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Punjab: Cheema refutes BJP’s claims on disaster fund use

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema refutes BJP's allegations, revealing the state received ₹1,582 crore in disaster funds, spent ₹649 crore, and is using remaining funds for relief operations, calling BJP's claims misleading and politically motivated.

UP campaign educates Bisrakh schoolchildren on child rights, safety laws

UP government's women welfare department conducted a school awareness campaign in Bisrakh, educating children about child rights, safety laws, protection from abuse, and government welfare schemes through interactive sessions and information sharing.

Women’s safety top priority of UP govt: DGP

UP's DGP Rajeev Krishna prioritized women's safety during a video conference, reviewing public grievances, law and order, cybercrime, and crime against women. He stressed prompt complaint resolution, sensitive policing, and swift action against offenders across districts.

Vijay Goel, FONRWA flag rising stray dog menace, seek new action in Noida

Vijay Goel and FONRWA highlight Noida's stray dog crisis, reporting 70,000 dog bite cases in 2024's first five months. They demand aggressive dogs' removal and feeding zone relocation, while authorities cite increased sterilization efforts.

Punjab Food Commission member inspects mid-day meal quality in Ludhiana govt schools

Punjab Food Commission member Chetan Prakash Dhaliwal conducted surprise inspections at government schools and anganwadi centres in Ludhiana. He assessed mid-day meal quality, storage facilities, and centre operations, finding them satisfactory while providing improvement recommendations.

Eight booked for assaulting hotel manager in Noida’s Sector 52

Eight men assaulted a hotel manager in Noida after a previous Thar brawl, beating him and causing injuries. Police registered a case against six identified and two unidentified suspects, with efforts ongoing to arrest the main accused.

Obsessed Delhi teacher fakes cancer, death, and uses occult to gain principal’s attention

A 22-year-old contractual teacher obsessively pursued her former mentor-turned-principal, faking cancer, her own death, and creating a fake social media profile using AI. She was arrested for harassment and defamation after digital evidence exposed her actions.

CM Sukhu inaugurates robotic surgery at Tanda hospital

Chief Minister Sukhu virtually launched a ₹30 crore robotic surgery facility at Tanda Medical College due to bad weather. He pledged to expand advanced healthcare technology across Himachal Pradesh's medical institutions and increase nursing seats.

Minor girl consumes poison after being raped in Haryana’s Sirsa, dies; accused nabbed

A 17-year-old girl died after consuming poison following a rape by a local man in his 20s in Haryana's Sirsa. The accused, who was arrested, confessed to the crime and was booked for rape and abetment to suicide.

‘Cruel joke’: Sukhbir Badal terms Punjab government’s crop damage compensation 'meagre'

Sukhbir Badal criticizes Punjab government's ₹20,000 per acre crop damage compensation as a "cruel joke," demanding complete loan waiver for flood-hit farmers, livestock support, and protective measures for agricultural lands.

Yeida clears 2 solar projects near Jewar airport with ₹11,000 cr investment

Yeida approves two solar projects near Jewar airport, totaling 9 GW capacity and ₹11,000 crore investment. IB Solar and SAEL Solar will establish manufacturing units, supporting India's clean energy ecosystem and creating jobs in the region.

Agnihotri to Patil: Jal shakti dept suffered ₹4,000-cr loss in 3 yrs

Himachal deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri met Union minister CR Patil, reporting ₹4,000-cr losses in Jal Shakti department over three years. He requested funds for disaster recovery, ongoing water schemes, and irrigation projects.

CM Gupta reviews South Delhi works, allocates funds, flags coordination

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reviewed South Delhi works, allocating ₹2,000 crore for development. She directed officials to expedite projects, ensure coordination, and use e-file systems. Manjinder Singh Sirsa appointed as constituency minister-in-charge.

Staff shortage hits PSPCL’s 1912 helpline: Ludhiana residents allege delayed response

PSPCL's 1912 helpline struggles with staff shortage, leaving Ludhiana residents frustrated. With only 30% of sanctioned posts filled, complaint handling becomes challenging, causing delayed electricity issue resolutions and prolonged power outages across the city.

Delhi Police crime branch busts procession pickpocket gang, 4 arrested

Delhi Police arrested four members of a pickpocket gang who stole 45 mobile phones from crowded religious processions in Mumbai. The syndicate smuggled stolen devices to Nepal, with recovered phones valued at ₹20 lakh. Suspects were caught on a train from Mumbai.

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in four HP districts

IMD alerts four Himachal Pradesh districts for heavy rainfall on September 13-14. Yellow warning issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Sirmaur. State has received 43% excess rainfall, with 503 roads blocked and 386 rain-related deaths this monsoon season.