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Why BJP chose Bhagwant Mann's constituency for its first major political show

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, June 7 (UNI ) When newly-appointed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon decided to hold his first major political rally after taking charge, the party had dozens of options across Punjab. Instead, it chose Dhuri, the Assembly constituency represented by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
The decision appears far from accidental.
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Our Delhi protest programme for statehood restoration will not change: Omar Abdullah

16 Jul 2026 | 4:06 PM

Srinagar, Jul 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the National Conference's proposed July 20 protest in New Delhi would go ahead as scheduled, asserting that while the venue or mode of protest could change, the party's decision to protest in the national capital remained unchanged.

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PCA launches franchise hunt for IPL-style Punjab T20 League to nurture young talent

16 Jul 2026 | 4:06 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) – The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has initiated the process of launching a franchise-based T20 tournament on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL), issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite corporate houses, companies and business groups to own teams for the inaugural edition of the 'Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab T20 League'.

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ED conducts searches at multiple locations in Pathankot

16 Jul 2026 | 4:05 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI)- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out simultaneous searches at multiple locations in Punjab's Pathankot district, including crusher units, business premises and a property dealer's residence, while officials remained tight-lipped about the nature of the investigation.

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Panch Sammelan held in Varanasi under Viksit Bharat Ji-Ram Act, 2025

16 Jul 2026 | 4:03 PM

Varanasi, Jul 16 (UNI) A Panch Sammelan was organized under the "Vikasit Bharat Ji-Ram Act, 2025" at the Rudraksh Convention Center in Sigra on Thursday under the joint aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and the Rural Development Department, Uttar Pradesh.

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Police in Baramulla issue SOPs for media access during official events and security deployments

16 Jul 2026 | 3:49 PM

Srinagar, July 16 (UNI) Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate media access during VVIP and VIP visits, official functions, religious gatherings, public events and other occasions involving police deployment, saying the guidelines are aimed at ensuring robust security arrangements while facilitating smooth and orderly media coverage.

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