Cop crushed between buses while clearing traffic in Una, dies
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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday responded to Jammu and Kashmir counterpart Omar Abdullah over an alleged stone-pelting incident involving a Union Territory-bound registered bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar, saying that the matter was promptly investigated and two accused persons had been arrested. The exchange followed Abdullah's repost on social media platform X of a report alleging that stones and bricks were hurled at a Kashmir-bound bus near Kurukshetra in Haryana in what was described as a suspected hate crime. Responding to Abdullah, CM Saini assured that the safety of every citizen and every person visiting Haryana remained the state government's top priority. The safety of every citizen and every person visiting the state is our highest priority. Mr. Omar Abdullah, Haryana Police ensured immediate action in this matter, CM Saini said on X. Clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Haryana Chief Minister said the police investigation had revealed that the altercation was triggered by a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. The police investigation has revealed that the altercation was merely a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. An FIR has been registered in the matter and both accused have been arrested, he added. He said that further legal proceedings in the case were underway. Earlier, Abdullah had expressed concern over the incident and urged the Haryana government and police to take strict action against those responsible. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government led by Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Police catch the culprits and take action to ensure these things don't happen again, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said on X. The social media post accompanying his remarks alleged that stones and bricks were pelted at a Jammu and Kashmir-registered bus travelling on the Delhi-Srinagar route near Kurukshetra in Haryana in an alleged hate crime. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar in the X post also condemned the incident and sought action against those involved. One elderly Kashmiri man was injured in the attack, leaving families helpless and terrified. We condemn the murderous attack on innocent people and demand action against the perpetrators, Dar said on X. He also urged the Haryana Police to take cognisance of the incident, identify those responsible and initiate appropriate action against them.
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J&K Crime Branch files charge sheet against 15 accused in Kishtwar minor's rape & murder case
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 18 (IANS) J&K Crime Branch has filed the charge sheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor girls rape and murder case, officials said. The charge sheet, filed in the court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Kishtwar, alleges a criminal conspiracy to cover up the sexual assault, intimidate the girls family, and terminate her advanced pregnancy through unauthorised and unsafe methods. Those named included the main accused Khalid Hussain, several health workers who allegedly assisted in the attempted abortion, and others accused of pressuring the victims family to reach a compromise to protect Hussain. Among the accused, two doctors and another person have been charged under Section 21 read with Section 19 of the POCSO Act for failing to report the matter to the police despite having knowledge of the minor victims pregnancy, the spokesperson said. The exhaustive charge sheet, running to over 1,000 pages and citing 143 witnesses, invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, an official said. The 15-year-old tribal girl was allegedly sexually assaulted repeatedly over several months by a teacher in her school, resulting in her pregnancy. She died following an alleged attempt to terminate the pregnancy in the Chatroo area on August 20. The case was initially registered at the Chatroo police station following the girls death. A week later, amid widespread protests, the investigation was transferred to the Special Crime Wing in Jammu. By then, nine people, including the teacher and his brother, had been arrested. Inspector General of Police, Crime, Sarah Rizvi, constituted a special investigation team (SIT) headed by Senior Superintendent of Police, Special Crime Wing, Jammu, Sanjay Kumar Parihar, immediately after the Crime Branch took over the investigation, the spokesperson said. He said the investigation has revealed that the victims pregnancy came to light during a medical examination at the Public Health Centre in Chatroo on August 10. Instead of reporting the matter to the police, as the law mandates in cases involving minors, Hussain, who was then posted as in-charge headmaster of the government school, allegedly conspired with others to suppress the matter and arrange for the pregnancy to be terminated. Those allegedly involved included two of Hussains brothers, a brother-in-law, some associates and two influential community elders of the area, one of whom is his uncle. The victims father was prevented from approaching the police and was subjected to pressure and intimidation, including the threat of social boycott, the spokesperson said. A settlement deed (Razi-nama) was prepared in a local meeting at the residence of one of the accused. The SIT has seized this document, and the expert opinion of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Jammu has confirmed the authorship of the writing and the signatures on it. As part of the alleged conspiracy, a junior staff nurse and two sanitary workers of District Hospital Kishtwar were drawn into the attempt to terminate the pregnancy, for which payment was also made, he said. On August 19 and 20, the victims age was falsely recorded as an adult on hospital registration slips, and unauthorised and unsafe methods were used inside and outside the hospital to terminate the advanced pregnancy, he said. As her condition deteriorated, the girl was taken in a private vehicle belonging to the main accused to Government Medical College (GMC) in Doda. Doctors there referred her to GMC Jammu after finding her condition critical, but she died on the way at Udhampur, the spokesperson said. He said the investigation has also revealed that the vehicle used to transport the victim was later washed in an attempt to destroy evidence. The chargesheet is based on statements of key witnesses, including the victims parents, recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), along with analysis of call detail records, CCTV camera footage, bank and ATM transaction records, hospital records, and seized documents and articles, the spokesperson said. During the initial investigation by the SIT of Kishtwar Police, DNA samples of the victim and the newborn, collected at District Hospital Kishtwar, were sent to Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Chandigarh for comparison with samples from the main accused and his brother, another accused. The Crime Branch SIT has since collected more samples from other accused and suspects and sent them to CFSL, he said, adding that digital and technical evidence has also been sent to CFSL/FSL for data retrieval. The spokesperson said the reports of the tests are awaited, and Crime Branch Headquarters has requested their priority processing. Further investigation will be completed after the reports are received, following which a supplementary chargesheet will be filed before the competent court, he said. The accused teacher has been dismissed from service, while the contracts of two sanitation workers at the Kishtwar district hospital were terminated following their arrests. Several others, including a teacher and a doctor, were placed under suspension pending an inquiry. The Crime Branch has urged people not to circulate unverified information on social media and appealed to anyone having relevant information to share it with the SIT, assuring that their identities would be kept confidential.
8 workers killed as speeding car runs them over in Punjabs Sangrur
Ranji Trophy: Saharan Ton Overshadows Gill's Return, Rinku, Arya, Badoni Hit Centuries
Skipper Uday Saharan: Skipper Uday Saharan struck an unbeaten century to rescue Punjab after Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls, while Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni also notched up hundreds on day one of the second round of the prestigious competition on Sunday. In the Elite Group B clash at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Saharan's unbeaten 106, laced with 13 fours, lifted Punjab to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh. Rinku's 118 not out, coming off 186 balls and laced with 11 fours and two sixes, pulled Uttar Pradesh out of trouble to 202 Goa, before the latter reached 43/0 in 12 overs. Arya, playing his first game of the season, fell one run short of a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket, while captain Badoni hit 115 not out to put Delhi in command by taking them to 381/4 against Gujarat. Saharan, who captained India to runners-up finish in the 2024 Mens U19 World Cup, used the sweep and the slog sweep to good effect against Chhattisgarh's left-arm spin pair of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Ajay Mandal. Openers Vihaan Malhotra (40 off 77 balls) and Harnoor Pannu put on another half-century stand to see off the new ball, before the duo were trapped lbw by Jadeja and Mandal respectively. Gill, playing his first Ranji game of the season before departing for India's tour of New Zealand, came in at number four but fell for one. Mandal drew him forward and beat him through the gate to knock back the stumps. Saharan and Prabhsimran Singh (62 off 133 balls) then rebuilt the innings with a 130-run stand for the fourth wicket. Though Prabhsimran was trapped lbw by Jadeja before tea break arrived, Saharan marched forward to bring up his third first-class hundred off 168 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora (38 not out off 75 balls) ensured Punjab added 71 runs in the final session without further loss. In Elite Group A game at Green Park in Kanpur, Rinku hit his 11th first-class century, his second in successive games this season, to single-handedly drag Uttar Pradesh from 137/9 to 202 against Goa. At Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, Raj Limbani's four-wicket haul helped Baroda bowl out Bihar for 166, before they reached 77/3. At Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, debutant Kawalpreet Singh fell four runs short of a century but rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who were all out for 260 in 82.5 overs against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's pacers bowled out Puducherry for 177, with the former finishing on 23/ 2 at stumps. In Elite Group B, a maiden fifty from Manvanth Kumar led a lower-order fightback for Karnataka, who reached 281/8 after birthday boy Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya had made early inroads for Saurashtra in Alur. Sibsankar Roy's half-century steered Assam to 228/6 against Tripura, while Andhra spinners Saurabh Kumar and T Vijay bowled out Hyderabad for 275. Andhra were 9 for no loss at stumps and trail by 266 runs. In Elite Group C, without veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, Bengal were bowled out for 184 by Services, but the visitors came back to leave the hosts at 83/5. Sachin Baby's unbeaten 112 rescued Kerala, who reached 245/6 against Odisha. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vicky Ostwal's four-wicket haul helped Maharashtra dismiss Jharkhand for 169, with the hosts reaching 85/3 at stumps at Pune. In Elite Group D, Mumbai bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140 at Bilaspur and were 107/2 at stumps, and trail by just 33 runs. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (4-34) and left-arm spinner and captain R Sai Kishore (4-40) shared eight wickets as Tamil Nadu bowled out Uttarakhand for 134 in 56.2 overs. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. In reply, Tamil Nadu reached 85/2 in 27 overs at stumps and trail by 49 runs. N Jagadeesan made 37 off 53 balls, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul was unbeaten on 37 off 73 deliveries. Overnight rain in Chennai and a wet outfield delayed the start until 10.30 am, and bad light brought an early end to the day's play at 5.28 pm. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
2 injured after stones thrown at J&K-bound bus in Haryanas Karnal, 2 held
Punjab and Haryana HC stays reappointment of PGIMS Rohtak director; Dr Sujata Shetty holding charge
Complaint filed seeking counselling for Sidhu Moosewalas younger brother
A complaint has been filed by Lawyers for Human Rights International (Regd.), Chandigarh, before the Mansa Deputy Commissioner and the District Child Protection Unit, seeking an inquiry into the well-being of Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Chhota Sidhu
Flow cytometry, IHC services to strengthen precision cancer diagnosis at GMCH Jammu
Jammu, Oct 17: Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has taken a significant step towards strengthening advanced cancer diagnostics with the introduction and operationalisation of specialised diagnostic services in Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). The initiative aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy, facilitate early and precise classification of malignancies, and support personalised cancer treatment for patients in Jammu and Kashmir. The services are being strengthened through the collaborative efforts of Government Medical College Jammu, the State Cancer Institute (SCI), Jammu and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC), New Chandigarh, under the aegis of the Association of Academic and Clinical Pathologists (AACP) and the Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM). To mark this important advancement, GMC Jammu organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme-cum-workshop titled Transforming diagnosis with Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at its auditorium. The scientific programme was centred on the theme Diagnostic pathology in the era of precision medicine: The evolving role of Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry. The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Dean and Principal, GMC Jammu and Dr Ashish Gulia, Director-Principal, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, with the objective of building institutional capacity, strengthening technical expertise and expanding access to advanced diagnostic facilities. Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry are essential tools in contemporary diagnostic pathology and precision oncology. Immunohistochemistry enables accurate tumour characterisation, differentiation of morphologically similar malignancies and assessment of prognostic and predictive biomarkers that guide targeted and individualised treatment. Flow cytometry plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis, classification and immunophenotypic characterisation of haematolymphoid malignancies, particularly leukaemias and lymphomas. The integration of these technologies with conventional histopathological examination and molecular testing can significantly improve diagnostic precision and support evidence-based therapeutic decisions. The availability of these advanced diagnostic capabilities at GMC Jammu is intended to strengthen comprehensive cancer care and facilitate access to specialised investigations within the region, Dr Ashutosh Gupta stated. The academic programme brought together eminent specialists from HBCHRC, New Chandigarh and GMC Jammu for expert lectures, interactive discussions, case-based learning and hands-on training. The scientific sessions featured Dr Kinjal Biyani, who spoke on Driving precision diagnostics with high medical value assays, and Dr Ravikiran N Pawar, who delivered a lecture on Flow Cytometry in Haematological Malignancies. Further sessions included Hodgkin Lymphoma: Approach and Differentials, by Dr Sankalp M Sancheti; Mastering the Pillars of IHC Set-up, by Dr Nilay Nishith; and Immunotherapy in Cancer, by Dr Ashutosh Gupta. An interactive panel discussion on integrated oncology, involving Dr Sankalp M Sancheti, Dr Nadeem Shoket, Dr Sanjeev Dhingra and Dr Aditya Mahajan, highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in cancer diagnosis and management. The discussion emphasised the need to integrate histomorphology, immunophenotyping, immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics to ensure accurate classification and appropriate treatment selection. A major component of the programme was the conduct of parallel hands-on workshops for scientific and laboratory personnel. Practical training in immunohistochemistry was organised in the Department of Pathology, GMC Jammu, while the flow cytometry workshop was conducted at the State Cancer Institute, Jammu. The sessions provided practical exposure to laboratory workflows, technical requirements, quality assurance and essential procedures for establishing and strengthening advanced diagnostic services. A dedicated session by Dr Jitendra addressed the practical requirements for establishing and operationalising a flow cytometry facility. These training activities are expected to support capacity building among pathologists, laboratory professionals and scientific staff, while promoting standardised practices and reliable diagnostic outcomes, t was anticipated. The programme was attended by senior faculty members, clinicians and medical administrators from GMC Jammu and its associated hospitals. Those present included Dr Meena Sidhu, Professor and Head, Department of Blood Transfusion; Dr Sanjeev Dhingra, Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics; Dr Rajeev Gupta, Medical Oncologist, State Cancer Institute, Jammu; Dr Virender Trisal, Medical Superintendent, GMC Jammu; Dr Dara Singh, Medical Superintendent, SMGS Hospital; Dr Rehana, Medical Superintendent, Super Speciality Hospital and Dr Rakesh Sharma, Medical Superintendent, CD Hospital and Bone and Joint Hospital. Senior faculty members Dr Deepti Mahajan, Dr Sindhu Sharma, Dr Deepa Hans, Dr Ameet, Dr Rajat Gupta, Dr Deepti Gupta, Dr Navneet Naz, Dr Anu Gupta, Dr Akhtar Salaria, Dr Priyanka, Dr Era Hans, Dr Bhavneet, Dr Sahil Sachdev, Dr Kamakshi, Dr Suby Singh, Dr Mahima, Dr Poonam and Dr Ishani, along with other faculty members and healthcare professionals attended the programme. The programme also witnessed the participation of senior and junior residents of the Department of Pathology, undergraduate and postgraduate students, heads of various departments of GMC Jammu and representatives of the institutional administration. Addressing the significance of the initiative, Dr Jyotsna Suri, Organising Secretary and Professor, Department of Pathology, GMC Jammu, highlighted that the strengthening of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry services represents an important advancement in the institutions efforts to modernise diagnostic pathology and support precision medicine. She emphasised that access to advanced diagnostic technologies, combined with trained personnel and multidisciplinary collaboration, is essential for improving cancer diagnosis, identifying appropriate therapeutic targets and supporting individualised patient care. She also underscored the importance of continuous medical education and hands-on training in ensuring the effective utilisation of these technologies. The initiative reflects the continued commitment of GMC Jammu and the State Cancer Institute to academic excellence, innovation, capacity building and the advancement of specialised cancer diagnostics in Jammu and Kashmir, she asserted. The introduction and strengthening of Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry services, complemented by scientific collaboration and professional training, mark an important step towards enhancing regional diagnostic capabilities and advancing comprehensive, evidence-based cancer care, it was stated.
New push in Chandigarh: Colour-coded carts coming up for street vendors.
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Ahead Of New Zealand Tour, Shubman Gill To Turn Out For Punjab In Ranji Trophy Second Round
The Ranji Trophy: India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will turn out for Punjab in their Ranji Trophy second round match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh, starting on Sunday. The development comes at a time when Gill is eyeing to get some red-ball game time under his belt before departing for the New Zealand tour. Gill, 27, has been drafted into the squad at the eleventh hour, with Uday Saharan to continue to lead the side. India's ODI series in New Zealand runs from November 4 to 15, but Gill will play only the first three matches. He will then hand the 50-over captaincy to Shreyas Iyer and shift his focus to the two-game Test series that follows. An India A side will be touring New Zealand at the same time for three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have been named for all three games. Gill, however, will not be a part of it, as he was originally expected to turn out in one of those India A. But that plan has fallen through as the third four-day game, scheduled from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln, clashes with the second and third ODIs. The Ranji Trophy outing, therefore, offers Gill a timely chance at long-format practice before the Tests. Gill is likely to bat at number four for Punjab, which could see Jashanpreet Sidhu left out of the playing eleven. Punjabs batting will be further bolstered by the return of wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, who missed the season opener against Assam last week due to India A duty, where he made 39 and 17 against Australia A in the 2-1 50-over series defeat in Puducherry. Punjab began their campaign on a positive note by collecting three points from that game against Assam courtesy of a first-innings lead. Vihaan Malhotra, Emanjot Chahal and Salil Arora all struck hundreds in the contest. The match was also significant for veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav, who made his first-class comeback after a gap of more than two years. Umesh, who switched from Vidarbha to Punjab ahead of the domestic season, marked his return with figures of 5-70, his 16th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. The Punjab-Chhattisgarh match will be broadcasted on JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel, while Karnataka-Saurashtra and Kerala-Odisha clashes will be live-streamed on JioHotstar. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fenesta Open: Khushi Kadian completes hat-trick by winning U-16 and U-14 singles titles
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A day after winning the U-16 doubles title, Haryanas Khushi Kadian completed a hat-trick at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Saturday by winning the Girls' U-16 and U-16 singles titles to cap an extraordinary week at the DLTA Complex in the Capital. Kadian began the day with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 win over Ranjhana Sangram in the U-16 singles final before returning to the court later in the afternoon to defeat second seed Siddhi Pandey 6-3, 6-2 in the U-14 singles final in one hour and 16 minutes. It is very important to me, and I feel really great about winning these titles, Kadian said after her second match of the day. The whole week has been very great for me, playing 15 matches in a row in one week. This was a test for me, and thankfully I have passed this test quite successfully. I am very happy that my hard work has paid off. This is the biggest tournament we have, and I wanted to win this tournament at least once in my career. Kadian credited her parents and coaching team for their constant support and encouragement. The triumph also helped her overcome painful memories from an earlier edition of the Nationals. I want to be an inspiration, she added. My mother and my father, they keep me motivated, and especially my coaches. They all keep supporting me. I'm so happy that they are there for me and clapping for every point and motivating me. A few years back, in the Under-12 nationals, I got injured badly, and I wanted to win those nationals but couldnt. So, I really wanted to win the Nationals this time, and I'm very happy about it. Chandigarhs Ribhav Saroha also completed a memorable double, adding the Boys U-16 singles title to the U-18 crown he won last weekend. The top seed defeated unseeded Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 in the final in one hour and 32 minutes. It feels great, to be honest. It's a really special feeling for me, Saroha said. This is the National tournament of India, which is really prestigious to me, and I feel really great. I'm really grateful to the people who have supported me in this success. Saroha said winning the U-18 title was particularly special because he had to compete against older players. Winning the Under-18 title for me is really special. Competing against players who are older than me, it's really great to compete with them and to win the Under-18s; it's been really special. Saket Jain, Executive Director and Business Head of Fenesta Building Systems, Indian hockey player and 2026 Asian Games gold medallist Jyoti Rumavat, and Asian Games shooting silver medallist Niraj Kumar graced the occasion as chief guests and were present for the prize distribution ceremony. Meanwhile, Karnatakas Puneeth Manohar completed a double in the Boys' U-14 category, adding the singles title to the doubles crown he won on Friday. The second seed defeated fifth seed S. Chintagunta 6-3, 6-2 in the final in one hour and 28 minutes. I am very happy that I won the tournament, Manohar said after the match. The score was 6-3, 6-2, but it was a good fight from my opponent, and I am happy that I got the win. Now that I am done with the U-14, I will be focusing more on the U-18 World Tennis Tour. Results (all finals): Boys' U-16 Singles: Ribhav Saroha [1] def. Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 Girls' U-16 Singles: Khushi Kadian [14] def. Ranjhana Sangram 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 Boys' U-14 Singles: Puneeth Manohar [2] def. S Chintagunta [5] 6-3, 6-2 Girls' U-14 Singles: Khushi Kadian [5] def. Sidhhi Pandey [2] 6-3, 6-2
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Deshpande hat-trick floors Chandigarh as Mumbai takes complete control
Chasing the hosts daunting 429, the visitor gets bowled out for a paltry 78 in just 115 balls; the seamer takes one more wicket in the only over of the second innings
RANJI TROPHY | Lad to the fore as Mumbai weathers early inroads by Chandigarh
CRICKET | The skippers unbeaten 80 and a fighting half-century by Musheer negates the visitors decision to bowl first on a pitch with a greenish tinge while Mhatre chips in with a useful contribution
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AAP MLAs appear before Akal Takht, seek forgiveness over Giaspura remarks
Haryana signs Rs 4,000cr LoIs with Swedish firms
Heritage steam locomotive ZB-66 lying defunct at Pathankot Junction awaits repairs & revival
