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Punjab could lose ₹1,800 crore in capex funds due to re-branding Ayushman Bharat wellness centres as ‘AAP clinics’

Punjab set to suffer Rs 1,800cr financial jolt due to non-compliance of branding guidelines of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Union Finance Ministry has refused to release funds until Punjab rectifies violations. Other states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Rajasthan have been approved for capital investment proposals. Punjab Health Minister claims Centre…

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Uncapped Indians Kashvee Gautam, Vrinda Dinesh break bank at WPL auction

NEW DELHI: In a high-stakes Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, Punjab pacer Kashvee Gautam emerged as one of the top picks, fetching a winning bid of Rs 2 crore from Gujarat Giants.

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Drone recovered near IB in Punjab's Ferozepur

During a search operation on Saturday, the BSF personnel recovered a China-made quadcopter along with a hold and release mechanism from the field, said the official.

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Five countries show interest in expanding business Punjab

AMRITSAR: Ambassadors and representatives of five countries including Fiji, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and Kyrgystan arrived at PITEX on Friday and showed interest in expanding their business and investing in Punjab.

The Times of India

Punjab woman's death in London: Mehak Sharma's body returns home for final rites amidst allegations of domestic abuse

GURDASPUR: The body of 20-year-old Mehak Sharma, allegedly stabbed to death by her 23-year-old husband Sahil Sharma in London, has been brought to her native village, Jogi Cheema, in Punjab for her final rites.

The Times of India

BSF, Punjab police recover Pakistani drone in Amritsar

BSF & Punjab Police recover Pakistani drone in Amritsar sector. Joint search operation yields Quadcopter (DJI Mavic 3 Classic, China). Search op ongoing for further details. #drone

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National Basketball | Delhi women register exciting win over Maharashtra, advance

Delhi and Punjab both qualified for the quarterfinals of the 73rd National Basketball Championship. In the men's section, Delhi, Services, Railways, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Punjab advanced, while in the women's section, Delhi, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Punjab progressed. Delhi won a thrilling 65-63 victory over Maharashtra in the women's Group…

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AAP’s poor show in Assembly polls gives Opposition ammunition to target Punjab govt.

AAP's Punjab governance model has been criticized by Congress, SAD and BJP after its poor performance in recent Assembly elections. Daljeet Singh Cheema said that AAP's model of performance has been exposed and rejected by voters. Partap Singh Bajwa said AAP should learn its lesson and focus on Punjab. BJP's…

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Punjab Governor reserves three Bills for President’s consideration

Punjab Governor reserves 3 Bills passed by State Assembly for President's consideration, including one to replace Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities. Bills also aim to free rights to telecast Gurbani from Golden Temple & create independent mechanism for selection of DGP.

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Railways, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu enter quarterfinals

Railways & Kerala women win, Punjab & Tamil Nadu men qualify for quarterfinals of 73rd National Basketball Championship.

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Death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana starts hunger strike to withdraw mercy plea

PATIALA: Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination case of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, started a hunger strike in Patiala jail, urging the withdrawal of a mercy petition filed by SGPC on his behalf 12 years ago.

The Times of India

Punjab Police arrest two SFJ operatives for writing "Boycott Air India" slogans

The Punjab Police in Monday arrested two operatives from the "Sikh For Justice" (SFJ) group for writing "Boycott Air India" slogans in public places. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Police arrest two operatives of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice

Two Sikhs for Justice operatives arrested for writing pro-Khalistan slogans in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Arrests made by CI Bathinda, backed by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Pannun and Jagjeet Singh of Sikhs for Justice in New York. FIR registered, investigation ongoing.

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Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar hails PM Modi's policies; terms victory in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan as 'severe blow to opposition'

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar stated on Sunday that his party's resounding victories in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan were a ''severe blow to the opposition'' and a decisive endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies.

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High Court notice to Punjab over pilgrimage scheme

P&H H.C. issues notice to Punjab government over free pilgrimage scheme; seeks justification for State expense. PIL filed by social activist from Hoshiarpur challenges scheme as “waste of taxpayers’ money”. H.C. asks government to explain demand for scheme, justify expense and explain why 2017 scheme was withdrawn.

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ED searches premises of two ex-Punjab Ministers; seizes documents, mobile phones

The federal probe agency issued a statement on Friday, saying its investigation pertains to charges of “bribery” in the state forest department

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BSF recovers China-made drone in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

BSF Punjab Frontier recovered Chinese-made drone in Khalra village, Tarn Taran district. Search operation launched based on specific info. Drone recovered from farming field. Model: DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Smugglers foiled in attempt to smuggle narcotics via drone.

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In Supreme Court, Punjab challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear a suit filed by Punjab accusing the Centre of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force

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Punjab farmers reject ₹11 sugarcane SAP hike; call it ‘betrayal’

Punjab's sugarcane growers accuse AAP-led govt. of "betrayal" after CM Bhagwant Mann announces SAP hike of Rs 11/quintal, deemed "too little" by farmers.

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Punjab government has for the first time brought reservation for SCs in the appointment of law officers: Cheema

AAP government first to bring reservation for SCs in appointment of law officers, says Punjab FM Cheema. 58 posts reserved for SCs, 178 for General Category. Congress and SAD-BJP anti-Dalits, cheated by taking votes in name of Dalits for centuries, he alleges

The Times of India

HC grants 'in custody parole' to former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assasin Jagtar Singh Tara to attend niece’s marriage

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday granted "in custody parole" to Jagtar Singh Tara, who is a convict in the former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh’s assassination case, to attend the marriage of his niece on December 13.

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Punjab: Heroin weighing one kg recovered in Tarn Taran

In a joint operation, the Punjab police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have recovered a packet of heroin wrapped with white adhesive tape from a field on the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Punjab's Tarn Taran, according to an official statement by the BSF. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &…

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BSF and Punjab Police recover contraband drugs in Amritsar

In a joint operation the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police recovered contraband drugs on Wednesday on the outskirts of Village Ranian, District Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court puts aside stay on WFI elections imposed by Punjab and Haryana HC

The proper course would have been to allow the election to be conducted and make the election subject to the outcome of the pending writ petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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