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Patiala, July 13 Two youths lost their lives after reportedly jumping into the Bhakra Canal to cross it as part of a bet near the Century Enclave Police Post on Nabha Road in Patiala. Three others were rescued after managing to climb out of the canal. According to information, a group of youths allegedly jumped […]
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Chandigarh, July 13 Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government of pushing the state into a financial crisis through repeated borrowing, despite its claims of rising revenues. In a statement on Sunday, Dhillon referred to a Punjab Finance Department notification issued on July 10, which announced plans to raise […]
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Chandigarh, July 12 Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has criticised the makers of Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, saying Punjab’s painful history should not be presented through selective narratives or disputed claims portrayed as established facts. Bittu challenged the filmmakers to produce documentary evidence supporting the figure of 25,000 missing or illegally cremated bodies referenced in […]
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Hamirpur, July 12 A district-wide campaign to clean and restore traditional water sources in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur has resulted in the cleaning of 236 facilities, as authorities step up efforts to prevent waterborne diseases during the monsoon and strengthen water conservation. According to officials, the cleaned sites include 58 wells, 55 khatris (hand-hewn caves), 112 […]
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Shimla, July 12 Heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday triggered landslides, flooding and the collapse of a Bailey bridge, disrupting transport links and threatening homes in several districts as authorities urged residents to avoid rivers, streams and vulnerable locations. In Shimla, a retaining wall beneath a road near Sanjauli College collapsed, sending debris towards […]
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Dharamshala, July 12 A unique innovation by a young entrepreneur from Palampur is offering a sustainable solution to one of Himachal Pradesh’s recurring environmental challenges by converting dry pine needles into biodegradable planters that could help reduce forest fires while creating rural employment opportunities. Every year, dry pine needles accumulating in the state’s forests contribute […]
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Patiala, July 12 Hundreds of acres of crops have been destroyed in several villages of Patiala’s Ghanaur constituency after floodwaters from the Ghaggar River inundated agricultural land following breaches at two locations. Although the water level in the Ghaggar has receded slightly compared to the previous day, the extensive damage to farmland has left farmers […]
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Melbourne, July 12 The special screening of Punjabi film Dastaar in Melbourne received an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences, with viewers praising the film’s compelling story, emotional depth and performances. According to the makers, the film was warmly received after the screening, with audience members appreciating its engaging narrative and heartfelt portrayal, generating positive word-of-mouth […]
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New Delhi, July 12 The government-appointed committee has recommended that the Punjabi film Satluj should remain unavailable on online streaming platforms in India, according to government sources, saying its public exhibition could affect the country’s sovereignty and integrity. The film directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh tells the story of human rights activist […]
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