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IndiaSep 09, 2024

"Leaders who left the Congress will not be included in the party", Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Senior leader of Punjab Congress and Lok Sabha member from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said that all the leaders who left the Congress before the Lok Sabha elections will not be included in the party again. He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He also said that last time BJP had a majority in Parliament due to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi did arbitrary things He attacked Bhagwant Mann's government of Punjab and said that this government is also a fake government, and the people of Punjab a
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IndiaSep 09, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Dhindsa and Thandal appeared on the Akal Takht, gave explanations

Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sohan Singh Thandal, members of the rebel faction of Shiromani Akali Dal, appeared at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday and submitted an explanation about their role in the mistakes made during the Akali government. On this occasion, Bibi Jagir Kaur said that she was a cabinet minister for only 16 days in the Akali government from 2012 to 2017. Therefore, as a minister and MLA during that time, She had no role in the decision of the government. Speaking to the media, Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that following the orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he ha
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IndiaSep 06, 2024

The demand for a fair investigation of the alleged scam of 100 crores related to Harjot Bains

A major cyber scam has emerged in Punjab, in which the names of Aam Aadmi Party minister Harjot Bains and his wife SP Jyoti Yadav have been allegedly linked. The politics of Punjab has completely heated up over this matter and the opposition parties are demanding an investigation into it. This matter has come to light from the letter written by the former inspector of cyber cell in Mohali, Amanjot Kaur, to the DGP. Congress MLA Pargat Singh said that Professor Balwinder Kaur also wrote the minister's name in her suicide note and all these cases should be investigated impartially. At the same
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IndiaSep 06, 2024

Shots were fired at the man standing outside the house

Punjab's Firozpur district is again in the headlines due to increasing incidents of firing. Today, two motorcycle-riding assailants shot and injured a soldier in the border village here. The victim has been identified as Gurmeet Singh Aartiya. When he was parking his motorcycle outside his house this afternoon, two assailants who came from behind suddenly shoot him. Gurmeet Singh's condition is currently being said to be out of danger. A few days ago, motorcycle-riding attackers fired more than 20 rounds at a car outside Gurdwara Akalgarh Sahib in Firozpur city, in which a girl and two youths
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IndiaSep 06, 2024

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh supported the strengthening of Shiromani Akali Dal

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib has supported the strengthening of Shiromani Akali Dal. He said in a statement that the strengthening of the Shiromani Akali Dal today is extremely important for Punjab, Punjabiyat and the Sikh panth. He also appealed to the leaders of the Akali Dal to show a spirit of renunciation for the upliftment of the Akali Dal. This comment by Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has come at a time when Shiromani Akali Dal is facing rebellion and rebel leaders have been expelled from the party. Jathedar said that the minorities in the country are being
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IndiaSep 05, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a meeting with farmers at Punjab Bhavan

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today held a meeting at Punjab Bhavan with the farmers who have been struggling for 4 days regarding the agricultural policy and other demands in Chandigarh. After the meeting with the farmers, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema said that within a month, the government will share the draft of the agriculture policy with the farmers and it will be implemented only after the suggestions of the farmers. Along with this, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has decided to bring a one-time settlement scheme regarding the debts of farmers. Through this scheme farmers will be
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IndiaSep 05, 2024

Ravneet Singh Bittu took oath as Rajya Sabha member

Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of BJP from Punjab, took oath as Rajya Sabha member on Thursday. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered oath to Bittu as Rajya Sabha member. Let us tell you that Ravneet Bittu was recently elected Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan without any opposition. It is to be noted that in the Rajya Sabha by-elections held in 9 different states, the NDA won 11 seats, against which the opposition did not field any candidate. Bittu was announced as the candidate from Rajasthan by the party. Ravneet Bittu is the Union Minister of State for
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IndiaSep 05, 2024

Bikram Majithia arrives Sri Akal Takht Sahib to give clarification

Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Bikram Majithia appeared at Sri Akal Takht Sahib today and submitted an explanation for his role regarding the mistakes made during the Akali government. Sri Akal Takht Sahib ordered the leaders who were cabinet ministers during the Akali government to appear personally at the Akal Takht Sahib and give an explanation within 15 days. Sukhbir Badal and former minister Daljit Singh Cheema had already given their explanation at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and on August 30, Panj Singh Sahib declared Sukhbir Badal as a salaryman. Majithia said that he has submitted his
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IndiaSep 05, 2024

Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government shock to common people, increased tax on petrol-diesel

The Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab, giving a big shock to the common people, has increased the VAT on petrol and diesel, as well as withdrawn the relief of Rs. .Although 300 units of free electricity will continue, the general public who exceed this limit may now have to pay a heavy electricity bill. After the cabinet meeting held on Thursday, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema said that the VAT on petrol has been increased by 61 paise per liter and on diesel by 92 paise per liter, saving the government 150 crores from petrol and 150 crores from diesel. There will be additional earnings of R

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BCFeb 24, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP warn residents after $24,000 lost in bank impersonation scam

Police in Nanaimo are urging residents to remain cautious after a local resident lost about $24,000 in a fraud scheme involving suspects posing as bank officials. The Nanaimo RCMP say the victim believed they were communicating with representatives from the Royal Bank of Canada after receiving multiple phone calls and text messages that appeared to come from an official bank number. According to investigators, some of the messages included security verification codes. The victim, thinking the communication was legitimate, shared personal details with the caller. Police say that information was
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AlbertaFeb 24, 2026

Alberta returns to court to contest federal Impact Assessment Act amendments

The Alberta government is once again asking the courts to strike down Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act, arguing that recent amendments still infringe on provincial jurisdiction over natural resources and development. The Alberta Court of Appeal began hearing arguments in Calgary this week in the province’s renewed constitutional challenge. The legislation, first enacted in 2019, establishes a federal review process for major infrastructure and resource projects, including pipelines, mines and energy developments, assessing potential environmental, economic, health and social impacts. Alberta
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BCFeb 24, 2026

First ever Punjabi broadcast of Vancouver Whitecaps game

Last Saturday, on International Mother Language Day, Punjabi (speaking and understanding) audience for the first time, got to hear commentary of a Major League Soccer match in Punjabi. Connect 91.5 FM aired the Vancouver Whitecaps game live in Punjabi. In addition to the game, there was a pre-game show and a post-game show. On this historic occasion, the commentary was handled by Connect FM's News Director Parvez Sandhu, and young commentators Jagraj Lali and Shubham Arora. This Punjabi commentary partnership between Connect FM and the Whitecaps was not limited to a single match, but rather th
BCFeb 24, 2026

One person feared dead after fire destroys Fraser Lake Inn and nearby business

A person is believed to have died following an early morning fire that destroyed the Fraser Lake Inn and a neighbouring commercial building in the community of Fraser Lake. The Fraser Lake RCMP said officers were called to the scene at approximately 3:06 a.m. on February 22 after reports of a structure fire at the Fraser Lake Inn. When police arrived, they learned that an individual had reportedly re-entered the building and had not been located. Officers attempted to search the structure but were forced to withdraw because of heavy smoke. The Fraser Lake Fire Department later extinguished the
WorldFeb 24, 2026

Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in London over alleged misconduct linked to Epstein

British authorities have arrested former United Kingdom ambassador and senior political figure Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation tied to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that officers detained a 72 year old man at a residence in north London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While police did not formally identify the individual, British media have previously reported that the investigation concerns Peter Mandelson. Investigators are examining documents that allegedly suggest Mandelson shared sensiti