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Punjab Police shifts SHO over $400,000 US indictment claims

The Punjab Police also ordered a fact-finding inquiry, taking cognisance of news reports and social media posts linking Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district, to allegations contained in a US federal indictment against members of an India-based organised crime syndicate.

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Why Your Bridal Mehendi Skin Prep Should Start 3 Months Before the Wedding Ceremony

Why the Colour Starts Long Before the ConeHenna dye, lawsone, binds to the keratin protein in the outermost layer of your skin. The richer that layer, the deeper the molecule penetrates, and the darker the stain. Skin that is dehydrated, exfoliated too aggressively, or stripped by harsh soaps has a…

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Five Indian Cities Where a Food Walk on the Streets Tells You More Than Any Museum

Lucknow: The Tehzeeb Is in the Serving, Not the DishYou don't understand Lucknow by reading about the nawabs. You understand it by watching the man at the tunde kabab counter in Aminabad hand you your parcel with both hands, with a slight incline of the head, as if the transaction…

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Punjab Congress chief reaffirms unity in party ranks amid rift over Congress' leadership decisions

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Raja Warring stated party unity despite some leaders missing a meeting. He explained absences were due to planned engagements like the Amarnath Yatra. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa did not attend the meeting. Warring assured all leaders would address the media…

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Why Was Diljit Dosanjh's New Film Removed From Streaming So Quickly?

After years of delays and controversy, Diljit Dosanjh's much-awaited human rights drama quietly premiered on ZEE5 only to be taken down in India within days. The unexpected move left viewers stunned and sparked a flood of questions online. Was it a legal issue? A censorship battle? Or something else entirely?…

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Why a Diljit Dosanjh film released after a four-year battle with censors was gone within two days

The long-delayed film is based on the life of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted and murdered by Punjab police officers for investigating alleged extrajudicial killings

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Punjab's Real Food Trail: Villages, Street Cuisine and Authentic Flavours Beyond the Highway Dhabas

The Amritsar Nobody PhotographsThe tourist version of Amritsar ends at the Golden Temple langar and a plate of kulcha from a restaurant on Lawrence Road. The real food trail starts at Katra Jaimal Singh bazaar at 7 in the morning, where a man named Pappu has been ladling paye ki…

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Govt asked ZEE5 to take down 'Satluj' citing security concerns, obligations under IT Rules

ZEE5 has been directed by the Centre to remove the film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, citing security concerns. The movie, depicting human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life in 1990s Punjab, was reportedly released on OTT without accepting 127 cuts suggested by the CBFC. The government emphasized that OTT platforms…

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Thousands of forgotten World War I Indian soldiers commemorated in UK

A research project has officially recognised 9,909 Indian soldiers missing from World War I records. These servicemen from pre-Partition India, who fought for the British Indian Army, were previously uncommemorated due to historical omissions. This initiative, a collaboration between CWGC, UK Punjab Heritage Association, and the University of Greenwich, ensures…

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History cannot be censored: Punjab unites after Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' removed from Zee5

Political parties and Sikh bodies in Punjab have strongly condemned the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India. Critics argue the movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, confronts a dark chapter of Punjab's history and its censorship is an assault on truth and freedom…

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Forgotten Punjabi soldiers of British Indian Army finally get WWI recognition after a century: Report

More than a century after the First World War, nearly 10,000 forgotten soldiers of the British Indian Army, many of them Punjabis, have finally been officially recognised for their wartime sacrifice.

The Times of India

Punjab deserves to confront its past with honesty: SAD chief Sukhbir Badal on move against 'Satluj'

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has strongly condemned the abrupt removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India, calling it an assault on Punjab's collective memory and freedom of expression. The movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and investigation into extrajudicial killings, faced censorship…

The Economic Times

Months before Satluj vanished, Honey Trehan told us why he kept hoping

Less than two days after its long-awaited release on OTT platform Zee5, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj, previously titled Punjab 95, has been taken down from the streaming service in India.

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Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra? The human rights activist who inspired Diljit Dosanjh’s movie Satluj, which has been removed from Zee5 just days after release in India

Jaswant Singh Khalra movie: Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from Zee5 in India shortly after its release. The movie, which faced significant certification hurdles, sheds light on Khalra's courageous investigation into alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab…

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Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 6-7): Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP, Odisha, Kerala on high alert as IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across India

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, with the IMD issuing multiple rainfall alerts for July 6-7. Heavy to extremely heavy downpours are expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, and Himalayan states. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty…

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Air India fined Rs 60,000 for changing booked seats of senior couple, leaving hip replacement patient in cramped seat for 14-hour flight

Air India fined Rs 60,000: An elderly couple from Punjab's SBS Nagar district booked specific seats on an Air India flight for a long-haul journey. At boarding, the airline shifted them to seats with less legroom, separating the husband and wife and forcing a hip replacement patient to sit cramped…

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Tata Power offers 'pay-as-you-save' scheme with rooftop solar system for commercial users in Punjab

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has launched a 'pay-as-you-save' scheme in Ludhiana, enabling commercial and industrial consumers in Punjab to adopt rooftop solar systems with zero upfront cost. This initiative aims to install 200 megawatts of solar capacity over three years, allowing businesses to repay through savings-based EMIs or lease…

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Punjab revokes livestock transit levy, ending Kashmir mutton supply crisis

Kashmir's severe mutton shortage has ended after the Punjab government lifted an illegal levy on livestock transport vehicles. Following intervention from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who contacted his Punjab counterpart, the unauthorized fee collection has ceased. This resolution, achieved after days of negotiation by Kashmiri traders, ensures…

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Sukhjinder Randhawa meets Amit Shah over law and order situation amid Punjab Congress unrest

Punjab Congress leader Sukhjinder Randhawa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting deteriorating law and order, gangsterism, and narco-terrorism in the border state. Randhawa expressed concerns about extortion and the misuse of mobile phones by inmates. This meeting occurs amidst internal party dissent over the state president's retention, with supporters…

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Punjab BJP seeks Rs 51,000 payout for women over AAP scheme delay

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has demanded the state government immediately transfer Rs 51,000 to every woman, citing a delay in fulfilling an AAP poll promise. He alleges the 'Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna', offering Rs 1,000-1,500 monthly, falls short of the original guarantee for 51 months and excludes millions…

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Former Punjab CM Channi's supporters gather at his residence, demand he be made state Congress chief

Supporters of Charanjit Singh Channi, including former MLAs, gathered at his residence demanding he be made Punjab Congress chief. This follows the party's decision to retain Amrinder Singh Raja Warring in the role. Channi, a prominent Dalit leader, was appointed chairperson of the campaign committee. Many believe Channi's leadership is…

The Economic Times

Tata Power to install solar, battery energy systems across one lakh households in Punjab over three years

Tata Power Solaroof has launched 'Ghar Ghar Solar' in Punjab, aiming to equip one lakh households with rooftop solar and battery systems over three years. This initiative, supported by accessible financing and community programs like 'Mera Gaon, Mera Solar', seeks to boost clean energy adoption. The campaign aligns with government…

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Delhi NCR rains: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall

Delhi-NCR weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the region, with the southwest monsoon set to advance further into North India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, after bringing a welcome drop in temperatures. Meanwhile, extremely heavy rainfall is also…

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Punjab levy row leaves Kashmir's wedding season facing a mutton crunch

Kashmir's wedding season is marred by a severe mutton shortage, with traders blaming an "illegal" levy imposed by Punjab on livestock. This alleged 'Goonda Tax' is disrupting supplies from Rajasthan and Delhi, causing significant financial losses and forcing some families to consider postponing celebrations. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged…

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IMD Weather Update: Yellow alert in Delhi-NCR as monsoon advances; thunderstorms alert in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and other states

Delhi-NCR anticipates relief from heat with forecasts of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds as the southwest monsoon advances. Several northern states, including Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, are on alert for heavy rainfall and lightning. Temperatures across northwest India are expected to drop significantly by July 4, bringing much-needed…

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