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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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IndiaSep 05, 2024

ED has arrested former Congress minister Bharat Bhushan's close associate Rajdeep Singh

Congress leader Rajdeep Singh of Khanna, close to former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, was arrested by the ED late at night in the Rs 2000 crore transport tender scam of Punjab. Raids were going on at Rajdeep Singh's locations from 4 am on Wednesday. Rajdeep Singh Khanna acts as Aarti. During the raid, ED found several important evidences from his premises. After the arrest, Rajdeep Singh was presented in the Jalandhar court today and the ED obtained a five-day remand. On the other hand, the judicial custody of Bharat Bhushan Ashu has also been extended for 14 days.
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IndiaSep 04, 2024

Biba Harsimrat Kaur Badal has been appointed as the in-charge of Giddarbaha constituency election campaign

After the senior leader and in-charge of Shiromani Akali Dal for Giddarbaha constituency in Punjab, Harmeet Singh Dimpy Dhillon, left the party, now the Badal family has officially taken charge of the constituency itself. Shiromani Akali Dal Executive President S. Balwinder Singh Bhundar has today appointed Biba Harsimrat Kaur Badal as the election campaign in-charge of Halka Giddarbaha in view of the by-elections to be held in the state. Similarly, the party has assigned the duties of senior leaders for the by-elections to be held in other constituencies. By-elections are to be held for the
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IndiaSep 04, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Hon will hold a meeting with farmers tomorrow

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will hold a meeting with farmers tomorrow. This information was given by Bharti Kisan Union Ekta Ugrahan and Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan, under whose leadership the farmers' protest is going on in Chandigarh. The farmers had started a struggle in Punjab for making a pro-farmer-labour policy and other demands. Recently, the Agriculture Minister of the state, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, reached the farmers and took their demand letter and said that he will advocate for the farmers before the Chief Minister. On the other hand, CM Mann Bh
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IndiaSep 04, 2024

On the last day of the Monsoon Session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, 4 proposals were sealed

4 proposals including the Panchayati Raj Bill were unanimously passed in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the panchayat elections will no longer be held on the basis of any party, the unanimously elected panchayat will be given five lakh rupees. Along with this, the proceedings of the House were adjourned indefinitely on the last day of the three-day session of the Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab's agricultural policy is ready, soon a meeting will be held with all stakeholders including farmers. The Chief Minister critic
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IndiaSep 04, 2024

Vinesh Phogat-Bajrang Punia met Rahul Gandhi, can contest elections

Before the assembly elections in Haryana, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia have met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. There is news that both will contest the Assembly elections on the Congress ticket. According to sources, the Congress is trying to dispel the ongoing wrestling movement against the BJP by making these two candidates in the assembly elections. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi held an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir today. In his address to the people, he said that the Congress will return the state status to Jammu and Kashmir. It is

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No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

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Suspect Sets Fire at Surrey Motel Lobby, Police Seek Public Help

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Bail Denied to Man Accused of Helping Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Suspect

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