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IndiaMar 06, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Srinagar tomorrow after the removal of Article 370

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to hold the first rally in Srinagar tomorrow after the removal of Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir. He will inaugurate several development projects worth several crores for Kashmir. Modi will attend the 'Developed India Developed Jammu and Kashmir' program at the stadium in Srinagar and will inaugurate around Rs 5,000 crore worth of projects to boost the agricultural economy in the state. Reports say that the stadium in which PM Modi is going to hold a rally has been painted in the color of the tricolor. With Lok Sabha elections approaching and oppositi
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IndiaMar 06, 2024

Joginder Singh Ugrahan attacked Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Swaran Singh Pandher

Joginder Singh Ugrahan has launched a sharp attack on Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Swaran Singh Pandher, the leaders who started the farmers' movement in Punjab. Addressing the workers of his organization, he said that Dallewal and Pandher have weakened the movement already underway in Punjab under the leadership of the United Farmers' Front by calling for a march to Delhi. He said that Dallewal and Pandher should realize their mistake. Ugrahan raised questions that why Dallewal broke the United Kisan Morcha and formed another Morcha? He said that there is a need to fight in the front by keeping
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IndiaMar 05, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shahbaz Sharif who became the Prime Minister for the second time

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Shahbaz Sharif, who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time. Shahbaz Sharif was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday. He has taken the reins of the country for the second time after 2022. Modi said in a social media post on Tuesday that 'Congratulations to Shahbaz Sharif on becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Earlier he congratulated Imran Khan in August 2018 and Shahbaz Sharif on becoming the Prime Minister for the first time in April 2022. congratulated In May 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had
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IndiaMar 05, 2024

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa returned to Akali Dal after six years

There has been a big change in the politics of Punjab. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has returned to Sukhbir Singh Badal's party Shiromani Akali Dal Badal. Dhindsa broke ties with Akali Dal 6 years ago and formed a separate party Shiromani Akali Dal United. On this occasion, Sukhbir Singh Badal also commented on the budget presented by the Bhagwant Mann government. While commenting, he said that when the votes were received, he said that he will give a thousand rupees to women every month, but today the second budget has been completed, but there is no name for it. It is not mentioned anywhere that
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IndiaMar 05, 2024

The government presented a hollow budget: Raja Waring

The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has presented a budget of more than two lakh crores for 2024 in the Vidhan Sabha today. This is the first time that the budget of the state has crossed two lakh crore rupees. However, the government has also proposed to raise loans worth Rs 38,331 crore during the fiscal year 2024-25. The opposition has termed the budget as a failure. Punjab Congress President Raja Waring while talking to reporters said that today's budget was a completely fictitious budget, in which there was no such thing for the people, nor for any person, nor for Punjab. Can say tha
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IndiaMar 04, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu levied big accusations against CM Mann

Former Punjab Congress president Navjot Sidhu levied major allegations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a press conference today. Regarding the financial condition of Punjab, he said that if the rate of borrowing by the Aam Aadmi Party continues like this, then Punjab will become bankrupt in the coming years. Sidhu said that the Punjab government is paying annual interest of Rs. 37,000 crore out of the total income and is running the state by taking a debt of Rs. 100 crore daily. Sidhu alleged that Bhagwant Mann is doing vote politics on every issue and he has not done anything fo
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IndiaMar 04, 2024

Sunil Jakhar attacked farmer leaders, Congress & AAP government

Amidst the ongoing farmers movement in Punjab, BJP state president Sunil Jakhar today attacked farmers leaders, Congress and AAP government. While talking to the media, he said that he is ready to leave the BJP for the sake of the farmers, but first the leaders should tell why the agitation is being done for the crop which they do not plan to produce. Jakhar said that leaders like Rakesh Tikait are using Punjab for vested interests. He said that the Center was ready to guarantee the minimum support price on crops produced in Punjab, but the farmer leaders remained adamant on the demand for g
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IndiaMar 01, 2024

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh will not contest the Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh will not contest the Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur in Punjab. The former cricketer has dismissed the reports of contesting the elections. He said that he will continue the work he is doing to help the people. It is to be noted that it was being said that Yuvraj Singh can be made a candidate by BJP from Gurdaspur, from where Bollywood actor Sunny Deol won last time, but there is a lot of resentment among the people due to his not re-entering the constituency. In an interview, Sunny Deol had said that he will not contest the 2024 elections. He said that he likes to
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IndiaMar 01, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal is going on a 2-day Punjab tour from tomorrow

Arvind Kejriwal, who came on the ED's radar in the Delhi liquor scam case, is going on a two-day visit to Punjab tomorrow. His visit may focus on the Lok Sabha elections. Along with several inauguration ceremonies in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann may discuss Lok Sabha candidates in Punjab. According to information received, Arvind Kejriwal will be in Punjab on Saturday and Sunday. ED has summoned them on Monday. However, they are not expected to appear this time as well. So far 8 summons have been given to them for questioning by ED.

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Man arrested after alleged vehicle thefts and fire in East Vancouver

Vancouver Police say a 41-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents in East Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon that involved a stolen motorcycle, a damaged work truck, and a small vehicle fire. According to investigators, the sequence began shortly before 1:50 p.m. on February 12, when a motorcycle was reported stolen near Main Street and Industrial Avenue. About an hour later, the motorcycle was found abandoned near Mountain View Cemetery, in the area of Fraser Street and East 41st Avenue. Police allege the suspect then entered a work truck parked inside the cemetery grounds, d
BCFeb 13, 2026

Coordinated Police Operation on Vancouver Island Targets Gang-Linked Drug Networks

A four-day coordinated enforcement operation on Vancouver Island has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and the removal of weapons, as police agencies worked together to disrupt organized crime activity in the region. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia conducted the deployment from January 29 to February 1, partnering with West Shore RCMP, Saanich Police Department and Victoria Police Department. The initiative focused on gang-related activity and intelligence-led enforcement aimed at reducing the availability of illegal drugs and preventing violence. During t
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IndiaFeb 13, 2026

ED officer transferred after summons issued to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, son

A senior Enforcement Directorate officer posted in Punjab has been transferred days after summons were issued to former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh in connection with an ongoing investigation. Official sources confirmed that Additional Director Ravi Tiwari has been reassigned to Chennai as part of an administrative transfer. The move has drawn attention in political circles, where it is being viewed in the context of the recent summons sent to the former chief minister and his son. The Enforcement Directorate had asked Raninder Singh to appear on Fe
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AlbertaFeb 13, 2026

Alberta premier says she has not signed separation petition as referendum effort continues

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed any citizen petitions currently circulating in the province, including one calling for a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada. Speaking alongside Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, Smith said the citizen initiative process is designed for members of the public and not elected officials. She added that her government is monitoring several petition efforts underway but is not directly participating in them. A group advocating for Alberta to become an independent country is working to gather the required signatures to trigger a
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WorldFeb 13, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secures majority in general election, regional leaders extend congratulations

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won a clear majority in Bangladesh’s general election, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape after nearly two decades. According to preliminary results, the BNP-led alliance secured 212 of the 299 parliamentary seats contested nationwide. An 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami won 77 seats, positioning it as the main opposition bloc in the new parliament. The outcome paves the way for BNP president Tarique Rahman to assume the office of prime minister. Rahman contested from two constituencies and was declared elected in b