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SC slams 'freebie culture', says it's detrimental to nation-building

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday launched a scathing critique of the growing culture of "freebies" across states, warning that indiscriminate distribution of largesse is hampering n... Read More


One held with 6kg heroin in Ferozepur

Ferozepur, Feb. 20 -- The Ferozepur police have arrested a man and recovered 6.38kg of heroin from his possession during a special anti-drug operation conducted in the district on Thursday. Senior sup... Read More


Properties worth Rs.91 cr attached to recover pre-GST dues: Cheema

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Finance, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the Punjab taxation department has attached 136 properties worth Rs.91.10 crore in a major drive to re... Read More


Mann to chair cabinet meeting on February 23

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann will chair a meeting of the state council of ministers here on February 23. The meeting will be held at the chief minister's residence at 11 ... Read More


Citizens act as eyes & ears of police in state's anti-drug war

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- The Anti-Drug Reward Policy introduced recently by the Punjab Police has begun yielding results, with the police claiming to be receiving vital inputs from the public about drug... Read More


DGP Yadav defends presence at Moga rally, says it was govt event

Jalandhar, Feb. 20 -- Under fire from Opposition parties over his presence at the Moga rally on February 16, Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav on Thursday defended his attendance, saying ... Read More


Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Barnala on February 28

BARNALA, Feb. 20 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Barnala on February 28, the party said on Thursday. The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) appointed Congress leader Hard... Read More


Punjab govt moves to boost trader security amid extortion concerns

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Amid traders' rising concerns over threat and ransom calls by gangsters, the state government on Thursday said it will step up security, and improve coordination between police ... Read More


Breakaway SAD faction seeks high-level probe into charges

Jalandhar/Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- The breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has demanded a high-level probe into the corruption allegations levelled against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandh... Read More


Prove charges within 72 hours or face action: SGPC to Giani Raghbir Singh

AMRITSAR, Feb. 20 -- Taking serious note of allegations levelled by Golden Temple head granthi and former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (S... Read More