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SC admn seeks removal of ex-CJI from official residence

New Delhi, July 6 -- The Supreme Court administration has taken the unprecedented step of writing to the Union government seeking the official Chief Justice residence be urgently vacated and returned ... Read More


Patna Sahib edict on Sukhbir raises hackles of Akal Takht

Amritsar, July 6 -- Hours after the "panj pyaras" (five beloved ones of Guru) of Takht Patna Sahib declared Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal "tankhaiya" (guilty of religious mis... Read More


Cross-border narco-smuggling module busted, four arrested

AMRITSAR, July 6 -- The counter intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar police has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested four of its operatives after recoveri... Read More


Donkey route: NIA arrests duo involved in human trafficking

Chandigarh, July 6 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two key men allegedly involved in human trafficking to the US via the illegal "donkey" route, officials said on Saturday. The arr... Read More


Kapurthala man narrates harrowing tale of torture

Jalandhar, July 6 -- A harrowing tale of illegal immigration has come to light as five youths - four from Punjab and one from Haryana - attempting to reach the US through the notorious "donkey route",... Read More


Big fish in drug trade to get exemplary punishment: CM

Amritsar, July 6 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said exemplary punishment will be ensured for those who had ruined the lives of youth by selling drugs. Addressing a gathering at Gu... Read More


Heavy rain predicted in Punjab, Hry for 2 days

Patiala, July 6 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Punjab and Haryana over the next 48 hours as monsoon activity is highly likely to intensif... Read More


At 17,233 MW, Punjab's power consumptionshoots up to new high

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Prevailing humidity amid monsoon and increased agricultural activity due to paddy transplantation drove Punjab's power demand higher on Saturday, soaring to an all-time high of 1... Read More


Mann govt to introduce fresh anti-sacrilege bill in assembly

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Even as two anti-sacrilege bills passed by the Punjab assembly in 2018 await Presidential assent, the state government is set to introduce a fresh and more stringent bill to deal... Read More


Planning to study in Canada? Show Rs.14L as proof of funds

Toronto, July 6 -- Prospective international students seeking higher education in Canada will have to furnish proof of funds beginning September this year that is over 10% higher than the amount speci... Read More