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IndiaSep 22, 2021

Punjab CM, Deputy CMs, Navjot Sidhu visit Golden Temple

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi offered prayers at Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 22. He was accompanied by deputy Chief Ministers OP Soni and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa.Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu also offered prayers at Harmandir Sahib.
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IndiaSep 21, 2021

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to visit Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion

Newly appointed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will visit Delhi to hold discussions on the state cabinet expansion with Congress central leadership on Tuesday.Deputy Chief Ministers Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni will also accompany Channi in the high-level meeting in the national capital. According to the sources, All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge of Punjab Harish Rawat and party general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal will be present in the meeting where the names of the probable to be included in Channi's cabinet will be discussed. The new batch of min
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Charanjit Singh's supporters celebrate outside his residence

Charanjit Singh Channi has been unanimously elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party of Punjab on September 19. Supporters of Channi celebrated outside his residence at Kharar, SAS Nagar in Chandigarh. Congress MLA Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Punjab Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on September 20. The oath was administered by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. Channi took oath as 16th CM of the state. Congress leaders Sukhjinder S Randhawa and OP Soni also took oath as State Ministers today.
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Punjab govt standing with farmers, common man, says Charanjit Singh Channi after taking oath

Soon after taking the oath of office, the newly-sworn in Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said his government is standing with farmers and will appeal to the Centre to withdraw the three farm laws. In his first interaction with media after taking the oath, Chief Minister said he is representative of poor sections of society including daily wage labourers and farmers. "I am not the representative of rich. I am representative of common man of Punjab," he said. Channi also said his government will immediately waive the water and electricity bills of farmers. "Punjab government stand
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Rawat's statement on Sidhu's leadership undermines Punjab CM's authority: Jakhar

A day after Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat hinted that the party would fight the forthcoming Assembly polls under Navjot Singh Sidhu, former state Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday raised objection to the statement and said the comments from Rawat were baffling. Jakhar, who was removed as Punjab Congress president to make way for Navjot Singh Sidhu in July, tweeted, "On the swearing-in day of Charanjit Channi as CM, Mr Rawats's statement that "elections will be fought under Sidhu", is baffling. It's likely to undermine CM's authority but also negate the very 'raison d'etre' of his
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IndiaSep 20, 2021

Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister

Congress MLA Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Punjab's 16th Chief Minister on Monday.Channi a three-time MLA from Rupnagar's Chamkaur Sahib - will be Punjab's first Dalit Chief Minister.He has served as Technical Education Minister in the Captain Amarinder Singh government.According to the official website of the Punjab Government, Channi remained Municipal Councilor for three terms and moved on to become the President of Municipal Council Kharar for a two-term.He was elected to the Punjab Vidhan Sabha from Chamkaur Sahib Consistency for the first time in 2007.He was elected to the assembly
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IndiaSep 18, 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal promises to not implement black farm laws in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders slammed the Central Government over new farm laws. "The government is not listening to farmers and instead, they are lathi-charged. They have left farmers to die. This government is not for the citizens of the country," said party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal. "Shiromani Akali Dal promises that we will not allow black farm laws to be implemented in Punjab," said party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
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IndiaSep 16, 2021

CM Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at Gurudwara Sant Kutiya in Bhabanipur

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered prayers at Gurudwara Sant Kutiya in Bhabanipur on September 15. "We fully support the farmers' movement," said CM Mamata ahead of Bhabanipur bypolls. By-election in Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency (West Bengal) will be held on September 30.
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IndiaSep 16, 2021

NH-44 blockade: Haryana forms panel to talk to protesting farmers

The Haryana government on Wednesday has formed a special committee to talk with the farmers, who are protesting against the three farm laws, for removing the blockade at National Highway-44 at Singhu border.The committee was formed after a high-level meeting held by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.It comes four days before the Supreme Court is expected to hear the petition regarding the NH-44 blockade.Speaking to reporters here, Home Minister Anil Vij said, "To follow the orders of the Supreme Court, a state-level high power committee under the chairmanship of Home Secretary Rajeev Arora is

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IndiaApr 27, 2026

ED conducts raids at 11 locations linked to former Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 11 locations across Punjab and Chandigarh on Monday as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation involving former Punjab Police deputy inspector general Harcharan Singh Bhullar. According to an Enforcement Directorate statement, the कार्रवाई was carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and included premises linked to Bhullar, his associates, and individuals suspected of holding properties on his behalf. Officials said documents and digital evidence were seized during the searches. Investigators suspect th
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Carney announces $25B national sovereign wealth fund ahead of economic update

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Canada will establish its first national sovereign wealth fund, starting with $25 billion in initial capital. Carney said the fund will invest in large-scale Canadian industrial projects, including energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and technology. According to the prime minister’s announcement, the federal government will co-invest alongside private-sector partners. The announcement was made at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, one day before the Liberal government is set to deliver its spring economic update. The timing sign
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Manitoba premier signals plan to restrict youth access to social media, AI chatbots

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government intends to introduce a ban on children using social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, but key details, including the age threshold, have not yet been specified. Kinew made the announcement at the Manitoba NDP’s annual spring fundraising dinner, where he said Manitoba would be the first province to pursue such a policy. It is not yet clear what legislative or regulatory mechanism the province would use, or when a bill could be introduced. According to remarks delivered at the event, the proposed restrictions would apply to bot
CanadaApr 27, 2026

Carney, Sheinbaum discuss CUSMA ahead of formal review talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday evening as Canada prepares for the upcoming formal review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed shared economic priorities and agreed to work together to address common challenges tied to the trilateral trade pact. The call comes as the United States and Mexico are expected to begin official discussions on the agreement by the end of next month. Canada, however, has not yet confirmed a timeline for similar talks w
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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about