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Canada temples seek protection amid Khalistan rally

Toronto, April 2 -- Two major Hindu temples in Canada are in discussions with authorities over security arrangements after pro-Khalistan groups called for rallies outside their premises on Sunday. The... Read More


Mann: Caste-based socioeconomic survey has kicked off

Chandigarh, April 2 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the state will conduct its first-ever caste-based socioeconomic survey from April 1 to ensure equitable development and targeted p... Read More


Is govt bound to give free DDR copies, asks HC

Chandigarh, April 2 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday asked the petitioners in a public interest litigation (PIL) to apprise the court whether providing free copies of daily diary repo... Read More


Former AAP MLA Phoolka joins BJP, ends 7-year political hiatus

New Delhi/Chandigarh, April 2 -- Senior human rights lawyer and 1984 anti-Sikh riots crusader, Harvinder Singh Phoolka, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, marking his return to acti... Read More


Ex-minister Bhullar sent to 14-day judicial custody

AMRITSAR, April 2 -- A district court in Amritsar on Wednesday sent Patti MLA and former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the suicide of Punjab State Warehou... Read More


Rain, hailstorm orange alert threatens harvest-ready wheat, farmers worried

Patiala/Sangrur, April 2 -- Already reeling from crop damage caused by recent hailstorms, Punjab farmers are staring at more losses as a fresh western disturbance is set to impact the state. The India... Read More


Punjab to roll out QR-based ration cards from today

Ludhiana, April 2 -- Punjab will start distributing QR-based plastic ration cards from Thursday to overcome gaps and glitches which delayed the release of ration to beneficiaries. There are around 1.5... Read More


Hry saw highest GST growth among all states in last fiscal: Govt

Chandigarh, April 2 -- The Haryana government on Wednesday said that it has recorded the highest growth in state goods and service tax (state GST) collections among all states in the financial year 20... Read More


HC upholds MC ward delimitation done till Dec 31

Chandigarh, April 2 -- Paving the way for civic body polls in the state, the Punjab and Haryana high court has upheld Punjab government's delimitation exercise of wards for municipal councils and muni... Read More


Visa fraud offenders face 5-year ban, warns Canada

Toronto, April 2 -- Canada's immigration department has warned that individuals caught submitting fake documents could face a five-year ban from entering the country. The warning by the Immigration, R... Read More