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AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

19Dec

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AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

Chandigarh: The results of Punjab’s District Council and Block Committee elections have brought cheer to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as the party made significant inroads into the Doaba region, traditionally considered a Congress stronghold. The only exception in the entire election was Nawanshahr, where Congress managed to retain its lead. AAP Emerges as the Leading PartyVoting for 346 District Council zones across 22 districts and 2,838 Block Committee zones for 153 committees was held on December 14, with results declared on December 18. In the District Council elections, AAP secured 218 zones, while Congress won 62, Shiromani Akali Dal 46, BJP 7, and BSP 3 zones. Independent candidates claimed victories in 10 zones. In the Block Committee elections, AAP again led with 1,531 seats,...

Punjab Local Body Elections: AAP Sweeps Rural Areas, Wins 70% of Seats; Kejriwal Hails Major Victory

18Dec

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Punjab Local Body Elections: AAP Sweeps Rural Areas, Wins 70% of Seats; Kejriwal Hails Major Victory

Chandigarh: Arvind Kejriwal, National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), praised the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government following the party’s sweeping victory in the state’s local body elections. Speaking at a press conference alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal said the elections in Punjab were conducted in a completely fair manner. “No election could have been more impartial than this. The results show AAP’s strong performance and the public’s satisfaction with the work of the Mann government,” Kejriwal said. “The party has won 70% of the seats in rural areas, which is a clear indication of AAP’s growing influence in the countryside. This is a major achievement and reflects the trust people have in our governance.” Kejriwal attributed the party’s success to the de...

Kotla Wetland on the Brink: Aravalli’s Largest Water Source Faces an Existential Threat

15Dec

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Kotla Wetland on the Brink: Aravalli’s Largest Water Source Faces an Existential Threat

Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the Kotla Wetland is the region’s largest natural water source and a critical lifeline for Nuh district and several surrounding villages. Spread over nearly 5,000 acres, the vast lake plays a vital role in groundwater recharge by absorbing and storing rainwater. However, environmentalists warn that unless immediate steps are taken to protect it, the wetland could soon become a thing of the past. Only a Fraction Under Protection Despite its ecological importance, government records show that only 90 acres of the entire wetland area are officially protected. The remaining expanse faces growing threats from neglect and unplanned development. Concerned by the situation, environmental activists filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) nearly a...

Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

13Dec

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Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):With the objective of strengthening routine immunization services and ensuring maximum vaccination coverage, the Ludhiana Health Department is set to launch a Special Immunization Week (SIW) from December 15 to December 22, 2025, under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr. Ramneep Kaur. As part of the preparations for the week-long campaign, a special training session was organized for all Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) of Ludhiana district. The training was conducted by District Immunization Officer (DIO) Dr. Harpreet Singh, who provided detailed guidelines on the effective implementation of immunization activities during the campaign. Dr. Harpreet Singh emphasized the need to enhance coverage of critical vaccines such as Penta-1, OPV, and MR, stating that achieving...

Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

13Dec

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Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, on Thursday sealed five illegally constructed buildings located on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi. According to officials, two buildings were sealed on Malhar Road, one in the Temple Street of Ghumar Mandi, and two on the main Ghumar Mandi road. The two buildings on the Ghumar Mandi main road were sealed for non-payment of Change of Land Use (CLU) fees, while the remaining three buildings were found to be under construction without obtaining approved building plans from the Municipal Corporation. Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Zone D, Mr. Harvinder Singh, stated that the action against the illegal structures was carried out on the directions of Municipal Corporation ...

Gurugram: SIT Cracks Multi-Crore Imported Liquor Smuggling Racket, Wine Shop Owner Arrested

13Dec

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Gurugram: SIT Cracks Multi-Crore Imported Liquor Smuggling Racket, Wine Shop Owner Arrested

Gurugram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has achieved a major breakthrough in a multi-crore imported liquor smuggling case with the arrest of a wine shop owner allegedly at the centre of the illegal trade. The accused, Ankush Goyal, was arrested from Narnaul in Haryana, officials confirmed on Saturday. The arrest comes days after the Excise Department unearthed a massive cache of premium imported liquor that was being stored illegally in a warehouse located at Signature Tower, Gurugram, without payment of customs or excise duties. Excise Department Raid Exposes Smuggling Network Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a special team of the Excise Department conducted a raid on Tuesday and recovered 3,921 cases of foreign liquor and 176 bottles of premium imported brands from...

Tree Compensation Scam Exposed in Delhi–Mumbai Expressway Project: Five Booked for ₹15.36 Lakh Fraud

13Dec

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Tree Compensation Scam Exposed in Delhi–Mumbai Expressway Project: Five Booked for ₹15.36 Lakh Fraud

Faridabad: A major compensation scam has surfaced during the construction of the Delhi–Mumbai Link Expressway, where officials allegedly inflated the number of trees slated for removal from 93 to 768 and fraudulently siphoned off ₹15.36 lakh as compensation. Acting on a complaint filed by the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), the Central Police Station, Faridabad, has registered an FIR against five individuals, including two revenue patwaris, a forest department clerk, an inspector, and a farmer. Fake Evaluation Report Prepared Through Collusion According to the police, the accused acted in collusion to prepare a forged tree valuation report and illegally claimed compensation during the period 2021–22. The investigation into the matter continued for nearly three years at multiple ...

Driver Abandons Businessman on Road, Flees With Nearly ₹9 Lakh; Caught in Manali

9Dec

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Driver Abandons Businessman on Road, Flees With Nearly ₹9 Lakh; Caught in Manali

Gurgaon, Haryana: A shocking case of theft unfolded when a car driver, intending to go on a trip with his girlfriend and friends, abandoned his employer on the road and drove away with the car and cash. The vehicle contained approximately ₹8.9 lakh in cash. Police have successfully arrested the accused in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Incident Details The victim, an elderly businessman residing in Rajouri, Delhi, had employed the driver, Rahul, about three months ago. On 7 November, while the businessman was en route to his office, Rahul asked him to stop the car briefly near Sector-54, DLF Phase-5, Gurgaon, claiming he needed something. As soon as the businessman stepped out, Rahul drove away with the car and the cash, fleeing towards the mountains. The Gurgaon Crime Branch (Sector-4...

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Alleges Rs 500 Crore Suitcase Decides Punjab CM, Sunil Jakhar Backs Claim, Sparks Political Firestorm

8Dec

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Navjot Kaur Sidhu Alleges Rs 500 Crore Suitcase Decides Punjab CM, Sunil Jakhar Backs Claim, Sparks Political Firestorm

Chandigarh: A storm has erupted in the Congress after a sensational claim by Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of senior leader Navjot Singh Sidhu. She alleged that the Chief Minister’s post in the party can be “bought” with a suitcase containing Rs 500 crore. The statement has not only stirred controversy within Congress but also drew support from BJP’s Punjab state president Sunil Jakhar. Jakhar added that non-Sikh leaders in Congress often miss opportunities to become CM due to internal biases. Sidhu’s Wife Speaks OutOn Saturday, Navjot Kaur Sidhu met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and later addressed the media, sharply criticizing the Congress leadership. She claimed that whoever brings a Rs 500 crore suitcase can secure the CM post. She further stated that her family does not possess su...

58-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident in Gurgaon

4Dec

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58-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident in Gurgaon

Gurugram:A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning in DLF 2, Gurugram, where a 58-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a speeding car while cycling. The victim, identified as Amitabh Jain, was reportedly cycling around 7 a.m. when a white Santro car struck him and fled the scene. Incident Details Bystanders rushed Amitabh Jain to a private hospital immediately after the accident. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries around 9 a.m. Police have confirmed that the incident was captured on CCTV footage, which shows the car hitting Jain and fleeing the area. Authorities have identified the vehicle and are actively searching for the driver. Victim’s Background According to family members, Amitabh Jain had moved to Gurugram in 2014 with his wife, who cur...