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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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IndiaAug 29, 2024

Sukhpal Singh Khaira write a letter to Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan

Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has written a letter to Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan and demanded to stop people from outside the state from buying agricultural land and making votes. He said in the letter that an important bill should be brought in this regard in the session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha starting on September 2. Khaira said that there is a similar law in Himachal, Gujarat, Rajasthan and now Uttarakhand, according to which an outsider cannot buy agricultural land or become a voter in the state. He said that if this law is not implemented, then Punj

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CanadaJul 28, 2026

Canada expands online passport renewal service to all eligible adults

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced the removal of limits on the federal government's online passport renewal service, making it available to all eligible Canadian adults aged 16 and older. Speaking at a news conference in Vancouver, Diab said eligible applicants living in Canada can now submit passport renewal applications online at any time without waiting for appointment availability. According to the federal government, the expanded digital service is intended to make passport renewals more accessible and reduce the need for in-person visits. Under the new system, applica
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BCJul 28, 2026

97-year-old Kelowna man dies after mobility scooter collision with charter bus

A 97-year-old Kelowna man has died after a collision involving his mobility scooter and a charter bus on Sunday afternoon, according to the RCMP. Police said officers and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the crash on Benvoulin Road near Rampone Road at the same time on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. RCMP confirmed no one aboard the charter bus was injured. Investigators said a collision reconstruction specialist attended the scene to assist with the investigation. According to police, investigators do not believe criminality or impairment
CanadaJul 28, 2026

Halton police charge nine people in largest human trafficking investigation in force history

Halton Regional Police say nine people have been arrested and 85 criminal charges have been laid following what the force describes as its largest sexual exploitation human trafficking investigation. According to Halton Regional Police, the investigation, called Project Troubadour, began after a woman reported being exploited by an organized network in September 2025. Police said the victim’s disclosure helped investigators identify the alleged trafficking operation operating in the Greater Toronto Area. Supt. Dave Costantini said the 10-month investigation has identified 12 alleged victims
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BCJul 28, 2026

Prince George police seize suspected cocaine, weapons and cash during business search

Prince George RCMP say officers seized suspected cocaine, weapons, ammunition and cash during a search of a local business on July 24. According to Prince George RCMP, officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the early morning hours at a business located in the 1800-block of Quinn Street. Police said the search resulted in the seizure of several weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, more than 80 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in cash. Two people who were at the location were arrested during the operation and have since bee
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IndiaJul 28, 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no exam papers leaked during AAP government’s tenure

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has not reported any paper leaks in the state during the past four and a half years, rejecting allegations raised by opposition leaders. Mann’s remarks came hours after BJP MPs protested outside Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains over alleged irregularities related to examinations. According to Mann, the Punjab government has provided 69,000 government jobs during its tenure based on merit and without recommendations, paper leaks or cash transactions. He said allegations of paper leaks were be