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IndiaSep 14, 2021

Aam Aadmi Party holds 'Tiranga Sankalp Yatra' in Ayodhya

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on September 14 took out a 'Tiranga Sankalp Yatra' in Ayodhya. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia along with party leader Sanjay Singh led the yatra. "We will fight elections in all 403 seats in the state," said Delhi Deputy CM. AAP is gearing up for 2022 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
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IndiaSep 11, 2021

Protest will continue in Karnal: Rakesh Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait announced that farmers' protest in Karnal will continue as "talks with administration have failed". "Talk (with Karnal district administration) lasted for 3 hours but failed. The officers are getting directions from Chandigarh. Along with our protests in Delhi, this agitation will also continue until our demands are met. Our demand is that the officer is suspended," he said.
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IndiaSep 08, 2021

Dispute between Amarinder, Navjot would be good for Congress, says Harish Rawat

Senior Congress leader and the party's in-charge for Punjab, Harish Rawat on September 08 dismissed reports of friction between state Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Navjot Singh Sidhu, and said if there is any dispute between the two leaders in future, it would be beneficial for the party. Speaking to ANI, Rawat said, "Punjab is the land of braves. People there put their opinion very strongly there and it looks like they will fight. But, there is nothing like that, and they find solutions to their problems. If there would be a dispute betw
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IndiaSep 08, 2021

Farmers continue sit-in protest at mini Secretariat in Karnal

Farmers have continued to sit-in protest around the mini secretariat in Haryana's Karnal district after talks with the district administration failed over their call for action against officials involved in lathi-charge on farmers on August 28."The administration has tried to give an explanation over former Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha. We will hold a meeting with farmers to make a decision on our further actions. We are doing a peaceful protest. We are not stopping anyone to work here. The officers themselves will not come to work and use farmers as an excuse," said BKU leader Rakesh Tikait.Earlier
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IndiaSep 07, 2021

Anil Vij appeals farmers to peacefully conduct Mahapanchayat

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij appealed farmers to protest peacefully. He further said, "The state administration has made all arrangements (for Kisan Mahapanchayat). No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands".
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IndiaSep 07, 2021

Heavy rainfall sweeps away alternative route built on Dehradun-Ranipokhari-Rishikesh highway

An alternative route on Dehradun-Ranipokhari-Rishikesh highway created to facilitate movement of people and small vehicles was swept away due to heavy rains last night. The route was created after parts of a bridge over Jakhan River collapsed on August 27.
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IndiaSep 03, 2021

Punjab Assembly holds special session to mark 400th Prakash Purb of Guru Tegh Bahadur

A special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly was held for the commemoration of the historic 400th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur on Friday.The decision to hold a special session of the assembly for a day was approved at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on August 26.Earlier, the Chief Minister said he will invite Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu, Punjab Governor VP Badnore, and former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as guests at the special session.Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru (April 1, 1621-November 11, 1675) of the Sikh
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IndiaSep 02, 2021

Congress' Punjab in charge Harish Rawat apologises for 'Panj Pyare' remark

A day after comparing Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) working presidents with "Panj Pyare", Congress in charge of Punjab Harish Rawat on Wednesday issued an apology and said that he was taking his words back.Addressing the media here, Rawat said that for the atonement of his mistake, he will sweep the floors of a Gurudwara in Uttarakhand."I used that word (Panj Pyare) as a reference for a respected person. Still, if my words hurt the feelings of any person, I apologise and take my words back. For atonement, I'll sweep the floors of a Gurudwara in my state (Uttarakhand)," Punjab Congre
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IndiaAug 30, 2021

Attack on farmers is kind of Talibani mentality, govt doesn't listen to farmers' Mann ki Baat: Sanjay Raut

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said the police action against protesting farmers in Haryana's Karnal is a kind of Talibani mentality. Speaking to mediapersons, Raut said, "Attack on farmers is a shameful incident for the nation. This is a kind of Talibani mentality. Farmers are doing protests for two years on the Ghazipur border, Haryana border... They are fighting for their rights. SDM gave an order to break the head of the farmers and the government is not serious about this issue. How can this government say it is for the poor and

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Fire displaces about 100 residents from Mission retirement home

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Abbotsford police searching for suspects after woman reports sexual assault

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Former CBC anchor tells MPs broadcaster “silenced and intimidated” him

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BCMar 10, 2026

Conservatives propose bill to remove barriers on interprovincial alcohol sales

Canada’s Conservative Party says it is pushing to remove federal barriers that limit the sale and delivery of Canadian alcohol between provinces. Conservative MP Dan Albas has introduced a private member’s bill that proposes amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act. The changes would allow Canadian breweries, wineries and distilleries to ship products directly to consumers across provincial borders using Canada Post. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday morning, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said current rules make it harder for Canadian businesses to trade within the country
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Bahrain says it intercepted 105 missiles, 176 drones amid rising Middle East tensions

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following reported military actions involving the United States and Israel targeting Iran. Bahrain’s armed forces say the country’s air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 105 missiles and 176 drones since Iran began what officials described as retaliatory attacks. According to a statement from Bahrain’s military, defence systems have been responding continuously to incoming aerial threats. Authorities said the interceptions took place as regional forces remain on heightened alert amid fears of a wider escalation across the Gulf