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IndiaApr 23, 2024

'AAP' government imposed a debt of 80 thousand crore rupees on Punjab in 2 years: Charanjit Singh Channi

Punjab Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of imposing a debt of Rs 80 thousand crores on Punjab in two years. Meanwhile, he has also targeted the late Santokh Singh Chaudhary's wife Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary for joining the BJP. Channi said that people will teach them a lesson. It should be said that the Shiromani Akali Dal has nominated former Congress leader Mahinder Singh KP from Jalandhar, who is also related to Channi.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

Congress can field former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the election field from Ludhiana

Congress may field former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu from Ludhiana in Punjab, with which he will compete with his close friend Ravneet Singh Bittu on this seat. Bittu is contesting this time from BJP. It is learned from the sources that Ashu has got the green signal from the Congress High Command for the ticket and he has also started campaigning internally. Bittu and Bharat Bhushan Ashu have been partners of each other in politics for the last 10 years, who will now face each other on the same field.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

Former Congress MLA Angad Saini seriously injured in a car accident, undergoing treatment at Max Hospital

Angad Singh Saini's former Congress MLA from Punjab's Nawanshahr met with an accident this morning. He has been admitted to Max Hospital in Mohali in critical condition, where his condition is said to be critical. The accident was so terrible that the front part of their vehicle was completely damaged. According to information, former MLA Angad Singh Saini was going to Chandigarh from Nawanshahr, when a stray animal suddenly came in the middle of the road near Taunsa village, while saving it, his vehicle collided with an ambulance standing on the roadside and hit the divider.
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IndiaApr 23, 2024

Chief Minister Kejriwal will remain in jail, court extends judicial custody till May 7

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has extended the custody of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal till May 7. After this order of the court, Kejriwal will now stay in Tihar jail during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and the third phase on May 7. ED had arrested Kejriwal in the liquor scam case on the night of March 21. On March 22, the court sent them to ED remand till March 28 and since April 1, they have been locked up in Tihar Jail. Kejriwal filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against his arrest and remand to the custody of the investigating agency, but it was dismiss
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IndiaApr 22, 2024

Kejriwal's supporters arrived at the cricket match, wearing yellow t-shirts and raising slogans

Yesterday IPL was played between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadwinder Singh Cricket Stadium built in Mullanpur, Punjab. During the match, Aam Aadmi Party supporters raised slogans of 'Main Vi Kejriwal' and 'Jail Da Awab Vote Naal' in protest against the arrest of the party's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He demanded the release of Kejriwal and said that he has been wrongly arrested and kept in jail without any scam and evidence. Supporters wore yellow t-shirts with Kejriwal's picture showing him behind bars. Supporters of IPL It attracted th
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IndiaApr 22, 2024

Congress released the list of candidates, Amarjit Kaur Sahoke was fielded from Faridkot

Congress has announced candidates for two more Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab on Monday. Present MP from Faridkot Constituency. Mohammad Sadiq's ticket has been cut, Congress has fielded Amarjit Kaur Sahoke from Moga in his place. Bibi Amarjit Kaur Sahoke's political background is associated with Akali Dal. Meanwhile, the party has given ticket to Yamini Gomar from Hoshiarpur. Let us tell you that in 2014, Yamini Gomar contested the Lok Sabha elections from Hoshiarpur seat on behalf of Aam Aadmi Party and came third.
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IndiaApr 22, 2024

Pargat Singh attacked Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary

Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary, wife of the late Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who was a Member of Parliament from Jalandhar of the Punjab Congress, joined the BJP recently. Santokh Singh Chowdhury's family was angry over the nomination of Charanjit Singh Channi as a candidate from Jalandhar. However, his son Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, who is an MLA from Phillaur, has not yet left the Congress to save his Vidhan Sabha membership, for which Pargat Singh, the Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantt constituency, has attacked him. Pargat Singh said that if Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary had so much displeasure with t
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IndiaApr 22, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal released the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday released the second list of Lok Sabha candidates, in which candidates have been announced from 5 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and one in Chandigarh. Mahinder Singh KP joined the Akali Dal after leaving the Congress. The party has given a ticket from Jalandhar, while Harsimrat Kaur Badal's name is also in this list, who is again going to the election battle from Bathinda. Ticket has been given to Nardev Singh Bobby Mann from Ferozepur, last time Sukhbir Singh Badal himself became MP from this seat. won the election as Shiromani Akali Dal from Ludhiana Ranjit Sin
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IndiaApr 19, 2024

MLA Rana Gurjit Singh sought ticket for his son Rana Inder Pratap Singh from Anandpur Sahib seat

Senior leader of Punjab Congress and MLA from Kapurthala Rana Gurjit Singh has sought ticket for his son Rana Inder Pratap Singh from Anandpur Sahib seat. Rana Inder Pratap is currently an independent MLA from Sultanpur Lodhi. Rana Gurjit says that 4 Vidhan Sabha seats in Anandpur Sahib are from Doaba and he has his own network in this seat. So they want their son to fight the election from here. On the other hand, MLA from Jalandhar Pargat Singh has also expressed his desire to contest any seat from Anandpur Sahib and Ludhiana. It may be mentioned that Lok Sabha member Manish Tiwari from An

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Ottawa man pleads guilty in mass stabbing that killed mother, four children, and family friend

A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to six counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with a mass stabbing that shocked Ottawa last year. Febrio De-Zoysa entered guilty pleas today in an Ottawa courtroom to four charges of first-degree murder and two of second-degree murder, as well as one charge of attempted murder. The killings took place in 2024 at a rented townhouse in the Barrhaven area. The victims were 35-year-old Darshani Ekanayake, her four children aged between two months and seven years, and 40-year-old family friend Gamini Amarakoon. The children’s father,
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CanadaNov 06, 2025

Quebec lowers permanent immigration target to 45,000 per year, focuses on French-language integration

The Quebec government has announced it will reduce its annual target for new permanent residents to 45,000, marking a significant shift from the roughly 61,000 people expected to settle in the province this year. The revised plan outlines a more moderate approach than earlier proposals that would have lowered the figure to as few as 25,000 newcomers annually. The government’s new immigration framework emphasizes language integration, setting a goal for nearly 80 per cent of new immigrants to achieve at least intermediate-level French by 2029. In 2019, that figure was 50 per cent. Officials s
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Nearly 8,000 speeding tickets issued in October as BC Highway Patrol urges drivers to slow down

BC Highway Patrol officers issued close to 8,000 speeding tickets across the province in October, highlighting ongoing concerns about driver behaviour as winter conditions set in. The enforcement effort was part of the Drive Relative to Conditions and Pedestrian Awareness campaign, aimed at encouraging motorists to adjust their driving for changing weather and visibility. According to BC Highway Patrol data, the highest number of tickets were issued in the South Coast region, including Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, where 2,167 drivers were cited. Vancouver Island followed with 1,598 t
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CanadaNov 06, 2025

Surrey police urge vigilance as distraction thefts target seniors during Safety Week

The Surrey Police Service and the City of Surrey are reminding residents to stay alert as reports of distraction thefts continue to target seniors across the city. The awareness campaign coincides with National Seniors Safety Week, running from November 6 to 12, and focuses on helping older residents recognize and prevent these crimes. Police say 54 distraction thefts have been reported in Surrey so far this year, with many victims being seniors. Investigators note that suspects often approach their targets under friendly pretenses, such as asking for directions, complimenting jewellery, or of
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AlbertaNov 06, 2025

Jasper Park Lodge manager honoured for quick action during 2024 wildfire

The general manager of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has received global recognition for his leadership during last year’s wildfire that threatened the landmark mountain resort. Garrett Turta was named Hotelier of the Year by Historic Hotels Worldwide, an international organization that recognizes excellence and leadership in the hospitality industry. The group described the award as its highest individual honour. Turta said he was shocked to learn he had been selected. He was overseeing operations in late July 2024 when the wildfire advanced toward the property. As about 2,500 guests and staff