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IndiaSep 11, 2024

Chandigarh: Grenade attack on the residence of a retired officer of Punjab Police

There is news of a grenade attack on a house located in Sector-10 of Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab. This incident was done this evening by three unidentified persons who came on an auto rickshaw, after which there is an atmosphere of panic in the area. This house is said to belong to a retired officer. According to reports, no one was injured but the blast was so powerful that windows were shattered. According to sources, three suspects were involved in the incident. One of them threw the bomb while the two remained in the auto rickshaw. The CCTV cameras are being checked by the police.
harjot-bains-wifes-increasing-problems-formation-of-seat-to-investigate-the-complaint
IndiaSep 11, 2024

Harjot Bains wife's increasing problems, formation of seat to investigate the complaint

A special investigation team will investigate the allegations of Rs 100 crore cyber scam against Punjab Aam Aadmi Party minister Harjot Singh Bains and his IPS wife Jyoti Yadav. According to information, DGP Gaurav Yadav has formed a special investigation team of three officers of ADGP, IGP and SSP ranks in this regard. However, the Congress has said that till Harjot Bains resigns from the cabinet, the inquiry is of no use as he can influence the inquiry if he remains a minister. It is to be noted that this investigation is being conducted on the allegations of former cyber crime inspector A
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IndiaSep 11, 2024

Aadesh Pratap Singh Kairon arrived at Sri Akal Takht Sahib today to give an explanation

Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, who was a cabinet minister in the former Akali government of Punjab, reached Sri Akal Takht Sahib today to give an explanation. Kairon is a close relative of Sukhbir Singh Badal. It is to be noted that since August 30, many former ministers of the Shiromani Akali Dal are seen giving their clarifications at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and after a few days an important meeting will be held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib regarding these clarifications. After that, leaders found guilty may be sentenced to religious punishment or social punishment. It is to be mentioned that the reb
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of former DGP Sumedh Saini

Former DGP of Punjab Sumedh Singh Saini has received a big blow. The Supreme Court has refused to quash the FIR filed against Sumedh Singh Saini in connection with the disappearance and murder of junior engineer Balwant Singh Multani in 1991. The lawyer appearing for Saini, appealing to cancel the FIR, said that this case was registered against him for political reasons in 2020, many years after the alleged incident. On this, the Supreme Court said that the charge sheet has been filed in the case, so the court cannot reject the FIR at this level. The bench said that Saini can face the proceed
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

Panchayat elections will be held in Punjab on October 5

Panchayat elections may be held soon in Punjab. The Advocate General, who appeared in the High Court on behalf of the government, has indicated that the panchayat elections will be held on October 5. Along with this, the High Court has reprimanded the Punjab government for the delay in the elections of Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils.The court said that despite the end of their tenure, why were the elections not held? The next hearing of this matter will now be held on September 23.It is to be noted that the municipal corporation elections in Punjab have been pending since Januar
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IndiaSep 10, 2024

Complaint given at Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Balwinder Singh Bhundar, demand for action.

The crisis against the Shiromani Akali Dal is constantly increasing. Now a complaint has been filed against the working president of the party Balwinder Singh Bhunder at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and action has been demanded against him. This complaint has been made by former MLA Sukhwinder Singh Aulakh, Shiromani Committee member Mithu Singh Kahne K and others. The complaint alleged that Balwinder Singh Bhunder held a meeting at his house with the leaders of the political wing of Dera Sirsa, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, against the orders of the Akal Takht. It has been claimed that this meeting
khanna-police-solved-the-murder-of-the-leader-of-the-aap-kisan-wing-in-three-hours
IndiaSep 10, 2024

Khanna police solved the murder of the leader of the 'AAP' Kisan wing in three hours

The Punjab Police has solved the sensational murder of the leader of the Kisan Wing of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Khanna's village Ekolaha. According to the police, the main accused who shot Tarlochan Singh DC was arrested within three hours. The accused revealed to the police that the murder was a result of personal enmity and had nothing to do with politics. 60-year-old Tarlochan Singh was attacked yesterday when he was returning home from his farm. Due to his critical condition, he died before reaching the hospital.
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IndiaSep 09, 2024

"Leaders who left the Congress will not be included in the party", Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Senior leader of Punjab Congress and Lok Sabha member from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said that all the leaders who left the Congress before the Lok Sabha elections will not be included in the party again. He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He attacked Bhagwant Mann's government of Punjab and said that this government is also a fake government, and the people of Punjab a
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IndiaSep 09, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Dhindsa and Thandal appeared on the Akal Takht, gave explanations

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sohan Singh Thandal, members of the rebel faction of Shiromani Akali Dal, appeared at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday and submitted an explanation about their role in the mistakes made during the Akali government. On this occasion, Bibi Jagir Kaur said that she was a cabinet minister for only 16 days in the Akali government from 2012 to 2017. Therefore, as a minister and MLA during that time, She had no role in the decision of the government. Speaking to the media, Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that following the orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he ha

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Canada Post honours Sikh soldiers with new Remembrance Day stamp unveiled in Kitchener

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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Supports Alberta’s Use of Notwithstanding Clause to End Teacher Strike

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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Independent Investigations Office reviews Surrey arrest that left man injured

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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Trump says Carney apologized over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad; trade talks remain off the table

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AlbertaOct 31, 2025

Calgary man killed after being struck by reversing semi-truck in industrial area

A 69-year-old man has died after being struck by a semi-truck that was backing into a loading dock at a warehouse in Calgary’s southeast industrial area on Thursday. Police say the man was walking behind the vehicle to set up a ramp when the collision occurred. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died. The driver of the truck, a man in his 30s, was not injured and stayed at the scene while investigators arrived. Calgary police and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officials are conducting a joint investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.