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‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab

Farmers in Punjab stage 'rail roko' protest demanding MSP, pension, and justice, causing train service disruptions and inconvenience.

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Punjab cabinet approves new excise policy, aims at over ₹10,000-Crore collections

The Punjab cabinet gave its nod to the excise policy for 2024-25.

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Bassi Pathana’s former Congress MLA Gurpreet Singh GP joins Aam Aadmi Party

In a setback to the Congress, its former MLA Gurpreet Singh GP on March 9 joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in Chandigarh.

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BSF, Punjab Police recover packet of suspected heroin in Punjab's Amritsar

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a packet of suspected heroin of gross weight, approximately 5 kg, in Punjab's Amritsar district, officials said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann launch Aam Aadmi Party's campaign in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann launched the party’s Lok Sabha poll campaign, in New Delhi.

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2 Punjab journalists say ‘heckled’ by AAP MLA in assembly’s press lounge

Two journalists have accused Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, the AAP MLA from Patiala’s Sanour, of heckling them inside the Punjab assembly’s press lounge.

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HC flays agitating farmers for putting children in the frontlines of protest

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday pulled up agitating farmers for putting children in the frontlines of their recent 'Delhi Chalo' protest and criticised the two state governments for failing to fulfil their responsibility properly. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab police arrest 2 members of Babbar Khalsa International-backed terror module

Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of 2 members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BSF, Punjab Police recover packet of suspected heroin in Tarn Taran

One packet of suspected heroin has been recovered in a joint operation carried out by BSF (Border Security Force) troops and Punjab Police in Tarn Taran district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Punjab Assembly, Congress corners AAP govt. on MSP, OPS issues

Congress raises MSP and OPS issues in Punjab Assembly, criticizing AAP government for not fulfilling pre-poll promises.

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Farmers' protest: 'Delhi Chalo' march to restart amid tight security at borders of national capital

As protesting farmers are set to resume their march once again to the capital city Delhi, to press for their demands including minimum price guarantees for their crops, the police has increased security at the Punjab and Haryana borders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Sukhbir Singh Badal.

The Hindu

Punjab FM flays Centre for withholding funds, as he presents budget

Punjab budget 2024: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the State’s budget in the State Assembly for the financial year 2024-25, envisaging a total outlay of over ₹2 lakh crore.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand: Flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar start tomorrow

The central government has approved the flight operations from Dehradun to three major cities of the country-- Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Varanasi and Punjab's Amritsar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday.

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AAP-Opposition spar after CM asks Speaker to ‘lock’ Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh Assembly chaos as CM Bhagwant Mann hands Speaker "lock and key" to keep opposition inside during discussion.

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha reaches out to splinter group, calls for united fight against Centre

SKM has reached out to the protesting farmers on the Haryana-Punjab boundary led by its splinter group SKM (Non Political) and the KMM, and appealed for issue-based larger unity among all farmers’ platforms and organisations.

The Hindu

At Sportstar Sports Conclave, Minister says govt. making efforts to restore old glory of Punjab

Punjab Sports Minister highlights efforts to revive sports culture in Punjab, with record-breaking results at Asian Games.

The Hindu

Runaway freight train | Loco pilot refused to work without guard

Chennai freight train incident: Loco Pilot refuses to work without Guard, leading to runaway train in Punjab.

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Focus Punjab in Sportstar Conclave on Wednesday

Join Sportstar’s Conclave in Chandigarh on February 28 with Punjab's Sports Minister and top sports personalities.

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NIA conducts raids in Punjab and Rajasthan in terrorist-organised criminal syndicates nexus case

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab and Rajasthan, detains six in crackdown on terror-criminal nexus.

The Hindu

Quit WTO, farmers demand with tractors lined up on highways

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest against government repression, demand MSP and farm loan waivers, and call to 'Quit WTO'.

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Ex-PM Nawaz’s daughter is Pakistan’s first female provincial chief minister

Maryam, Nawaz Sharif’s eldest daughter and apparent political heir, becomes first female chief minister of Punjab.

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Sharif's Daughter Takes Helm Of Pakistan's Most Populous Region

The daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif took control of Pakistan's most populous region on Monday, becoming the country's first woman to govern a province.

The Hindu

How hike in Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane will affect farmers and sugar mills | Explained

As Centre hikes of sugarcane FRP amid farmers protest, problems plaguing sugar industry remain unsolved. Here’s a look at what FRP is, how it affects MSP and the ongoing protests

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Significant risk found even in primary dengue infection, says study

Dengue infection: New study challenges belief that severe dengue is mainly due to secondary infections, highlighting importance of primary infections.

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