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Punjab chief secretary faces contempt notice over unpaid DA arrears, HC seeks reply by Nov 17

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Nov 3 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt notice to Punjab Chief Secretary K A P Sinha over the state government's failure to comply with its orders on payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears to employees and pensioners, directing the government to file its response by November 17.
The latest judicial action comes after the court had earlier imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the chief secretary over delays in complying with its directions in the case.
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Stubble burning: 54 FIRs in Haryana's Karnal, Kaithal; 45 officials served notices

13 Nov 2026 | 12:15 AM

Panchkula, Nov 12 (UNI) Haryana authorities have registered 54 FIRs over stubble burning in Karnal and Kaithal districts, imposed financial penalties and initiated action against farmers on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal, while 45 officials have been served notices over lapses linked to crop residue burning incidents.
The action comes as the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) warned of a rise in farm fires around Diwali and directed authorities in four Haryana districts to intensify surveillance over the next seven days.

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Rajasthan's model of 'good governance' to figure in deliberations at IIAS-IISA Seoul conference

13 Nov 2026 | 12:12 AM

Jaipur, Nov 12 (UNI) Rajasthan's model of good governance would be discussed at the global forum of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS-IISA)) in Seoul, South Korea later this month.

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Punjab, Haryana swing from surplus monsoon to severe rainfall deficit; 29 districts affected: IMD

12 Nov 2026 | 11:45 PM

Kamlesh Kali
Panchkula, Nov 12 (UNI) Punjab and Haryana witnessed a sharp reversal in monsoon rainfall in 2026, with both states slipping from substantial rainfall surpluses last year to deficits of 38 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, while 29 of their 44 districts recorded deficient or largely deficient rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Haryana targets 70 pc conversion of investment MoUs into projects

12 Nov 2026 | 11:43 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 12 (UNI) The Haryana government has set a target of converting at least 70 per cent of investment agreements signed under its new industrial policy into operational projects, with work already initiated on proposals involving more than Rs 1.05 lakh crore, Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Thursday. .

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J&K CM expresses grief over killing of two SPOs in Kishtwar

12 Nov 2026 | 11:35 PM

Jammu, Nov 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief and anguish over the tragic killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district.

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