Watch: Abohar shootout victim family stages protest outside Punjab legislative assembly
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A teenager was shot dead by assailants in Chandigarh, highlighting ongoing gang conflicts in the area. Teen Shot Dead by Motorcycle-Borne Assailants in Chandigarh
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The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), under the Chairmanship of Rajesh Verma, held separate review meetings with the Governments of Punjab and Haryana in Chandigarh on Thursday to review the measures being undertaken for prevention and control of paddy stubble burning and abatement of other key sources of air pollution, calling for prompt action(s) on the ground. According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the meeting with the Government of Punjab focused on the implementation of the State Action Plan for prevention and control of paddy stubble burning in accordance with CAQM Direction No 99 dated May 15. The Commission reviewed on-ground enforcement measures, District-level preparedness and monitoring mechanisms in place for effective paddy stubble management. The availability, deployment and effective utilisation of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery at the District and farmer levels were reviewed, along with the id...
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Panjab University Guest Faculty (Law) Recruitment 2026
Panjab University is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Guest Faculty. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 27 October 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, (DCDC Deptt.), Panjab University, Chandigarh. Candidates should report at 11:30 AM. Further details are available at ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 22 (IANS) The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Singapore Airlines to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to a passenger whose family members were not provided proper food during a 15-hour flight from Delhi to Melbourne, including milk for his 11-month-old daughter. The Additional Bench comprising Judicial Member H.P.S. Mahal and Member Kiran Sibal partly allowed an appeal filed by the airline against a January 2023 order of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ropar, which had directed the airline and a travel agency, Bipasha Aviation, to refund Rs 1.25 lakh towards the air tickets, along with interest, Rs 25,000 as compensation and Rs 11,000 towards litigation expenses. The complaint was filed by Jaspreet Singh, who had purchased three tickets for his wife, minor daughter and mother-in-law to travel from Delhi to Melbourne on March 4, 2020, through the travel agency. According to the complaint, the passengers were not provided proper food during the approximately 15-16-hour journey. Singh alleged that when his family members asked the airline staff about the meals, they were told that their food had not been confirmed and that meals would first be served to passengers whose food bookings had been confirmed. He further alleged that his wife and mother-in-law eventually had to share a single meal, while his 11-month-old daughter was not provided even milk. Singh subsequently lodged a complaint with the airline through email on March 9, 2020. The airline initially assured him that the matter would be investigated but later stated that no request for vegetarian or special meals had been made during the booking process. The airline challenged the District Commission's order, contending that the complainant had not requested any specific meals in advance and that food had been served in accordance with the menu. It also argued that there was no deficiency in service warranting a refund of the ticket fare. The airline further argued that the complainant had not directly hired or availed its services for the grievance raised against it. Rejecting this contention, the Commission observed that the airline was responsible for providing the contracted air travel service with reasonable care, irrespective of whether the tickets had been booked directly or through a travel agent. It noted that the complainant's grievance was not limited to the non-provision of a particular type of meal, but concerned the failure to provide proper food during a long-haul journey, including milk for an infant. It is pertinent to mention here that the fact that a passenger may not have opted for a special meal does not mean that the airline is absolved of its basic duty to provide the ordinary meal service forming part of the air journey, particularly when the journey was of 1516 hours, the Commission said. It further observed that the presence of an 11-month-old child on such a long journey called for reasonable care and consideration from the airline. The Commission also recorded that the airline had failed to place sufficient material on record to establish that the complainant's allegations were factually incorrect or that the requisite food and reasonable facilities had been provided to the passengers. In these circumstances, the explanation furnished by appellant/OP No.1 is not convincing, it said, upholding the finding that the airline was deficient in service. However, the Commission held that directing a refund of the entire ticket fare, along with interest, was disproportionate since the passengers had undertaken the journey and received the principal service for which payment had been made. It observed that the deficiency was related to the manner in which in-flight services were rendered and not to a complete failure to provide air transportation. The inconvenience and hardship caused during a journey of approximately 1516 hours, particularly in the case of a passenger travelling with an 11-month-old child, cannot be brushed aside, the Commission said. Holding that reasonable compensation was warranted, it partly allowed the airline's appeal and directed it to pay Rs 50,000 as a composite amount towards compensation for mental agony and harassment and litigation expenses, instead of the refund and other amounts awarded by the District Commission. The airline has been directed to comply with the order within 45 days of receiving its certified copy. The Commission also ordered that the Rs 1,03,040 deposited by the airline while filing the appeal, along with any accrued interest, be remitted to the District Commission, which may pass an appropriate order regarding its release in accordance with law.
The Punjab government is strengthening its digital ecosystem to simplify and expedite the approval process for investors. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the Passbook, the financial incentive module of the Fast-Track Punjab portal, in Chandigarh...
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In a significant display of frustration, over three lakh employees of the Punjab government took mass casual leave, demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularization of contractual staff. The transport sector joined the strike, causing widespread disruptions in bus services. Employee representatives engaged in talks with the government, yet the lack of agreements showcases a growing rift in their relationship.
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Amit Shah hails security personnel for restoring peace in J&K
New Delhi, Oct 21:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the security personnel for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tribute to the police personnel, who were killed in the line of duty, at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said, Significant success has been achieved in curbing terrorism in Kashmir. Addressing the ceremony, he said, We have assembled at the National Police Memorial to pay homage to the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation from independence to the present day. The Home Minister said that nearly eight decades after independence, India stands today in a position of honour and respect in the world. The foundation of this achievement lies in the sacrifices of our brave personnel. No one can even imagine where we would stand today if these personnel had not made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the countrys internal security and protect its borders, he said. Shah said that 2026 was an extremely significant year for the Indian police. On March 31, 2026, the country achieved freedom from Naxalism, which had plagued India for decades. From 1981 to March 2026, the country endured numerous hardships due to Naxalism. During this period, many brave security personnel and innocent civilians lost their lives. More than 3600 security personnel were killed, and nearly 13,700 innocent civilians also lost their lives, he said. The Home Minister said he wanted to convey to the families of the slain personnel that as the country moves forward on the path of development after overcoming this five-decade-old problem, the sacrifices of these 3600 personnel form the foundation of this progress. Addressing the families of the slain security personnel, he said that while their loss could never be compensated, the entire nation of 1.4 billion citizens remains grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of their families. Recalling the history of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said that on October 21, 1959, in the remote and inhospitable Hot Springs region of Ladakh, 10 CRPF personnel were killed while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. A study of the Hot Springs incident makes it clear that when the battle was decided in the high-altitude mountains, the outcome was almost certain. Yet, these immortal heroes remained steadfast in their resolve that not even an inch of the countrys land should fall into foreign hands, making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Since then, October 21 has been observed every year as Police Commemoration Day, he said. The Home Minister said that the National Police Memorial, where they were gathered, was inaugurated in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of police personnel who had lost lives in the line of duty. The objective behind establishing the memorial was to inspire future generations of police personnel to remain committed to their responsibilities and be prepared to make the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties, he said. Shah said that the memorial had also become a place of reverence for citizens from across the country. Grateful citizens visit the site to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel and express the nation's gratitude for their service and sacrifice, he said. The Home Minister said that among all government services, police service was one of the most challenging. Every citizen in the country celebrates festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, and Eid, but police personnel often have no holidays to celebrate these occasions, he said. Shah said that while people celebrate festivals with their families, police personnel remain on duty, safeguarding internal security, managing traffic and ensuring public safety. They devote the prime years of ones life to the nation while staying away from ones family is a great service to the country, he said. The Home Minister said that there were numerous examples across the country of police personnel demonstrating extraordinary patience, restraint, discipline, courage, and dedication, thereby strengthening the nations internal security. He said that police personnel constitute both the first and the last line of defence for internal security. Shah expressed his special gratitude to all personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed along the borders and entrusted with security responsibilities within the country. Staying away from their families, these personnel remain vigilant and strengthen the nations internal security on every occasion, whether during elections, festivals, protests or border security duties. They remain constantly on duty to ensure the smooth functioning of the country. Whether it is safeguarding democracy or ensuring the smooth conduct of democratic processes, it is impossible to imagine these tasks being accomplished without the Central Armed Police Forces, he said. The Home Minister said that India had succeeded in eliminating electoral violence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but electoral violence had continued in West Bengal for a long time. He said that during the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, security personnel achieved a significant success by ensuring that the elections were completed without a single fatality. In doing so, the Central Armed Police Forces had established a new benchmark, Shah said. He said that the entire country now recognises that electoral violence had been brought to an end in the nation. The Home Minister said that over the past few years, the country had faced several challenges, three of which had persisted for decades. He said that peace had now been established in all three major hotspots Kashmir, the North-East, and the areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. An environment conducive to development has emerged in these regions, and they are now ready to compete with the rest of the country in terms of development, Shah said. Following several agreements and the surrender of arms by thousands of people, the entire North-East has moved forward on the path of peace. He said that police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel had achieved a major breakthrough in completely eliminating the five-decade-old Naxal problem, which had spread across several states. The Home Minister specifically thanked the CRPF and its CoBRA Battalion for their contribution to the elimination of Naxalism and praised the bravery of the Chhattisgarh Police. He said that the country had not yet become completely free of problems and that several challenges remain. Shah said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had set a target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, through a concerted fight against drugs over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years 2027, 2028 and 2029. He described this as a very important goal for the nation. The Home Minister said that drug abuse and trafficking undermine the future of coming generations, place an unnecessary burden on the economy, and often provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called upon police forces across the country to wholeheartedly join the efforts to implement the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat, formulated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and work towards safeguarding future generations. On this occasion, Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs.' It included around 90 riders from various states and Union Territories (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi), Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG), and certain central police organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). The rally is part of a nationwide campaign organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs', in which motorcycle riders from all states, Union Territories and Central Forces across the country will reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. The Police Commemoration Day ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament Krishna Prasad Tenneti and Rajiv Kumar; Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan; Director of the Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit; Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Shatrujeet Kapoor; the Directors General of other Central Armed Police Forces; and several senior officers.
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Luhnu Cricket Ground: Tanay Thyagarajan finished with 11 wickets, after hitting an unbeaten half-century as Hyderabad thrashed Andhra by 267 runs in an Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match in Mulapadu on Wednesday. Thyagarajan, who had taken five wickets in Andhra's first innings, returned to claim six more as Andhra, set 398 to win, were dismissed for 130. He was named Player of the Match for the second game running, after having won the award against Tripura last week. In Thiruvananthapuram, veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena's five-wicket haul helped Kerala beat Odisha by an innings and 36 runs in Elite Group C game. Following on, Odisha resumed on 102/4, and Kerala needed just 23.3 overs on the fourth morning to bowl them out for 143. Mumbai completed their second successive bonus-point win, beating Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs in Elite Group D at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur, with pacer Mohit Avasthi taking 5-44. Trailing by 388 on the first innings and made to follow on, Himachal resumed on 144/3 and dragged the contest into the second session of the final day. Vaibhav Kalta (63) and Pukhraj Mann (50) offered stout resistance, but Mumbai's experienced attack eventually bowled the hosts out for 291. In New Chandigarh, Aayush Pandey's gritty 111 could not prevent Chhattisgarh from slipping to a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab. Forced to follow on, Chhattisgarh resumed on 123/3 and, on the back of Pandey's century and some handy lower-order runs, posted 335. That left Punjab a target of just 86, which they reached in 16.5 overs, with captain Uday Saharan unbeaten on 40. In the Plate Group, Meghalaya edged Manipur by three runs in a nail-biting finish in Shillong. Chasing 276, Manipur were bowled out for 272 despite half-centuries from Karnajit Yumnam and Rex Rajkumar. Kevin Christopher (3-31), Abhishek Kumar (3-64) and Aryan Bora (2-59) shared the wickets for Meghalaya. In Pune, Shikhar Mohan's 127 led a determined rearguard as Jharkhand batted out on the final day to draw with Maharashtra, who took the first-innings lead and three points. Resuming on 130/1 and still 228 runs behind, Jharkhand finished on 344/8. Utkarsh Singh (58 off 139 balls), Aditya Singh (50 off 159 balls) and Virat Singh (41 off 135 balls) all played long, patient knocks to deny the hosts a shot at victory. Off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen picked up 5-143 as hosts Delhi settled for three points after securing a 169-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in a drawn Elite Group C contest at the Palam 'B' ground. Having won the toss and declared at 648/6, Delhi bowled Gujarat out for 479 after the visitors resumed on 363/5. Following on, Gujarat were 15/1 when the two sides agreed to call it a draw. In Jaipur, an unbeaten century from Mohammad Saif helped Railways save their game against Rajasthan. Railways resumed on 305/6 in their first innings but were bowled out for 338, conceding a lead of 159, with Kukna Ajay Singh taking four wickets. Asked to bat again, they reached 176/2 by stumps as Saif (103 not out) and Eshaan Goyal (59 not out) shared an unbroken 157-run stand for the third wicket. Spinner Parth Bhut claimed eight wickets in the match and was named Player of the Match as Saurashtra took three points from their drawn Elite Group B clash against Karnataka thanks to taking first-innings lead. Resuming on 99/2, Karnataka declared their second innings at 243/7 in 64.1 overs. KL Shrijith made 52 off 76 balls with five fours, KV Aneesh also reached a half-century, and Karun Nair (37) and Manvanth Kumar (31) added useful runs. Bhut returned 3-80 from 25.1 overs, including two maidens, while Sammar Gajjar picked up two wickets and Chetan Sakariya and Ankur Panwar had one scalp each, as Karnataka had to settle for one point. Set 237 to win, Saurashtra comfortably batted out the remaining overs to finish on 137/2 in 42 overs. Chirag Jani anchored the effort with an unbeaten 63 off 117 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes, while Hetvik Kotak made 25 and Jay Gohil was not out on 22. Manvanth and Shreyas Gopal took a wicket apiece for Karnataka. Bhut returned 3-80 from 25.1 overs, including two maidens, while Sammar Gajjar picked up two wickets and Chetan Sakariya and Ankur Panwar had one scalp each, as Karnataka had to settle for one point. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Punjab farmers procure 21,019 crop residue management machines
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 21 (IANS) Punjab has taken another significant step towards eliminating stubble burning, with farmers procuring 21,019 crop residue management (CRM) machines during the current season. The Super Seeder emerged as the most preferred equipment among farmers, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday. He said the large-scale procurement, supported by subsidies ranging from 50 to 80 per cent, reflects a significant shift in the states approach to crop residue management, with farmers increasingly adopting sustainable alternatives to stubble burning. The Super Seeder topped the list of the five most popular machines, with farmers purchasing 14,274 units. It was followed by the mulcher, with 1,721 units, and the Hydraulic Reversible MB Plough, with 1,346 units. The zero till drill and baling machine ranked fourth and fifth, with 1,123 and 927 units, respectively. Straw rakes also witnessed considerable demand, with 874 units procured, the minister added. Attributing the growing adoption of CRM equipment to the state government's subsidy support, Khudian said individual farmers are being provided a 50 per cent subsidy on machinery purchases, while Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperative societies and panchayats are eligible for an 80 per cent subsidy. He said the state government's efforts are backed by a substantial Rs 576-crore action plan for 2026-27. These initiatives have contributed to a sharp decline in stubble-burning incidents, which fell by nearly 90 per cent, from 49,922 in 2022 to 5,114 in 2025. The progress has earned Punjab national recognition for its crop residue management strategy. Substantial subsidies and extensive awareness campaigns have encouraged farmers to view crop residue as a valuable resource rather than a liability, Khudian said. The minister highlighted the environmental and agricultural benefits of CRM machinery, noting that Super Seeders and zero-till drills enable farmers to sow wheat directly into paddy residue. This helps save time and conserve soil moisture while reducing the need to burn crop residue. Meanwhile, balers and rakes support the collection and utilisation of straw for purposes such as power generation and animal fodder. Reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government's commitment to the welfare of farmers, Khudian said the state government remains firmly committed to supporting the farming community and promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. He urged farmers to make maximum use of available CRM machinery and abandon stubble burning, emphasising that environmental protection is a collective responsibility. Every farmer's contribution, he said, is essential to safeguarding public health, preserving natural resources and ensuring a cleaner, healthier future for coming generations.
On Police commemoration day, Amit Shah sets December 2029 deadline to make India drug-free
New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday called upon police forces across the country to intensify efforts against drug abuse and trafficking, setting December 31, 2029, as the target to free India from the drug menace. Addressing a Police Commemoration Day ceremony at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, Shah urged police forces to work towards implementing the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat prepared under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah also flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally carrying the message Fight Against Drugs as part of the campaign against substance abuse. The rally features around 90 riders from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, along with personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces and other central police organisations. The riders will proceed to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. Shah said drug abuse and trafficking threatened the future of younger generations, placed an unnecessary burden on the economy and could provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called for coordinated efforts over the remainder of 2026 and the next three years to achieve the drug-free India target. At the ceremony, the Home Minister paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices had laid the foundation for Indias security and progress. He described 2026 as a significant year for the Indian police, stating that the country had achieved freedom from Naxalism on March 31, 2026. According to Shah, more than 3,600 security personnel and nearly 13,700 civilians lost their lives during the decades-long Naxal conflict. He said the sacrifices of security personnel had contributed to the countrys progress and expressed gratitude to the families of those killed in the line of duty. Recalling the origins of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said October 21 marked the anniversary of the 1959 incident in the Hot Springs region of Ladakh, where 10 CRPF personnel laid down their lives while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. The National Police Memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, honours police personnel who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation. Shah said citizens visit the memorial to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel. He described police service as one of the most challenging government services, noting that personnel often remain on duty during festivals and other occasions to maintain public safety and internal security. Shah also praised the Central Armed Police Forces for their role in securing borders, managing elections and maintaining public order. He said the forces had helped ensure that the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections were conducted without a single fatality. The Home Minister further said that Kashmir, the North-East and areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, which had faced prolonged internal security challenges, were witnessing peace and moving towards development. He credited security forces with curbing terrorism in Kashmir, advancing peace in the North-East and tackling Naxalism. Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honour police personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Chandigarh:Three men from a village in Punjabs Kapurthala district who were flown back from the US in handcuffs and leg chains last year have left India again, this time for Spain. The three, all from Bagrian village in the Bholath area, were among the 104 Indians deported on a US military aircraft that landed in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin
Chandigarh, Oct 21: Punjab Police have arrested seven people and recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin while dismantling a drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling network, an official said on Wednesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by Amritsar Rural Police as part [] The post Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .
