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• SAD-BJP Govt stands exposed on its patronage to Sand Mafia: AAP • French Delegation calls on Punjab Governor • Badals ruining education system in Punjab:Amrita Dhawan • Seven Ultra Modern sports parks to be dedicated to people in Majitha • Thrashing of Nurse by Akali Sarpanch exposes true colours of SAD: AAP • Tension in Jalandhar after sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib and Bhagwat Geeta • 3 killed in Washington mall shooting • Priyanka Chopra to be honoured by InStyle magazine

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Political mafia ruling in Punjab, says Partap Singh Bajwa (Exclusive)

Badals are most hated in Punjab after Ahmad Shah Abdali
CHANDIGARH: Member Rajya Sabha and former PPCC president Partap Singh Bajwa has stated that a political mafia comprising some leaders from across all political parties is active in Punjab and they run the government. He said this mafia is a major threat to the democracy.

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Is Sidhu using his forum Awaz-e-Punjab as pressure group to strike deal with AAP?

Key elections are near: Kashmir, Pakistan can wait

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SAD-BJP Govt stands exposed on its patronage to Sand Mafia: AAP

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CHANDIGARH: Accusing SAD-BJP Government for its patronage to the Sand Mafia in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said that with the recent allocation of 90 sand mines in state to their favourites till the year 2021, SAD-BJP leader stands exposed on their nexus with Sand Mafia.

Badals ruining education system in Punjab:Amrita Dhawan Memorial to come up in memory of children killed in accident: Sukhbir Singh Badal Alan Gemell Obe, Minister Culture, British High Commission meets Punjab Governor Now Badal blames Congress for escalating communal tension in Punjab

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In Bihar, landgrab does not spare a Bharat Ratna's birthplace Punjab News Express

By Imran Khan
PATNA: Its the house in Dumraon, some 110 km from here, where shenai mastero Ustad Bismillah Khan was born and lived in for the first six-seven years of his life. Over time, sundry Chief Ministers have promised to preserve the house and develop the town, one of Bihar's oldest municipalities -- but to no avail.

Jagmeet Brar congratulates Nitish Kumar for hosting International Sikh conclave SC to hear plea in the purchase of helicopters by Punjab, other states Selection process of BBMB Chairman restarted Quit India in 48 hours, MNS tells Pakistani actors, singers

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Punjab Congress Express ready to roll- Quick look at pictures and features

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CHANDIGARH: “Punjab Congress Express” the 12 seater, branded minibus and the most visible feature of Congress’ new campaign “Congress Liyao Punjab Bachao” is all set to hit the roads after their flag-off on the 24th of this month.

Capt Amarinder demands to sack Akali-BJP government in Punjab Senior Congress leader and former MP Charanjit Singh Channi joins AAP ECI to achieve 100 percent vote enrollment before ensuing Vidhan Sabha elections : V.K.Singh Navjot Sidhu decides not to float new political party in Punjab

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French Delegation calls on Punjab Governor

Punjab News Express
CHANDIGARH: French delegation led by Alexandre, Ziegler, Ambassador of France and Jean- Yves LE DRIAN. Defence Minister of French along with other member delegation today called on Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore, at Punjab Raj Bhavan.

Zirakpur to host Chandigarh Fashion on Sept 24 Punjab Governor asks UT administration to add human touch to working Chandigarh Cooperative department marred by controversies AIR will organise 'Akashwani Sangeet Sammelan on Sept 24 at Chandigarh

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Hindus welcome Massachusetts church offering yoga

Punjab News Express
NEVADA(USA) : Hindus have welcomed The Dover Church, a congregation of United Church of Christ in Dover (Massachusetts) launched in 1762, for offering yoga classes.

Australia to offer new, 5-year visas to migrants' families Hindu temple opens in $4.1 million building in Massachusetts Richardson presents ICC Test Championship mace to Misbah-ul-Haq AAP condemns pasting of racist posters in University of Alberta in Canada

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Haryana govt transfers three IPS, six HPS officers

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CHANDIGARH : Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of three IPS and six HPS officers with immediate effect.

HP High Court directs DGP and other officials to stop illegal mining or face music HP Government to regularize the services of Part Time Water Carriers `100 Kadam’: Book of Hindi poems released Chief Minister releases Bharat Ek Vimarsh written by Kanchan Sharma

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CBI arrests two assistant superintendents of post office

Punjab News Express/ S.K.Vyas
JALANDHAR : The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Post Offices, Business Development, Regional Office, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) for demanding & accepting a bribe of Rs.30,000/- from the complainant.

Husband of Akali Dal Sarpanch slaps pregnant Nurse in hospital Killing of innocent school children, exposes the utter failure of Badal government: Khaira Fake Kent RO’s seized, Duplicator arrested in Bhatinda 90-year-old widow raped in Kerala

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Delhi government starts month-long fogging drive

Punjab News Express
NEW DELHI : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday initiated a special fogging drive to prevent the spread of dengue and chikungunya.

Organ donation is not as par requirement: Dr. Kaushal Delhi responds overwhelmingly on appeal to prevent Dengue/Chikungunya Central government hospitals to reserve beds for dengue, chikungunya Seven more deaths in Lucknow, dengue toll reaches 68

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India bowled out for 318 in first innings on Day 2

Punjab News Express
KANPUR : India was bowled out for 318 runs in the opening session of Day Two of the first Test against New Zealand at the Green Park stadium here on Friday.

Seven Ultra Modern sports parks to be dedicated to people in Majitha Irfan Pathan's all-round show steers Baroda into semis World Kabaddi Cup to be named after Dr. Ambedkar: Sukhbir Badal Rain plays spoilsport in JP Atray Cricket q-finals

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CT Music Society enthralls audience at Red Carpet Concert held at CT Group of Institutions

Punjab News Express/S.K.Vyas
JALANDHAR : CT Music Society enthralled a packed audience at the Sardarni Manjit Kaur Auditorium, Shahpur Campus under the patronage of CT Group of Institutions with their renditions of Indian music, Punjabi songs and the foot-tapping at Red Carpet concert on Friday.
The main aim of the event was to promote music as global entity. The CONCERT was also a fund raiser event for the differently able Kids of 'PRAYAS SCHOOL' which is an orphanage based at Jalandhar. Our first ever concert is dedicated to this noble cause.

KCGC Run SGTB College for Women Lift Overall GNDU Youth Festival Trophy Seminar on 'Life of Pi-Its history,mystery and transendence Fresher Party organised for MA Punjabi students of Lyallpur Khalsa College HMV organized Cancer Awareness Rally

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Rayat School students win laurels in Zonal tournament

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ROPAR : Students of Rayat International School Ropar Campus have brought laurels to the School in Zonal tournament held at Balachaur where they bagged a number of trophies and medals for the school.

CT Public School hosts District School Games organized by PSEB Gems Cambridge International School wins 12 medal in Karate Woodlands House School Celebrated “Janmashtami " KMV Collegiate School students bag top positions in International English Olympiad

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Punjab Education Minister felicitates Teachers on Eve of Teachers' Day

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SAS NAGAR : The Education Minister, Punjab, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema honoured 2 academicians with Lifetime Achievement Award, 34 teachers with State Award, 33 teachers/education Officers/employees with commendation letters.

2 teachers to get Lifetime Achievement award : Dr Cheema APJ School auto-rickshaw turns turtle, students have a miraculous escape Education Department declares recruitment result of 4500 ETT Teachers Result of CEE conducted by Sikh Regimental Center declared

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Brand USA’s fifth Annual India Mission draws largest U.S. delegation to date Apple iPhone 7 enters 30 more countries from Saturday ‘Ola Share’ now in Chandigarh; enables up to 50% savings on fares Vodafone Group infuses Rs 47,700 crore in India unit

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Samsung sued after Note 7 exploded in man's pocket in US Jio does Apple, people throng Reliance Stores for free 4G test SIM GoDaddy Launches App for Domain Investors in India Social Media shaping the communication narrative: Col. Rathore

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3 killed in Washington mall shooting Emergency declared in US city as unrest continues 'Game of Thrones' rules Emmys 2016 with 12 awards Indianapolis transforms into 'Mini World' of all religions

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Priyanka Chopra to be honoured by InStyle magazine

Soha Ali Khan and Harshdeep Kaur launched the music of 31st October in Chandigarh!

Soha Ali Khan visited CGC Jhanjeri Mohali 23 Sep

Devgns hang out with desi NBA star Satnam Singh Bhamara
Shahrukh Khan gets an awful return gift for shooting The Ring in Amsterdam
Priyanka happy to collaborate with Bhagnani
Sridevi to act in Mr. India 2?
Kareena is setting trends during pregnancy: Soha Ali Khan
Hrithik Roshan and his kids look dapper all suited up
Navjot Singh Sidhu not leaving 'The Kapil Sharma Show'
Society has to change, says Amitabh
Star World’s Iconic Talk Show, Koffee with Karan Is Finally Coming Back!
India Runway Week: Mirroring ethereal legacy-Esha Gupta
Divya Khosla Kumar launches Shine Young 2016 – a talent platform for kids
Soon To Be Mom – Kareena Kapoor turns 36 today
It’s human nature to judge: Sunny Leone
Salim Khan takes on Nawaz Sharif, says he should be named ‘Be-Nawaz Sharir’
Double celebration by Designer Ajay Sinha & Buzy
Deepika Padukone: Achievements have not fallen into my lap, I've worked hard
Deepika Padukone urges Indians to 'smile more for a good day'
Akshay Kumar urges people to help Uri soldiers' families financially
Vir Das: ‘It was not easy playing Devender Singh in 31st October’
'Chull' Singer Fazilpuria to collaborate with Pitbull

Devgns hang out with desi NBA star Satnam Singh Bhamara

Shahrukh Khan gets an awful return gift for shooting The Ring in Amsterdam

Priyanka happy to collaborate with Bhagnani

Sridevi to act in Mr. India 2?

Kareena is setting trends during pregnancy: Soha Ali Khan

Hrithik Roshan and his kids look dapper all suited up

Navjot Singh Sidhu not leaving 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Society has to change, says Amitabh

Star World’s Iconic Talk Show, Koffee with Karan Is Finally Coming Back!

India Runway Week: Mirroring ethereal legacy-Esha Gupta

Divya Khosla Kumar launches Shine Young 2016 – a talent platform for kids

Soon To Be Mom – Kareena Kapoor turns 36 today

It’s human nature to judge: Sunny Leone

Salim Khan takes on Nawaz Sharif, says he should be named ‘Be-Nawaz Sharir’

Double celebration by Designer Ajay Sinha & Buzy

Deepika Padukone: Achievements have not fallen into my lap, I've worked hard

Deepika Padukone urges Indians to 'smile more for a good day'

Akshay Kumar urges people to help Uri soldiers' families financially

Vir Das: ‘It was not easy playing Devender Singh in 31st October’

'Chull' Singer Fazilpuria to collaborate with Pitbull

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Sisters who saved their brothers lives by donating kidney, felicitated

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Balwant Singh Ramoowalia

Former Union Minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia who claimed to be loyal soldier of Shiromani Akali Dal, ditched the party to become cabinet minister in Uttar Pradesh.

Niranjan Singh

Joint Director in Enforcement Directorate for North region who has named Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithoa for getting him transfer to delute drug racket case against the minister.

Hardik Patel

A 22-year-old B.Com graduate who has galvanized Patidar (Patels) masses in a Gujarat-wide movement to demand reservations in the OBC quota. He is the convener of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS).