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Distressing Trend Of ‘Reverse Dowry’: Shattering Families And Values

"Reverse dowry" casts a shadow on the purity of marriage in the northwestern Indian region of Punjab.

Zenger

ED raids ex-Congress Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in money laundering probe

ED raids premises linked to ex-Punjab Cabinet Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in money laundering probe. 10 premises in Ludhiana being searched under PMLA

The Hindu

Overnight rains throw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh cause disruption of normal life, resulting in six deaths, damaged roads, vehicles, and buildings. Over 12,000 houses have been damaged, 40 people are missing, and rivers are in spate. Chief Minister urges people to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides. Schools…

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Rescuers evacuate over 100,000 people from flood-hit areas of Pakistan's Punjab province in 3 weeks

Officials say rescuers have evacuated more than 100,000 people from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province in the past three weeks

The Independent UK

Farmers detained in Haryana, Punjab ahead of protest for flood relief

Heavy police deployed at inter-State borders of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh in wake of protests by various farmer outfits from six flood-ravaged States demanding flood-relief compensation

The Hindu

INDIA bloc may be on a sticky wicket in Punjab as Congress’ Bajwa dismisses any link to the AAP

Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have joined hands as part of the INDIA Opposition grouping, but their bond appears to be on a weak wicket in Punjab

The Hindu

Farmer killed in clash with police ahead of Chandigarh rally over flood relief

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab ahead of protest in Chandigarh for flood-relief compensation. Police and farmers clashed, leading to the death of one farmer dead. 16 farmer outfits from 6 states to gather in Chandigarh on Aug 22

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Rising Intolerance In Pakistan And Misuse Of Blasphemy Laws

Muslims attacked Christians and destroyed eight churches in the city of Faisalabad in the eastern Punjab province.

Zenger

Punjab: 29 kg contraband seized in Ferozepur; 2 Pak smugglers apprehended

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force and Punjab Police foiled a smuggling bid in Ferozepur district with the arrest of two Pakistani smugglers and recovered 26 packets of contraband drugs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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17 Indians evacuated from Libya

Seventeen Indian nationals rescued from Libya after MEA's sustained efforts. Hailing from Punjab and Haryana, they reached Delhi on Aug 20. Indian embassy in Tunis played key role in evacuation.

The Hindu

Pakistani Christians hold Sunday services at desecrated churches

More than 80 Christian homes and churches vandalised in a riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

BJP flays CM Mann for neglecting people of Punjab in need of hour

BJP accuses Punjab CM Mann of neglecting State during floods, says he's busy in political rallies in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. Mann's actions termed "highly insensitive and irresponsible" by BJP spokesperson.

The Hindu

Bus engulfed in flames after hitting van in Pakistan, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others

Police and rescue officials in Pakistan say a bus caught fire after hitting a van parked on the shoulder of an intercity highway in eastern Punjab province, killing at least 18 people and injuring 13 others

The Independent UK

Farmer unions to gherao Chandigarh to press demand for compensation of crop loss due to floods

JIND: As many as 16 farmer unions decided to gherao Chandigarh on August 22 to press the demand of compensation for loss occurred due to flash floods in northern states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT) and Utrakhand, said farmer unionists on Saturday.

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Pakistani police searching for father in connection with death of Sara Sharif

Urfan Sharif, father of 10-year-old girl found dead at her home near Woking, may be in hiding in Punjab, say police

The Independent UK

Sara Sharif: Pakistan police join hunt for father sought after murder of girl, 10

Urfan Sharif, who has a home in the Punjab, is being sought by police in the region

The Independent UK

Pakistani police seek to arrest father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who died in the UK

Pakistani police in the eastern province of Punjab are seeking to arrest a man in connection with the death of his 10-year-old daughter in the U.K. Sara Sharif was found dead at her home in Woking, on the southern outskirts of London, on Aug. 10, U.K. police said in a…

The Hindu

Road tax exemption for electric cars in Telangana replaced with high rates

Telangana has replaced road tax exemption for electric cars with 11-15% levy, surprising potential buyers. This comes despite govt's efforts to promote e-mobility. Other States offering road tax exemption include TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, UP & NCR. 5K EVs for taxis & private use exempt, 2L two-wheelers still to go.

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People sought relief, got only lip service from Punjab CM: Partap Singh Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government for its "failure" to provide adequate aid to the flood victims in Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur districts.

The Times of India

After solar pact, AAP slams previous govts in Punjab over costly power

CHANDIGARH: After signing a 1,200 MW solar power agreement, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP and accused them of deliberately buying expensive electricity from 2007-2017.

The Times of India

Punjab floods: Bridge over drain collapses in Gurdaspur

GURDASPUR: The bridge connecting Chak Sharif and Mian Khan in Punjab's Gurdaspur district has sustained severe damage leading to its structural collapse due to flooding following which the district administration has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all vehicular movement on the bridge to prevent any potential untoward incidents.

The Times of India

Punjab floods: Two boys drown in Gurdaspur

GURDASPUR: Tragedy struck Dhirowal village, situated near Sri Hargobindpur town in Punjab's Gurdaspur district after two children lost their lives to a drowning incident as they had gone to witness the floodwaters even as the water had started receding from the villages in the worst hit district of the Majha…

The Times of India

East Bengal beat Punjab FC to enter Durand Cup quarters

KOLKATA: East Bengal FC are on a roll. Days after winning the Kolkata derby, the red-and-gold brigade qualified for the Durand Cup knockout stages defeating Punjab FC (PFC) 1-0 in their final Group A game here on Wednesday. They won two and drew one game to top the group with…

The Independent UK

Muslim mob attacks 3 churches after accusing Christian man of desecrating Quran in eastern Pakistan

Police say a Muslim mob has attacked a Christian locality in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, burning a church, damaging two others and demolishing a man's house after accusing him of desecrating the pages of Islam’s holy book

Dynamite News

BSF chief on Punjab frontier visit to review security situation along India-Pakistan International Border

Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, Nitin Agrawal, is on a two-day visit to the Punjab frontier starting Monday to review the security situation along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in the state. Read further on Dynamite News.

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