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IndiaAug 12, 2024

Punjab government is preparing to make 8 government colleges into autonomous colleges

The Punjab government has taken such a decision regarding the government colleges which has started a protest. According to the information, the state government will give autonomous status to 8 big government colleges, under which these colleges will have to collect funds themselves after getting autonomy and will have to bear all the expenses for running the college themselves. This means that these colleges will be free to increase the fees. Punjab Congress has strongly condemned this decision of Aam Aadmi Party. State Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Waring said that thi
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manu Bhakar meet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday meet Indian shooter Manu Bhakar, who wins two medals in the Paris Olympics, at his Chandigarh residence. Manu is the first Indian to win two consecutive medals in one Olympics. CM Mann congratulated on her historic victory and also took a picture with him. Earlier, Bhagwant Maan had also visited Vinesh Phogat's house recently to encourage his family members, Phogat was excluded from the Olympics for being overweight by just 100 grams.
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia may be summoned again by the Special Investigation Team

The special investigation team may again summon Bikram Singh Majithia, senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, in the multi-crore drugs smuggling case of Punjab. He appeared before the SIT at Patiala Police Line yesterday, he was interrogated for about one and a half hours, but the officials said that Majithia did not cooperate with the investigation, due to which he may be summoned again. On the other hand, Majithia said that he has appeared before the SIT seven times and he will never run away from the investigation. He claimed that whenever he speaks against Chief Minister Bhagwant Man
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar Jail after 17 months on Friday. This afternoon the Supreme Court granted him bail in both the CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi liquor scam. After coming out of jail, Sisodia told the AAP workers that they got bail with the power of constitution and democracy and this power will also release Arvind Kejriwal from jail. At the same time, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed Sisodia getting bail as a 'victory of truth'.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at his office in Shimla on Thursday. In this regard, in a post shared on 'X', Sukhbir Badal said that he had a conversation with Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu regarding the problems faced by Punjabi tourists in Himachal Pradesh and other important issues. On this occasion, Sukhbir Badal also thanked him for his assurance to ensure the resolution of the issues. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also presented a Himachali hat to Sukhbir Badal.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

The magic of captain Harmanpreet became the player who scored the most goals in the Paris Olympics

The Indian hockey team created history by defeating Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics today. This is the second time in a row that India has won the bronze medal in the Olympic hockey tournament. Earlier, Indian hockey team won this medal in Tokyo Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals in this match for India. After this, the Indian defenders showed a strong game and did not give any chance to Spain to equalize. Harmanpreet scored the first goal in the 30th minute and the second in the 33rd minute. Both these goals were scored on penalty corners. At the s
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before Sit today

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before the special investigation team today in the multi-crore drug trafficking case of Punjab. He reached Patiala for this appearance. Meanwhile, Majithia said while talking to the media that the way the special investigation team is repeatedly calling me, it is clear that there is heavy pressure on the seat, while I have nothing to do with this matter. He alleged that I have been dragged into this matter only to suppress my voice. Majithia surrounded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the pretext of Lawrence Bishnoi and said tha
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

The party is preparing to send BJP leader Ravneet Bittu to the Rajya Sabha

Despite losing the Lok Sabha election from Ludhiana in Punjab, preparations have started to send Ravneet Singh Bittu, who became Union Minister, to the Rajya Sabha from Haryana or Rajasthan. In fact, the Election Commission has announced that elections will be held on September 3 for the 12 vacant seats in the Rajya Sabha. The results will also be declared in the evening on the same day. It is to be noted that Ravneet Bittu left the Congress and joined the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections. The party had fielded him from Ludhiana where he was already an MP but he lost the election to his old
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Chief Minister Mann's big announcement for the Indian hockey team after winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a prize of Rs 1 crore each to the Punjabi players of the Indian hockey team who won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of pride for us that there were 10 Punjabi players including captain Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captain Hardik Singh in this team. He congratulated the entire hockey team. Along with this, there is a happy atmosphere in captain Harmanpreet Singh's house. Harmanpreet scored both the goals in this match. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Sreejesh has retired with this victory. Sreejesh had a

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