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IndiaJun 17, 2024

At least 14 people died due to drug overdose in Punjab this month

At least 14 people have died due to drug overdose in Punjab this month, with which the issue of drugs has become hot again in the politics of the state. The number of overdose deaths is up to June 15 and nine deaths have occurred within 7 days. It is feared that these deaths were due to heroin overdose or adulterated drugs, two youths succumbed to drug addiction in just two days in Bhalur village of Moga. Among them was a young kabaddi player who won many medals from Punjab. Among the deceased, 3 belong to Gurdaspur, 2 Abohar, 2 Moga, 1 Muktsar, 2 Ferozepur, 1 Faridkot, 1 Ludhiana and 2 Amri
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IndiaJun 17, 2024

BJP announced Sheetal Angural as candidate for Jalandhar by-election

The defectors will face each other again in the by-election of Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. The state's Aam Aadmi Party has declared Mahendra Bhagat, who came from the BJP, as its candidate, while the BJP has given ticket to Sheetal Angural, who left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. During the 2022 elections, Mahendra Bhagat and Sheetal Angural fought against each other, then Mahendra Bhagat was the candidate of BJP and Sheetal Angural was the candidate of AAP. Mohinder Bhagat is the son of former BJP minister Chunni Lal Bhagat. BJP has released a list of 38 sta
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal replaced Maluka with Bhundar as the chairman of the disciplinary committee

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has removed Sikandar Singh Maluka from the party's disciplinary committee. Balwinder Singh Bhundar has been included in his place. Two other members of this three-member committee include Mahesh Inder Grewal and Gulzar Singh Ranike. Earlier the chairman of the five member committee was Sikandar Singh Maluka. It is worth mentioning that Maluka's daughter-in-law Parampal Kaur Sidhu was an IAS candidate during the Lok Sabha elections. She joined the BJP after resigning from the position of Sikandar Singh Maluka did not appear in any election campa
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

T-20 World Cup: The US team reached the Super-8

Today's T20 World Cup match between America and Ireland was canceled due to rain. Both teams got one point each, with the USA team qualifying for the Super-8, while the Pakistan team was eliminated from the tournament. The Meteorological Department had already predicted rain in Florida. There is an alert of heavy rain for three more days. For Friday's match, the pitch was completely covered to protect it from rain, but the outfield remained waterlogged. The umpire inspected the pitch three times but it was decided to abandon the match as it was wet. Due to this, along with Pakistan, the teams
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

Kulbir Singh Zira's anticipatory bail petition rejected

Punjab's Ferozepur court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of ​​former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira. A case of attempted murder was registered against Zira over a land dispute. There is a dispute going on with a person named Gurlal Singh in his village Baggi regarding 10 acres of land, over which a fight broke out between the two parties one day and a shot was fired during it. Seeing the serious condition of Gurlal Singh, who was injured in this incident, he was immediately taken to DMC of Ludhiana. The hospital was referred, after which 9 other people have also been nominated in
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

Dera chief Ram Rahim sought 21 days parole from the High Court

In the Punjab-Haryana High Court, Dera Sirsa chief Ram Rahim has again demanded a furlough of 21 days. Ram Rahim said in his petition that this month there is a program of Dera Sacha Sauda, ​​in which he has to attend. In response to this, the High Court said that the program should be postponed. The High Court also angrily said that first you keep the program then you apply pressure to join it by petitioning the court. The High Court said that it will hear this application in July. It is to be noted that even before the Lok Sabha elections, the Dera chief had demanded a furlough of 14 da
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

Ravneet Singh Bittu in favor of the release of captive Singhs!

Ravneet Singh Bittu, the former Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, Punjab and the current Union Minister of State, has been opposing the release of Sikhs in jails till date, but now he has taken a U-turn on it. Talking to reporters, Bittu said that now is the time to move forward. They will not oppose the release of any jailed Sikh including Rajoana. He said that he is ready to make any sacrifice to maintain peace in Punjab. It is to be noted that Bittu strongly opposed the release of Balwant Singh Rajoana and other captive Sikhs while in the Congress. Bittu was defeated in the recently hel
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IndiaJun 14, 2024

3 MLAs who won the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab have resigned from their current posts

3 MLAs who won the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab have resigned from their current posts. They include former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa from Dera Baba Nanak, AAP leader Raj Kumar Chabewal from Chabewal of Hoshiarpur and Congress president Amarinder Raja Waring from Giddarbaha. These three leaders were elected members of parliament in the Lok Sabha elections, due to which it was necessary for them to leave the legislature. Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan has accepted their resignations as MLAs. Along with this, three Vidhan Sabha seats have become vacant in Punjab. Barnala
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IndiaJun 13, 2024

Prime Minister Modi held a high-level meeting regarding 4 terrorist incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a high-level meeting regarding 4 terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in 4 days. Many officials including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in it. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also discussed the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. 53 people have been detained in the case of terrorist attack in Riasi. This information was given by SSP Mohita Sharma. On June 9, terrorists fired at a bus in Riasi, Jammu and Kashmir, in which the driver was shot. After this, the bus fell into the gorge and 9 pilgrims were killed and 41 w

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Daylight Shooting Between Vehicles in Surrey Damages Two Homes

A daytime shooting between two moving vehicles in Surrey has prompted an investigation by the Surrey Police Service's Major Crime Section. While no injuries were reported, two homes in the area were damaged by gunfire. According to SPS Media Relations Officer Sgt. Ali Gales, the incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday near 66 Avenue and 129 Street in South Newton. Police say an occupant of one vehicle fired shots at a person in another vehicle before both vehicles fled the scene. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, based on preliminary findings. However, police have stated tha
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BCJun 09, 2026

Mission RCMP investigate alleged online drug sales to youth; three arrested in Abbotsford

Mission RCMP say three people have been arrested following an investigation into an online drug delivery operation that allegedly sold cannabis and psilocybin products to minors in the Mission area. According to Mission RCMP, the investigation began earlier this year after a 16-year-old and their parent reported that the teenager had purchased psilocybin and cannabis through a website offering same-day delivery in Mission. Police said a second parent later reported that their teenager had purchased psilocybin gummies marketed with candy-themed branding through the same website. The allegations
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IndiaJun 09, 2026

Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Iyali joins Akali Dal–Waris Punjab De

Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Iyali has joined Akali Dal–Waris Punjab De, according to statements made by the party's leadership. Iyali said his political priorities within the organization would include seeking the release of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who remains detained in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, advocating for the release of Sikh prisoners commonly referred to as "Bandi Singhs," and promoting Punjab's development. He also ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the organization would maintain an independent political course.
CanadaJun 09, 2026

Canada’s Trade Surplus Rises 55% in April as Higher Oil Prices Boost Exports

Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $2.72 billion in April, up 55 per cent from the previous month and the highest level in 15 months, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The increase was driven in part by higher crude oil prices, which supported the value of Canadian exports during the month. The latest figures come as global energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply and pricing. Despite federal efforts to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid ongoing trade disputes, the U.S. remained Canada’s dom
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BCJun 09, 2026

Teen missing, presumed drowned after boat capsizes near Quesnel

A 17-year-old from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boat carrying four people capsized on Stony Lake in British Columbia's central Interior, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said three people aboard the vessel were able to reach shore safely after the incident. However, the boat's operator did not resurface and remains missing. Police identified the missing person as a 17-year-old male from Prince George. His family has been notified, RCMP said. Search efforts remained underway Tuesday. According to police, an underwater recovery team was expected to arrive at the lake to assist in the