Rain lashes few parts of Punjab and Haryana

Parts of Punjab and Haryana were lashed by rains on Thursday and maximum temperatures hovered close to normal limits at most places. Chandigarh, which received trace rainfall, recorded a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius, as per Meteorological Department report here. In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 33.1 degree Celsius after receiving light rains. Karnal’s […]

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Heatwave persists in Punjab, Haryana

There was no respite from heatwave conditions in Punjab and Haryana Sunday, with Bhiwani recording a maximum of 45.6 degrees Celsius. Another Haryana district, Hisar, sizzled at a high of 45 degrees Celsius, up three notches against the normal limits. Ambala experienced a hot day at 41.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal. Karnal, […]

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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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Tempo driver dies in Phagwara road accident

A 35-year-old tempo driver died on the spot after a collision between his vehicle and a tractor trolley on National Highway 1 near Chachoki village here, police said today. The deceased was identified a resident of Mauli village. He was going to Phagwara from Mauli when a tractor trolley coming from the opposite direction collided […]

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Heavy rains lash Chandigarh

Heavy rains lashed Chandigarh and its surrounding areas today, after which the mercury dropped by a few notches. A sharp spell of rain brought down the mercury providing relief to the people from sultry weather conditions. Chandigarh’s adjoining towns of Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana were also lashed by heavy showers. According to […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu on Pak visit: Will give a strong reply when needed

After drawing flak from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and the Opposition for embracing the Pakistan Army chief, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said today that he was prepared to give a strong reply to all when needed. “Whenever the reply has to be given, I will give and I will give it to all… It […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu under Oppn fire for Pak visit

The opposition in Punjab today targeted Navjot Singh Sidhu for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, with the BJP describing his visit to Islamabad as “shameful”. It also asked the cricketer-turned-politician whether it was necessary to visit Pakistan at a time when India was mourning the demise of former prime […]

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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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Over 200 milk samples fail adulteration test

Over 200 samples of milk out of 550 failed an adulteration test during a campaign launched by the Punjab Dairy Development Board (PDDB), an official said today. A total of 550 samples were collected during this drive, of which 340 passed while 210 samples failed, he said. Officials of the department also visited schools here […]

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