Punjab cabinet okays proposed amendments to police act

The state cabinet today approved proposed amendments to the Punjab Police Act 2007, which would enable the setting up of a commission for selection of Director General of Police. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh , said an official spokesman. The Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill 2018 will […]

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Punjab govt releases Rs 5 lakh for Hakam Singh’s treatment

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today ordered the release of Rs 5 lakh for the treatment of ailing Asiad Gold medal winner athlete Hakam Singh. The chief minister, who had earlier tweeted his concern, has directed the Barnala district administration to ensure all necessary assistance is available to the Dhyan Chand Award winner. Earlier, […]

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Rains claim 26 lives in Kerala

Heavy rains pounding Kerala triggered a series of landslides in the hilly Idukki district and northern parts, killing 26 people since last night with chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today describing the situation as ‘very grim’. The Army and National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in affected areas in Idukki, Kozhikode, Waynad and Malappuram districts […]

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Shutters of Idamalayar dam opened

Four shutters of the Idamalayar dam were opened this morning to release excess water from it, resulting in an increse in water level in Periyar river. Ernakulam district administration officials said relief camps have been opened in Choornikkara and Kombanad villages as it is anticipated that the release of water may cause inundation in these […]

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