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Chandigarh Leads in Household Expenditure, Ranking as India’s Second Wealthiest City After Bengaluru: Study Reveals
Chandigarh has been recognized as the city with the highest per-household expenditure in India, as well as being one of the wealthiest in terms of household income. This information comes from a comprehensive report conducted by the Mumbai-based People’s Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) in collaboration with Tata Sons. Entitled “The Many Urban Indias,”…
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End of the Neck Tie Era: Haryana Schools Set to Revamp Uniform Regulations Promptly
Following a tragic incident in which a seven-year-old boy in Bhiwani accidentally strangled himself while playing with his older brother’s school tie, the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has made a formal request for all educational institutions to eliminate traditional neckties from their uniforms. This directive is applicable to all government, government-aided,…
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Insights from the Halls of Authority: The Impact of Satluj, TN Seshan’s Legacy in Punjab, and Warring’s Churi Bomb on Khuddian’s Philanthropy
Politics often has a peculiar way of shifting dynamics overnight, and recent events in Punjab have certainly reflected this reality. The Akal Takht’s admonition of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as well as its decision to call AAP legislators regarding the anti-sacrilege law, has unexpectedly benefited Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian. As the only Sikh member…
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Union Minister Bittu Dares ‘Satluj’ Producers to Validate Claim of 25,000 Missing Individuals
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has entered the debate surrounding the withdrawal of the film “Satluj,” featuring Diljit Dosanjh, from an OTT platform. He asserted that the film’s creators should not invoke artistic freedom as a justification to present contentious assertions as accepted historical fact. Bittu issued a challenge to the film’s producers and director,…
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From the Peaks of Kilimanjaro to Mohali: The Visionary Entrepreneur Investing in Punjab
While some entrepreneurs focus on establishing businesses, others concentrate on cultivating entire ecosystems. For Manipal Dhariwal, the founder of Netsmartz, success transcends mere financial metrics; it is fundamentally about the opportunities he generates for others. Dhariwal was born in Nepanagar, Madhya Pradesh, into a Punjabi family striving to rebuild their lives after the Partition. His…
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Punjab Farmer Builds ₹1 Crore Asset Portfolio with Two Buffaloes, a Goat, and a Strategic Scientific Methodology
As numerous young individuals from Punjab aspire to migrate for better opportunities, Gurdeep Singh, a 35-year-old resident of Bhagi Bandar village in the Bathinda district, opted to remain in his homeland. Nearly ten years later, this choice has enabled him to establish a thriving, debt-free integrated farming business valued at ₹1 crore, starting from just…
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In Punjab’s rural communities, gatherings at Satluj events resonate with a powerful message: ‘We must never relive those dark times.’
On Thursday evening at 8:30 PM, a vacant lot adjacent to the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara in Jangpur village, Ludhiana, was bustling with activity. Men and women, many with their heads covered, sat on mats reminiscent of a gurdwara setting. The elderly were comfortably seated in plastic chairs, while younger attendees leaned against the…
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Himachal Pradesh government introduces new regulations for state-run temples, featuring dual-lock donation boxes and compulsory yearly audits.
The government of Himachal Pradesh has released detailed guidelines aimed at enhancing security, transparency, and accountability in temples that are owned and managed by the state. This initiative comes in response to recent reports of donation theft at the Ram Temple located in Ayodhya. These directives, issued by Rakesh Kanwar, the Secretary of Language, Art…
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Himachal Pradesh Faces Intensified Monsoon: Severe Rainfall Disrupts Infrastructure and Isolates Communities
Heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides continued to disrupt daily life in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, causing significant damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings, and isolating several regions as the monsoon intensified. On Saturday, Sirmaur recorded the highest rainfall at 57.3 mm, followed by Solan with 36.6 mm and Shimla at 29.8 mm.…
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International visitors navigate UK-style auto-rickshaw on Shimla’s Mall Road, face Rs 1,500 penalty.
On Saturday, three foreign tourists faced a fine of Rs 1,500 after taking an unauthorized auto-rickshaw ride along Mall Road in Shimla, where vehicles are prohibited. Local law enforcement responded to reports from shocked residents and visitors who witnessed the auto-rickshaw, registered in Kerala and adorned with a Union Jack, traversing the restricted area. The…
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Woman survives brutal attack in Himachal, climbs back after being pushed into gorge; three suspects, including husband, taken into custody.
A 26-year-old woman, identified as Monica Devi, survived a harrowing attempt on her life in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh after she was allegedly pushed into a 100-meter deep gorge with her throat cut. Despite her injuries, she managed to cling to bushes and ultimately sought help. Police believe the attack was premeditated and involved…
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Chandigarh Railway Station Overhaul: Platform Adjustments Scheduled for Multiple Trains from July 20 to 25
Travelers using Chandigarh railway station from July 20 to 25 should be aware of temporary adjustments to platform assignments for various trains, as the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) proceeds with a significant phase of the station’s redevelopment project. The Ambala Division of Northern Railway has announced that traffic disruptions will occur from July 20…
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Punjab Congress Summit: Channi Faction Engages in Discussions with Baghel Amidst Leadership Disputes
A crucial assembly of the Punjab Congress faction, spearheaded by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Bhupesh Baghel, the AICC general secretary responsible for Punjab, commenced on Saturday at the residence of Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjit in Chandigarh. During a conversation with journalists at the location, Channi declined to share specifics about the meeting’s…
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“Jaswant Singh Khalra’s Daughter Speaks Out on Satluj, OTT Restrictions, and Her Father’s Tragic Death in Custody”
Navkiran Kaur Khalra was just 10 years old, and her brother Janmeet was eight when they last saw their father, human rights advocate Jaswant Singh Khalra, on the morning of September 6, 1995. When they returned home from school that day, they learned that he had been taken by the Punjab police. Khalra had been…
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Tragic Heart Attack Sparks Haryana’s Launch of Tele-ECG Services Across 600 Health Facilities
A patient who was brought to a sub-divisional hospital in Haryana passed away during treatment. Medical staff suspected a cardiac issue; however, the absence of an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine hindered their ability to confirm the diagnosis or make a timely referral to a specialized facility during the critical first hour following the emergence of heart…