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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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IndiaApr 24, 2024

Congress suspended MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary from the party

Punjab Congress has suspended the current MLA Bikramjit Singh Chaudhary from Phillaur constituency of Jalandhar from the party. This action against Chaudhary has been taken because of his repeated use of words against the party. It may be mentioned that ever since the party started the discussions to announce Charanjit Channi as candidate from Jalandhar, Bikramjit Chaudhary had been opposing Channi since then. He wanted his family to be given the ticket but it did not happen and his mother Karamjit Kaur Chowdhury recently left the Congress and joined the BJP as a protest against not getting
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IndiaApr 24, 2024

Bhai Amritpal Singh will contest the Lok Sabha elections, lawyer Rajdev Singh Khalsa informed

There has been a discussion about Amritpal Singh, the head of the organization of Punjab, contesting the election as an independent candidate from the Khadur Sahib Lok Sabha seat of Punjab. This claim was made by his lawyer Rajdev Singh Khalsa. However, amid these news, the statement of his father Tarsem Singh has also come out, who said that Amritpal Singh has no intention of contesting the Lok Sabha elections. He said that he would meet Amritpal tomorrow in Dibrugarh Jail, and also said that he did not want Amritpal Singh to contest the election. It is to be noted that at present Amritpal
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IndiaApr 24, 2024

Balkaur Singh, father of Moosewala, preparing to contest the independent elections

Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh may contest the Lok Sabha elections. There are reports that he is considering contesting as an independent candidate from Bathinda. According to sources, nomination papers are also being prepared for this. However, no official information about this has been given by Balkaur Singh or his family so far. It is said that earlier the Congress had offered him a ticket but the matter did not materialize and the Congress gave the ticket to Jeet Mahendra Singh Sidhu from Bathinda but he is facing opposition, in such a situation, he has to change the candidate.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

Retired AIG Harvinder Dalli joined BJP

Another Punjab officer has joined the BJP. This is retired AIG of Punjab Police Harvinder Singh Dalli. He has served in many districts of Punjab including Jalandhar, Kapurthala. Earlier, former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Maluka resigned from the job and joined the BJP, who has been nominated by the party from Bathinda. In Bathinda, Parampal Kaur will compete with Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal and AAP candidate Gurmeet Khudiya.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

SC Morcha's vice president Robin Sampla joined AAP

Robin Sampla, a close relative and nephew of BJP leader Vijay Sampla in Punjab, joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday. Robin Sampla is SC of Punjab BJP. There was also the vice president of the front. According to sources, Robin Sampla is seeking a ticket from Jalandhar West assembly constituency, from which former AAP MLA Sheetal Angural has resigned after joining the BJP. At the same time, Vijay Sampla is angry with the party for not getting a ticket for the Lok Sabha election from Hoshiarpur. Earlier, there was talk of him joining Shi
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

'AAP' government imposed a debt of 80 thousand crore rupees on Punjab in 2 years: Charanjit Singh Channi

Punjab Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of imposing a debt of Rs 80 thousand crores on Punjab in two years. Meanwhile, he has also targeted the late Santokh Singh Chaudhary's wife Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary for joining the BJP. Channi said that people will teach them a lesson. It should be said that the Shiromani Akali Dal has nominated former Congress leader Mahinder Singh KP from Jalandhar, who is also related to Channi.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

Congress can field former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the election field from Ludhiana

Congress may field former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu from Ludhiana in Punjab, with which he will compete with his close friend Ravneet Singh Bittu on this seat. Bittu is contesting this time from BJP. It is learned from the sources that Ashu has got the green signal from the Congress High Command for the ticket and he has also started campaigning internally. Bittu and Bharat Bhushan Ashu have been partners of each other in politics for the last 10 years, who will now face each other on the same field.

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Porter Airlines Cuts Fuel Surcharge on Reward Flights Amid Falling Oil Prices

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has reduced the temporary fuel surcharge on bookings for its new VIPorter reward flights from $40 to $20, effective Tuesday, citing lower oil prices and improving market conditions. Although oil prices have remained volatile since the conflict involving Iran began in February and are still nearly 50 per cent higher than a year ago, the airline says it plans to eliminate the surcharge entirely once market conditions stabilize further. Porter's decision has raised expectations that other airlines may also reduce their fuel surcharges in the coming weeks. The surc
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BCJun 23, 2026

U.S. Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

A tragic boating accident on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake has claimed the life of an American kayaker after strong winds caused two people to capsize. West Kelowna RCMP said the incident occurred Friday evening near the Westbank First Nation beach when two kayakers were caught in sudden and dangerous wind conditions on the lake. While attempting to swim back to shore, one of the kayakers disappeared underwater. People on nearby boats quickly responded and managed to rescue one of the kayakers, but the second person could not be located. The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team later rec
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BCJun 23, 2026

House Destroyed in Wildfire Near B.C.'s Lytton Village Ahead of 2021 Fire Anniversary

A home has been completely destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire near the Village of Lytton, B.C. The incident comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed much of the community and claimed two lives. Officials say it remains unclear how many other structures may have been damaged by the current blaze, as emergency crews have not yet been able to fully assess the affected areas. According to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has now burned approximately 704 hectares. However, the agency noted
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CanadaJun 23, 2026

Carney Pays Tribute to Air India Flight 182 Victims, Vows Stronger Security Measures

Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy 41 years ago. Carney said the attack claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including 268 Canadians, making it the deadliest act of terrorism in Canadian history. Honouring the victims of Flight 182, the prime minister stressed the need for continued vigilance against violent extremism and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security laws. He said new measures
AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices

Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr