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IndiaApr 10, 2025

MP Amritpal Singh Set to Be Released from Dibrugarh Jail, But Legal Troubles Persist

Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and chief of the ‘Waris Punjab De’ organization, is expected to be released from Dibrugarh jail on April 22. The government has not extended his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) so far. However, Amritpal’s legal troubles are far from over. Even after his release, he will continue to face charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for an alleged attack on the Ajnala police station. Amritpal was transferred to Dibrugarh jail from Punjab under the NSA in April 2023. He won the 2024 Lok S
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Government Plotting to Jail Me Again Ahead of By-Election: Bharat Bhushan Ashu

Bharat Bhushan Ashu, the Punjab Congress candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly seat, has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is plotting to send him to jail again ahead of the upcoming by-election. He asserted that they are not going to be afraid. Ashu stated that he would contest the election even from behind bars if necessary. He said he learned from the media that the government is once again planning to send him to jail. It is noteworthy that the date for the Ludhiana West by-election has not yet been announced. So far, only the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have decla
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Sunil Jakhar Accuses Punjab CM of Political Espionage, Demands Investigation

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of engaging in political espionage and misusing the state’s intelligence network. In a letter to the Governor, Jakhar demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. Jakhar pointed out that the Chief Minister had openly admitted in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to having access to sensitive intelligence information. He further alleged that ADGP Intelligence RK Jaiswal was transferred for refusing to comply with political directives from the Chief Minister. Highlighting Punjab’s status as a sensitive border state, Jakh
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Urges Election Commission to Suspend Shiromani Akali Dal President Election

Punjab Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has written to the Election Commission, seeking the suspension of the election process scheduled for Saturday by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to elect the party’s president and office bearers. Randhawa has raised concerns about alleged technical and financial irregularities in the recruitment drive and internal election procedures of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Additionally, he highlighted that the SAD plans to hold a delegate meeting at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in the SGPC complex, which he claims is a direct violation of established rules. In
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IndiaApr 09, 2025

Grenade Attack on Manoranjan Kalia's House: Accused Sent to 6-Day Police Remand

A court in Punjab has granted a 6-day police remand for two individuals accused in the grenade attack on BJP leader and former minister Manoranjan Kalia's house in Jalandhar. The police had requested a 10-day remand for the two accused, Ravinder Kumar, a resident of Subhana Road, Garha, Jalandhar, and Satish alias Kaka, a resident of Bhargav Camp, Jalandhar. However, the court approved a 6-day remand for both. The grenade attack has raised concerns among opposition parties about the law and order situation in Punjab, particularly following multiple grenade incidents in the state. Senior Shiro
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IndiaApr 09, 2025

Ram Rahim Granted 21-Day Furlough Amid Opposition

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been released from jail for the 13th time, despite continued opposition from Punjab’s Sikh organizations and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). This time, he has been granted a 21-day furlough. Ram Rahim’s close associate, Honeypreet, was present at Rohtak jail to receive him. After arriving in Sirsa, Ram Rahim addressed his followers through a video, stating, “I am once again present in the service of the devotees.” Reports indicate that he will participate in the 77th foundation day celebrations of the Dera, which was est
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IndiaApr 08, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal to Announce New President Before Baisakhi

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will announce its new party president on Saturday, just before Baisakhi. The decision was made by the Shiromani Akali Working Committee, which has scheduled the election of the new president for April 12 at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, Amritsar. This announcement was made by senior Akali leader and party spokesperson Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema during a press conference. Following the election of the new president, the Shiromani Akali Dal will also hold a political conference at Talwandi Sabo on April 13.
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IndiaApr 08, 2025

Late-Night Grenade Attack on BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia’s House

A late-night grenade attack occurred at the residence of former Punjab minister and BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. The attackers arrived at the location on an e-rickshaw. Within 12 hours, the police arrested two suspects. The accused have been identified as Ravinder Kumar, a resident of Subhana Road, Garha Jalandhar, and Satish alias Kaka, a resident of Bhargava Camp Jalandhar. Authorities have seized the e-rickshaw used in the attack, and a search is underway for its driver. According to the police, the attack is believed to have been orch
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IndiaApr 07, 2025

Discussion on Khalsa Sajna Divas to be Held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib Tomorrow

A meeting of the five Singh Sahibs has been called by the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, tomorrow (Tuesday). The meeting will focus on discussions related to Khalsa Sajna Divas, as well as Panthic, religious, and social matters. Sources indicate that while no formal agenda has been released for the meeting, the ongoing dispute regarding the recruitment of Shiromani Akali Dal under Panthic matters may be addressed. At the same time, the Shiromani Akali Dal has called a meeting of its working committee tomorrow afternoon at its Chandigarh office. During thi

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CanadaOct 23, 2025

Quebec plans new law to ban religious symbols in daycare centres

The Quebec government is moving to prohibit the wearing of religious symbols in the province’s daycare centres, expanding its existing secularism policies in early childhood settings. Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge said there is broad public agreement that Quebec’s commitment to secular values should be reinforced. The decision follows recommendations made earlier this year by a provincial advisory committee that studied ways to strengthen secularism laws. Quebec’s current legislation already restricts public employees in positions of authority, including teachers, police off
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AlbertaOct 23, 2025

Alberta government plans back-to-work legislation as teachers’ strike enters third week

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce back-to-work legislation on Monday if no deal is reached to end the provincewide teachers’ strike. Smith said the walkout, now in its third week, has caused “intolerable hardship” for students and families, adding that the government cannot allow the disruption to continue. The strike has shut down classrooms for about 51,000 teachers and 750,000 students in public, separate, and francophone schools across the province. While formal negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the province are not currently
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BCOct 23, 2025

Superintendent Peri Mainwaring appointed new head of North Vancouver RCMP

The North Vancouver RCMP has a new Officer-in-Charge. Superintendent Peri Mainwaring has been appointed to lead the detachment, bringing more than three decades of policing experience with the RCMP. Mainwaring began her career in Saskatchewan and has served in municipal, provincial and federal roles across the country. Before her latest promotion, she was the Community Programs Officer with the Burnaby RCMP, where she helped strengthen community safety initiatives and led work on mental health and crisis intervention. Her connection to North Vancouver is longstanding — Mainwaring previously
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CanadaOct 23, 2025

PM Modi invites Canadian PM to New Delhi

India has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to New Delhi early in the new year for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This could pave the way for a new economic relationship and a free trade agreement between the two countries. India's High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Kumar Patnaik said that a sincere effort is being made by the two leaders to improve diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities amid the tariff war with the US. Patnaik said that if the two countries negotiate a far-reaching agreement, annual trade between Canada and India could cross $50-billio
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BCOct 23, 2025

Interior Health testing virtual emergency care to support rural hospitals

Interior Health is planning a pilot project that would use virtual emergency care to help keep small hospitals in British Columbia’s Interior open during staffing shortages. The proposal would link hospitals in Clearwater, Nakusp, Lillooet, and Princeton, allowing physicians to share responsibilities through a combination of on-site and remote support. Interior Health says the four facilities face similar challenges, with low overnight patient volumes but frequent service interruptions due to limited staffing. The health authority says it is consulting with local doctors and staff to determi