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Lucknow, March 30 The results of the Provincial Civil Service 2024 examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission have been announced, the state government said on Monday.Among the selected candidates, there is a notable presence of aspirants not only from Uttar Pradesh...

Amritsar, March 30 The Amritsar Rural Police have launched an investigation into the loud explosion-like sound that some villagers in the Rajasansi area reported hearing on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.Villagers near the Bhindi-Saidhan police station, which falls under the...

Amritsar, March 30 A man was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in a border village in Amritsar on Monday, police said.The deceased, identified as Sohna Singh, was travelling from Rajatal to Khera village when the assailants intercepted him and opened fire on him from close...

Chandigarh, March 30 The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has convened a meeting of all Sikh organizations on April 6 at its headquarters in Amritsar, in connection with the state government's decision to amend the law for punishment for the desecration of religious texts.SGPC...

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), March 30 A sub-inspector of the Punjab Police was killed after his motorcycle was hit by a tanker here on Monday, police said.The deceased, identified as Chatvinder Singh (55), a resident of Bharta Ganeshpur village, was stationed at the Mahilpur police station.According...

Chandigarh, March 30 The daytime temperatures in Haryana and Punjab remained close to normal on Monday, a day after parts of the two states experienced rainfall.Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius, according to the local...

Lahore, March 30 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a hefty fine of 20 million rupees on fast bowler Naseem Shah for posting sarcastic tweets, which it deemed a breach of the clauses of his central contract.The PCB announced that the Board's disciplinary committee had found...

Chandigarh, March 30: With the target of procuring 122 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak emphasized on Monday that special vigilance must be maintained, especially in border districts, to prevent the arrival of wheat...

Chandigarh, March 30 – Punjab Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Monday that a massive tax evasion racket, involving turnover of around Rs 200 crore, has been uncovered in the hospitality sector.With 882 establishments already under scrutiny and Rs 2.02 crore...

Shimla, March 30 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that the state government has not imposed any new entry tax, but has only increased the existing one, which will be rationalized soon."The entry tax has been in effect for the last 30 years, and the recent increase is...

New Delhi, March 30 Harpreet Brar, a left-arm spinner, feels disappointed about not being selected for the India A team, despite his consistent performance in the high-pressure IPL over the past five years.The 30-year-old has been a valuable player for Punjab Kings since joining them in 2019...

Chandigarh, March 30 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Monday that the state government has detected tax evasion worth about Rs 200 crore in the state's hospitality sector, and the total amount is likely to rise to nearly Rs 500 crore as the investigation expands.Addressing a...

Lahore, March 30 The Punjab government of Pakistan announced on Monday the reopening of all public and private educational institutions that had been closed in the province as part of fuel-saving measures implemented following the conflict in the Middle East.In light of the massive joint...

Chandigarh, March 30 Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, will retire on Tuesday after 40 years of distinguished service in the Army, according to an official statement.Speaking to the media on the eve of his retirement, Lt Gen...

Islamabad, March 30 – Recent statements by figures in Pakistan linked to terrorist networks reveal a troubling pattern of using symbolic and emotionally charged occasions to strengthen narratives of conflict, identity, and cross-border mobilization, a report highlighted on Monday.Writing for...

New Delhi, March 30 – Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by gangsters linked to Khalistan, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.According to officials, these...

Noida, March 30 A 21-year-old college student allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 28th floor of her residential society in Sector 32 here, police said on Monday.According to police, no suicide note was found at the scene; however, family members said that she had been experiencing...

Chandigarh, March 30 A Congress leader was killed by two unidentified assailants with an axe in Ludhiana district, Punjab, police said.Parminder Tiwari, president of the Machhiwara Congress block, had provided rental accommodation for migrant workers.The two unidentified assailants arrived...

Chandigarh, March 29 A local Congress leader was killed after he was attacked with an axe by two unidentified men on Sunday evening in Ludhiana district, Punjab, police said.Parminder Tiwari, the block president of the Congress from Machhiwara, had provided rental accommodation for migrant...

Chandigarh, March 29 Shiromani Akali Dal general secretary Bikram Singh Majithia said on Sunday that the AAP government in Punjab should first clear the "outstanding dues" before implementing its key election promise of providing women with financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month.This...