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NHRC takes cognisance of Punjab Police custodial torture case
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Partys Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh alleging custodial assault, torture and other serious human-rights violations against a victim and members of his family by Punjab Police personnel. As per the complaint, the victim was protesting against the issue of drug abuse in Punjab during Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Lok Milni programme at Sheron village in Sunam by displaying a black flag as a mark of protest. He was thereafter allegedly taken into police custody. The matter was considered by the NHRC Bench presided over by its member Priyank Kanoongo, which directed the Chief Secretary, the DGP, the Superintendent of Police of Sangrur and the District Magistrate of Sangrur to conduct an immediate inquiry and submit a point-wise action taken report within two weeks. The Bench has directed an immediate medico-legal examination of the victim, preservation of complete and unedited CCTV footage of the concerned police premises and submission of an authenticated copy in a pen drive. The authorities have also been directed to furnish the FIR and custody records, details of all police personnel connected with the detention/ interrogation, and a report on the allegations concerning the victims family members. The commission has further directed that all medical records, CCTV footage, police records, electronic data and other material evidence connected with the incident be immediately secured and preserved. Earlier, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon condemned the alleged police torture of the youth, who had raised the issue of drugs in Punjab directly before the Chief Minister. Dhillon also spoke to the victim over a video call, enquired about his well-being and encouraged him for raising his voice to protect the youth from drugs. He said the BJP stands firmly with him in this difficult hour and that every possible effort would be made to ensure justice for him.
Punjab Cabinet clears paddy procurement policies, creates 138 healthcare posts
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday approved three key policies to ensure smooth procurement and movement of paddy during the upcoming Kharif marketing season. At the same time, the Cabinet also cleared amendments to the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) regulations and sanctioned new healthcare posts across the state. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Cabinet approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy, the Punjab Foodgrains Transportation Policy, and the Punjab Foodgrains Labour and Cartage Policy to facilitate hassle-free procurement operations during the upcoming paddy season. The Cabinet reiterated its commitment to procure every grain brought by farmers and authorised the Chief Minister to make necessary amendments to the policies in view of administrative exigencies during the procurement period. In another key decision, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Punjab Public Service Commission (Group 'A') Service Regulations, 2012, enabling the issuance of a notification for promotion from the post of Personal Assistant to Personal Secretary in the commission. To strengthen healthcare infrastructure, the Cabinet approved the revival of 33 newly created posts at the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Chamkaur Sahib, which was recently upgraded. The posts include specialists in medicine, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, pathology, ophthalmology and radiology, besides MBBS doctors, nursing staff and administrative personnel. The Cabinet also approved the creation of 19 posts across various cadres for the office of the Civil Surgeon in Malerkotla and sanctioned 119 posts for the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Dhuri to improve healthcare delivery in the region. Additionally, it gave approval to fill 80 vacant posts of Medical Officer (Dental) in the Health and Family Welfare Department, including 53 vacancies pending for more than a year and 27 vacant for less than a year.
Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out
Maharashtra records the largest drop in absolute numbers, losing 15,896,198 electors or 17.08% in the draft phase, while Delhi and Chandigarh register the sharpest dips in percentage at 35.89% and 31.84% respectively
Rahul Gandhi calls Punjab Polices brutality victim, seeks justice
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday spoke with Mohanjit Singh, the alleged custodial victim of the brutality of the Punjab Police. Mohanjit Singh alleged that he was tortured while in police custody, including being subjected to electric shocks and being forced to consume drugs. The allegations have triggered a political storm, with almost all Opposition parties demanding an independent investigation. Meanwhile, the Congress announced that its workers across the state would show black flags to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann everywhere he goes to express solidarity with Mohanjit Singh. The partys state President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who met Mohanjit Singh here, told the media that Rahul Gandhi hailed the courage shown by Mohanjit Singh in standing up for the truth and conveying his message. He has asked the Congress in Punjab to ensure that he gets justice. The state President said that CM Mann had started behaving like Ahmad Shah Abdali and his countdown had started. He said Mann was not the first Chief Minister to be shown a black flag, as several Chief Ministers and even Prime Ministers have been shown black flags in the past. But, he added, nobody reacted the way Mann did. He said ideally the Chief Minister should have shown grace and dignity and called Mohajit Singh and asked him why he was protesting. But instead, CM Mann unleashed the brute police force on the youth, who was subjected to brutal third-degree torture in police custody and even given electric shocks. Besides, he added, his eardrum has also been damaged due to brutal manhandling by the police. Rejecting the inquiry ordered by the police into the incident, Warring demanded that the Station House Officer (SHO) concerned and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) must be dismissed. He said such people do not deserve to be in the police. Warring also promised that in case the AAP government does not take any action against both policemen, the Congress will initiate action if the party comes to power. Warring said the Congress may meet the Governor to ensure action and justice for Mohanjit.
Akali Dal activists seek bribery case registration against Punjab CM's wife
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (IANS) Activists of the Istri Akali Dal, the official women's wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), led by Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday marched to the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to demand his resignation as well as registration of a criminal case against his wife Gurpreet Kaur, who is facing allegations of demanding Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. However, Gurpreet Kaur has already rejected the allegations, saying the charges are baseless. Meanwhile, the police put up barricades to stop the Istri Akali Dal members led by Harsimrat Badal, MLA Ganieve Kaur and the Women Wing President Hargobind Kaur from marching towards the Chief Minister's residence following which they staged a sit-in on the road and courted arrest. The women continued to hold the protest even after the senior SAD leaders were detained. Speaking on the occasion, Harsimrat Badal said the Chief Minister's office had become a den of corruption where crores were being sought by the latter's wife to let off a predator against whom two women had filed rape and kidnapping charges. She added that recent audio and visual evidence had revealed how Gurpreet Kaur's brother-in-law had sealed a deal with a colleague of the accused rapist and media influencer Guri Chahal for Rs 5 crore. Everyone has seen how Gurpreet Mann's relative Amardeep Grewal negotiated with the predator's colleague while sitting in a restaurant with the Chief Minister's wife and even shared a picture of the latter to establish his credentials, she alleged. Harsimrat Badal said, We have also seen how following the sealing of the deal with the Chief Minister's wife, the accused was let off within two months and was also allowed to flee to the United States. Asserting that the Akali Dal would launch a mass movement across the state until Gurpreet Kaur was not arrested, she also demanded the arrest of all other accused in the case, besides the dismissal of the police officers who had filed cancellations reports to favour the rape accused and facilitate his release from jail. Harsimrat Badal also called for extending protection to the rape victims who had registered complaints against the media influencer, besides demanding a CBI probe into the entire incident. It has also come to light that five women had personally complained to the Chief Minister against the same 'predator' but the latter did not take any action in the matter. This should also be probed to ascertain why the CM's office was siding with rapists. Meanwhile, warning people that the fire could reach their houses also, Istri Akali Dal leader Hargobind Kaur and Ganieve Kaur Majithia appealed to the people of Punjab to unite and fight for the cause of the wronged women as well as putting an end to corruption in the Chief Minister's office and residence.
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MCA Plans Behind-the-scenes Docuseries On Senior Men's Team
The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has planned to film a fly-on-the-wall documentary series following the 42-time champion senior mens team through their upcoming domestic season and have asked for the permission of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to go ahead with it. The project, which would be the first of its kind for a domestic cricket team in India, aims to chronicle Mumbai's campaign across the Ranji Trophy, as well as their participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. It is understood that Patrick Graham will be the director of the docuseries. We have requested a few permissions from the BCCI as we want to document the entire season of the Mumbai senior team. Whether it takes the form of a web series or a documentary will be decided as we progress, but the idea is to give fans a unique look at what goes on behind the scenes with the Mumbai team throughout the season, said MCA President Ajinkya Naik to IANS on Friday. Sporting documentaries have gained significant traction globally in recent years through hit docuseries such as Prime Video's The Test, which followed the Australian men's national side, along with similar behind-the-scenes productions in football and tennis. However, Indian cricket has rarely opened its doors to cameras, with Netflix's 2019 series on five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians being a rare exception. Naik stated the docuseries project aims to bridge the domestic team's storied history with its current campaign as they chase further silverware in the 2026/27 domestic cricket season. We want to capture the journey from Day 1 of our senior teams preparations for the Ranji Trophy right through to the final match of the season. At the same time, we want to showcase Mumbais remarkable journey and the legacy behind its 42 Ranji Trophy titles. Mumbai cricket has such a rich heritage, and we felt - why not showcase it to the world? Let people see the preparation, discipline, hard work and culture that have made Mumbai the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history, he added. Naik stated the docuseries project aims to bridge the domestic team's storied history with its current campaign as they chase further silverware in the 2026/27 domestic cricket season. We want to capture the journey from Day 1 of our senior teams preparations for the Ranji Trophy right through to the final match of the season. At the same time, we want to showcase Mumbais remarkable journey and the legacy behind its 42 Ranji Trophy titles. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Mumbai, who will be led by Siddhesh Lad in first-class cricket games, open their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Chandigarh. Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and current T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer are expected to feature during the white-ball legs of the domestic cricket season for Mumbai. Article Source: IANS
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Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, will organise a Blood Donation Camp on September 9 at the Aryans Campus. The initiative, as per a statement, is aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donation among students, faculty and staff and creating greater awareness about the life-saving importance of blood donation. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group, said that the initiative is intended to promote the spirit of voluntary blood donation and sensitise the younger generation towards the importance of maintaining adequate blood availability for patients requiring emergency treatment, surgeries and other critical medical care. He further stated that a single blood donation can become a valuable contribution towards saving lives. The Aryans Group has been actively organising blood donation camps since its establishment, making it a consistent part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community welfare initiatives for the past 20 years. Over the years, these camps have encouraged the college community to come forward and contribute towards meeting the critical demand for blood in hospitals and emergency situations.
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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Punjab University on September 4
New Delhi, September 3: Vice President and ex-officio Chancellor of Punjab University, C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Punjab University in Chandigarh on September 4, Friday. During his visit, the Vice President will inaugurate the advanced equipment facility at the SAIFF/CIL (Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratory). He will also launch the Punjab University Technical Innovation Platform, ... Read more Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Punjab University on September 4
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal Accuses AAP Government of Silencing Voices in Punjab
Chandigarh, September 3: Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has made serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, claiming it is suppressing the voices of Punjabis. In a recent post on the social media platform X, she launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Bhagwant ... Read more Harsimrat Kaur Badal Accuses AAP Government of Silencing Voices in Punjab
Raghav Chadha Claims His Name Marked
CHANDIGARH, Sep 3: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday alleged that his name was marked as shifted in the draft electoral rolls in Punjab despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of using the electoral machinery for political vendetta. Chadha, who joined the BJP after leaving [] The post Raghav Chadha Claims His Name Marked Shifted In Punjab Draft Rolls At AAPs Behest appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab SIR: Raghav claims name marked
Chandigarh: Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Raghav Chadha on Thursday, September 3, said that his name has been marked as shifted in the draft electoral rolls despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali, accusing the AAP government of using the electoral machinery for political vendetta. The AAP hit back, accusing Chadha of trying to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Farmers intensify Chandigarh border protest, seek MSP guarantee, water pact cancellation
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AAP burning with anger: Raghav Chadha's name 'shifted' from Punjab draft SIR
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleges political vendetta by the Punjab AAP government. His name was marked as 'shifted' in the state's draft electoral roll. Chadha states his voter ID is registered in Mohali, Punjab. He is pursuing remedies during the ongoing claims and objections process. Final electoral rolls will be published in October 2026.
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BJP Leader Accuses AAP of Exploiting 1984 Sikh Genocide for Political Gain
Chandigarh, September 3: H.S. Phoolka, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of politicizing the suffering of the victims of the 1984 Sikh genocide. He claims that instead of genuinely fighting for justice, AAP is using the victims pain for electoral advantage. Phoolka stated in a media ... Read more BJP Leader Accuses AAP of Exploiting 1984 Sikh Genocide for Political Gain
Haryana Government Confirms Continuity of Health Services Under AB-PMJAY
Chandigarh, September 3: The Haryana government announced on Wednesday that health services under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) are operating normally in the state. Despite calls from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to suspend services under the scheme, the government stated that eligible beneficiaries have faced no significant difficulties in receiving treatment. ... Read more Haryana Government Confirms Continuity of Health Services Under AB-PMJAY
Harsimrat Kaur Accuses CM Manns Wife of Protecting Rape Accused for 5 Crores
Chandigarh, September 3: The political landscape in Punjab has been shaken as Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, leveled serious accusations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur. Kaur alleged that the Chief Ministers wife accepted 5 crores to protect a rape accused. Speaking to ... Read more Harsimrat Kaur Accuses CM Manns Wife of Protecting Rape Accused for 5 Crores
