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Cabinet approves life term for 'beadbi' of Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh, April 12 -- The Punjab cabinet on Saturday cleared a stringent amendment to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008, introducinglife imprisonment to ensure strict punishment ... Read More


Punjab to organise year-long events

Chandigarh, April 12 -- The Punjab government has finalised the road map for year-long celebrations to commemorate the 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas. Presiding over a meeting with the Sant Samaj ... Read More


Forest official caught taking Rs.1.5-lakh bribe

Karnal, April 12 -- A team of the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Chandveer, a forest department official posted in the Assandh in Karnal district, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ... Read More


Probe ordered into unauthorised construction on Markfed land

Ferozepur, April 12 -- Deputy commissioner Deepshikha Sharma has ordered a probe into alleged unauthorised commercial construction on prime land controlled by the Punjab State Cooperative Supply and M... Read More


Ensure no prolonged power outage: Vij to officials

Chandigarh, April 12 -- Haryana energy minister Anil Vij on Saturday said power outages must not exceed two hours in urban areas and four hours in rural areas. Strict action will be taken against offi... Read More


Hry discoms move HERC, seek amendments in recovery rules

Chandigarh, April 12 -- Haryana's two power distribution companies - Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) - have approached the Haryana Electricity R... Read More


Rs.2.25-lakh fine imposed in seven cases in Barnala

Barnala, April 12 -- : In a drive against adulteration of food and dairy products, Barnala administration has imposed fines amounting to Rs 2.25 in seven cases of substandard products. Deputy Commissi... Read More


Farmers oppose new rules on procurement, block roads

Rohtak/Karnal, April 12 -- Farmer outfits under the banner of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday observed dharnas for four hours (11 am to 3 pm) at toll plazas across the state and blocked highway... Read More


Fugitive gangster brought back from Thailand, held

Chandigarh/Delhi, April 12 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the return of Sahil Chauhan, a key member of the Bhuppi Rana gang, from Thailand. The operation, coordinated through... Read More


HC: Time to saddle vexatious petitioner with exemplary cost

Chandigarh, April 12 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has imposed a cost of Rs.3 lakh on a private construction firm, observing that the time has come when not only deterrent costs must be imposed... Read More