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Ex-minister Laljit Bhullar denied bail

Amritsar, July 16 -- An Amritsar court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of AAP MLA from Patti and former transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the suicide of Punjab State Wareh... Read More


SIR door-to-door survey extended till August 3

Chandigarh, July 16 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab, Karnataka, Telangana and ... Read More


Sikh intellectuals demand repeal of law

Chandigarh, July 16 -- Sikh intellectuals on Wednesday demanded repeal of the anti-sacrilege law, stating that Sikh religious affairs should be addressed through Panthic institutions and established S... Read More


Amid pressure, AAP govt mulls tweaks in anti-sacrilege law

Chandigarh, July 16 -- Facing intense pressure from the Sikh clergy and Panthic bodies, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has taken an in-principle decision to amend the recently notified... Read More


Protesting MGNREGA workers, staff face tear gas, water cannons

Ludhiana, July 16 -- A protest by MGNREGA employees and workers from across Punjab turned violent in Khanna on Wednesday after demonstrators alleged that police resorted to a lathicharge and fired tea... Read More


One dead, 20 injured as protesters' vehicle overturns

Ludhiana, July 16 -- A MGNREGA worker was killed and around 20 others were injured when a vehicle carrying protesters overturned while returning from a demonstration in Khanna on Wednesday. The victim... Read More


Hansi villagers call off protest after Khattar assures T-joint

Rohtak, July 16 -- The 61-day-long protest at Chanot village in Hansi region for a T-connection from the Bhakra pipeline ended on Wednesday after Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured the p... Read More


INLD questions financial viability of pvt firm's licence bid for Gurugram & Nuh

Chandigarh, July 16 -- The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on Wednesday expressed shock at the financial contradictions embedded in the proposal of Eleven Power Private Limited, the 2025 incorporated c... Read More


Hepatitis-A, typhoid outbreak hits Kaithal village; 47 infected

Karnal, July 16 -- Kaithal deputy commissioner (DC) Aparajita on Wednesday visited Sajuma village after at least 47 residents were found to be infected with Hepatitis A and Typhoid this month, alleged... Read More


Modi's July 17 visit likely to set tone for Punjab assembly polls

New Delhi, July 16 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders expect Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Punjab on Friday, during which he will inaugurate a series of development projects, ... Read More