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Jalandhar Lecturer Neha Murder Case Takes New Turn as Girlfriend’s Husband Makes Fresh Claims

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: The investigation into the death of Saint Soldier College lecturer Neha Bassi has taken another turn after Vishal Sharma, the husband of accused Satpal Kaur, made a series of fresh claims about the relationship between his wife and Neha’s husband, Umang Bassi.

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Punjabi Influencer Manjeet Kaur Dies After Severe Burns; Family Alleges Kidnapping and Police Lapses

Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur has died at PGI Chandigarh after battling severe burn injuries for nearly two months, triggering serious allegations from her family over the circumstances of the attack and the police response.

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Punjab Launches 10-Day Cleanliness Drive to Eliminate Garbage Hotspots: Harjot Bains

Chandigarh, August 28, 2026: Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced a special 10-day statewide cleanliness campaign from August 29 to September 7, aimed at eliminating Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and making cities and towns across Punjab cleaner.

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Jalandhar Factory Tragedy: Woman Worker Dies After Scarf Gets Entangled in Machine

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: A tragic workplace accident in Noorpur village near Maqsudan has claimed the life of a 54-year-old woman worker after her scarf reportedly became entangled in a running machine at a factory.

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Jalandhar’s Mariton Hotel Dispute Reaches Compromise After Months of Tensions

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: The prolonged dispute surrounding the Mariton Hotel in Jalandhar has moved towards an amicable resolution after the stakeholders involved reached a compromise following months of disagreements.

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Punjab Police Adds 1,746 New Recruits as CM Mann Hands Over Appointment Letters in Jalandhar

Jalandhar, August 27, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to 1,746 newly recruited Punjab Police personnel at the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) Ground in Jalandhar, marking another major step in the state government's employment and police-strengthening drive.

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Malwinder Kang Slams GMADA Over Demolitions, Calls Authority a “Loot Ka Kendra”

Chandigarh, August 27, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Anandpur Sahib MP Malwinder Singh Kang has launched a strong attack on the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) over the demolition of shops, accusing the authority of selective action and demanding that its functioning be investigated.

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Got a Punjab SIR Notice? Check These 12 Documents for Voter Verification

Chandigarh, August 27, 2026: Voters who have received a notice during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab may be asked to provide documents for verification. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has prescribed an indicative list of 12 types of documents that may be accepted during the notice and verification process.

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Sukhbir Badal Launches Fresh Attack on AAP, Congress and Waris Punjab De at Malout Rally

Malout, August 27, 2026: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal returned to the political stage with a major “Punjab Bachao” rally in Malout, launching a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress and Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De).

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Punjab Congress Takes to Streets Over Rising Sugar Prices, Warring Targets Modi Government

Chandigarh, August 27, 2026: The Punjab Congress has launched a political protest over the recent rise in sugar prices, accusing the Central Government of failing to protect consumers from increasing household expenses.

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Punjab Maha Hartal: Government Services Hit Across State as Employees Protest Pending Demands

Chandigarh, August 27, 2026: Punjab government employees and pensioners are observing a statewide “Maha Hartal” today, with the strike affecting government offices, hospital OPDs, schools and several other public services across the state.

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CM Bhagwant Mann to Protesting Employees: “Dialogue and Strikes Cannot Go Together”

Chandigarh, August 27, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has urged protesting government employees to return to the dialogue table, saying that discussions and strikes cannot continue simultaneously.

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