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At 17,147 MW, Punjab's power demand nears all-time high

Patiala, June 30 -- Punjab recorded its highest electricity demand of the ongoing season on Monday as the peak power demand climbed to 17,147 MW - just 153 MW short of the all-time high of 17,300 MW r... Read More


Fresh raids target firms linked to urea diversion

Chandigarh, June 30 -- The taxation department on Monday carried out fresh raids on dealers and firms suspected of supplying subsidised agricultural-grade (neem-coated) urea to the cattle feed plants ... Read More


Punjab Cong rejig likely in 2-3 days: Singla

BATHINDA, June 30 -- Congress Working Committee member Vijay Inder Singla on Monday said the Punjab unit of the party could witness an organisational reshuffle within the next two to three days, addin... Read More


Haryana, Raj ink long-awaited Yamuna water-sharing project

CHANDIGARH, June 30 -- Three dedicated pipelines will be laid from Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar district of Haryana to supply potable "surplus rainwater" between July and October to Rajasthan und... Read More


Hooda: Govt failed to address infra issues

Rohtak, June 30 -- Leader of the Opposition and former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday demanded that the alleged IDFC First Bank scam and other major scams in the state should b... Read More


Japan turns to Haryana to get skilled manpower

Chandigarh, June 30 -- Japan's Fukuoka Prefectural government has sought Haryana's co-operation in developing skilled manpower for employment in Japan's manufacturing, semiconductors, automobiles and ... Read More


Father ends protest after SP assures him of meeting with CBI

ROHTAK, June 30 -- The father of 19-year-old playschool teacher, Manisha, whose death led to protests across the Bhiwani-Charkhi Dadri region last year, on Monday called off his dharna after Bhiwani S... Read More


INLD: Won't allow Haryana's water rights to be compromised

Chandigarh, June 30 -- Former Haryana finance minister Sampat Singh on Monday opposed the water agreement signed between Haryana and Rajasthan in New Delhi for utilisation of surplus rainwater availab... Read More


BJP names Hry in-charge Poonia observer for Punjab unit revamp

Chandigarh, June 30 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed the party's Haryana in-charge, Satish Poonia, as an observer to oversee the formation of the new state executive under recently ap... Read More


33% cotton seed subsidy fails to reap response

Bathinda, June 30 -- The Punjab government's initiative to encourage cotton cultivation by offering a 33% subsidy on seeds doesn't seem to be attracting farmers, with enrolments for the scheme droppin... Read More