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MP Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Capt Machchhar
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Saturday announced a Rs 25 lakh Smit Machchhar Bravery Award to honour Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage and presence of mind during the life-threatening cockpit attack on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Captain Machchhar acted with remarkable courage and helped avert a major tragedy, safeguarding the lives of around 170 passengers. Appreciating his exemplary act of bravery and selflessness, Sahney said that such courage represents the finest spirit of India and should inspire the younger generation. Sahney has also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting that Captain Machchhar be considered for the Ashoka Chakra and a national bravery award. He said that the award would also strengthen efforts towards creating opportunities for underprivileged youth. Free skill training is being provided across nearly 20 courses, including aviation, to thousands of youths in Punjab. As part of this initiative, support had been extended for the pilot training of Kulveer Kaur, daughter of an Anganwadi worker from Barnala, enabling her to undergo training in both India and South Africa. She is now a commercial pilot. Sahney announced that the pilot-training programme for economically disadvantaged youths would be further strengthened through scholarships in Captain Smit Machchhars name, turning his act of courage into an enduring source of opportunity and inspiration. Captain Machchhar believed that being a soldier was not just a profession but a responsibility towards the motherland. He knew that the path of a soldier was full of challenges, danger and sacrifice, but nothing could weaken his spirit. Known for his extraordinary bravery, Captain Machchhar has reportedly emerged as a symbol of courage, determination and quick action.
Punjab AAP question State Congress Chief over silence on drugs, sacrilege
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) The Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday questioned the new State Congress President Pargat Singh over his silence on drugs and 'beadbi' (sacrilege) when he was associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal and was the Education and Sports Minister. State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema asked Pargat Singh to explain why he did not raise his voice against the drug menace and incidents of 'beadbi' during the period when he was associated with the Akali Dal. Drugs and 'beadbi' were among the biggest political issues in Punjab during the Akali Dal (Badal)-BJP rule, yet Pargat Singh did not publicly raise his voice against either issue while he was part of the Akali Dal. The people of Punjab deserve to know why the new State Congress President remained silent on matters that deeply affected the state, Cheema asked. He said that Pargat Singh himself has said that there were two factions within the Congress on the issue of 'beadbi': one that wanted action against those responsible and another that, according to him, was protecting the Badals. Today, as Congress President Pargat Singh must tell Punjab which faction he is leading; the one that wanted justice in 'beadbi' cases or the one that was protecting the Badals, he added. Commenting on Pargat Singh's tenure as the Education Minister, Cheema said, Pargat Singh, as the Education Minister, had been urged to follow the proper legal procedure and route the recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians through the Punjab Public Service Commission, but the process went ahead despite objections. The recruitment was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court. He said the incident had caused serious uncertainty for the young people who had gone through the recruitment process. Why were established procedures not followed? Pargat Singh must answer for the decisions taken during his tenure in the Education Department. Cheema added that there is no doubt about Pargat Singh's achievements as a hockey player and his contribution to Indian hockey, but his record as Sports Minister has to be judged separately. Despite his own experience of the requirements of sport and athletes, the sports budget under the previous government remained at around Rs 147 crore. In contrast, the Finance Minister said the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has substantially increased the allocation for sports, with Rs 1,746 crore provided in the current budget.
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Delhi BJP chief slams AAP, CJP for flop protests
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday attacked the AAP and the Cockroach Janta Party for staging a drama at Jantar Mantar and in Mumbai in the name of Protecting the Right to Vote. He said the gathering was not about safeguarding democracy but an attempt to conceal the Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) potential defeat in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. In Delhi, the AAP staged a protest in collaboration with some communist parties, he said. Neither the youth of Delhi nor ordinary citizens turned up. The gathering consisted of only 500600 AAP workers and leaders. They assembled without permission, obstructed traffic, disrupted metro services, and then started crying that democracy is in danger, he said. These are the very people who indulged in corruption in Delhi for 10 years, were involved in the liquor scam, and are now levelling allegations against the Election Commission out of fear of defeat, he said. In Mumbai, some students staged a protest under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party, he said, adding that this is the same CJP that was completely rejected by students in college campus elections in Chandigarh and Delhi. After securing zero seats, they are now creating a ruckus on streets, said Malhotra. This circus is being staged to divert attention from the failures of the AAP government in Punjab, unemployment, and the collapse of law and order, he said. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always stood firm in defending the right to vote. However, the right to vote does not mean that you can spread falsehoods, gather crowds, and attack institutions, said Malhotra. I want to ask the AAP and these fake student organisations: Why has the drug menace not been curbed in Punjab? Why have the youth not been provided employment? he asked. The people of Delhi have rejected you. Now, the country will reject you as well. The BJP stands firmly with the Constitution and democracy, and we strongly condemn these hypocritical protests, said Malhotra. Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said that the AAP leaders' protest alleging vote theft, levelling accusations against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are clear signs of their political frustration. Despite their best efforts, AAP leaders failed to attract the participation of ordinary youth or Delhi residents in today's protest, making the entire exercise a complete failure, he said. The Delhi BJP Spokesperson said that the AAP appears to be facing certain defeat in the upcoming elections in Punjab and Goa, along with the likely loss of its national party status. Frustrated by this prospect, AAP leaders are now blaming the Election Commission and fabricating excuses to conceal their anticipated electoral defeat in both states, he said. It would be better for AAP leaders to focus on curbing corruption within their own government in Punjab instead of blaming the Election Commission, he said.
ED searches TDI Group premises in Manesar land scam probe
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office, has conducted search operations at business and residential premises linked to Ravinder Taneja, Chairperson of the TDI Group and Managing Director of several group companies, in connection with the ongoing Gurgaon (Manesar) land scam investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The searches were conducted as part of the money laundering investigation arising from a first information report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The TDI Group has been under investigation in the case over its alleged transactions with Atul Bansal and the ABWIL-led group of companies during the period under scrutiny. According to the ED, the investigation has revealed that more than 400 acres of state-notified land in Manesar, Naurangpur and Lakhnoula villages, earmarked for acquisition in 2007, were allegedly purchased by private builders and intermediaries from farmers at low prices due to apprehensions of acquisition by the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC). The agency alleged that the land acquisition process was subsequently allowed to lapse, the acquisition award was dropped, and the land was later sold at substantially higher prices, resulting in significant profits. The ED stated that the role of the TDI Group, led by Ravinder Taneja, has been identified as that of one such intermediary in the alleged transactions. According to the investigation, during the land acquisition period between 2005 and 2007, the TDI Group allegedly used three companies, namely Indo Asian Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd., NCR Properties Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Jyoti Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., to purchase nearly 33 acres of land from farmers and subsequently sell it to the Atul Bansal group at a profit. During the searches, which continued for more than three days at locations in New Delhi and Mohali, officials reportedly recovered records related to alleged irregularities and illegalities in other projects, which are being examined further. The ED stated that dozens of project records, files, digital devices, computers, hard disks, servers and luxury vehicles identified as alleged proceeds of crime were seized during the search operations. The agency said examination of the seized records, assets and financial affairs of TDI Group companies is under way and will form part of the ongoing investigation.
Punjab BJP seeks justice for Dalit youths family, questions police action
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab on Friday demanded justice for the family of Sanamdeep Singh, a 23-year-old Dalit youth from Kanoi village in Sangrur district, who died by suicide on September 26. The BJP also alleged that the Punjab Police cremated the body without the consent or presence of family members. Addressing the media in Chandigarh along with members of the victims family, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon alleged that the incident reflected a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state and the failure of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to protect the rights of Dalit families. State BJP media head Vineet Joshi and the partys Sangrur district president, Daman Bajwa, were also present. Members of the affected family, including Sanamdeep Singhs brother Ravi Singh, father Paramjeet Singh and cousin Vikramjeet Singh, shared their account of the events. Punjab is presently going through a very difficult situation. We are receiving regular complaints of atrocities and discrimination against Dalits under the AAP government, Dhillon said. He added that despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann belonging to Sangrur district, such incidents continued to be reported from the area. Dhillon further alleged that the law-and-order situation had deteriorated to such an extent that the cremation of the victim could not take place in his own village and in the presence of family members. He alleged that the police cremated the body in the absence of the family and without their consent. The BJP leader also alleged that the victims mother had been taken away by the police and claimed that police personnel were acting under pressure from AAP minister Aman Arora, whom he described as being close to the village sarpanch. Dhillon said the BJP was demanding justice for the affected family and alleged that the Punjab government had turned a blind eye to the matter. We have also urged senior police authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, he said. He added that the party had sought information regarding the whereabouts of the victims mother and demanded that she be reunited with the family.
Shubman Gill eyes another big knock at New Chandigarh after historic ODI double century
Following a record-breaking double ton in the second ODI against West Indies, Indian skipper Shubman Gill will be eyeing another big score as he plays a One-Day International for the first time at New Chandigarh's Mullanpur Stadium, one of the marquee venues in his home state of Punjab. Having scored a measured 110 in the first ODI during a chase of 299 runs, Gill went bonkers at Guwahati, slamming the fastest ODI double ton in history during India's successful chase of 406 runs. The Indian skipper remained unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls, hitting 26 fours and eight sixes. In international cricket, Gill has played only one Test match and one T20I at New Chandigarh. While he was dismissed for a duck against South Africa in December last year, he produced an elegant 126 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the venue in June earlier this year. In T20 cricket, Gill has played five matches at the venue, scoring 179 runs across five innings at an average of 35.80 and a strike rate of alm...
'Bowlers leaked runs, could have had better plans,' says Dhir ahead of third ODI against WI
Digital Desk | New Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) Indias bowlers have leaked runs due to poor execution of plans, and young batting all-rounder Naman Dhir said the side is working on better plans ahead of the third and final ODI against the West Indies, to be played at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. While Indias top-order batters have flourished, their new-ball bowling attack has floundered, with the side taking only one scalp in the opening 10 overs of the first two matches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati while conceding 177 runs in the mandatory power-play phase. In Guwahati, on a placid pitch, India gave away 405 runs, thus raising concerns over the performances of back-up pacers in the run-up to the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. As a bowling unit, yes, we would like to do better and try to stop the West Indies to a lower total. If you see, that wicket was also good, and the grounds dimensions on one side were small. Yes, we leaked more runs and could have gone with better plans. But bounce will be more in South Africa, and it will help the fast bowlers there, said Dhir in the pre-match press conference. Dhir is set for a memorable homecoming on Saturday, as New Chandigarh is set to host its maiden mens ODI. Addressing media queries regarding his specific role within the playing XI, Dhir revealed that the team management has given him complete clarity on his responsibilities. The communication was very simple - I will be batting at number six and seven, where I have played in IPL. Another crucial role of mine is also to be the fifth and sixth bowler, so that the team could utilise me there, and thats been the communication so far, he said. On adjusting to batting in the lower-middle order, Dhir pointed out that the transition is primarily a mental adjustment rather than a technical overhaul. I guess there are not many technical changes. You can make mental changes, as theres less time to bat at number six or seven. But I have had the experience of playing in the IPL at number seven last season. It is not new for me & it is not difficult for me. I am suitable there or at the top with my technique, Dhir explained. Dispelling perceptions that he is a part-time option with the ball, Dhir clarified that the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League had previously led to him not getting any overs to roll his arm over. I had been bowling from the start. My bowling hasnt been seen much due to the Impact Player rule in the IPL. I am not required there that much, but I do bowl regularly for my state. But since I have come into the IPL, I have worked a little more on my bowling, especially while being in the Mumbai Indians camp, as they have helped me a lot, he stated. Reflecting on the opportunity to represent the country on his home ground, Dhir expressed gratitude for this occasion in his life. I had no idea that I would be picked in the Indian team and would play a match at my home ground. I have played a lot here and know it well. After the Sher-e-Punjab tournament, I had no idea about getting a call-up to the Indian team. It is a great feeling full of gratitude, and I always want to give my best. Dhir also provided an early assessment of the surface at the venue. I will keep it simple. I will think that I have extra pressure and responsibility to do well here. I will do what I have been doing. I haven't seen the wicket yet, and we cant assess and prepare accordingly. If it's prepared as per what I know, it will be a good total of 290-300. Asked about his batting approach during pressure situations, Dhir stressed the importance of remaining adaptable. The plan is simple - I will not go in with a fixed plan if I get a chance to bat. It depends on the situation and the demand of the team. So, as per that, I will plan my batting innings in the game. Dhir also highlighted the valuable bowling inputs he has received from senior teammate Ravindra Jadeja. I have spoken to Jaddu bhai. He has given me simple plans to bowl according to the batsman. Like, I can bowl in an attacking manner if I have to get wickets, or if I have to contain the batsman, then I can have simple lines to bowl to them. The batting is always in my mind, irrespective of what the game is. It was good that we won the match by chasing a huge total. As far as bowling is concerned, I had a big side while bowling to the right-hander, so I was using that. I was trying to bowl with simple plans and see what it would yield and not try to do anything on my own, he concluded.
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New PCA Stadium: Indias under-fire bowling unit faces a stern test of redemption when they take on the West Indies in the third and final ODI at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. Although the hosts hold an unassailable 2-0 lead, thus making Saturdays game a dead rubber, the narrative surrounding the series has been dominated by excessively batter-friendly pitches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, where a whopping 811 runs were yielded. It prompted India head coach Gautam Gambhir to publicly call for a more even contest between bat and ball. While top-order batters have flourished, Indias new-ball bowling attack has floundered, as seen from them picking just one wicket across the opening 10 overs of the first two matches while conceding 177 runs in the mandatory power-play phase. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also under increasing pressure to deliver good showing with the ball, especially with the ODI World Cup now exactly a year away. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has lacked support in the middle overs, thus putting the spotlight firmly on Jadeja, who has managed to take only three wickets in his last eight ODI appearances. In stark contrast, captain Shubman Gill has dominated with the bat hitting an unbeaten 223, the second double ton in his ODI career, to secure a record-breaking chase of 406, after hitting a dazzling century in Thiruvananthapuram. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also dazzled, and one will hope that the duo along with local lad Gill will shine once more. Indias bowling make-up for Saturdays clash presents further complications. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out with a left hamstring injury, with uncapped Anshul Kamboj drafted into the squad as replacement. Pacer Mohammed Siraj could return to the XI after sitting out the first two matches. But Siraj has struggled for rhythm since the Test tour of Sri Lanka, and took just one wicket from 41 overs in the Duleep Trophy final held last month. With Jasprit Bumrah rested and the likes of Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi still newbies in the national team set-up, Saturdays match offers a crucial testing ground for Indias back-up bowling options. For the West Indies, despite losing the series, opener John Campbell and captain Shai Hope have provided solid platforms. The visitors, who may still not have Justin Greaves due to a calf injury picked while hitting 101 in Thiruvananthapuram, will rely on middle-order power-hitters Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Keemo Paul to convert those starts as they look to avoid a 3-0 series defeat. When: Saturday, October 3, 2 PM IST Where: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads: India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, and Anshul Kamboj. Squads: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Police bust inter-state drug network in Sgr; eight arrested
Srinagar, Oct 01: In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Jammu & Kashmir Police have busted a well-established interstate narcotics network operating from downtown Srinagar, arresting eight persons and recovering a massive consignment of banned pharmaceutical drugs, cash, gold and a pistol, while initiating action against properties and financial assets linked to the accused. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr G V Sundeep Chakravarthy said the investigation had exposed a network allegedly involved in the procurement, transportation, storage, distribution and financing of banned pharmaceutical drugs, with supply-chain linkages extending beyond J&K. It was not an ordinary module but a well-organised chain. Investigations are still underway, and more arrests will be made. From the source to destination, we will not leave anybody, he said. The scale of the seizures, particularly the quantity of pharmaceutical drugs and the recovery of substantial cash and gold, has brought the financial dimension of the racket into focus, with investigators now working to establish its complete supply chain and identify those operating behind it. The operation has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,19,425 tablets and capsules containing Tapentadol, 1,200 Pregabalin capsules and 414 Tramadol tablets and capsules. Srinagar police also recovered 3.830 kg of codeine-containing liquid, including its container, and approximately 40 grams of a heroin-like substance, he said. A pistol, along with other incriminating material, was also seized. The SSP said that the financial investigation has led to the recovery of approximately Rs 90 lakhin cash and gold articles, including 108 gold coins, which is almost one kilogram, along with other items. We have also identified approximately Rs 1.07 crore in multiple bank accounts linked to the accused and other persons under investigation stands frozen, he said. He said that investigators have searched two bank lockers maintained in the name of one of the accused at Axis Bank's Bemina branch after obtaining the requisite court orders. Police are examining the source of the seized cash, gold and other assets, besides tracing financial transactions and possible links with the wider drug supply network. As part of the action, police have attached a residential house belonging to an accused at Patlipora, Chattabal, and two vehicles under the relevant provisions of law. The investigation, registered under FIR No. 135/2026 at Police Station Safakadal, has also taken police teams outside J&K. Raids and enquiries were conducted in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Ambala, where pharmaceutical establishments and transport agencies were examined. Investigators have collected invoices, bills, goods receipts and other documents to establish how the drugs were procured and transported. SSP Chakravarthy said the case was not a routine narcotics matter but involved an established network. He indicated that enquiries were continuing at pharmaceutical companies outside J&K and that those found involved would face action under the law. One of the accused was traced through technical surveillance and apprehended in Bengaluru, Karnataka, indicating the geographical spread of the investigation. Police also identified two persons who remain absconding and said efforts are under way to apprehend them and establish their precise roles. Digital devices seized during the investigation are being analysed to reconstruct communications and establish the procurement, transportation, distribution and financial links of the alleged network, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The latest operation comes amid intensified efforts by Srinagar Police to dismantle the drug supply chain by targeting not only street-level peddlers but also suppliers, financial channels and those facilitating the movement of prohibited substances. The investigation will now focus on identifying the source of the seized pharmaceutical drugs, tracing their intended distribution and establishing the full extent of the alleged network. SSPChakravarthy, replying to a query, added, Based on human and technical inputs, an investigation was launched to unearth the module. About whether the properties of the accused would be attached. We have attached one property of the accused, and I am sure properties of other accused will be attached as well, he said. Asked whether there was a Pakistan role in the module, the SSP said so far there was no foreign role, but since investigations are on, an outside role can't be ruled out. Criminals from three to four states are involved in this module and more arrests will be made as and when investigations widen further. A few accused are absconding and they will also be arrested soon, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Anshul Kamboj Replaces Injured Prasidh Krishna in Indias ODI Squad Against West Indies
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