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IndiaJul 24, 2024

Summons issued again to Bikram Singh Majithia

The Special Investigation Team probing the multi-crore drugs smuggling case in Punjab has again summoned Shiromani Akali Dal's senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia, asking him to appear for questioning at Police Line Patiala on July 30. Earlier, Majithia was summoned on July 18 and 20 but both times Majithia did not appear before the SIT. The SIT members allege that Majithia is not cooperating with the investigation. It is to be noted that the Punjab Police registered a case of drug trafficking against Majithia three years ago on 20 December 2021 during the Congress government. After this he
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IndiaJul 24, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared at Akal Takht Sahib, handed over the sealed answer

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib today, where he submitted a reply to Jathedar Raghbir Singh in a sealed envelope regarding the allegations made against him by the rebel leaders of Akali Dal, including pardoning the Dera Sirsa chief. Sukhbir Badal stayed for about 15 minutes at the secretariat for clarification. It is to be noted that in the apology, the rebel faction had apologized for supporting the wrongs done during the Akali Dal government and alleged that Sukhbir Badal had misused his influence and powers while enjoying power, includ
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will stay in Jalandhar for two days from tomorrow

After winning the by-election of Jalandhar West Constituency, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is visiting Jalandhar for the first time. This information has been given by the Chief Minister himself. The Chief Minister tweeted that during the by-election, he had promised the residents of Jalandhar that he would release Jalandhar for two days a week and the work of the people of Majhe-Doab would be done here. As promised, I am coming to Jalandhar on 24th and 25th July to meet and thank the people.
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Poor performance of Punjab government responsible for cancellation of NHAI project: Bajwa

Senior Punjab Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has alleged that the National Highway Authority of India has stopped at least three projects in the state worth more than Rs. have done Bajwa said that more than three dozen national highway projects in Punjab have faced hurdles in land acquisition and at least 30 of the 38 highway projects currently underway in Punjab are either stalled or at a slow pace. running with Bajwa said that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has now given two months time to the Punjab government to resolve all the problems of the land owners and start the project.
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

None of Punjab's demands have been met in the budget: Sukhbir Singh Badal

The political parties of Punjab have expressed disappointment with the Union Budget 2024. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said that none of Punjab's demands have been met in the budget and no tax relief has been given to the industry. He said that the central government could not even give a legal guarantee for MSP. At the same time, Aam Aadmi Party Finance Minister in Punjab Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Center treated Punjab like a stepmother. He said that like Bihar and Andhra, Punjab should have got a special package, but in the Union Budget, Punjab did not get anyth
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Harsimrat Kaur Badal presented a private member's bill about MSP

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the lone MP of Shiromani Akali Dal from Punjab, has sent a private bill in Parliament to make minimum support price a legal guarantee on all crops and urged all parties to support it. Earlier yesterday, Harsimrat Kaur Badal along with MPs from other parties of Punjab met the farmers in Delhi. AAP and Congress MPs were also included in them. He assured the farmers that he is with them at every step. It is to be noted that MP from Bathinda Harsimrat Kaur Badal has taken a step for the legal guarantee of MSP at a time when Shiromani Akali Dal's political ground has weakened
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh has not got bail at present

Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh, who was arrested by the Punjab Police in a drug case, could not get bail at the moment. Due to some reasons, the bail application of Harpreet Singh and his partner was not heard in the court today. Now the next hearing in this case will be held on July 25. Phillaur police arrested Harpreet Singh along with his accomplice Lovepreet on the Phillaur highway on the evening of July 11. 4 grams of ice drug was recovered from them. Along with this, the police have also sent the person from whom the drug was bought to jail.
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IndiaJul 23, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal dissolved the core committee of Akali Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has dissolved the core committee of Akali Dal. This core committee included many stalwart leaders of the Akali Dal, including leaders who had defected from the Akali Dal. In this Prof. The names of Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur were prominently included. These rebels are demanding the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Badal took the decision to dissolve the core committee at a time when he has to appear regarding the apology given by the rebel faction to Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Now it has to be seen when the new core commi
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IndiaJul 22, 2024

Sarabjit Singh Khalsa will form a new party together with Amritpal

Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, who won the free election from Faridkot in Punjab and became a Member of Parliament, will soon form a new party along with Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib, Amritpal Singh. This party will be announced when Amritpal comes out of jail. Sarabjit Singh Khalsa made this claim while addressing the Jan Sabha in a program. He also claimed that many leaders who were ministers in the Shiromani Akali Dal government and people with clean image are in contact with him. He has invited the people to be ready for Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee elections and cast maximum

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BCSep 04, 2026

Sandy Dosanjh Withdraws as Surrey Council Candidate

The Conservative Party of Surrey has confirmed that Sandy Dosanjh has withdrawn her candidacy for the upcoming Surrey city council elections. The decision comes after her husband, Vancouver Police Constable Kalwinder Dosanjh, was named in fraud cases involving approximately $3 million. Sandy Dosanjh was recently introduced as a star candidate on the team led by Surrey mayoral candidate Honveer Singh Randhawa. However, she has now stepped aside, citing a family legal crisis. The Conservative Party of Surrey is campaigning on promises to lower taxes, improve public safety and put families first.
BCSep 04, 2026

B.C. Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% as Province Loses 5,500 Jobs in August

British Columbia’s unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage points to 6.5% in August, while the province recorded a net loss of about 5,500 jobs, according to Statistics Canada. The province lost approximately 26,000 full-time jobs during the month. However, this was partly offset by an increase of about 20,600 part-time positions, bringing the overall net job loss to roughly 5,500. B.C. Conservatives blamed the job losses directly on the NDP government, saying the province continues to lose full-time jobs and accusing the government of failing to protect traditional industries such as fores
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IndiaSep 04, 2026

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Sends Legal Notices to Sukhpal Khaira and Bikram Majithia

Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia have been served legal notices by Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In the notice, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur alleged that Khaira had published and circulated allegedly false, defamatory and objectionable content, including graphic posters and videos related to her, across social media platforms. Khaira has been given 24 hours to remove and withdraw the alleged content from his social media accounts. The notice also demands that he refrain from creating or circulating similar material i
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BCSep 04, 2026

Vancouver Police Officer Kal Dosanjh Suspended After Fraud, Theft Charges

Vancouver Police Officer Kal Dosanjh has been suspended with immediate effect after being charged with multiple counts of fraud and theft. Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai announced the suspension during a news conference on Friday. He said the 50-year-old officer has been charged with four counts each of fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000, along with one count of breach of trust. Rai said the investigation began in December 2023. So far, 19 victims have come forward, although police believe there may be additional victims. A 51-year-old Surrey man, Sarabjit Singh Gill, has also been char
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BCSep 04, 2026

Fourth Accused in Ryan Nagy Murder Case Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for her role in the 2023 killing of 19-year-old Ryan Nagy during a home invasion in Burnaby, B.C. Rhoda Diabikulu, the fourth and final accused in the case, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in March. She was sentenced Tuesday and also received a lifetime ban on possessing firearms. The sentence takes into account the 18 months Diabikulu had already spent in custody, leaving her with about five and a half years to serve. The incident happened on June 29, 2023, when four people entered Nagy’s home on 17th Avenue in Burnaby around 7