Reality cheque: Short of cash, Punjab may tweak poll pledge to women
The AAP's pre-poll promise of a Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for women over 18 in Punjab faces financial hurdles, necessitating ...
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Govt sources explain why deportation flights land in Amritsar
The Indian government has defended the use of Amritsar as a deportation hub for US flights carrying Indian deportees, despite ...
Punjab sketchbook: The lonely, determined battle of rural women as farm debt pushes men to the edge
For rural women, the crisis is not a distant abstraction. As Punjab’s economic and agricultural distress drives some male ...
Second flight of 119 Indian illegal migrants deported by US lands in Punjab
The C17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft of the US military returned at least 119 Indian migrants, including 100 from the ...
US deported 116 Indian nationals, women and children unrestrained during flight: Sources
The deportation of 116 Indian nationals from the US to Amritsar has sparked political controversy over their alleged ...
Rs 12,000 crore/year needed: Can Punjab afford Rs 1,100 allowance for women?
The AAP government in Punjab requires around Rs 1,000 crore monthly to fulfill its promise of Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for ...
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The transformation more women teachers could bring
The participation of women in India’s teaching workforce has seen a significant transformation over the years. According to the latest data from the Unified Dis ...
Punjab government appoints Harmanpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur among seven sports personalities for PPS job
Hockey has been a sport that has provided immense joy to the Indian fans. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men's team won ...
Women, children 'not restrained' onboard second deportation plane from US: Sources
The C-17 aircraft carrying 116 illegal Indian immigrants, including women and children, landed at the Amritsar airport late ...
Third group of deportees from U.S. land in Punjab’s Amritsar
Deportation of Indian immigrants from the U.S. to Punjab sparks concerns over illegal migration, prompting calls for ...
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Punjab CM opposes US deportee flights, government defends move amid row
With Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann taking exception to US flights carrying Indian deportees landing in Amritsar, government sources Wednesday defended the move, saying the state makes up for the ...