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Haryana and Chandigarh Unite for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign Ahead of Independence Day

In a significant push for national pride and environmental responsibility, Haryana and Chandigarh are gearing up for the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, which will run from August 11 to August 15. The campaign aims to encourage residents to display the national flag at their homes and engage in various patriotic activities. Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN […]

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Panchkula Residents Frustrated by Chaotic Mandis and Waste Issues

Residents of Panchkula are increasingly frustrated with the disarray caused by weekly vegetable mandis in various sectors, which have become a source of inconvenience rather than a community benefit. The chaotic parking of vendor vehicles along main roads consistently leads to traffic congestion, while litter left behind after the markets creates unsightly and unsanitary conditions. […]

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Haryana Government Provides Rs 3 Crore Relief to Bus Stand Shopkeepers

In a crucial move towards assisting businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdown, Haryana state has endorsed a rent exemption plan for contractors as well as shopowners functioning within the Haryana Roadways bus terminuses. The measure is expected to benefit almost 261 contractors and shopkeepers; this will mean an overall rent write-off of about Rs 3 […]

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Naib Tehsildar Jaskaran Singh Brar Arrested in Guava Orchard Compensation Scam

The arrest and turn-in of Naib Tehsildar Jaskaran Singh Brar by the Vigilance Bureau (VB) represents a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the suspected guava orchard compensation fraud in Mohali. At its core, the fraud has garnered significant attention and might have revealed vulnerabilities in the local administrative structure. It involves allegations of […]

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Zirakpur Flyover Project: A Tale of Delays and Disruption

It will be a long waiting period for commuters travelling along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway due to the incomplete flyover which was highly anticipated. The project was started over two years ago but is far from concluding despite its 18-month expectations. A land case is the basic reason for all this delay, making construction stop on […]

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Cop Dies in Bathinda Road Mishap

A constable was killed in a road accident late Saturday evening along the Bathinda-Muktsar highway close to Deon village in the Bathinda district. The deceased, identified as Navjot Singh of Muktsar, was returning to Muktsar when his car crashed into a tree. Navjot Singh was a deputy superintendent of police’s (DSP) chauffeur in Muktsar. The […]

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Punjab Farmers’ Resurgence: MSP the Burning Issue

Another farmer uprising is looming over Punjab’s head. Once again, the district noted as “the granary of India” finds itself in the throes of agricultural chaos. This precariousness is mainly attributed to accusations against the government concerning its lack of regard for Minimum Support Prices (MSP)- a vital fallback option for farmers. Punjab is still […]

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Mani Majra Gets Round-the-Clock Water Supply

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 24×7 water delivery project on Sunday, resolving a long-standing concern for the people of Mani Majra. By guaranteeing a constant water supply, even to the highest levels of buildings, the project, which will cost around 75 crore, is anticipated to greatly enhance the quality of life for locals. […]

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GMADA Staffer Booked For Land Fraud

Five persons have been detained, including a GMADA employee, on charges of scamming a land deal valued at crores of rupees. According to reports, the accused are con artists who stole a sizable sum of money that belonged to a real estate broker. Prakash Thakur, the complainant, who is also a property dealer from Chandigarh, […]

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Retired Army Officer Scammed Out of Rs 85,000 in Job Fraud

Cybercriminals tricked former Army Captain Rakesh Kumar out of Rs 85,000 in a complex employment scam by posing as recruiters for a security services firm. Living in Una, Himachal Pradesh, Captain Kumar answered a job posting in the newspaper that offered retired junior commissioned officers (JCOs) chances. The ad, placed three to four months ago, […]