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Rights groups, Oppn leaders seek probe into Gurdaspur encounter

AMRITSAR, Feb. 27 -- The death of 19-year-old Ranjit Singh in an alleged encounter by the Punjab Police has triggered sharp criticism from human rights groups, religious organisations and political le... Read More


Mann heads to Bengaluru for naturopathy treatment

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- A week after being discharged from the hospital, chief minister Bhagwant Mann went to Bengaluru for a week-long naturopathy treatment at a private nature care centre. Mann left ... Read More


Child rights panel flags RTE admission delays, seeks report

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is looking into the delay in admissions of children from weaker and disadvantaged groups to private unaided school... Read More


Shah to address 'badlav' rally in Moga on Mar 14

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- Union home minister Amit Shah will address a 'Badlav' rally in Moga on March 14, state BJP working president Ashwani Sharma said on Thursday. Addressing the media, Sharma said t... Read More


Punjab to hire 117 executives to monitor anti-drug drive

Patiala, Feb. 27 -- The Punjab government will recruit 117 field executives, one for each assembly constituency, for the better implementation of the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'Yudh Nash... Read More


5K cops to keep vigil during Hola Mohalla

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- As many as 5,000 Punjab Police personnel will be deployed to ensure security for the upcoming Hola Mohalla festival at Anandpur Sahib from March 2 to March 4. Chairing a coordin... Read More


Mystery shrouds death of Charkhi Dadri girl

Rohtak, Feb. 27 -- A 16-year-old girl died under mysterious circumstances after being found unconscious in a park in Charkhi Dadri on Wednesday. The teenager was set to appear in the Haryana board Cla... Read More


FCI's technical asst caught accepting Rs.20,000 bribe

Jalandhar, Feb. 27 -- The Vigilance Bureau (VB) arrested a technical assistant of Food Corporation of India (FCI) for accepting a bribe of Rs.20,000 for clearing paddy consignments. The accused, ident... Read More


Sikhism a separate, distinct religion: RSS chief Bhagwat

Ludhiana, Feb. 27 -- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday categorically stated that the Sangh considers Sikhism as a separate and distinct religion. Responding to a questi... Read More


'Visa Fraud Se Bache': UK takes campaign to Haryana

Sonepat, Feb. 27 -- After Punjab and Tamil Nadu, the United Kingdom on Thursday launched the "Visa Fraud Se Bache" campaign in Haryana to protect Indian youths from physical, financial and emotional r... Read More