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IndiaMar 15, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu meet Governor Banwari Lal Purohit

Former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu meet Governor Banwari Lal Purohit in Chandigarh today. Meanwhile, he accused the CBI of scams in Punjab. He demanded an inquiry and said that the budget should be audited. During the meeting with the Governor, Sidhu was accompanied by another former president of the party, Shamsher Singh Dulo and Mahendra Singh K.P. were also Sidhu said that Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann have destroyed Punjab by imposing debt on the state. He said that the game played to get debt in the budget has been informed to the governor and demanded that all the scams i
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IndiaMar 15, 2024

The dates of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced in India tomorrow

The dates of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced in India tomorrow. A press conference has been called by the Election Commission at 3 o'clock on Saturday. Lok Sabha elections for 543 seats can be held in 7 or 8 rounds. Along with this, the dates of assembly elections of Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh will also be announced. Also, the election code will also apply in the entire country. A day earlier, Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu were appointed as Election Commissioners. After this, all these three officials along with Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar
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WorldMar 15, 2024

The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid

A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate asea route from Cyprusthat was intended to bring more assistance to alleviatethe humanitarian crisisin the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. The ship, manned by the Spanish aid group Open Arms, left Cyprus on Tuesday towing a barge laden with food sent by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés. It could be seen off Gaza's coast Friday morning. Israel has been under increasing pressure to allow more aid into Gaza after five months of war
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IndiaMar 15, 2024

Warning of Sukhbir Singh Badal, legal notice sent to Bhagwant Mann

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing the Badal family of taking advantage of crores of rupees under the eco-tourism policy for Sukh Vilas Hotel. Now Sukhbir Singh Badal has given a legal notice and asked the Chief Minister to prove the charge within a week or apologize, failing which he has warned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to sue for defamation. Sukhbir Singh Badal has shared the information of the notice sent to the Chief Minister by tweeting, in which Badal said that he is legally required to tender a
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IndiaMar 15, 2024

Raj Kumar Chabewal joined the Aam Aadmi Party

MLA from Chabewal Constituency of Hoshiarpur District of Punjab. Raj Kumar has resigned from Congress and MLA and joined Aam Aadmi Party. He was also the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly. Sources say that Aam Aadmi Party can make him a candidate from Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat only. At the same time, the opposition parties have targeted the Aam Aadmi Party for not having its own candidate. Let me tell you that recently Dr. outside the Vidhan Sabha. Raj Kumar Chabewal had made sharp verbal attacks on the Aam Aadmi Party government regarding the imposition of debt on
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IndiaMar 14, 2024

ED big action on Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, seized property worth 4.58 crores

Former Punjab Congress minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot and his sons' assets worth Rs 4.58 crore have been provisionally seized by the ED. This action has been taken by the investigating agency in the case of creating assets in excess of income. Dharamsot built this property while he was the state's forest minister. These include two residential plots, a residential house and a flat as well as bank balances and other immovable assets including investments in mutual funds.
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CanadaMar 14, 2024

Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they are a potential fire or burn hazard.There have been six reports in Canada of the air fryer's handles melting or breaking and one report of the glass breaking due to overheating. There have also been reports of the air fryers catching fire in the U.S., but no injuries have been reported. The affected models were sold between September 2021 and November 2023.Health Canada says people with the affected air fryers should immediately unplug them. Best Buy Canada will provide a gift card for the full purc
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BCMar 14, 2024

B.C. to kill 25 deer to test for chronic wasting disease in Kootenay region

The B.C. government says it will cull 25 deer in the Kootenay region to test for chronic wasting disease. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says two deer in the region tested positive for the disease earlier this year. The ministry says the animals will be collected in a 10-kilometre area around where the two diseased animals were found. It says wildlife experts will use the samples to determine if more animals have the condition, which impairs brain function. The province says it has recently begun mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease of any deer, moose, elk and ca
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CanadaMar 14, 2024

Longtime Conservative MP Ed Fast says he won't run in the next federal election

Longtime Conservative member of Parliament Ed Fast says he will retire from politics as of the next federal election. Fast, who represents a riding in Abbotsford, B.C., has been an MP for more than 18 years. He was international trade minister in prime minister Stephen Harper's cabinet and the Opposition critic for environment, industry and finance. In a statement, Fast says he helped negotiate trade deals including the Trans-Pacific Partnership and deals with the European Union and South Korea. He also notes he has been a vocal critic of the government's plans to expand eligibility for medica

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CanadaOct 23, 2026

U.S. May Remove 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Agricultural Products

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Loblaw Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data of Nearly 2 Million Canadians

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BCOct 23, 2026

BC Conservatives Target David Eby’s Vancouver-Point Grey Riding

The BC Conservatives are focusing their campaign today on Vancouver-Point Grey, the riding of BC NDP Leader David Eby. Although Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has no media events listed for today, reports suggest he is campaigning alongside candidates in Vancouver-Point Grey, Vancouver-Quilchena and Vancouver-Langara. Meanwhile, Eby was back in Surrey today, where he expressed confidence in winning his seat again. Speaking to reporters, Eby said he has been working for the people of Vancouver-Point Grey for the past 13 years and that residents know him personally. Eby also expressed optimi
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IndiaOct 23, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Punjab Ahead of Assembly Elections

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Punjab soon ahead of the state Assembly elections. To review preparations and finalize the itinerary for his proposed visit, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal will arrive in Chandigarh on October 26. During his one-day visit, Venugopal will hold high-level meetings with senior Punjab Congress leaders and party office-bearers. The meetings will focus on finalizing the overall schedule and programmes for Rahul Gandhi’s visit. According to information, Venugopal will also meet representatives of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committ
BCOct 23, 2026

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Two-Storey Home in Surrey’s Bridgeview Area

A fire broke out at a two-storey home in Surrey’s Bridgeview area on Thursday night. According to the Surrey Fire Service, crews were called to a home in the 10900-block of Olsen Road, near Old Yale Road, at around 11 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency responders encountered intense flames and thick smoke. The fire and smoke were reportedly visible from New Westminster. Several firefighters and fire trucks worked to bring the blaze under control. The fire caused significant damage to the home, but no injuries were reported. The Surrey Fire Service said no one was inside the house at the time of th