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IndiaSep 27, 2024

Fortis Hospital shared information about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for the last two days. Regarding his health, the hospital has said that today they conducted some tests related to the heart of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the results of which are still awaited. According to the hospital, his condition is stable and his health is expected to improve soon. According to reports, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is facing shortness of breath and chest pain due to increased blood pressure in the arteries of his heart.
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IndiaSep 27, 2024

Sunil Jakhar resigned from the post of BJP President!

There are reports of Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar resigning. This news has come when the assembly elections are going on in Haryana. However, the party avoided the talk of resignation calling it a rumour. Meanwhile, a meeting has been called by the Punjab BJP on September 30. The meeting will be held in Chandigarh under the leadership of BJP constituency in-charge Vijay Rupani. It is being said that Sunil Jakhar is angry with being Ravneet Singh Bittu a minister. He has not been active in party programs for the past several days. Jakhar was also absent from the important meeting to discu
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

Sidhu Moosewala was a true soldier of the Congress party: Balkaur Singh

Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh is currently campaigning for Congress in Haryana. On Thursday, he campaigned in support of Congress candidate Bharat Singh Bainiwal from Ellenabad Vidhan Sabha constituency of Sirsa district. Balkaur Singh reached the village of Shakar Mandori in Elanabad, where the people gave him a warm welcome. Addressing the people from the platform, he said that Sidhu was a true soldier of the Congress party and now is the time to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said that the BJP calls the farmers sitting on the Delhi b
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

National Bank of Canada will buy Edmonton's Canadian Western Bank

National Bank of Canada, Canada's 6th largest bank, has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to buy Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said in a statement on Thursday that it had received approval for the deal from the Competition Bureau, clearing the way for its acquisition of Western Bank. However, the transaction is pending approval from the banking regulator and the finance minister. National Bank is buying Western Bank for about $5 billion. The CEO of National Bank of Canada said that they are aiming to complete the takeover in early 2025. Founded in 1984, Canad
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

The Supreme Court will reconsider Rajoana's plea to reduce the death sentence

The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider the plea of ​​Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the murder case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to reduce the death sentence to life imprisonment. A bench headed by Justib B. R. Gavai has sought a response from the Center and the Punjab government regarding the petition. About 16 months ago, the Supreme Court had rejected such a petition. The latest petition has been filed on the basis that the Central Government has not yet been able to take a decision on the mercy plea filed on March 25, 2012 regarding Rajoana. Rajoana has b
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

Bhagwant Singh Mann hospitalised in Mohali

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. According to information received from sources, Bhagwant Maan fainted three times and is undergoing a thorough medical examination. His real health problem has not been revealed but sources have said that the Chief Minister's condition is stable. The Fortis management has remained silent on this comment for the time being. On the other hand, the senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, has been demanded the Punjab government and Fortis Hospital to be issued Health bulletin of CM. Maji
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IndiaSep 25, 2024

A farmer committed suicide on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana

Today, a farmer committed suicide on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. The deceased Gurmeet Singh was a resident of Thothianwala village of Mansa district. It is being told that since the farmers' dharna started, he was at the Khanuri border and rarely went home. According to information, Gurmeet Singh was associated with Indian Farmers Union Sidhupur. When he committed suicide, other farmers were not there. According to the farmers, Gurmeet Singh was also troubled due to a debt of 2 lakhs. He used to see the arrangement of light in front of the farmers.
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IndiaSep 25, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal write a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and asked several questions

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is trying to surround BJP through RSS. He has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asking questions on many issues since the retirement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kejriwal write that he is very worried about the current situation in the country and if this situation continues, the country's democracy may be in danger. In a letter to Bhagwat, Kejriwal said that the BJP had made a law to give retirement from the party to leaders above 75 years of age. Shouldn't this apply to Modi? Kejriwal wrote that it is the responsibility of the RSS to stop the
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IndiaSep 25, 2024

Computer teachers will hold a rally at Khatkar Kalan on 28th

Computer teachers across the state who are on hunger strike at Sangrur since September 1 have announced to hold a grand rally at Khatkar Kalan on September 28 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh due to the indifference of the state government to their legitimate demands. Giving information in this regard, computer teacher leaders Paramveer Singh Pammi, Johnny Singla, Pradeep Kumar Maluka etc. said that they have been struggling for their legitimate demands for the last 19 years, but neither the previous governments nor the present Punjab government has giv

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BCMar 27, 2026

Charges approved after alleged sexual assault in downtown Vancouver

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Bolsonaro moved to house arrest after hospital discharge in Brazil

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IndiaMar 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court orders fresh cross-examination in Majithia defamation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a fresh cross-examination in a defamation case filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia against Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, reviving proceedings in a matter dating back to 2016. According to court proceedings, the High Court allowed a petition filed by Sanjay Singh and directed that the case be revisited for cross-examination. The defamation complaint was originally filed by Majithia in a Ludhiana court in January 2016. The case relates to allegations made during a political rally in Moga, where Singh is accused of referring t
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BCMar 27, 2026

Abbotsford police issue public safety notice ahead of offender’s release

The Abbotsford Police Department says a 46-year-old man with a history of violent sexual offences is scheduled to be released into the community later this month under strict conditions. According to an Abbotsford Police Department news release, Stephen Bradley Ewing is set to be released from William Head Institution on March 30 and is expected to reside in the Abbotsford area. Police say Ewing has prior convictions from 2021 and 2023, including sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and overcoming resistance by choking. The release also states that at least one offence involved
AlbertaMar 27, 2026

Alberta man sentenced to 17 years in U.S. prison in Florida child exploitation sting

A Red Deer, Alta., man has been sentenced to 17 years in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty in a child exploitation sting tied to a planned trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. According to U.S. court documents, James Hjelmeland, 31, pleaded guilty in November to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material. The case stems from an undercover operation involving a Florida law enforcement officer. Court records state Hjelmeland began communicating online with a detective who was posing as the parent of a 12-year-old girl. The officer, acting in