3.96°C Vancouver

News

punjab-by-polls-63-voting-recorded-till-6-pm-highest-turnout-recorded-in-gidderbaha
IndiaNov 20, 2024

Punjab By-polls: 63% voting recorded till 6 pm, highest turnout recorded in Gidderbaha

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C informed that 63% voter turnout has been recorded till 6 PM in the by-elections for 4 Punjab Vidhan Sabha seats. However, the precise figures will be updated by tomorrow morning once all polling parties return to the collection centers and final data entry is completed. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C shared that, as per recorded data till 6 pm, the highest turnout of 81% was recorded in 84-Gidderbaha. Sibin C said that till 6 pm 10-Dera Baba Nanak, 63% voting was recorded, while 103-Barnala saw 54%, and 44-Chabbewal registered 53% turnoutCEO Sibin C
charanjit-singh-channis-apologises
IndiaNov 19, 2024

Charanjit Singh Channi's apologises

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has apologized for his recent controversial remark on women. Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, responding to the notice sent by the Punjab Women Commission Chairperson regarding his statement, said, ‘I just shared a joke I heard from someone. If it hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologize with folded hands.
rahul-gandhi-arrived-in-amritsar-paid-obeisance-at-sri-harmandir-sahib
IndiaNov 18, 2024

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Amritsar, paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib

Amidst the end of campaigning for by-elections in Punjab, former national president and senior leader of Congress Rahul Gandhi reached Sri Amritsar this evening, where he paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harimandar Sahib. Meanwhile, he also performed the service of cleaning the utensils in the langar hall, and also recited kirtan of divine Gurbani. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in October 2023. He also reached Sri Amritsar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
eight-of-14-gidderbaha-nominees-non-voters
IndiaNov 15, 2024

Eight of 14 Gidderbaha nominees non-voters

In the mother of all political battles in Gidderbaha, neither Congress candidate Amrita Warring nor BJP nominee Manpreet Singh Badal can vote in the constituency. The reason for this is that they are voters of the Muktsar and Lambi Assembly constituencies, respectively. On the other hand, AAP candidate Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon is a voter of Gidderbaha town. There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray in Gidderbaha. Amrita, Manpreet and Dimpy are the candidates of the national parties. Further, Amrita is the lone woman candidate in the fray. Of the remaining 11 candidates, three are of t
delhi-schools-up-to-5th-standard-closed-online-classes-to-be-held-atishi
IndiaNov 14, 2024

Delhi Schools up to 5th Standard Closed, Online Classes to Be Held: Atishi

In response to the escalating pollution levels in Delhi NCR, the government has issued orders for online classes for students up to class V until further notice. According to reports, Chief Minister Atishi announced today on X (formerly Twitter) that "due to increasing pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will conduct online classes until further orders." It is important to note that Atishi also oversees the education department. The air quality in the national capital has remained in the "severe" category for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter a
giani-harpreet-singhs-z-security-withdrawn
IndiaNov 13, 2024

Giani Harpreet Singh's Z-security withdrawn

The union government has withdrawn the Z-category security provided to Giani Harpreet Singh. He, however, would continue to have the security cover provided to him by the Punjab police and the SGPC. In June 2022, when he was acting Jathedar of Akal Takht, the Centre government had provided CRPF Z-security cover comprising around 21 cops to him after the Punjab government’s flip-flop over curtailing his security cover, then. They have been sent back.
manpreet-badal-meets-amit-shah-in-delhi
IndiaNov 08, 2024

Manpreet Badal meets Amit Shah in Delhi

BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal on Thursday said he met Union home minister Amit Shah and pressed for key issues related to the development of Gidderbaha. He said Union home minister pledged full support to the implementation of all 6 projects. He said during one of his meetings with PM Narendra Modi in the past, he recalled the happenings of Jan 26, 2021, during tractor march by protesting farmers in Delhi.
punjab-cm-mann-administers-oath-to-newly-elected-10-031-sarpanches-in-kejriwals-presence
IndiaNov 08, 2024

Punjab CM Mann administers oath to newly elected 10,031 Sarpanches in Kejriwal's presence

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today administered the oath of office to the newly elected Sarpanches during a state-level function at Cycle Valley located at village Dhanansu in Ludhiana. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived as the chief guest in this oath-taking ceremony. During the state-level function, 10031 sarpanches of 19 districts out of the newly elected 13147-gram panchayats in 23 districts across the state were administered the oath of office by the Chief Minister in the recently held panchayat elections in the state. Sarpanchs of the remaining four districts Sri
crucial-meeting-of-akal-takht-sikh-scholars-today-to-address-sukhbir-badal-issue
IndiaNov 06, 2024

Crucial meeting of Akal Takht, Sikh scholars today to address Sukhbir Badal issue

The political future of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former Punjab deputy chief minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discussed on Wednesday during a meeting called by the Akal Takht, the supreme Sikh seat of authority. This is not a meeting of Sikh High Priests but the Akal Takht has called a meeting of Sikh Panthic scholars and intellectuals on Wednesday. Sukhbir Badal's Tankhaiya (guilty of violating the Sikh religious code) case and religious punishment will be discussed in this meeting to be held at the Sri Akal Takht Secretariat. As many as 18 Sikh scholars and intellectuals wil

Just In

surrey-police-issue-five-excessive-speeding-tickets-in-one-morning-most-in-construction-zones
CanadaJan 08, 2026

Surrey police issue five excessive speeding tickets in one morning, most in construction zones

Surrey Police Service officers issued five excessive speeding tickets during a single morning of enforcement this week, with the majority occurring in active construction zones, according to police. Road Safety Unit officers conducted targeted enforcement on January 7, focusing on areas where road work was underway. Police say four of the five tickets were issued in construction zones, including one case where a driver was allegedly travelling at 102 kilometres per hour in a posted 30 kilometre per hour zone. Police say speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious crashes, and constru
atmospheric-river-expected-to-bring-heavy-rain-snow-and-strong-winds-to-b-c-s-north-coast
BCJan 08, 2026

Atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rain, snow and strong winds to B.C.’s north coast

An incoming atmospheric river is expected to bring significant rain, snow and high winds to British Columbia’s north coast, prompting multiple weather warnings from Environment Canada. Forecasters say coastal communities including Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat could receive up to 100 millimetres of rain beginning late Thursday and continuing into Saturday morning. The rainfall raises concerns about localized flooding, particularly in low-lying and drainage-prone areas. Inland travel routes are also expected to be affected. Environment Canada warns that sections of major highways could s
rcmp-investigate-early-morning-shooting-in-langley-township
BCJan 08, 2026

RCMP investigate early-morning shooting in Langley Township

Mounties are investigating a report of shots fired in Langley Township early Thursday, though police say there are no reports of injuries and no ongoing risk to the public. Langley RCMP say officers were called to the area of 232 Street near 69 Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. following multiple reports of gunfire. Police secured the area while investigators worked to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses. Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooting was targeted, nor whether it may be connected to a recent series of extortion-related incidents reported across parts of Metro Van
IndiaJan 08, 2026

Bomb threats prompt evacuation of court complexes across multiple Indian states

Security agencies were put on high alert Thursday after bomb threats were issued to at least 10 court complexes across several Indian states, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Authorities evacuated the affected court premises as a precaution while police teams launched extensive searches. In Punjab, district courts in Ferozepur, Moga and Rupnagar received threat messages, according to police sources. Similar threats were also reported at the Himachal Pradesh High Court, triggering concern among court staff, lawyers and litigants. No injuries o
BCJan 08, 2026

West Shore RCMP recover more than $140,000 in stolen property across Vancouver Island

West Shore RCMP say a focused investigation by their Crime Reduction Unit has led to the recovery of more than $140,000 worth of stolen property linked to multiple communities across Vancouver Island. Police say the investigation began in November 2025 while officers were searching for a 42-year-old man wanted on several outstanding warrants. Officers located and arrested the suspect without incident, recovering a stolen Chevrolet pickup truck and flat deck trailer loaded with construction-related items, including scaffolding, equipment and a 35-ton SpeeCo wood splitter. As the investigation c