{
  "id": 1870604,
  "title": "I-Day skipped in Punjab schools near Pak border? NHRC seeks answers from Mann govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/i-day-skipped-in-punjab-schools-near-pak-border-nhrc-seeks-answers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:37:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/independence-day-skipped-in-punjab-schools-near-pakistan-border-nhrc-seeks-answers-in-4-weeks/articleshow/133337301.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Punjab government. Allegations suggest Independence Day celebrations were not held in some rural and border schools. The commission is investigating potential disparities in opportunities for students. It has asked for details on flag hoisting and anthem singing. The Punjab chief secretary must submit a compliance report within…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Punjab schools told to limit outdoor activities amid smog",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/punjab-schools-told-to-limit-outdoor-activities-amid-smog",
        "published": "2026-08-19T02:38:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Did some Punjab schools skip Independence Day celebrations? NHRC seeks report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/did-some-punjab-schools-skip-independence-day-celebrations-nhrc-seeks",
        "published": "2026-08-19T05:54:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}