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Punjab Assembly Polls: Congress Announces 23 More Candidates In 2nd List

Punjab Assembly Polls: Congress Announces 23 More Candidates In 2nd List

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 26, 2022, New Delhi

The Congress on Tuesday released its second list of 23 candidates for Punjab assembly elections, fielding former chief minister Harcharan Singh Brar's daughter-in-law Karan Brar from Muktsar.

BJP Wins Chandigarh Mayor Race By 1 Vote. "Illegally Elected," Says AAP

BJP Wins Chandigarh Mayor Race By 1 Vote. "Illegally Elected," Says AAP

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday January 09, 2022, Chandigarh

The AAP's Raghav Chadha has alleged foul play and the party claimed the "shocking death of democracy" after a BJP leader - Municipal Councillor Sarabjit Kaur - was declared the Mayor of Chandigarh yesterday, beating Anju Katyal by one vote.

BJP, AAP To Fight It Out In Chandigarh Mayoral Polls

BJP, AAP To Fight It Out In Chandigarh Mayoral Polls

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Chandigarh

The Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP will slug it out in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral elections slated for January 8.

Congress's Chandigarh Councillor Joins BJP Days After Elections

Congress's Chandigarh Councillor Joins BJP Days After Elections

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 02, 2022, Chandigarh

Newly elected municipal councillor from the Congress Harpreet Kaur Babla joined the BJP on Sunday, days after Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls threw up a hung verdict.

Case Filed Against Chandigarh-Based Drug Firm For Over Rs 1,600 Crore Fraud

Case Filed Against Chandigarh-Based Drug Firm For Over Rs 1,600 Crore Fraud

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 01, 2022, New Delhi

The CBI has booked top executives of Chandigarh-based Parabolic Drugs Ltd for allegedly defrauding a consortium led by Central Bank of India of Rs 1626.74 crore, officials said Friday.

Raghav Chadha Claims BJP Offering Money To AAP Councillors In Chandigarh

Raghav Chadha Claims BJP Offering Money To AAP Councillors In Chandigarh

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 28, 2021, Chandigarh

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday accused the BJP of offering money to its municipal councillors and said it will install CCTV cameras at their homes to prevent any poaching attempt.

Night Curfew In Haryana, Unvaccinated To Be Banned From Public Places

Night Curfew In Haryana, Unvaccinated To Be Banned From Public Places

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Friday December 24, 2021, Chandigarh

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar today also said that public institutions will mandate double vaccination for entry and no more than 200 people will be allowed in public places and events starting January 1.

AAP Punjab MP Says BJP Leader Offered Him Money, Cabinet Seat To Join Party

AAP Punjab MP Says BJP Leader Offered Him Money, Cabinet Seat To Join Party

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday December 05, 2021, Chandigarh

Punjab Aam Aadmi Party president Bhagwant Mann on Sunday claimed a senior BJP leader offered him money and a place in the Union Cabinet to join their party ahead of the state assembly polls next year.

"Charanjit Channi Is The Sand Mafia": AAP Alleges After "Live Raid"

"Charanjit Channi Is The Sand Mafia": AAP Alleges After "Live Raid"

Edited by Akhil Kumar | Saturday December 04, 2021, Chandigarh

Raghav Chadha challenged Mr Channi's much-publicised claim that his government has kept various mafias in check.He called the Congress government's claims "hollow".

Arvind Kejriwal's "Mission Punjab" Starts Today, Will Visit 2 Cities

Arvind Kejriwal's "Mission Punjab" Starts Today, Will Visit 2 Cities

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali,Shonakshi Chakravarty, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday November 21, 2021, Chandigarh

In a statement issued from the party headquarters here on Sunday, AAP Punjab state president and Member of Parliament Bhagwant Mann said that during his two-day Punjab tour, Arvind Kejriwal will also make a big announcement for Punjab.

Gurugram, Faridabad Schools Shut Till Wednesday Due To Air Pollution

Gurugram, Faridabad Schools Shut Till Wednesday Due To Air Pollution

Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday November 14, 2021, Chandigarh/New Delhi

The Haryana Disaster Management Authority has further ordered to stop manual sweeping and start water sprinkling to control dust on roads. Like the recent order in Delhi, all government and private offices have been advised to work from home.

Punjab Congress Leader Sukhpal Khaira Arrested By Central Probe Agency

Punjab Congress Leader Sukhpal Khaira Arrested By Central Probe Agency

Edited by Akhil Kumar | Thursday November 11, 2021, Chandigarh/New Delhi

The case pertains to the probe in the 2015 Fazilka (Punjab) drugs-smuggling case, in which 1,800 grams of heroin, 24 gold biscuits, two weapons, 26 live cartridges, and two Pakistani SIM cards were seized from a gang of international drug smugglers.

"Ethical People Do More Than...": Navjot Sidhu vs Top Punjab Lawyer

"Ethical People Do More Than...": Navjot Sidhu vs Top Punjab Lawyer

Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday November 07, 2021, New Delhi

APS Deol's appointment had triggered a debate within the party as he had represented former top cop Sumedh Singh Saini and Inspector General Paramraj Singh Umaranangal in relation to cases regarding incidents of sacrilege and subsequent police firing

Haryana's 75% Job Quota For Locals Now Live, But With A Change

Haryana's 75% Job Quota For Locals Now Live, But With A Change

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Saturday November 06, 2021, Chandigarh

The law will pave way for local reservation in companies, societies, trusts, and limited liability partnership firms situated in Haryana.

Power Rates Slashed By Rs 3 For Consumers In Punjab Months Ahead Of Polls

Power Rates Slashed By Rs 3 For Consumers In Punjab Months Ahead Of Polls

Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Monday November 01, 2021, Chandigarh

Power rates have been slashed by three rupees per unit in Punjab, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced today. The new rates will be applicable from today itself.

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