'Tax Terrorism’ Row Intensifies in Punjab: BJP, AAP, SAD Trade Blame Amidst Growing Trader Discontent

'Tax Terrorism’ Row Intensifies in Punjab: BJP, AAP, SAD Trade Blame Amidst Growing Trader Discontent

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab’s political battlefield is heating up as accusations of “tax terrorism” fly thick and fast between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition parties — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). At the centre of the storm lies a purported controversial directive from the Punjab...

Himachal CM directs to formulate strategy to curb power losses

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | Shimla

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday directed the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited to implement a comprehensive strategy such as feeder metering to accurately assess the power losses and to curb electricity theft in the State. He said that the officers need to take every measure to...

Hry CM announces compensation for farmers affected by crop fire

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | CHANDIGARH

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday announced compensation for farmers affected by the recent fire incidents in fields, which damaged crops over several acres of land. Presiding over a meeting with senior officials at the Civil Secretariat here in Chandigarh, Saini said that the state government is consistently making...

All tourist complexes in Haryana to be beautified & equipped with modern facilities: CM Saini

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed the officials concerned to expand the scope of the Swaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Yojana, Sindhu Darshan Yatra, and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, enhancing pilgrimage opportunities for citizens. Simultaneously, the Tourism Department has been tasked to ensure better student intake across all...

Punjab Holds 5th Online NRI Milnee: Land Disputes Dominate

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

In a bid to strengthen ties with the Punjabi diaspora and resolve their grievances, Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Monday chaired the fifth monthly Online NRI Milnee at the Punjab Civil Secretariat. The initiative, aimed at directly engaging with NRIs and addressing their concerns, witnessed participation from...

Chandigarh BJP leaders Demands rollback of increased property tax

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Demanding rollback of increased property tax on both residential and commercial properties in Chandigarh, a delegation comprising Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla, BJP Councillors and leaders on Monday met Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhavan. The delegation submitted a memorandum urging the UT Administrator to withdraw...

Punjab Police Nabs Prime Accused in Tarn Taran Sarpanch Murder Case

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh/Tarn Taran

In a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on organized crime, Punjab Police on Monday arrested the prime accused in the murder of Tarn Taran’s village Sarpanch Bachittar Singh alias Bikkar. The arrest was made by the Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Tarn Taran Police.   The...

Tibetan Culture, Himalayan Allure: Discovering Myriad Charms of McLeodganj

Monday, 21 April 2025 | Amitabh Shukla

Sometimes I wonder how much the British as colonial powers have impacted India and contributed to its history, legacy and most importantly creation of hill stations. A case in point is McLeodganj in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. As the name itself suggests, the popular hill station was named after Donald Friell...

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