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Punjab: Petro dealers seek 100% merchant discount rate exemption on UPI

Chandigarh, Oct. 15 -- The Petrol Pump Dealers' Associations on Wednesday sought a meeting with the Ethics Committee of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The associations are demanding a full exemption ... Read More


Himachal govt to build tunnel beneath Kunzum Pass: Sukhu

Shimla, Oct. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured that a survey will be conducted and a detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared for the construction of a tun... Read More


Pune bans fodder transport outside district amid drought concerns

India, Oct. 15 -- The Pune district administration banned the transportation and sale of green and dry fodder outside the district amid concerns over a potential shortage of cattle feed in eight droug... Read More


PAU appoints fruit science expert Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal as VC

Ludhiana, Oct. 15 -- Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has appointed Dr Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal as its new vice-chancellor, with the university's board of management approving his appointment at a... Read More


HC directs Himachal govt to pay relief for land used in 2008 to construct road in Sirmaur

Shimla, Oct. 15 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed the state government to initiate land acquisition proceedings and pay adequate compensation to a landowner whose six bighas of land in S... Read More


HC seeks Punjab's response on plea challenging transfer of 10 market panels to mandi board

Chandigarh, Oct. 15 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought a response from the Punjab government on a plea challenging the state's purported move to transfer 10 market committees to the Punja... Read More


Dharashiv officials to stay overnight in drought-hit villages to assess problems

India, Oct. 15 -- The Dharashiv district administration has directed designated officers to visit drought-hit villages and stay overnight once a week to assess residents' problems firsthand and ensure... Read More


Central agency raids ploy to defame me ahead of assembly polls: Mann

Hoshiarpur, Oct. 15 -- Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday that the CBI and ED raids at his office were part of the tirade launched by the BJP and other opposition parties to tarnish h... Read More


Three leopard attacks in 1 hour trigger fear near Sinhagad Fort

India, Oct. 15 -- Fear has gripped residents of the Sinhagad fort area after three incidents involving leopards and two-wheeler riders were reported within an hour Tuesday evening. All three incidents... Read More


CBI initiates probe into 'illegal mining' in Hoshiarpur following HC orders

Hoshiarpur, Oct. 15 -- Following directions by the Punjab and Haryana high court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated formal investigation into alleged illegal mining activities in... Read More