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IndiaApr 26, 2024

Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till May 8

AAP leader Manish Sisodia, imprisoned in Tihar Jail in Delhi liquor scam case, has not got any relief. The Rose Avenue court has extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia till May 8 in the money laundering case related to the Delhi Excise Policy case. Apart from Manish Sisodia, the judicial custody of Vijay Nair and other accused in the ED case has also been extended till May 8. In fact, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia was arrested in February last year. He has been in jail since then. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has also been arrested by ED in the sam
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IndiaApr 25, 2024

Akali Dal preparing to support Amritpal Singh

The Shiromani Akali Dal, which is considering a candidate from Khadur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency of Punjab, has changed its political strategy and started using Taksali and Panthak leaves. It is reported that if the successor Punjab Jathedari chief Amritpal Singh contests the election from here, then the Akali Dal may support him. If this happens, the political equation of Khadur Sahib Constituency may change. In 1989, the Akali Dal supported Simranjit Singh Mann, who was in jail at that time, and Mann won by nearly four and a half lakh votes. Aam Aadmi Party has made Cabinet Minister Lalj
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IndiaApr 25, 2024

Danger to Chaudhary family and Tajinder Bittu! The central government has given 'Y' category security

Punjab Congress rebel Bikramjit Singh Chaudhary and his mother Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary have been granted 'Y' category protection by the Centre. Apart from this, Tajinder Singh Bittu, co-in-charge of Congress in Himachal Pradesh, has also been provided 'Y' category security. Tajinder Singh is originally from Punjab and has also been the president of Jalandhar Improvement Trust. Tajinder Singh Bittu and Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary had recently joined the BJP, while Bikramjit Singh Chaudhary, who is the MLA from Phillaur Yes, he did not leave the Congress for the sake of saving the legislature, but
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IndiaApr 25, 2024

Amritpal's family members reached Dibrugarh jail amidst the discussion of contesting elections

Family members today met Amritpal Singh in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail amid talk of 'Waris Punjab' chief Amritpal Singh contesting elections from Punjab's Khadur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. His father Tarsem Singh and uncle Sukhchain Singh told reporters that at present it cannot be confirmed whether Amritpal will contest the election or not. He said that he met Amritpal only for a few moments and could not discuss the matter properly due to the strictness of the jail administration. Family members said they will meet Amritpal again next week and discuss the matter.
IndiaApr 25, 2024

Former Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Surjit Singh Minhas passed away

Former speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha and senior Akali leader Surjit Singh Minhas passed away today. He was the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha from 2 June 1986 to 15 March 1992. Present Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhawan expressed grief over the demise of former Speaker Surjit Singh Minhas. He said in the statement that Surjit Singh Minhas had served as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Irrigation and Power Departments of Punjab. Sandhawan said that the memorial services rendered by Minhas for the welfare of the people of Punjab and the state will always
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IndiaApr 25, 2024

Bikramjit Singh Chaudhary, suspended from the Congress, opened the polls of Charanjit Singh Channi

After being suspended by the Punjab Congress, Phillaur MLA Bikramjit Singh Chaudhary started a poster war against former Chief Minister Charanjit Channi. They released some objectionable posters of Charanjit Singh Channi, in which Channi has his hand on the back of a woman. It was written with the poster that Charanjit Singh Channi, the Congress candidate from the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, is careful, smart. These posters were put up in Phillaur but were removed after some time. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Channi said that the picture shown in the poster is from the time of 2012 assembly
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IndiaApr 24, 2024

Congress will announce the names of the candidates for the remaining 5 seats within three days

The names of the candidates can be announced within three days for the remaining 5 seats by the Congress in Punjab. The names of four contenders from each constituency were sent by the Congress Screening Committee of the state. The party is busy discussing this. The list is expected to be released by 27. According to sources, Rana Gurjit Singh or his son Inderpreet Singh are set to get tickets from Sri Anandpur Sahib or Khadur Sahib. Former ministers Bharat Bhushan Ashu and Sanjay Talwar are in the race for the ticket from Ludhiana. The names of Gurdaspur MLA Birindermeet Singh Pahra and for
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IndiaApr 24, 2024

If 'AAP' wins 13 seats then I will quit politics - Raja Waring

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Waring challenged the Aam Aadmi Party and said that if AAP wins all 13 seats in the state in the Lok Sabha elections, they will quit politics. Waring said that the Aam Aadmi Party will lose badly in the state and it will be difficult for them to face the people. He said that 'AAP' has not done any work in the state during the last two years that people would give him fatwa. Waring said that the Aam Aadmi Party gained power only with the help of lies and now they cannot be trusted. It is to be noted that Bhagwant Mann is repeate
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IndiaApr 24, 2024

Punjab ADGP Gurinder Singh Dhillon left the police service prematurely, will he start his political journey?

Another officer of Punjab may enter politics. Punjab Police ADGP Gurinder Singh Dhillon has taken premature retirement. According to sources, he may join a political party soon. However, Gurinder Singh Dhillon says that he has not yet thought about joining politics. He was holding the charge of ADGP - Law and Order. He said in a tweet that he is now feeling free. It is to be noted that shortly before this IAS Officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu opted for voluntary retirement to join the BJP and is contesting from Bathinda. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap left the police service to

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Delta police investigate extortion-related shooting; no injuries reported

Police in Delta say they are investigating a shooting at a residential property that is believed to be connected to an ongoing extortion case, though no one was injured. Officers were called to a home near 84 Avenue and Brooke Road early Wednesday morning after reports that shots had been fired toward the residence. Police confirmed that several people were inside the home at the time of the incident, but none were hurt. Details about potential suspects or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released. Delta Police say the investigation has been handed over to major crime i
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AlbertaJan 07, 2026

Alberta launches information portal for proposed oil pipeline to northwest B.C. coast

The Alberta government has unveiled a new website outlining its vision for a proposed oil pipeline that would carry oilsands crude to the northwest coast of British Columbia, as the province continues early groundwork on the long discussed project. The province says the website is intended to serve as a central source of information and updates, aimed at improving public transparency and countering misinformation. The site includes a section addressing common misconceptions, including claims that construction has already started, that Alberta is financing the full project, or that a final pipe
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Richmond RCMP issue over $10,000 in fines during crackdown on illegal ride-hailing

Richmond RCMP say a joint enforcement operation earlier this month led to more than $10,000 in fines as officers targeted unlicensed ride-hailing drivers operating in the city. The January 2 operation was carried out by the detachment’s Road Safety Unit in partnership with Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement. Police say drivers stopped during the initiative received a combined total of $10,615 in fines and penalty points. Vehicles belonging to repeat offenders were also towed from the roadway as part of the enforcement effort. RCMP warn that illegal ride-hailing poses a serious risk to pub
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IndiaJan 07, 2026

Bathinda court orders Kangana Ranaut to appear in defamation case, rejects exemption plea

A special court in Punjab’s Bathinda district has rejected a request by BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut to be exempted from personal appearance in a defamation case filed against her, directing her to be present in court on January 15. The court warned that failure to appear on the scheduled date could result in the cancellation of her bail and the issuance of arrest warrants. The matter is being heard by a special court dealing with cases related to public representatives. The defamation case dates back to 2021 and was filed by Mahinder Kaur, a 70-year-old resident of Bahadurgarh Jandian vi
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IndiaJan 07, 2026

Punjab government extends winter school holidays until Lohri

The Punjab government has once again extended winter holidays for schools across the state, citing intense cold weather and persistent fog conditions. Under the revised order, all government and private schools in Punjab will now remain closed until January 13 and reopen on January 14, following the Lohri festival. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the decision was taken in response to the ongoing cold wave, which has led to a sharp drop in temperatures and reduced visibility in many districts. He said student safety remains the government’s top priority during the peak winter perio