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1943 Englishwoman’s murder at heart of pension plea

A man named Bhola, who killed a British woman in 1943 and was pronounced guilty then by a court now in Pakistan, is claiming a freedom fighter’s pension and has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana high

Akalis in big fix as Punjab farmers’ body backs FDI

Punjab’s ruling Akali Dal, an integral part of the BJP-led NDA, is in a fix with many party leaders in favour of FDI in multi-brand retail. What has forced the party’s top brass to give it serious consideration is the decision of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, which represents the state’s farmers and is part of the core Akali support base, to back FDI in retail.

Khap separates Punjab couple

In yet another incident of khap interference in the personal lives of people, a young couple has been separated after an inter-caste marriage despite the opposition of family members of girl.

Punjab minister found to be UK citizen

In a unique case, former minister and Congress leader from Punjab Avtar Singh Henry has ceased to be an Indian citizen as per the Union ministry of home affairs (foreigners division).

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UK citizen was Punjab mantri

In a unique case, former minister and Congress leader from Punjab Avtar Singh Henry has ceased to be an Indian citizen as per the Union ministry of home affairs (foreigners division).

Punjab mantri quits over case

In view of recent media reports regarding a case registered against his former personal assistant’s alleged involvement in the misappropriation of public funds disbursement, Punjab minister for animal

Punjab plans to rationalise school offs

With government schools in Punjab not being the first choice of parents to send their children for education due to its abysmal educational standards, another aliment has been noticed in the governmen

Hooda seeks `4,050cr drought relief

Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday sought a financial assistance of `4,050 crores from the Central government to compensate the farmers in view of drought like conditions prevailin

Punjab will fly home victims’ bodies

The Punjab government will facilitate the return of the bodies of victims of the Oak Creek tragedy from the US to India for cremation at their native places. The government will bear the full expense of transportation from the US to the victims’ native villages, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal assured the victims’ families Monday evening.

Fiza found mysteriously dead

Fiza Mohammed, also known as Anuradha Bali, who was married to and divorced by former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan, was found dead in mysterious circumstances at her Mohali house here on Monday. The death of Fiza, 39, was initially termed a suicide.

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