU […]
Ludhiana logs one fresh Covid case
[ad_1] One fresh case of Covid was reported in the district during the last 24 hours, as per the bulletin released by district health department on Saturday One fresh case […]
Gangster Penta was killed on Lawrence Bishnoi’s directions: Punjab Police
[ad_1] A ‘B’ category gangster, Harjit Singh Penta, who was affiliated with Devinder Bambiha group, was killed on the directions of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi over rivalry, Moga police said […]
Inquiry initiated against Punjab Police ASI for amassing disproportionate assets
[ad_1] The state vigilance bureau has initiated an inquiry against assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Ramandeep Singh of the Punjab Police, who had been on deputation in the transport department, for allegedly […]
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide held with arms in Kharar
[ad_1] Probing into the network of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gangs in Mohali, the crime investigating agency (CIA) of the local police arrested their aide in Kharar on Wednesday. […]
RITES delivers presentation on tricity’s comprehensive mobility plan
[ad_1] RITES’ presentation on the tricity’s comprehensive mobility plan covered study progress, land use parameters, primary surveys and its utilisation, parking management measures among others M/s RITES Limited delivered a […]
Wheat procurement picks up pace in south Malwa
[ad_1] : Wheat procurement is gradually gathering pace in south Malwa as over 2,400 metric tonnes of grains was procured by different agencies on Wednesday, with Faridkot topping the list […]
Severe heatwave to continue in Gurugram for next five days: IMD
[ad_1] Gurugram: Heatwave conditions are likely to continue over south Haryana in the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Wednesday, adding that Gurugram’s maximum temperature is […]
Punjab and Haryana HC seeks report on functioning of SPCA in Mohali
[ad_1] The order was passed by the Punjab and Haryana HC bench of justice Raj Mohan Singh, following a plea seeking a report on functioning of SPCA by Mowgli Aid […]
Sand mining case: ED files chargesheet against Punjab former CM Channi’s nephew, aide
[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a charge-sheet against Punjab former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s nephew, Bhupinder Singh, alias Honey, and his aide, Kudratdeep Singh, alias Lovie, in the […]
Haryana CM Khattar slams Punjab govt’s Chandigarh move, seeks apology from Mann, Kejriwal
[ad_1] Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday demanded an apology from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab’s newly elected chief minister Bhagwant Mann over […]
Ludhiana: Accused of illegal conduct, four of RPF staff moved to Ferozepur for now
[ad_1] After the alleged non-deposition of recovered sack carrying poppy husk from outer area of Ludhiana station on March 18 with the Government Railway Police, four local staff personnels of […]
Transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab: AAP government’s flashpoint with Centre
[ad_1] : The decision to extend the central service rules to employees of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, replacing Punjab service rules from April 1, has triggered the first major […]
Following Punjab rout, AAP emerging as viable option in J&K
[ad_1] Amid simmering discontent against the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit, Aam Admi Party (AAP), bolstered by its landslide victory in the Punjab assembly elections, has been making rapid […]
Pay tax or face permit cancellation: Punjab minister to bus operators
[ad_1] Chandigarh: Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Monday directed bus operators defaulting on road tax to clear their liabilities at the earliest, failing which they could face cancellation […]
Punjab launches doorstep ration delivery scheme
[ad_1] Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Monday announced the rollout of a doorstep ration delivery scheme. Making the announcement in a video message, chief minister […]
Patiala MC to present ₹121 crore budget today
[ad_1] Amid political tussle, the Patiala municipal corporation (MC) will present a budget of ₹121.26 crore today for the fiscal year 2022-23. As per the budget document, of the total […]
Chef Manav Tuli: To be recognised by the Michelin is the best thing for a chef
[ad_1] Recently, Chef Manav Tuli gained the Michelin Star for his restaurant CHAAT in India. He is the 2nd Indian chef in Hong Kong to gain a Michelin star (the […]
1998 road rage case: SC reserves plea seeking review order to let off Sidhu
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday reserved an order on a plea seeking to enlarge the scope of notice in the 1988 road rage case against Congress leader Navjot Singh […]
Punjab MLAs to get pension for only one term: CM Bhagwant Mann’s major announcement
[ad_1] Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that all the MLAs and ex-MLAs in the state will get pension for only one term, irrespective of them winning several […]
Ex-MLAs to get pension for one term only: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
[ad_1] Changing the pension formula for former members of legislative assembly (MLAs), Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said lawmakers will get pension for only one term, doing away […]
SIT nominates Sirsa dera chief Ram Rahim as key accused in Bargari case
[ad_1] A week after the polling of the Punjab assembly elections, the special investigation team (SIT), probing the 2015 sacrilege incidents, had nominated Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram […]
Will the AAP be a new force in the Gujarat assembly elections?
[ad_1] Ahmedabad: The Aam Admi Party (AAP) took out a Tiranga Yatra in 30 districts (out of 33) of Gujarat between March 12 and March 15, two days after sweeping […]
‘Thankful for Delhi CM, Punjab CM…’: Raghav Chadha on Rajya Sabha nomination
[ad_1] Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha on Monday thanked party boss and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, as well as new Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, for his nomination […]
Common man takes oath as ‘change’ ushers in Punjab
[ad_1] For a “change”, the who’s who of the Punjab politics were missing from the oath- taking ceremony of the cabinet ministers of the new AAP government here on Saturday […]
Doctors from Punjab’s two districts with lowest literacy rate make it to Mann’s cabinet
[ad_1] Two doctors from Punjab’ two districts with the lowest literacy rate — Mansa and Muktsar — have been inducted into chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s cabinet. According to the 2011 […]
4 arrested for murder of Kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Sandhu
[ad_1] Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Aryan Prakash, New Delhi Four persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Sandhu earlier this […]
Golden Temple Ragis question jathedar’s statement on SAD poll debacle
[ad_1] The Ragis of the Golden Temple have raised a banner of revolt against the jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, over his recent statement […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces anti-corruption helpline
[ad_1] Punjab’s new chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the launch of an anti-corruption helpline on March 23 — the death anniversary of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh– asserting that […]
Kickstarter for the new CM of Punjab
[ad_1] Congratulations to chief minister Bhagwant Mann, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, and the MLAs; more importantly to the people of Punjab who voted for issues, change, hope and […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to announce ‘big decision’ shortly
[ad_1] Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that he will announce a “very big decision” that no one has taken in the history of the north Indian state. […]
Mann’s swearing-in ceremony reunites family with son who ran away 7 years ago
[ad_1] A youngster from Faridkot’s Sher Singh Wala village, who had run away from home seven years ago after a fight, was reunited with his parents after he was found […]
PU non-teaching staff threatens protest over pending implementation of sixth pay commission
[ad_1] PU’s non-teaching staff representative in their letter to V-C said the implementation of sixth pay commission has been delayed further by the constitution of a committee during the last […]
Punjab CM-elect Bhagwant Mann resigns as Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur, vows to serve all
[ad_1] Bhagwant Mann, Punjab’s chief minister-designate, resigned from the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader tendered his resignation to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. Mann, who […]
Only AAP CM pick Bhagwant Mann to take oath on Wednesday in Punjab: Report
[ad_1] Punjab election: The AAP won the state election with a huge majority. Punjab chief minister-elect Bhagwant Mann meets governor Banwarilal Purohit to stake claim to form the new government […]
Mother of AAP’s giant killer MLA Labh Singh Ugoke says she will continue to work with ‘jhaadu’
[ad_1] Baldev Kaur, mother of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Labh Singh Ugoke from Punjab, is back at a government school to resume her work as a sweeper. Her son […]
Punjab logs 31 fresh Covid cases, no death
[ad_1] Punjab on Saturday reported 31 fresh Covid cases taking the infection count to 7,58,673, according to a medical bulletin Punjab on Saturday reported 31 fresh Covid cases taking the […]
‘You are Punjab’s MLAs’: Bhagwant Mann’s message for new AAP MLAs
[ad_1] Published on Mar 12, 2022 10:19 AM IST Spend most of your time in your constituencies, not in capital Chandigarh, and don’t hanker for cabinet berths, Punjab’s Chief Minister-elect […]
EWS admissions: Private minority schools in Chandigarh told to submit data of three years in a week
[ad_1] The UT education department has sought data for EWS admissions for the 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic sessions from all private unaided schools with minority status within a week. […]
Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16
[ad_1] Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab chief minister designate Bhagwant Mann will take oath along with a few cabinet ministers on March 16. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at […]
Congratulate Punjab’s voters for their good decision: Sidhu
[ad_1] The AAP romped home in 92 of Punjab’s 117 assembly constituencies while the Congress slumped to a mere 18 seats in the assembly, far below the 77 it won […]
Election wins bolster BJP, AAP representations in Rajya Sabha
[ad_1] New Delhi: The results of the latest round of assembly elections will alter the composition of the Rajya Sabha, helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cross the 100-seat mark […]
Daily brief: Exit polls predict BJP to retain UP, AAP tsunami in Punjab, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion at 9pm. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Exit Polls: BJP set to win […]
Assembly elections: BJP confident to from govt in 4 out of 5 states
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Monday claimed that the BJP will retain power in 4 out of 5 states that went to […]
Ludhiana: ‘Harassed’ over domestic dispute, woman ends life
[ad_1] A 35-year-old woman was found hanging in Dhillon Nagar of Daba on Friday. Her father, a resident of Patiala, alleged that she was harassed by her husband and in-laws, […]
Punjab logs six-wicket win over Tripura at Ranji Trophy
[ad_1] Punjab picked up seven crucial points after their six-wicket win over Tripura in the Ranji Trophy, ensuring a pre-quarterfinal berth Continuing their purple patch, Punjab recorded a fine six-wicket […]
SC ‘shocked’ over HC order on protection to ex-Punjab DGP
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday expressed “shock” on the “unprecedented” order passed by the Punjab and Haryana high court of protecting former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Sumedh […]
Cases against Saini: HC extends stay order on probe till April 20
[ad_1] The HC on September 9 gave protection to Saini terming it a case of “exceptional circumstances” and observing that “involvement of the petitioner in multiple cases can be a […]
Petrol, diesel price hikes to restart from next week
[ad_1] Petrol and diesel price hikes are likely to resume after state elections get over next week to bridge the ₹9 a litre gap created by international oil prices soaring […]
Covid impact: No migratory bird census at Harike wetland for first time in 11 years
[ad_1] For the first time in 11 years, the annual census of migratory birds descending upon the Harike wetland was not conducted. Reason:The raging third wave of the pandemic. Every […]
Punjab chief electoral officer reviews security arrangements at strongrooms in Hoshiarpur
[ad_1] Talking to mediapersons, Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) S Karuna Raju said that in keeping with the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, three-tier security arrangements have been made […]