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In a spirited session, the village panchayat of Moga district has rallied together to advocate for Panjab University to receive state university status. They are urging immediate Senate elections and a dedicated quota for Punjabi students.

The Punjab BJP faces a political quandary following the proposed Chandigarh amendment, compounding issues from the Panjab University restructuring. Party insiders express frustration, feeling the central leadership's unilateral decisions harm their efforts to expand their base in Punjab. They lament a lack of consultation, stating such actions worsen existing problems without offering solutions.

A 13-year-old girl was found murdered in a neighbor's house in Jalandhar late Saturday night. Residents, after checking CCTV footage showing her entering the house earlier, found her body in a bathroom and thrashed the owner. Police rescued the suspect, who is hospitalized, and are investigating a potential lapse in their initial response.

A 13-year-old girl was found murdered in a neighbor's house in Jalandhar late Saturday night. Residents, after checking CCTV footage showing her entering the house earlier, found her body in a bathroom and thrashed the owner. Police rescued the suspect and are investigating, with post-mortem results awaited to confirm the cause of death and any sexual assault.

The central government's move to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, similar to other Union Territories, has ignited strong opposition in Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vehemently protested, asserting Punjab's sole right over the city. This amendment, potentially delinking Chandigarh from Punjab's administration, is viewed as a significant political development, sparking renewed tensions.