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Punjab: 2 Indian men rescued from Iraq, return home

Phagwara, Apr 1 (UNI) Two Indian citizens hailing from Punjab, were allegedly tricked by travel agents and sent to Iraq instead of Kuwait and held captive there by a company, which forced the duo into gruelling labour while denying them proper food and wages.

Describing their time in Iraq as "unbearable", Gurpreet Singh and Sodhi Ram, residents of Pattar Kalan in Jalandhar, said "a single day in captivity felt like an entire year". Upon their return, they expressed deep gratitude to Rajya Sabha MP and environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, whose timely intervention made their escape possible.
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JU bags breakthrough prize in fundamental physics

12 Apr 2025 | 10:06 PM

Jammu, Apr 12 (UNI) The University of Jammu on Saturday celebrated a proud moment as its High Energy Physics Group from the Department of Physics was recognized as part of the international team awarded the Breakthrough Prize 2025 in Fundamental Physics — referred to as the “Oscars of Science.”
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, congratulated Prof Anju Bhasin and her team for their outstanding achievement, calling it a matter of great pride not just for the University but for the nation.

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ACB files chargesheet against 22 accused in multi-lakh land compensation scam in Kashmir

ACB files chargesheet against 22 accused in multi-lakh land compensation scam in Kashmir

12 Apr 2025 | 8:25 PM

Srinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday filed a chargesheet before the Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar against 22 accused, including two former Collectors of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA), four retired public servants, and 16 beneficiaries, in a land compensation fraud case dating back to 2009 in Kashmir.

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Critically injured IAF personnel after UAV crashed inside Jammu Airport succumbs

12 Apr 2025 | 8:23 PM

Jammu, Apr 12 (UNI) A personnel of Indian Air Force who was critically injured after a UAV crashed inside the technical area of Jammu Airport, has succumbed, a police official said here on Saturday.

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Punjab govt released Rs 301 20 cr financial assistance for SC/BC under Ashirwad Scheme: Minister

Punjab govt released Rs 301 20 cr financial assistance for SC/BC under Ashirwad Scheme: Minister

12 Apr 2025 | 7:26 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 12 (UNI) The Punjab Government has released financial assistance of Rs 301.20 crore to beneficiary families belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (SCBC) under the Ashirwad Scheme during the financial year 2024-25. This was disclosed by Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities.

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Haryana Guv extends warm greetings to people on Baisakhi

12 Apr 2025 | 6:17 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 12 (UNI) Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state, Punjab and the global Punjabi diaspora on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi on Sunday.

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