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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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BJP-JJP alliance is a must for Haryana to have stable govt, says Dushyant Chautala

Addressing a rally in Jind last month, Birender Singh, a former Union minister, had also said that if the BJP thinks the JJP can fetch the alliance votes in next year’s elections, then they are mistaken.

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

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Hate speech: clamour against BJP leader Sandeep Dayma grows within party, Punjab leaders demand legal action

BJP members file complaint against Sandeep Dayma for his hate remarks about mosques and gurdwaras. Capt. Amarinder Singh demands strict action against him. Dayma issued an apology, which was rejected by Sukhbir Badal and SGPC. Dayma's statement created an atmosphere of insecurity and hurt religious sentiments.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 Semifinal | Punjab and Baroda in the final

Punjab & Baroda reach Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final after wins over Delhi & Assam respectively. Abhishek Sharma (77) & Mandeep Singh (63*) powered Punjab to 184/4 in 18.4 overs, while Abhimanyusingh Rajput (4/29) & Jyotsnil Singh (37) guided Baroda to 146/4 in 16.1 overs.

The Hindu

Overall air quality in Delhi-NCR improving, CAQM report tells SC

The report also said the Centre has already disbursed ₹3,333.17 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme to tackle crop stubble.

The Hindu

Begum’s last wish stays unfulfilled as Mubarak Manzil Palace in Punjab’s Malerkotla awaits restoration

Punjab's Malerkotla town's 19th-century Mubarak Manzil Palace is in ruins due to State neglect. Last week, the wife of Malerkotla's last ruler passed away without her wish of seeing the palace restored being fulfilled. Despite the previous govt. approving the acquisition & conservation of the palace, no restoration work has…

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Haryana Minister slams Punjab govt. over stubble burning; AAP hits back

Haryana Agriculture Minister Jai Prakash Dalal on Saturday slammed the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over the stubble-burning incidents in the state, prompting a sharp reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party.

The Hindu

“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

The Hindu

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Semifinal 2023 | Explosive Punjab meets consistent Delhi

Punjab vs Delhi: Yash Dhull-led Punjab take on unbeaten Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Dhull has been leading from the front, while Suyash Sharma's impressive run makes Delhi a team to beat. Abhishek Sharma and Punjab's bowlers must counter-attack to secure a place in the final. Who will come…

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Punjab: 6 killed after car collides with truck in Sangrur

At least six people, including a child, were found dead after a car in which they were travelling in collided with a truck near Mehlan Chowk in Sangrur district early Thursday morning.

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Kejriwal skips ED summons, demands withdrawal of ‘illegal, politically motivated’ notice

Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED and will go to Madhya Pradesh for campaigning. He will take part in a roadshow with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. ED summoned Mr. Kejriwal for questioning in money laundering case linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam

The Hindu

ED conducts searches in Punjab drug trafficking case

ED searches 25 premises in Punjab in connection with major drug trafficking racket busted by NCB. Seized ₹4.5 crore, phones, laptops, papers. 14 NCB officials awarded for busting international syndicate. Network runs from Ludhiana, sources heroin from Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Arrested 19, seized 40 kg heroin, 204 bank accounts, 52…

The Hindu

Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

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State DGP appointees must have at least six months to retire; those on deputation need Central consent: amended UPSC guidelines

Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the Director General of Police of a State, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said in amended guidelines issued last month.

The Hindu

Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

Newslaundry

6 districts fail zero farm fire goal, but rest of Punjab likely to meet 50% dip target

Before the paddy harvest season began, the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party had set a few targets. One of them was to keep the fire count to zero in six of the state’s 23 districts. But despite improvements, that goal remains elusive.

The Hindu

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control air pollution in Delhi.

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ED raids Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh; other locations in drugs probe case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab, including at the premises of AAP MLA Kulwant Singh, as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation

The Hindu

Punjab bans dangerous stunts involving tractors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces ban on dangerous tractor stunts after 29-yr-old man dies in Gurdaspur. CM said tragic incident was unfortunate & to protect lives, a complete ban on stunts involving tractors & other agri implements is imposed. Tractors should not be catalysts of death, hence ban is needed.

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3 kg heroin, 4 cartridges recovered near Pakistan border in Punjab's Tarn Taran

BSF & Punjab Police recover 3kg heroin & 4 cartridges from field near Int'l Border in Tarn Taran. Iron ring found attached to package, suspected to be airdropped by drone.

The Hindu

Two China-made drones recovered near International Border in Punjab's Amritsar, Tarn Taran

BSF foils smuggling attempt via drones in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts; recovers two Chinese drones in separate joint operations by BSF and Punjab Police

The Hindu

Incidents of stubble burning fall in Punjab, Haryana; rise in U.P.

Fall in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana; UP sees rise. Punjab, Haryana contribute highest number of incidents. Fall in incidents seen as a breather for Delhi, other parts of north India. UP sees 30.6% rise in incidents. Data from Sept 15-Oct 28. Fall in incidents due to collective efforts of…

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Four arrested BKI operatives were assigned for targeted killings: Punjab Police

Punjab Police on Saturday said that four operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), whose arrests were announced on Saturday by the police, were assigned for targeted killings in a big city in the state by their handlers.

The Hindu

Punjab to allow only green firecrackers in festivals

Punjab govt allows use of only green firecrackers on Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas & New Year; violators to face penal action. Sale of firecrackers to be done through licensed traders; no online orders. PPCB to carry out short-term monitoring in selected cities; police to ensure sale & use of allowed green…

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