7.71°C Vancouver

News

akali-leader-sikandar-singh-malukas-daughter-in-law-resigned-from-the-post-of-ias-may-join-bjp
IndiaApr 03, 2024

Akali leader Sikandar Singh Maluka's daughter-in-law resigned from the post of IAS, may join BJP

An IAS officer of Punjab cadre may be a BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Bathinda. According to information, IAS officer Parampal Kaur has resigned from the government job. She is also the daughter-in-law of former Punjab minister and Akali leader Sikandar Singh Maluka. In 2015 itself, Parampal Kaur was promoted from PCS to IAS cadre. She has worked in many important positions in Punjab. According to the information received, Parampal Kaur is in touch with BJP. BJP may announce him as its candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency. IAS Parampal Kaur was posted as Managing Director of Punjab
the-resignation-of-mla-angural-chabbewal-is-not-accepted-yet-a-decision-will-be-taken-after-investigation
IndiaApr 02, 2024

The resignation of MLA Angural-Chabbewal is not accepted yet, a decision will be taken after investigation

The resignations of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sheetal Angural from Jalandhar and Congress MLA Rajkumar Chabewal from Hoshiarpur have not yet been accepted by the Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Angural left AAP and joined BJP, while Dr. Raj Kumar left Congress and joined AAP. If the resignations of the two MLAs are accepted, along with the Lok Sabha elections, by-elections will also be held on these two vacant seats in the Vidhan Sabha. According to the law, the Election Commission has to be notified for by-elections on vacant seats in the Vidhan Sabha.
congress-leaders-brought-a-special-cake-for-former-chief-minister-charanjit-channi-written-sada-channi-jalandhar
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Congress leaders brought a special cake for former Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, written - 'Sada Channi Jalandhar'

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charjaneet Singh Channi cut a birthday cake at his residence in Morinda on Tuesday but the inscription 'Sada Channi Jalandhar' on it heated up the political atmosphere in the Congress, this cake was taken by Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli. were gone Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary did not like the inscription 'Sada Channi Jalandhar' on it, he said that Channi has nothing to do with Doaba and neither does he know its culture and Kotli, who joined the Congress two years ago. Don't know the culture of Congress. Vikramjit Chaudhary targeted Kotli a
aap-government-is-going-to-take-a-loan-of-rs-12-000-crore-from-rbi
IndiaApr 02, 2024

AAP government is going to take a loan of Rs 12,000 crore from RBI

Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab in April, May and June this year RBI. 12,000 crores of debt is going to be taken from the government, due to which the government has come under the target of the opposition parties. The Shiromani Akali Dal says that it had promised change but no change has been seen in 2 years, on the contrary, Punjab is being indebted. At the same time, senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa said that the new financial year 2024-25 has just begun and the mismanagement of the AAP government has been exposed.
aam-aadmi-party-has-released-the-list-of-2-more-candidates
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Aam Aadmi Party has released the list of 2 more candidates

Aam Aadmi Party has released the second list of candidates for 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab. Two candidates have been announced in it. In which the ticket has been given to Raj Kumar Chabewal from the reserved seat of Hoshiarpur and Malwinder Singh Kang from Anandpur Sahib. Rajkumar Chabewal was a Congress MLA. He joined AAP a few days ago, after which he has been made a Lok Sabha candidate. Earlier, the party had announced 8 candidates, but Sushil Rinku, who was nominated from Jalandhar, joined the BJP. In this way, Aam Aadmi Party has candidates in 9 out of 13 seats so far. Candidates from
liquor-scam-case-aap-mp-sanjay-singh-got-bail-from-the-supreme-court
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Liquor scam case: AAP MP Sanjay Singh got bail from the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh, who has been in jail for 6 months in the Delhi liquor scam case. Sanjay Singh was arrested on October 4 last year in a money laundering case. ED did not oppose his bail. Meanwhile, Tihar jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spent his first night in the barracks wandering around and sleeping only briefly on the floor. At dinner they were served home cooked food. It is to be noted that the court has sent Kejriwal to Tihar jail till April 15.
pratap-singh-bajwa-attacked-the-aap-government
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Pratap Singh Bajwa attacked the AAP government

Controversy has heated up with the Punjab government allowing corporate silos to purchase wheat in 9 districts of the state this season. Senior leader of Punjab Congress Pratap Singh Bajwa attacked the AAP government calling it regrettable. He said that the farmers of Punjab had protested against this for a year and now the AAP government of the state is allowing corporates to occupy the markets of Punjab. At the same time, Punjab's most active farmers' organization Bharati Kisan Union Ekta Ugrahan has announced to hold a protest in Chandigarh on April 8 against the AAP government's decision.
dr-dharamvir-gandhi-joined-the-congress
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Dr Dharamvir Gandhi joined the Congress

Former MP of Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab Dr. Dharamveer Gandhi joined Congress on Monday. Dharamvir Gandhi became Member of Parliament from Patiala on AAP ticket in 2014. He defeated Captain Amarinder Singh's wife Maharani Parneet Kaur. Congress Dr. Dharamvir Gandhi is expected to be nominated from this seat. Maharani Parneet Kaur is contesting this time from BJP. Dr. Dharamvir Gandhi had formed a separate party before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he named it Nawaan Punjab, which he merged with the Congress today.
sushil-rinku-and-sheetal-angural-were-given-y-plus-protection-by-the-ministry-of-home-affairs
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Sushil Rinku and Sheetal Angural were given Y Plus protection by the Ministry of Home Affairs

MLA Sheetal Angural from Jalandhar of Punjab and MP Sushil Kumar Rinku have been provided Y Plus security by the central government. Both these politicians had recently joined the BJP. Both the leaders are currently in New Delhi but the Home Ministry has sent security personnel to their homes. According to the sources, a total of 18 security personnel will be deployed for the security of Sushil Rinku and 11 security personnel for the security of Sheetal Angural. It is said that the Punjab government had reduced the security of Rinku and Angural, in view of which both the leaders raised this is

Just In

alberta-introduces-bill-to-restrict-minors-access-to-explicit-sexual-images-in-public-libraries
AlbertaApr 02, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to restrict minors’ access to explicit sexual images in public libraries

The Alberta government has introduced legislation aimed at limiting access by children and young teens to graphic sexual images in public libraries, according to a provincial announcement. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams tabled the bill, which would apply to all public library systems across the province. The proposed law does not include a ban on books, but would require measures to prevent those aged 15 and under from accessing visual depictions of sex. According to the province, options under consideration include placing such materials in restricted sections or requiring library st
canada-super-60-season-2-returns-to-bc-place-stadium
BCApr 02, 2026

Canada Super 60 season 2 returns to BC Place Stadium

The Canada Super 60 league is set to return to Vancouver's iconic BC Place Stadium. The second season of the league has been announced. This time, the league will be played from September 29 to October 4. Organizers say that the league will once again see the combination of the game of cricket with entertainment, cultural activities and concerts. League organizer Yuvraj Singh, iconic former international cricketer, says that the first season was successful and we are happy that we are now going ahead with the second season. Yuvraj Singh with BC Premier David Eby at BC Place stadium during the
trump-removes-attorney-general-pam-bondi-white-house-confirms
WorldApr 02, 2026

Trump removes attorney general Pam Bondi, White House confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, according to a White House official. The decision comes amid reported dissatisfaction with Bondi’s performance, including concerns over the handling of investigative files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports. The White House official confirmed the dismissal but did not provide detailed reasons in a public statement. Reports also indicate Trump had expressed frustration over what he viewed as a lack of swift legal action against his political critics and opponents. Those claims have not bee
canada-joins-40-country-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-amid-global-concerns
CanadaApr 02, 2026

Canada joins 40-country talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping amid global concerns

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand took part in a virtual meeting with more than 40 countries, including the United Kingdom and India, to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The meeting was convened by U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who warned that Iran’s move to block the passage poses risks to the global economy, according to statements shared following the discussion. Anand emphasized the need to uphold international law and ensure freedom of navigation through the waterway. India was represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misr
police-outline-safety-plan-for-surrey-khalsa-day-vaisakhi-parade
BCApr 02, 2026

Police outline safety plan for Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade

The Surrey Police Service says it will deploy officers and coordinate with multiple regional units to manage safety and traffic during the Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade scheduled for April 18. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, the annual event draws tens of thousands of attendees and is among the largest Vaisakhi celebrations globally. Police said a public safety plan has been developed in coordination with the City of Surrey and event organizers, incorporating provincial guidance for large gatherings. Officers from several agencies are expected to assist, including the De