Bhagwant Mann attacks Congress, SAD over education neglect, defends women allowance scheme | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), accusing them of neglecting education and the poor during their respective tenures.Addressing a state-level function in Adampur, Jalandhar, to mark Dr B R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Mann said, “The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) govt is…

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BBMB rule change under fire: States’ rights hit, say leaders | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Opposition leaders across Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday slammed the Centre’s amendment to Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) rules allowing members from outside the two states to occupy key posts, alleging it weakens their rights over water and power management.Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring termed the move an attempt to weaken Punjab’s…

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BBMB rules row: AAP calls Centre’s move ‘attack on federal structure’, alleges bid to control Punjab’s water | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday strongly opposed the Centre’s amendment to rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), calling it a “forceful” move and an “attack on federal structure” aimed at undermining Punjab’s rights.Punjab cabinet minister Harjot Singh Bains alleged the BJP-led Centre was trying to tighten control over…

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Centre amends BBMB rules, ends exclusive member rights for Punjab, Haryana | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: The Centre has notified key amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Rules, 1974, revising the eligibility criteria for two senior technical positions — member (irrigation) and member (power) — within the board, which earlier were reserved for officers from Punjab and Haryana.Political parties have dubbed the ministry of power’s formal notification on…

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‘Holy City’ notification: Religious groups warn of protest over non-implementation | Chandigarh News

Amritsar: Resentment is brewing among several religious and social organisations over the Punjab govt’s alleged failure to implement the ‘Holy City’ notification for the Walled City in Amritsar, even four months after its issuance.At a joint meeting held here on Tuesday, representatives of multiple organisations, including the Nihang groups, deliberated on launching a pucca morcha…

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Chandigarh administration carries out major portfolio reshuffle across depts | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Chandigarh administration on Monday reallocated key portfolios across depts, assigning additional responsibilities to several officers following the induction of two new PCS officers.The dept of personnel issued the transfer and posting orders with the approval of the UT administrator. Officials described the exercise as a routine administrative move…

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Chandigarh Bus Accident: 6 devotees killed, 21 injured as bus overturns while returning from Anandpur Sahib in Punjab | Chandigarh News

CHANDIGARH: At least six devotees were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a bus overturned in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib while they were returning from Anandpur Sahib, police said on Wednesday. The accident took place near Himmatpura on the Morinda–Chunni road in the Bassi Pathana area at around 10 pm on Tuesday. The devotees, all…

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Ashoke Mittal raid: Raghav Chadha ED Conducts Raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal’s Home Following Leadership Change | Chandigarh News

ED Raids AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal’s Residence NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raid at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal in Punjab.The search operation was carried out at his residence located at 16, The Mall Road, Jalandhar Cantt, officials said.The action comes…

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