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Sukhna Lake water level nears danger mark in Chandigarh; flood gate opened, alert issued

Sukhna Lake water level nears danger mark in Chandigarh; flood gate opened, alert issued Chandigarh: The water level in Chandigarh's iconic Sukhna Lake has surged dangerously close to the danger mark prompting authorities to take immediate action. In a precautionary move, one of the three flood gates has been opened to release the excess...
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Golden Temple receives second bomb threat in 2 days, security tightened in Amritsar

Golden Temple receives second bomb threat in 2 days, security tightened in Amritsar Amritsar: Amritsar's iconic Golden Temple has received a second bomb threat in as many days, triggering a massive security response and heightening concern among devotees and authorities alike. The threat, delivered via email on Tuesday, claimed an explosive device filled...
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MEA slams Punjab CM Maan for his remarks on PM Modi's 5-nation tour, calls it 'irresponsible'

MEA slams Punjab CM Maan for his remarks on PM Modi's 5-nation tour, calls it 'irresponsible' New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly criticised remarks made by a senior state authority concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour. Labelling the comments as "irresponsible and regrettable", MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that...
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Suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorist killed in blast on Majitha Road Bypass in Amritsar, probe underway

Suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorist killed in blast on Majitha Road Bypass in Amritsar, probe underway Chandigarh: A man suspected to be a Babbar Khalsa terrorist died in an explosion that took place near Majitha Road in Amritsar on Tuesday, police said. Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police Maninder Singh said the man was retrieving some...
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Indian Army denies air defence gun deployment at Golden Temple during Operation Sindoor

Indian Army denies air defence gun deployment at Golden Temple during Operation Sindoor The Indian Army on Tuesday denied reports claiming that air defence (AD) guns or any other defence equipment were deployed within the premises of Sri Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) during Operation Sindoor, which was launched amid heightened tensions with Pakistan....
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Leaves cancelled, schools shut as Punjab, Rajasthan go on high alert post 'Operation Sindoor'

Leaves cancelled, schools shut as Punjab, Rajasthan go on high alert post 'Operation Sindoor' Rajasthan and Punjab are in full alert mode with schools closed in border districts and leave of all police personnel and administration officials cancelled, officials said on Thursday, a day after India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir....
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Pak intruder shot dead by BSF along International Border in Punjab

Pak intruder shot dead by BSF along International Border in Punjab The Border Security Force (BSF) has shot dead a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Punjab, officials said Thursday. The man was shot during the intervening night of May 7-8 in the Ferozepur sector, they said. He was found...
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Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed The Punjab Police on Wednesday removed protesting farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border and dismantled temporary structures erected at the protest site. Several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike, and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha...
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Punjab govt cracks down on corruption, dismisses 52 police officers from service in state

Punjab govt cracks down on corruption, dismisses 52 police officers from service in state In a major crackdown on corruption within the Punjab Police Department, the Bhagwant Mann-led government has taken strict action by dismissing 52 police officers who were found guilty of misconduct. The action comes just two days after the suspension of...
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Punjab Farmers 'Delhi Chalo' March Stopped By Barricades; Cong Backs Protest, Mobile Ban In Ambala

Punjab Farmers 'Delhi Chalo' March Stopped By Barricades; Cong Backs Protest, Mobile Ban In Ambala New Delhi: A 'jatha' of 101 farmers on Friday began its 'Delhi Chalo' to Delhi from their protest site at Shambhu border, but was stopped a few metres away by a multilayered barricading. Haryana police asked farmers not to proceed...
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Harvinder Kalyan elected Speaker of Chandigarh Assembly

Harvinder Kalyan elected Speaker of Chandigarh Assembly Harvinder Kalyan has been elected as the Speaker of the Chandigarh Assembly, receiving unanimous support from all members. The nomination of Harvinder Kalyan for the Speaker’s position was proposed by Chief Minister Nayab Saini, highlighting Kalyan’s leadership capabilities and his...
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Ludhiana: Two women die, 15 injured after pole falls on them during Navratri event

Ludhiana: Two women die, 15 injured after pole falls on them during Navratri event Two women died and at least 15 others got injured after a pole supporting a pandal fell on them during a Navratri Jagran - religious programme - on Rahon road in Ludhiana, Punjab. The incident happened on Saturday night when...
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