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IndiaOct 01, 2024

Clash in Punjab’s Zira During Panchayat Nominations; AAP MLA’s Threat Video Viral

Tension is escalating in Punjab as the state gears up for the panchayat elections. A violent clash broke out between leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress during the filing of nominations in the Zira area of Ferozepur district. Both groups reportedly threw bricks at each other, leaving several injured, including former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira. Police sources said that shots were also fired during the confrontation, adding to the chaos in the area. Meanwhile, a video of AAP MLA Amolak Singh from Jaito has gone viral on social media. In the clip, he is seen allegedly threatening vi
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IndiaSep 27, 2024

Defaulters will not be able to contest panchayat elections, Election Commission has issued orders

Voting will be held on October 15 for 13,237 panchayats of Punjab. The results will also be announced on the evening of the same day, but this time the 'defaulters' will not be able to contest the panchayat elections as the candidates who want to contest the elections will have to produce a 'no outstanding' certificate. The Punjab State Election Commission has issued a letter to the Deputy Commissioners in this regard, in which the candidates of the Panchayat elections have been asked to get a 'no objection' certificate. For panchayat elections, when candidates file their nomination papers, t
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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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Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP leader and UN ambassador, dies at 88

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Khanna police arrest father of Sidhu Moosewala’s former manager in alleged extortion case

The accused, identified as Saudagar Singh Sarao, is the father of Shaganpreet Singh, a former manager of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Police allege that Singh was involved in a demand for Rs 1 crore from a local commission agent. According to police, the complainant reported receiving threats from an individual who identified himself as gangster Donny Bal and demanded money. A case was registered following the complaint, and an investigation was launched. During the investigation, police said technical evidence and other findings indicated that the extortion demand was linked to Shagan
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Independent B.C. MLA says he will not resign while facing assault charges

Independent MLA Hon Chan says he will not step down from his legislative seat after assault charges related to an alleged incident of intimate partner violence became public, leading to his removal from the Conservative caucus. Speaking briefly to reporters outside the legislative chamber Monday, Chan said he intends to remain in office, adding that “everybody is actually innocent until proven guilty.” The charges relate to an alleged incident dated Jan. 12, 2024. Chan has said he was not contacted by police before the October 2025 provincial election, when he was elected as a Conservative