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Jan 9, 2026

20 Water Bottles Cost Rs 55, Customer Reached Consumer Commission; Now The Restaurant Will Have To Pay This Much Compensation

Chandigarh State Consumer Commission has found Ghazal Restaurant in Sector-17 guilty of charging more than the MRP on mineral water. The restaurant sold a bottle of Rs 20 for Rs 55 and also charged GST on it. The commission directed the restaurant to return the extra amount and pay a compensation of Rs 3000. The Commission clarified that restaurants cannot charge more than the MRP on packaged products.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 9, 2026

'Nutrition Gardens' Will Be Built In More Than 5000 Government Schools Of Punjab, Children Will Get Pesticide Free Mid-day Meal.

The Punjab government has taken a historic decision to set up nutritious gardens in 5,073 government schools and 1,100 Anganwadi centres. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, this initiative will save children from malnutrition and provide them pesticide-free fresh vegetables and fruits. The scheme will improve the quality of mid-day meals by utilizing vacant school land, thereby making Punjab a leading state in health and education.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 9, 2026

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honored With Guru Teg Bahadur Award, Emphasis On Social And Women's Welfare

Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini was honored with the ninth Patshahi Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Award in Chandigarh. She received this honor for providing government jobs to Delhi riot victims and running Lado Lakshmi Yojana for the welfare of women. Haryana also became the first state to ensure MSP on 25 crops.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 8, 2026

Punjab Human Rights Commission Is Strict On The Arbitrariness Of Max Hospital, Warns Of FIR; There Is A Case Of Not Handing Over The Dead Body After The Death Of The Patient.

Punjab Human Rights Commission has taken a strong stand against Max Hospital in Mohali. After the news of Dainik Jagran, the Commission took cognizance of the case of the hospital not handing over the body due to non-payment of the bill. The commission called it a violation of human rights and warned of an FIR against the hospital and officials if the health department did not give a satisfactory reply. The next hearing will be held on January 20.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 8, 2026

Campaign Against Child Marriage Intensified In Punjab, 64 Cases Stopped

Punjab government is making continuous efforts to eliminate social evil like child marriage. Social Security Minister Dr. Baljeet Kaur said that 64 child marriages have been successfully stopped in the financial year 2025-26. The government is committed to protecting the rights of children and has appealed to the people to provide information on the 1098 helpline. 2,076 child marriage prohibition officers have been appointed in the state.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 8, 2026

District Administration Takes Major Action Against Children Begging In Amritsar Under Project Jeevanjot 2.0

Amritsar district administration has intensified the campaign to stop child begging and exploitation under 'Project Jeevanjot 2.0'. District Task Force took action in Ranjit Avenue and rescued 6 children. These children are being counseled and the role of the families will be examined. The aim of the administration is to provide a safe environment to the children and prevent them from begging again. This campaign will continue continuously.

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Md Amir

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Jan 8, 2026

Smuggling Of Liquor From Chandigarh, Jam Being Spilled In Punjab, Raid In Zirakpur, Customer Absconding - Dhaba Owner Arrested

Dhaba owner Channan Singh has been arrested for illegally serving liquor at a dhaba in Baltana, Zirakpur. A joint team of Excise Department and Police recovered liquor authorized for sale in Chandigarh during the raid. The customers fled from the spot. Police have registered a case under the Excise Act and are now investigating the source of supply of illicit liquor.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 8, 2026

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Made A Public Demand To The Jathedar To Do Live Telecast Of The January 15 Meeting.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj to telecast the January 15 meeting live. Mann said that Sangat wants transparency in Golak's accounting. The Jathedar has summoned him to give clarification on the statements regarding not putting money in Golak. The Chief Minister said to appear with the evidence.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 7, 2026

Pratap Bajwa Targets Mann Government Regarding Security; Said-Businessmen Forced To Hire Private Guards To Protect Themselves

Leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa has cornered the Bhagwant Mann government on the law and order situation of the state. He alleged that people, especially businessmen, were forced to hire private guards for their security as the state police had failed to provide basic security. Bajwa posted on social media that the police is busy suppressing dissent, while incidents of crime and extortion are increasing.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 7, 2026

Major Accident Averted In Punjab, Tires Of Tourist Bus Burst At Pathankot Chowk; Angry Mob Broke Glass

Suddenly two tires of a tourist bus burst near Pathankot Chowk in Jalandhar, due to which a major accident was averted. Angered by the delay in repairs, passengers demanded money back. The driver gave money to some, but the rest of the passengers vandalized the bus, broke the windows and ran away. The bus conductor has lodged a complaint in Police Station 8.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

A Massive Fire Broke Out In A Mattress Warehouse In Amritsar, Goods Worth Lakhs Burnt To Ashes.

A massive fire broke out in a mattress warehouse in Jawahar Nagar, Amritsar. Short circuit is being said to be the cause of the fire. The fire was so strong that goods worth lakhs were burnt to ashes in no time. Fire brigade personnel controlled the fire after two hours of hard work, but by then all the goods kept in the warehouse had been destroyed. Owner Sunny has suffered a loss of more than ₹5 lakh.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 6, 2026

Big Initiative Of Bhagwant Mann Government, Chief Minister Health Scheme Got Strong Support From Doctors And Private Medical Colleges.

Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh reviewed the implementation of Chief Minister Health Scheme MMSY. Under this scheme, cashless health insurance of Rs 10 lakh will be provided. Public and private health institutions including Indian Medical Association IMA Punjab and private medical colleges expressed strong support in the meeting. The Minister stressed on ethical practices and transparency for the success of the scheme, which aims to ensure quality healthcare services without financial burden.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

It Is Said That Millionaires Are Not Paying Taxes, Now Property Will Be Sealed From Tomorrow, Mohali Corporation Will Take Strict Action

Mohali Municipal Corporation has started strict action against defaulters who have not been paying the outstanding property tax for a long time. These mostly include millionaires and owners of big commercial and industrial units. Now their properties will be sealed if taxes are not paid despite repeated notices. Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh said that the sealing campaign will start from January 7. The corporation aims to ensure income and strengthen urban services.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 6, 2026

Chandigarh: Domestic Quarrel Took A Horrifying Form In Dhanas, Husband Stabbed Wife In The Stomach; Accused Absconding

Due to a domestic dispute, a man stabbed his wife Parvati, 40, in the stomach, seriously injuring her, in Kachchi Colony, Dhanas, Chandigarh. The woman has been admitted to the government hospital in Sector-16. The accused husband Maharaj Deen absconded after the incident. Sarangpur police station has registered the case and started searching for the accused.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 6, 2026

The Owner Of Chai Churi Restaurant On Gurdaspur-Amritsar National Highway Shot Himself, Condition Very Critical.

Manpreet Singh, owner of Chai Churi restaurant located on Gurdaspur-Amritsar National Highway, shot himself late on Monday night. His condition remains critical after being shot, and he has been admitted to a private hospital. DSP City Mohan Singh said that the police reached the spot and are investigating whether it was a suicide move or a bullet was fired by mistake.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 4, 2026

The Shopkeeper Got A Call On WhatsApp, The Girl Took Off Her Clothes In Front Of Him, Read This News To Know What Happened After This

Mohali shopkeeper Damandeep Singh was trapped by a girl after befriending him on Facebook. The girl became nude on video call and recorded the video of Damandeep. Later he started blackmailing for Rs 95 thousand, out of which Damandeep also transferred Rs 35 thousand. Frustrated, he has lodged a complaint with the State Cyber Crime Police, which has started investigation.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 4, 2026

Patiala: Those Who Cheated Retired IG On Remand Till January 8, Network Revealed To All Seven Accused

Seven accused arrested in the cyber fraud case against former IG Amar Singh Chahal have been sent on police remand till January 8. Patiala Police had arrested these accused from Maharashtra. Chahal was defrauded of Rs 8 crore 10 lakh, out of which Rs 3 crore has been frozen. The investigation into this international network of fraud is ongoing.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 4, 2026

Congress Supporter Shot Dead In Moga, Attacked While On Duty; Case Registered Against Nine Including Village Sarpanch

Nestle employee and Congress supporter Umarseer Singh Sira was shot dead in Dharamkot, Moga. He was on his way to his duty when the assailants opened fire after hitting his car. Due to old enmity, a case has been registered against nine people including the village sarpanch in this murder case. The police is investigating the matter

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 4, 2026

The Risk Of TB Is Increasing In Chandigarh, The Disease Is Killing 19 People Every Day, Do Not Ignore The Initial Symptoms.

Despite the TB eradication campaign in Chandigarh, the infection is increasing rapidly. According to the Health Ministry report, on an average 19 new TB patients are being found in the city every day, due to which every 208th person is suffering from this disease. People are ignoring the initial symptoms, due to which the disease is reaching its final stage. The 100-day campaign has also failed.

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Md Amir

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Jan 4, 2026

Blood Soaked Body Found In Fields In Rajapur, Kapurthala, Fellow Employee Accused Of Murder

The blood soaked body of a youth, Kuldeep Kumar, has been recovered from the fields in Rajapur, Kapurthala. Kuldeep was missing since December 31 and was a resident of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. He used to work as a laborer in BD Agro Food. Police have registered a case of murder against one of Singh's associates on the statement of the deceased's father. Raids have been intensified to arrest the accused.

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Pragya Srishti

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