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CM Mann says Centre deliberately not releasing funds for Punjab
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the BJP-led Union government for not releasing the Punjab’s share of the rural development fund (RDF) thus affecting development of rural areas in the state
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 07:44 AM IST
CM Bhagwant Mann blames predecessors for all ills plaguing Punjab, Oppn skips debate
Defeat in elections of these parties (Shiromani Akali Dal, Congress, BJP) who previously ruled Punjab doesn’t absolve them of their of acts of commission and omission on the state’s interests, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 05:40 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
CM blames predecessors for Punjab’s ills, Oppn skips debate
Addressing the much-anticipated Main Punjab Bolda Haan open debate at PAU, Ludhiana, chief minister Bhagwant Mann accuses previous leaders of looting the state for generations through corruption and compromising on state’s interest, particularly on SYL issue
Published on Nov 01, 2023 04:38 PM IST
Amit Shah to visit Arunachal Pradesh amid China border row
Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit to the border state comes days after China renamed 11 places in Arunchal Pradesh, inviting strong reaction from India
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Fix responsibility of officials for ‘botched-up’ operation against Amritpal, says Partap Bajwa
Leader of opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa termed the state government and Punjab Police crackdown against Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, a botched-up operation.
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 01:12 AM IST
Don’t let the Amritpal saga damage the future of Punjab
The radical preacher’s sudden appearance, alleged ties to Pakistan, dramatic escape, and video leaks raise unanswered questions.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 09:44 PM IST
Manipur has set up population commission to identify illegal immigrants: Singh
In 2019-2020, Manipur was the fourth state after Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram where the Inner Line Permit regime was introduced
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Sobhapati Samom
Total bandh in Congress-ruled Punjab in solidarity with farmers’ protesting against three farm laws
Punjab Roadways suspends operations as chakka jam underway from 11am to 3pm
Updated on Dec 08, 2020 11:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | HT Correspondents
Review proposal to reduce number of arms on a licence: Capt to Centre
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amarinder has sought a review of a proposal of the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) to amend the Arms Act, 1959.
Published on Nov 30, 2019 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
CM urges IAS officers to help counter cross-border bid to revive terror
Around 100-odd men and women attended the first of its kind dinner hosted by any Punjab CM for IAS officers
Published on Oct 28, 2019 10:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Environmental rules for expansion of projects may be relaxed
All projects concerning national defence and security or involving “other strategic considerations” as determined by the Centre will be assessed.
Updated on Sep 28, 2019 06:48 PM IST
New Delhi | Jayshree Nandi
With J&K’s special status scrapped, security forces to face fresh challenges I Opinion
Kashmir watchers and military experts have predicted that the Valley is likely to witness a spike in violent protests and heightened militant activity backed by Pakistan in the near future. The Line of Control is also likely to get more volatile.
Updated on Aug 06, 2019 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
The Amarinder factor pays off in Punjab
The man who led the Congress charge in defending the Punjab fort is chief minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, who has emerged as one of the party’s few regional satraps standing tall amid the ruins.
Updated on May 24, 2019 08:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Ramesh Vinayak
Best option in Jammu and Kashmir is fresh polls at earliest, says BJP
The BJP said on Twitter, soon after the state governor dissolved the assembly amid claims by rival formations on forming a government, that the border state cannot afford horse-trading and instability keeping its security scenario in mind.
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 11:50 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
J-K sex scandal: Poverty drove minor into flesh trade, says CBI
Victim’s father was a daily wager and her mother was a house help at brothel owner Sabeena’s home, the then 15-year-old victim fell in the trap of prostitution racket which was being run in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, CBI prosecutor KP Singh told the court.
Updated on May 31, 2018 02:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Aneesha Bedi, Chandigarh
Arunachal Pradesh confers land ownership rights for the first time to indigenous people
Land in Arunachal Pradesh was owned by communities and not individuals.
Updated on Mar 14, 2018 04:51 PM IST