Tensions Escalate at Shambhu Border: Farmers Postpone March After Teargas Shelling

Tensions Escalate at Shambhu Border: Farmers Postpone March After Teargas Shelling

Saturday, 07 December 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Amid rising tensions on the 297th day of the ongoing farmers’ agitation, a group of 101 farmers marching towards Delhi under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) was met with tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border on Friday. The confrontation...

Himachal CM announces 180-Day Maternity Leave for Women Home Guards

Saturday, 07 December 2024 | PNS | Shimla

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday presided over the 62nd State-Level Raising Day celebrations of the Himachal Pradesh Home Guards and Civil Defence at The Ridge Shimla It was for the first time that this event was being celebrated as a State-level function.    The event witnessed a splendid parade,...

Sukhbir Badal survives assassination attempt at Golden Temple

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS | Amritsar

Punjab's former Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who enjoys Z-plus security — the highest tier of protection after SPG cover — narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday morning while serving as a ‘sewadar’ (volunteer) at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, as a part...

Narain Singh Chaura: The Vengeful Force Behind Sukhbir’s Shooting Attempt

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Narain Singh Chaura, the man now infamous for his audacious attempt on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, is far more than a name on a police roster. He is a figure shrouded in controversy, deeply entrenched in the violent legacy of Punjab’s militancy era. From his connections...

Schemes launched by Central Govt significantly benefited farmers: Hry CM

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini  said that the Centre Government has taken several significant steps in the interest of farmers. Various schemes introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi have significantly benefited farmers. Saini made these remarks while interacting with the media persons at the railway station in New...

CM Saini approves 4-laning of Hodal-Nuh-Pataudi-Patauda Road at Rs 616 crore

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday approved the construction for 4-laning of Hodal-Nuh-Pataudi-Patauda road from Hodal-Nuh-Tauru-Bilaspur road in Palwal, Nuh and Gurugram districts with an estimated amount of Rs. 616.01 crore. Saini, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister was presiding over a meeting of Standing Finance...

in-briefs

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS

Shimla Rashtrapati Niwas to host Winter Fest celebrating Himachal's cultural heritage Shimla: The Rashtrapati Niwas in Shimla, which serves as the summer retreat of the President of India, is set to host an exclusive edition of the Winter Fest on December 7, an official statement said on Wednesday. The one-day event...

Punjab CM clears ex-gratia worth Rs 21.50 crore for 86 armed forces personnel

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

As a mark of respect towards the valiant soldiers serving the Armed forces in state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday cleared ex-gratia worth Rs 21.50 crore (Rs 25 lakh each) for 86 Armed forces personnel who have suffered physical casualties while serving the country.  Chairing a meeting, Mann...

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