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SC expresses ‘serious concern’ as TN, Punjab governors draw flak for delaying assent to…
Opposition states seek court intervention, raising concerns about constitutional defiance and highlighting Article 200 issues; SC urges governors to act promptly.
Odd-even plan deferred as rain clears the air in Delhi
Currently, Delhi is under a Graded Response Action Plan, enforcing a ban on the entry of trucks and diesel buses except for essential goods and services.
Canada security figures in India-US 2+2 meeting
India shares concern over Khalistani threat to attack Air India flight on Nov 19
Suspended Congress MP Preneet Kaur voted to back LS ethics panel’s advice to expel Mahua…
Kaur, who was the decisive vote, is the wife of former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, who quit the Congress and later joined the BJP.
Delhi Environment Minister Rai calls meeting with all ministers on air pollution problem
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday.
SC unhappy over Governors of Opp-led states holding back key bills
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the delay by various state governors in giving assent to key bills passed by governments of states, especially those ruled by opposition parties such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala and…
Panchkula-based company gives cars to employees as Diwali gift
Mits Healthcare Private Ltd gifted 12 cars to its employees and plans to give similar rewards to 38 others for their "hard work and loyalty"
Opposition leaders in Punjab skip open debate called by Bhagwant Mann govt
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) a day earlier had said, "It is not a debate. It is a PR exercise and PR stunt."
ED raids premises of Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh
The ED action is being undertaken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Spike in stubble burning across Punjab: CAQM
The government said crop residue burning incidents have drastically come down compared to previous year.
1984 anti-Sikh riots case: 39 years on, no end to trauma
In due course of time, the Central government in a notification issued on May 8, 2000 appointed Justice Nanavati Commission of Inquiry to submit its report on the riots.
Afghan onions likely to flood market as traders place bulk import orders
Besides onion, 20-25 trucks of other perishable commodities, including grapes, pomegranate and apples, 10-15 trucks of dry fruits,
No proposal to revisit policy despite Agniveer’s death in Siachen Glacier
On October 11, the Army had faced criticism after Agniveer Amritpal Singh, 19, who died in Jammu, was not accorded a military funeral.
Punjab sees 502 farm fire cases in four days
Patiala: After witnessing a lull in the second week of October, farm fires have picked up again in the region. As many as 502 fire incidents were reported in Punjab in the past four days.
Experts monitoring farm fires said that…
Cross-border drug racket busted, 12 kg heroin seized
Amritsar: In a major breakthrough, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) here has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a trafficker. The police seized 12kg of heroin, smuggled from Pakistan through a drone, from…
Bhagwant Mann govt to move SC over Guv calling Punjab House session ‘patently illegal’
CM Bhagwant Mann said the government would get a direction from the Supreme Court and then the House could be reconvened next month.
Flavoured hookah again banned in Haryana
The BJP-led Haryana government has once again imposed a ban on flavoured hookahs, which were available at several nightclubs, cafes and restaurants.
CM leads Harmandir Sahib ‘ardas’ for drug-free Punjab
Amritsar: The launch of the Amritsar police initiative against the drug menace saw the participation of thousands of youth at the Golden Temple on Wednesday. Led by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, thousands from across the state…
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 5 advocates for appointment as Judges of Punjab and Haryana High…
The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of five lawyers as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and…
Raghav Chadha gets Delhi HC reprieve, allowed to retain Pandara Road bungalow
Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani observed that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat is a distinct institution from the “Government” and therefore,
