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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Partap Singh Bajwa Accuses Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Neglecting Punjab for Delhi Elections

Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being preoccupied with the Delhi elections while neglecting Punjab. Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi. He added that both businessmen and ordinary citizens in Punjab are living in an atmosphere of terror under the Aam Aadmi Party's rule. Partap Singh Bajwa further claimed that corruption in Punjab has increased, and people are frustrated with the government's performan
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IndiaJan 21, 2025

Doctors Provide Update on Dallewal’s Health, Issue Medical Bulletin

On the 57th day of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, doctors issued a medical bulletin indicating slight improvement in his condition following medical intervention on Saturday night. The results of Dallewal’s blood sample are expected to be released soon. In his first statement after receiving treatment, Dallewal mentioned that he agreed to get treatment due to pressure from 121 farmers also on hunger strike. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged Dallewal to resume eating and drinking so he can participate i
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IndiaJan 20, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Congress Releases List of 40 Star Campaigners

The Congress has released a list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes three senior Congress leaders from Punjab: former Punjab Chief Minister and current MP from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chairman and MP from Ludhiana Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Bholath MLA and All India Kisan Congress President Sukhpal Singh Khaira. Voting will be held on 5 February for 70 assembly seats in Delhi, with results to be announced on 8 February. In the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party won 62 seats, the BJP secured 8
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IndiaJan 20, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes AAP Government Over Z+ Security for Vibhav Kumar

Senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has slammed the AAP-led Punjab government for allegedly wasting public funds on providing Z+ security to Vibhav Kumar, the former PA of ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Majithia questioned why the Bhagwant Mann government extended such high-level security to Vibhav Kumar, a Delhi resident who, according to Majithia, has a criminal history, including jail time for alleged misconduct against women. He also raised concerns over Punjab’s worsening law and order situation and criticized the financial burden of protecting a non-Punjabi while the state str
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IndiaJan 17, 2025

By-Elections to Be Held Again in Punjab

Another by-election will soon be held in Punjab. The government has issued a notification to conduct re-elections in the Ludhiana West constituency before July 10. The seat became vacant following the recent death of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Gurpreet Singh Gogi, who represented Ludhiana West in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Gogi passed away on January 11 after being accidentally shot while cleaning his revolver. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has informed the Election Commission about the vacancy, and the Election Commission is expected to announce the date for the by-election soon. It is worth noting that by
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IndiaJan 17, 2025

Three Hockey Players from Punjab Honoured by President Draupadi Murmu

Three hockey players from Punjab were honoured with the highest sports awards by President Draupadi Murmu today. Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, while Sukhjit Singh Kaka and Jarmanpreet Singh were honoured with the Arjuna Award. Sukhjit Singh from Jalandhar and Jarmanpreet Singh from Amritsar are considered rising stars of the Indian hockey team. Under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian hockey team has won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games, and a bronze medal at the
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IndiaJan 17, 2025

Kangana Ranaut’s Controversial Movie ‘Emergency’ Faces Ban in Punjab

Kangana Ranaut’s controversial film Emergency has not been shown in any cinema halls in Punjab. The film faced strong opposition from Sikh organizations and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). Cinema theater owners across the state refused to screen the film. Sikh organizations staged protests with black flags outside cinema halls in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Mohali, prompting police deployment. No cinema halls have been reported to screen this film. It was scheduled to be screened in 70 to 80 PVR cinema halls, but the opposition led to its cancellation. Additionall
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IndiaJan 16, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal Calls Parliamentary Board Meeting on January 20

Shiromani Akali Dal has called a parliamentary board meeting for January 20. The meeting will be chaired by acting president Balwinder Singh Bhunder. This information was shared by senior party leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema through a post on the social media platform X. He stated that the meeting will take place at 1 PM. Following the meeting, a membership drive will be launched with a target of enrolling 25 lakh members. Additionally, a new president will be elected on March 1.
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IndiaJan 16, 2025

SGPC demands ban on film ‘Emergency’

Amid protests from Sikh organizations in Punjab, Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ is releasing tomorrow, January 17. Expressing its protest regarding this film, the Shiromani Committee had registered an objection with the Punjab Chief Secretary on November 14, 2024. At the same time, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami today sent a letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding an immediate ban on this film in the state. He said that if the film is released in Punjab, the Shiromani Committee will strongly oppose it. Letters demanding a ban

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IndiaJan 06, 2026

Internal dissent erupts within BKU Sidhupur as leaders challenge Jagjit Singh Dallewal

A rift has surfaced within Punjab’s farmers’ union Bharatiya Kisan Union Sidhupur, with several senior leaders and district presidents openly rebelling against union president Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The dissenting leaders have levelled serious allegations related to financial transparency and internal governance of the organisation. According to the rebel group, funds collected by the union during various protests and organisational activities were never properly accounted for. They claim that despite repeated requests, the leadership failed to provide clear financial statements or explana
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Nova Scotia Grade 8 student dies after dog attack in Shelburne County

A Grade 8 student from Shelburne County has died after being attacked by three dogs over the weekend, Nova Scotia school officials confirmed Monday. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education said the student attended Shelburne Regional High School and that the death is being deeply felt across the school community. Counsellors, psychologists, and additional mental health supports have been made available to students and staff as they cope with the loss. RCMP previously said the youth was attacked Saturday by three large-breed dogs while riding a bicycle along Upper Sandy Cove Road in Welsht
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CanadaJan 06, 2026

Desjardins data breach suspect arrested in Spain, extradition proceedings underway

Quebec provincial police say a key suspect linked to the massive Desjardins data breach affecting millions of members has been arrested in Spain following an international police operation. Authorities allege Juan Pablo Serrano, 40, was involved in the theft and resale of personal information belonging to approximately 9.7 million Desjardins members. Investigators say the data was originally obtained from a former employee of the Quebec-based financial institution and later used in a range of fraud schemes. Serrano, a Canadian citizen of Ecuadorian descent, had been sought by police since June
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Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi leave at least 16 dead, emergency declared

At least 16 people have died after sudden flash floods swept through parts of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province following days of intense rainfall, according to local authorities. Heavy downpours caused rivers to overflow and embankments to collapse, sending fast-moving water mixed with debris into residential communities. Officials say several homes were completely washed away, while more than 140 houses sustained significant damage. Hundreds of residents were forced to flee their homes as floodwaters surged through low-lying areas, disrupting daily life and damaging local infrastructure.
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CanadaJan 06, 2026

Carney backs Danish sovereignty over Greenland amid renewed U.S. annexation talk

Prime Minister Mark Carney says decisions about Greenland’s future rest solely with the people of Denmark and Greenland, as senior U.S. officials revive public discussion about a possible American takeover of the Arctic territory. Carney made the comments after meeting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Paris on Tuesday, ahead of a gathering of Ukraine’s allies focused on long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Frederiksen thanked Carney for Canada’s support and emphasized cooperation between the two countries as NATO partners. The meeting comes after U.S. President Donald Trump