Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: We respect this people’s mandate and congratulate Narendra Modi and BJP.

Election results: Smriti Irani is leading Rahul Gandhi by over 19,600 overs now.

Update: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent a congratulatory message to PM Modi.

Election Results | UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi wins from Rae Bareli.

 Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan congratulates PM Narendra Modi.

Election Results | Independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh leading with 1,26,436 votes from Mandya (Karnataka), CM HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil is trailing.

Rahul Gandhi: I congratulate PM Narendra Modi and the BJP for this massive victory.

Rahul Gandhi: I had said during the campaign 'janta maalik hai' and today people have clearly given their decision.

Rahul Gandhi: I would like to thank Congress candidates who fought hard. This is an ideological fight. These are two different visions. But, we have to accept defeat.

Rahul Gandhi: People of India have decided that Narendra Modi is going to be the prime minister and I fully respect that.

Rahul Gandhi: Want to tell Congress workers don't lose confidence. We will fight harder, work harder and make our ideology win.

Chandigarh, 9 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News)  The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi today unveiled the 64-feet tall statue of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, a messiah of farmers, in Sampla, Rohtak. Haryana Governor, Mr. Satyadeo Narain Arya, Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal along with other leaders and dignitaries were also present on this important occasion.

Panchkula, 9 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News) To further strengthen the Congress Party at the ground level, Dr. Ashok Tanwar, former M.P., President, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee launched “Jan Sampark Abhiyan” in Sector 11 Market of Panchkula. He disclosed that campaign has started at all the district headquarters of Haryana by the local Party leaders and workers with full gusto. The abhiyan will continue till November 19, 2018, the birthday of former Prime Minister Late Smt. Indira Gandhi ji.

Chandigarh, 9 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News) Often referred to as the king of nuts, almonds are versatile nuts that form a delicious part of our daily lives and offer natural goodness in every bite. Owing to their crunchy, scrumptious and nutritious nature, almonds can be made a part of our daily diet in various ways. A unique cookout session conducted in Chandigarh helped take this idea forward, where almonds were the main ingredient involving unique snacking and festive recipes demonstrated by homemakers of the city. The session was conducted by chef Ranvijay Singh and nutritionist Aastha Khungar as three homemakers from the city led the way in showcasing how almonds could be made a part of our daily diets through snacking and festival food preparations.

Chandigarh, 9 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News)  Haryana Governor and Chancellor of J.C. Bose (erstwhile YMCA) University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Mr. Satyadeo Narain Arya, on the recommendation of Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal, has extended the term of appointment of Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor of the University with effect from November 4, 2018 for a period of three years. The notification to this effect has also been issued.

Chandigarh,, 9 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News)  Wildlife week is observed during the first week of October all over the country, with the objective of raising awareness among masses for the conservation of Wildlife and its habitat. The Department of Forests & Wildlife, Chandigarh organized various programmes during the week to sensitize and generate awareness among the masses for the Protection and Conservation of Wildlife, Nature and Natural resources.

New Delh, 8 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News)  Another Rajasthan minister has brought shame to the BJP and PM Modi’s “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan”. A photo of a Rajasthan minister Shambhu Singh Khatesar urinating in open has gone viral on social media.Rajasthan Minister Shambhu Singh Khatesar urinates in open.The viral photo shows minister Khatesar urinating in Ajmer, next to a BJP’s poster with CM Vasundhara Raje’s picture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to address the rally there. But, Minister Shambhu Singh Khatesar sees nothing wrong in it and terms it an “old-age-tradition,” a report said.Khatesar has caused major embarrassment to the ruling BJP in Rajasthan. The viral photo shows him relieving himself near a poster featured Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. He also violated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan”.

Chandigarh, 8 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News)   In a major transformation aimed at streamlining the process of annual performance appraisals of the Government Employees, Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) for the FY 17-18 have been completed in the online mode. The earlier system was plagued with delays often caused by the transfer of officers to their parent state or other locations. It is for the first time that the appraisals of most of the GroupA, B, and C employees have been completed in time. Of close to 13000 employees whose performance was due, 98.25% had submitted their self-assessments online. Subsequently, the APARs were written at 3 levels by the Reporting Authority, Reviewing Authority and Accepting Authority of the respective employees. Compliance in excess of 98% has been achieved at all these levels. Currently, performance rating are being disclosed to the employees.

Chandigarh, 8 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News) : A meeting was held today at U.T Secretariat under the chairmanship of Sh. Jitender Yadav, IAS, Director, Tourism, Chandigarh Administration to discuss the preparations for the celebration of year Chandigarh Carnival 2018.The Chandigarh Carnival is the most awaited event of the year, which will be organised from 23rd to 25th November this year at the Open Ground opposite to the Museum & Art Gallery,

Chandigarh, 8 October  ( Panjabi Tmes News) Many residents of Panchkula have brought to my notice that they are being served with Property Tax notice for the year 2018-2019 with wrong calculations in spite of the fact that the payments have already been deposited with the Corporation. It has resulted in to lot of harassment / resentment among the general public, which is earning bad name for the Corporation. In many cases even the area prescribed of calculation for property tax has wrongly been mentioned and many property owners who have already paid their dues are being served notices to deposit the property tax by 31-10-2018. It is therefore desired that the:-