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Unfortunate that Punjab Governor doesn't know whether calling special Assembly session in June was legal or not: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it is “very unfortunate” that Governor Banwarilal Purohit does not know whether the June 19-20 session was legal or illegal.

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Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre

Tomato prices expected to fall due to higher supply from Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh. Govt procuring tomatoes to make them available at affordable prices in Delhi-NCR, Bihar & Rajasthan. MIS implemented to protect growers from distress sale. Prices shot up to ₹200-250/kg due to monsoon rains & logistics disruptions. Average…

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Punjab: Pak drone recovered near international border in Tarn Taran

The recovered drone belongs to Quadcopter, DJI Matrice 300 RTK model. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers up in arms against AAP govt. in Punjab over poor handling of flood situation; threaten to block railway tracks

Angry farmers to protest against Punjab govt. for alleged failure to tackle floods; to block railway tracks if demands not met.

The Hindu

Data | Forty deaths in the run-up to Panchayat polls: West Bengal most affected by political violence

West Bengal has seen a peak in political violence & related deaths during polls. Analysis of data from 2016-2023 shows J&K recorded the most incidents, followed by West Bengal, UP and Punjab. Most other States recorded less than 700 incidents. The 2019 Lok Sabha polls and the 2018 panchayat polls…

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Riar Saab’s latest Punjabi hip-hop track ‘Obsessed’ gets the nation grooving

Vicky Kaushal's viral dance moves to Riar Saab’s ‘Gaddiyan Ucchiyan Rakhiyaan’ has given the Punjabi hip-hop song a major boost. Riar's 'Obsessed Tour' covering major cities in India reflects the singer’s love for modern and traditional singing.

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Heroin dropped by Pakistani drone recovered near International Border in Punjab

The Border Security Force on July 18 recovered over two kg of heroin dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, an official said.

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AAP govt.-Governor heading for another showdown; Punjab Governor cast doubt on ‘legality’ of June Assembly session

Punjab Gov. Purohit & CM Mann’s AAP govt. face another showdown as Gov. casts doubt on legality of June Assembly session.

The Hindu

New drone policy soon: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a new drone policy with restrictions and compulsory registration of all UAVs will be unveiled soon

The Hindu

Floods: Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring urges governor to persuade Centre to release additional funds

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday urged the Punjab governor to persuade the Centre to release additional funds to provide compensation for the losses incurred by the flood-hit people of the state.

The Times of India

Congress’ stance against Delhi ordinance gives ammunition to BJP, SAD in Punjab

The Congress party’s decision to vote against the Centre’s ordinance on the control of services in Delhi in Parliament has provided the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab with ammunition to target both the Congress and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The Hindu

Delhi floods: Haryana CM Khattar hits out at AAP over 'blame game'

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar hit out at the AAP leadership for blaming his State over floods in parts of Delhi, saying that the blame game is not in the interest of humanity

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Punjab: Four Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang members held in Bathinda

Four persons, allegedly associated with the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang, were arrested in Bathinda. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Centre notifies transfer of three judges of different HC

The Centre Government on Saturday notified the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, Allahabad High Court to Kerala High Court, Justice Manoj Bajaj, Punjab and Haryana High Court to Allahabad High Court and Justice Gaurang Kanth, Delhi High Court to Calcutta High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Govt. to revert to old office timings from July 17

Punjab govt announces 9am-5pm office timings from July 17. CM Bhagwant Mann had earlier announced 7.30am-2pm timings for summer season. Aim to save electricity & give visitors respite from heat. Unique decision, hopes other states follow.

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Rescuers evacuate 14,000 people from flood-hit villages in eastern Pakistan

A top Pakistani provincial official says rescuers in boats have evacuated 14,000 people over the past several days after floodwaters from two rivers swollen by monsoon rains inundated dozens of villages in eastern Punjab province

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IAF carried out 48 sorties in flood relief operations in Punjab, Himachal

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has in the past 48 hours carried a total 40 sorties as part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab floods: Sunil Jakhar urges Punjab CM to immediately disburse Central govt funds

BATHINDA: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state of not seriously taking the inputs about floods and assistance sent by central government to mitigate the sufferings of the affected persons.

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Rains Fury: Floods ruin 2.40 lakh hectares of paddy crop in Punjab

The paddy crop was damaged mainly in farms in Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Fatehgarh Sahib districts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amritpal Singh's wife Kirandeep Kaur alleges harassment in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail

AMRITSAR: Kirandeep Kaur, wife of Amritpal Singh, the detained chief of Waris Punjab De (WPD), expressed her surprise and frustration over the alleged harassment she faced during her routine meeting with her husband in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail on Thursday.

The Times of India

Let me serve the people, will definitely reply you at appropriate time: Punjab CM to opposition

PATIALA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday slammed the opposition for politicising a natural catastrophe and said that he is busy in ensuring relief for the Punjabis and will give befitting reply to them at an appropriate time.

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Supreme Court recommends transfer of 3 HC judges, including Delhi HC judge Justice Gaurang Kanth

The three judges who have been recommended for transfer include - Justice Manoj Bajaj of the Punjab & Haryana HC; Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh of the Allahabad HC; and Justice Gaurang Kanth of the Delhi HC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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293 people still stranded in Himachal’s tribal district; rain relents in Punjab, Haryana

At least 293 people stranded in Chandertal, Himachal Pradesh; CM Sukhu conducts aerial survey; 52 school children safely moved out; 25,000 people evacuated from Manali & Kullu

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Rain havoc | Relief measures going on war footing in Punjab and Haryana

Relief measures underway in Punjab, Haryana as floods cause destruction and death toll rises to 15. Haryana CM Khattar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala and former CM Hooda visit affected areas to assess situation. Medical camps set up, Rapid Response Teams formed.

The Hindu

Punjab's anti-gangster task force arrests key Bishnoi gang member

AGTF-Punjab arrests Randhir Singh, key associate of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, with pistol & live cartridges. He had criminal history & was tasked to harm targets. Arrest averts "sensational crimes" in Punjab & Haryana.

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