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IndiaApr 19, 2024

Arvind Khanna may be BJP's candidate from Sangrur

BJP may field former MLA Arvind Khanna in the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat of Punjab. From this seat, he has once contested the Lok Sabha election from the Congress. At present, Simranjit Singh Mann is the Member of Parliament from here who is again contesting the elections. There, Congress has given ticket to Sukhpal Singh Khaira, while Iqbal Singh Jhunda is the candidate from Shiromani Akali Dal. Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Meethair is contesting from Aam Aadmi Party. This constituency is very important for Bhagwant Mann, he was the Member of Parliament of Aam Aadmi Party for two consecutive
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IndiaApr 19, 2024

Vijay Sampla held a meeting with party workers at Hoshiarpur

Former state president of Punjab BJP and former Union Minister Vijay Sampla held a meeting with party workers at Hoshiarpur today at 4 pm. He said that at present he has no plans to join the Shiromani Akali Dal, he will take the future decision with the advice of the workers. Annoyed at not being given a ticket from Hoshiarpur, Sampla had a brief meeting with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday, after which he also met BJP national president JP Nadda on being invited by the BJP high command for talks. done However, their full position is not clear but party state president S
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IndiaApr 19, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: The first phase of voting is over, the highest voting recorded in Bengal

Voting for Lok Sabha elections in India has started from today. Voting was held for 102 seats in 21 states in the first phase on Friday. By 5 pm, 63 per cent voting was recorded in Madhya Pradesh, 50 per cent in Rajasthan and highest at 77 per cent in Bengal. In 2019, out of these 102 Lok Sabha seats, BJP won 40 seats and Congress 15 seats, DMK won the remaining seats. including other parties. In this phase too, most of the seats are contested between these three parties. After this phase, voting for the second phase will be held on April 26. Voting for 543 seats in a total of 7 phases will
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IndiaApr 19, 2024

Farmers continue to protest against BJP leaders in Punjab

Farmers are protesting against BJP leaders in Punjab. In Amritsar today, BJP candidate Taranjit Singh Sandhu and party candidate Parampal Kaur Maluka in Bathinda faced opposition from farmers. Taranjit Singh Sandhu had reached Majitha for election campaigning. As soon as they got the information, the farmers reached there to surround them. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said that he wanted to have a peaceful dialogue with Taranjit Singh Sandhu but he was not ready for dialogue. BJP's candidate from Faridkot Lok Sabha seat, Hansraj Hans, has also faced opposition from farmers several time
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IndiaApr 18, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Navjot Singh Sidhu held an important meeting with his relatives at Patiala

Former president of Punjab Congress Navjot Singh Sidhu is again active in Punjab politics. Before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, that IPL. had gone for commentary but today suddenly he held a meeting with senior Congress leaders in Patiala, in which former party president Shamsher Singh Dulo was also present. According to the information received, Navjot Sidhu has talked to senior leaders about the Lok Sabha elections.
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IndiaApr 18, 2024

Shock to Manish Sisodia, court extends judicial custody till April 26

AAP leader Manish Sisodia's custody has been extended till April 26 in the money laundering case related to Delhi's liquor scam, he has been in jail for a long time in this case. At the same time, ED about Arvind Kejriwal, who has been in Tihar jail for 18 days. has alleged in the Delhi court that Kejriwal is deliberately eating sweets so that his sugar level increases and he can get bail on medical grounds. The ED said that the court had allowed Kejriwal to eat home food but he is consuming sugar-increasing products. Meanwhile, in another operation, the ED today arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA
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IndiaApr 18, 2024

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh made big accusations against Raghav Chadha

In Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh has accused Raghav Chadha of having close relations with the top officials of the Punjab Police who deal in drugs. Kunwar Vijay Pratap made these allegations on April 14 at an event in the presence of the party's Lok Sabha candidate from Amritsar, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, but the video has now come out. Shiromani Akali Dal and other opposition parties including Congress have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
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IndiaApr 18, 2024

In the Dilroj murder case, the court sentenced the accused woman to death

In the much-discussed Dilroj murder case of Ludhiana, Punjab, the court has sentenced the accused woman to death. On 28 November 2021, a woman named Neelam from Shimlapuri area buried two-and-a-half-year-old Dilroj alive in her neighborhood in Salem Tabri area. Dilrose's family lawyer Paropkar Singh cried along with Dilrose's parents as they came out of the court. Paropkar Singh said that today's court decision is historic. This has also sent a message to the society that the court does not spare those who commit such heinous acts.
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IndiaApr 18, 2024

Vijay Sampla, angry at not getting a ticket from the BJP Lok Sabha seat, is going to join the Shiromani Akali Dal

Vijay Sampla, who is angry at not getting a ticket from Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency, is going to join the Shiromani Akali Dal after the BJP announced its candidates for some seats for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. According to sources, it will be formally announced on Friday. Many others close to Sampla will also join the Akali Dal. Sukhbir Singh Badal can make Sampla the candidate of Shiromani Akali Dal from Hoshiarpur constituency.

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Canada expands online passport renewal service to all eligible adults

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced the removal of limits on the federal government's online passport renewal service, making it available to all eligible Canadian adults aged 16 and older. Speaking at a news conference in Vancouver, Diab said eligible applicants living in Canada can now submit passport renewal applications online at any time without waiting for appointment availability. According to the federal government, the expanded digital service is intended to make passport renewals more accessible and reduce the need for in-person visits. Under the new system, applica
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97-year-old Kelowna man dies after mobility scooter collision with charter bus

A 97-year-old Kelowna man has died after a collision involving his mobility scooter and a charter bus on Sunday afternoon, according to the RCMP. Police said officers and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the crash on Benvoulin Road near Rampone Road at the same time on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. RCMP confirmed no one aboard the charter bus was injured. Investigators said a collision reconstruction specialist attended the scene to assist with the investigation. According to police, investigators do not believe criminality or impairment
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Halton police charge nine people in largest human trafficking investigation in force history

Halton Regional Police say nine people have been arrested and 85 criminal charges have been laid following what the force describes as its largest sexual exploitation human trafficking investigation. According to Halton Regional Police, the investigation, called Project Troubadour, began after a woman reported being exploited by an organized network in September 2025. Police said the victim’s disclosure helped investigators identify the alleged trafficking operation operating in the Greater Toronto Area. Supt. Dave Costantini said the 10-month investigation has identified 12 alleged victims
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BCJul 28, 2026

Prince George police seize suspected cocaine, weapons and cash during business search

Prince George RCMP say officers seized suspected cocaine, weapons, ammunition and cash during a search of a local business on July 24. According to Prince George RCMP, officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the early morning hours at a business located in the 1800-block of Quinn Street. Police said the search resulted in the seizure of several weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, more than 80 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in cash. Two people who were at the location were arrested during the operation and have since bee
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IndiaJul 28, 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no exam papers leaked during AAP government’s tenure

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has not reported any paper leaks in the state during the past four and a half years, rejecting allegations raised by opposition leaders. Mann’s remarks came hours after BJP MPs protested outside Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains over alleged irregularities related to examinations. According to Mann, the Punjab government has provided 69,000 government jobs during its tenure based on merit and without recommendations, paper leaks or cash transactions. He said allegations of paper leaks were be