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IndiaSep 04, 2024

MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap demanded a special House meeting on blasphemy

In the monsoon session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Amritsar MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh raised the issue of farmers' struggle and disrespect in the House. He surrounded his own government and said that I request you to hold a special sitting on the issue of farmers and Bargari and extend the session for one day. Along with this, on MSP, he said that we had promised during the election that we will make a law and now I request that a law be made on MSP. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh said that agriculture comes under the jurisdiction of the state and the Vidhan Sabha has the power to make laws for it
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Three people, including a young girl, were killed in Firozpur, after a month of marriage

Law and order in Punjab is again under question. A bloody incident has taken place outside Gurudwara Akalgarh Sahib in Firozpur city. According to the information received, the motorcycle-riding attackers fired more than 20 rounds at a car. In which a girl and two youths died, they were siblings. The deceased have been identified as Dilpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur of Kamboj Nagar. Two other people in the car have been injured in this incident, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the incident is currently not known. However, the deceased girl Ja
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Chief Minister Mann presented the bill to abolish the condition of NOC in the Vidhan Sabha

The requirement of NOC for registration of plots up to 500 yards in illegal colonies in Punjab has been abolished till November 2. In this regard, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Amendment Bill in the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this bill will benefit all those people who have purchased plots in illegal colonies before July 31 or have declared in this regard and can also prove that the purchase made by them. is reasonable It is to be noted that there are about 14 thousand illegal colonies in Punjab
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Pratap Bajwa raised the issue of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in the House

On the second day of the monsoon session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa attacked the state's Aam Aadmi Party on the issue of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. He said that this issue is affecting the entire Punjab, it should be investigated seriously. He said that this gang was involved in the murder case of Sidhu Moosewala, now shots have been fired at the singer's house abroad. Bajwa demanded that the investigation of the Lawrence case should be done on the lines of a joint parliamentary committee so that the officers and police personnel who supported him ca
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

After lifting the suspension, Paramraj Singh Umranangal has been posted as IG Policy and Rules

The Punjab government has reinstated IPS officer Paramraj Singh Umranangal, who has been suspended for the past five years in the Bargari firing case. Umranangal has been posted as Inspector General in the Policy and Rules Department. The state government had reinstated Umranangal on July 11 on the fresh orders of the Punjab-Haryana High Court but the posting has not been given so far.
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Prime Minister Modi left on a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left on Tuesday for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore. After Brunei they will go to Singapore. The tour will take place between 4-5 September. PM Modi said in a tweet that the purpose of this visit will be to strengthen India's relationship. In Brunei, he will meet Sultan Haji Bolkiah, who invited PM Modi. Meanwhile, President Tharman will meet Shanmugaratnam and other senior ministers in Singapore. PM Modi's visit to Brunei is important for defense partnership. Both countries want to form a joint working group for cooperation in this area. Cooperation
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Dera Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon announced his succession

Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, the head of Dera Beas Radha Swami of Punjab, has appointed Jasdeep Singh Gill as his successor. Gill, 45, holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Cambridge and a Masters degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Jasdeep Singh Gill belongs to Mumbai and is also a distant relative of Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon. His family is currently in Dera Beas. He has also worked in a high position in the famous pharmaceutical company Cipla Limited. Jaswinder Singh Gill will work as his assistant till the death of Baba Gurinder Singh. Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon ha
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IndiaAug 30, 2024

The witness of Moosewala murder case identified six accused

Gurpreet Singh, one of the two key witnesses in Sidhu Moosewala's murder case, has identified six accused including four shooters in the court of Mansa. This witness was riding in the Thar at the time of the murder of Moosewala. On May 29, 2022, six shooters shot dead Moosewala, who was on his way to Jawaharke from Musa village with two of his friends. On this occasion, Gurvinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh were in the Thar along with Moosewala and they were also shot in this incident.
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IndiaAug 30, 2024

Kangana Ranaut's film is an attempt to defame the image of Sikhs: Giani Harpreet Singh

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency is being strongly opposed by Sikh organizations in Punjab. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh while talking to reporters today said that Kangana Ranaut's film is an attempt to defame the image of Sikhs. He said that if anything happens in Punjab due to this film, the filmmakers, actors and the government will be responsible. Meanwhile, regarding the controversial statement made by Simranjit Singh Maan about Kangana, Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said that he does not agree with such a statement but he believes that Kangana Ranaut is a person to spread hatred among t

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AlbertaJun 10, 2026

Towns orders removal of Alberta separation billboard after public complaints

The Town of Taber has ordered the removal of a digital billboard promoting Alberta separation after receiving multiple complaints from members of the public. The electronic sign displayed the message, “Send Ottawa a message! Choose Alberta.” According to a letter from Chief Administrative Officer Derrin Theobald, residents raised concerns about the political content being displayed on the billboard. Town officials said the sign is located on municipal land and does not comply with local land-use regulations. The municipality has directed that the billboard be removed as a result. The issue
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BCJun 10, 2026

Teen's body recovered from B.C. lake after weekend boat capsize

A 17-year-old boy from Prince George has been found dead after a boat capsized on Stony Lake near Quesnel over the weekend, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said the youth's body was recovered by divers on Tuesday, three days after the incident was reported. Police said officers were called to the lake on Saturday following reports that a vessel carrying four people had overturned. Three occupants were able to reach shore safely. According to RCMP, the 17-year-old operator of the boat did not resurface after the capsize and could not be located at the time of the incident. No further details ab
BCJun 10, 2026

Former Surrey mayor calls for independent investigation into SPS chief’s dismissal

Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum is calling for an independent police investigation into the dismissal of Surrey Police Service Chief Norm Lipinski and the resignations of two Surrey Police Board directors. McCallum said no one is above the law, including councillors and mayors, and argued that if any rules were broken, those responsible should face appropriate legal consequences. He also said the investigation should not be conducted by the RCMP, citing concerns about perceived conflicts because current Surrey Police Board chair Rob Stutt is a former RCMP member. According to public statemen
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CanadaJun 10, 2026

Carney congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving continuously serving prime minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving continuously serving prime minister in India’s history. According to statements released by Indian government officials, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 4,398 days held by India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In his message, Carney said Canada and India are working to renew and strengthen their bilateral partnership and expressed interest in continuing cooperation aimed at supporting economic gro
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IndiaJun 10, 2026

Majithia’s anticipatory bail plea adjourned to June 11 in Majitha police station case

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a court in Amritsar in connection with his application seeking protection from arrest and anticipatory bail in a case registered at Majitha Police Station. Following a hearing on Tuesday, the court scheduled further consideration of the matter for June 11. During the proceedings, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case informed the court that advocate Bikramjit Bath was present with Majithia on the day of the incident in his capacity as legal counsel and that investigators had found no evidence of his involve