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IndiaOct 01, 2024

Dera Radha Swami Beas chief Jasdeep Singh Gill got Z Plus security

Jasdeep Singh Gill, the new chief of Radha Swami Dera Beas of Punjab, has been given Z Plus security by the central government. Whenever they go to another state, the government and administration there will also provide them security. On September 2, Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon appointed Jasdeep Singh Gill as his successor and handed over the responsibility of Dera-related operations. Now the CRPF will be under commandos.
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IndiaOct 01, 2024

Jakhar absent from Punjab BJP meeting

President Sunil Jakhar was absent from the state meeting of Punjab BJP held yesterday. This has deepened the mystery of his resignation. BJP's Punjab affairs in-charge Vijay Rupani presided over the meeting in Chandigarh. In it, discussions were held regarding the Panchayat elections and the upcoming 4 by-elections. Jakhar's relatives say that President Sunil Jakhar is in Delhi since September 27 and he had already informed that he will not be able to come to the Chandigarh meeting. However, Jakhar's absence from every important meeting seems to be turning into a reality.
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IndiaOct 01, 2024

Ram Rahim Granted 20-Day Parole Ahead of Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini on Tuesday approved the 20-day parole application of Dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is serving a jail term on charges of rape and murder. The Election Commissioner had allowed the state government to consider the parole application of the Dera chief on Monday itself. In fact, Haryana has assembly elections on October 5, so it was necessary for the state government to get approval from the Election Commission. It is to be noted that Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted of rape and murder in 2017 and sentenced to 20 years in prison by the co
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IndiaOct 01, 2024

Panchayat elections in Punjab heated atmosphere: former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira injured

In Punjab, the atmosphere is heated regarding the panchayat elections. There has been a clash between Aam Aadmi Party and Congress leaders over the filing of nominations in Zira area of ​​Ferozepur. Bricks were thrown at each other from both sides. In which former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira was also injured. Meanwhile, shots were also fired. At the same time, a video of Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Jaito, Amolak Singh, has gone viral, in which he is seen directly threatening people in a village that this man is now your Sarpanch and if anyone has courage, point the finger. Congress MLA from Bhulath
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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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In view of the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India, India conducted mock drill in 244 districts on Wednesday, during which a complete blackout was imposed in these districts for some time. During the mock drill, people, employees and students were also taught rescue and evacuation methods in emergency situations. During the mock drill, many cities of Punjab including Jalandhar, Amritsar and Mohali-Ludhiana echoed with the sound of sirens. A mock drill was conducted in 20 districts of Punjab from 7.30 pm, as soon as the siren sounded, the lights went off, vehicles stopped on the roads
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Measles cases in Alberta are increasing day by day and their number reached 287 yesterday. 22 new cases were reported on Tuesday, of which 17 are from the province's South Zone. No new cases have been reported from the Calgary area. Medical officials have been urging the provincial government for several months to make people aware of measles and the government launched a campaign for this on Monday. Measles vaccination will be increased in the coming days across the province. A hotline has also been set up for Albertans, where they can check their vaccination status. This disease has broken