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Punjab political controversy over drug policy protest death

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Punjab opposition parties accuse AAP government of suppressing anti-drug voices

A political controversy has emerged in Punjab following the death of Gulzar Singh, a 47-year-old laborer from the Valmiki community in Sangrur district. Singh reportedly died by suicide, having consumed poison after publ

Punjab government increases DA for employees and pensioners

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Punjab Government increases Dearness Allowance by 8%

Following prolonged strikes by approximately 300,000 government employees and 400,000 pensioners, the Punjab government has announced an eight per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann st

Allegations of state misconduct in Punjab

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Punjab family alleges forced cremation of Dalit man Gulzar Singh

In Sangrur, Punjab, a series of incidents involving allegations of state misconduct and political tension has emerged. Initially, a Sikh youth, Mohanjit Singh, alleged he was subjected to custodial torture, including ele

India's E20 ethanol policy faces protests and compatibility

69 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: India seeks new uses for surplus ethanol beyond E20 blending

India’s mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) programme faces intensifying political and industry scrutiny. While the government maintains the blend reduces CO2 emissions and saves foreign exchange, opposition leade