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Panchkula, August 6 The Panchkula Municipal Corporation has urged property owners to clear pending property tax dues from 2010-11 to 2024-25 by August 31, 2026, to avail a 75 percent one-time waiver on interest offered by the government. Municipal Commissioner Vinay Kumar said the special waiver scheme will remain valid till August 31, 2026, and […]
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Kangra, August 6 Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Vice Chairman Ajay Verma on Thursday flagged off five new electric buses from the Kangra Bus Stand, marking another step in the state’s push towards sustainable public transport. Verma inaugurated the buses after a traditional prayer ceremony and also travelled in one of the vehicles along with […]
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Patiala, August 6 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday demanded the resignation of Punjab’s Health Minister and Education Minister over alleged examination paper leaks in the state. Addressing the “Bhavishya Bachao Morcha” organized by the Student Organization of India (SOI) outside Punjabi University, Patiala, Badal accused the government of failing to […]
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Shimla, August 6 The Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association on Thursday warned of launching a wider agitation against the state government if the New Complex System is not withdrawn by September 5. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, State President Ramesh Sharma said the association’s protest, which began on July 11, would continue until the […]
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Dharamshala, August 6 The Dharamshala Block Congress on Thursday staged a protest against BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma, alleging that he made derogatory remarks against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a BJP rally in Shimla. The protest comes amid the political row following the registration of a Vigilance FIR against Sharma in a […]
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Chandigarh, August 6 Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Thursday said that the state has emerged as the top performer in the NITI Aayog School Education Quality Index 2026, saying years of investment in infrastructure, teaching and student support have transformed government schools. Speaking during a discussion on an education-related resolution in the Punjab […]
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Mohali, August 6 Punjab Police’s Saanjh Rahat Kendras have emerged as a key community policing initiative, providing counseling, legal aid, crisis intervention and rehabilitation to women in distress, with more than 1,000 cases handled over the past two years, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday. Addressing the media, the DGP said […]
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New Delhi, August 6 Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore, aiming to turn agricultural and organic waste into clean energy while creating new income opportunities for farmers and rural communities. The scheme, to […]
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New Delhi, August 6 As Netflix marked 10 years of operations in India, its Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss expanding India’s role in the global media and entertainment industry and announced a new initiative aimed at nurturing creative talent. Sharing details of the meeting on X, […]
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