Punjab Govt conducts surprise checks at dairies, shops; food samples collected for testing
CHANDIGARH, Mar 25: Punjabs Vigilance Bureau and the food safety department have conducted surprise checks at several dairies and shops in Fatehgarh Sahib and Rupnagar, collecting samples of milk products and other food items for testing. According to an official statement, multiple samples of milk, curd, and paneer were collected during the joint operation on Monday. Samples of spring rolls, dumplings, bakery items, bread and ghee were also collected from some unlicensed vendors and sent to laboratories to check [] The post Punjab Govt conducts surprise checks at dairies, shops; food samples collected for testing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Doctors stress greater awareness for hereditary angioedema
BHUBANESWAR : Hereditary angioedema is a rare genetic disorder which can affect several members of the family, said experts at a CME organised at SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack. Addressing students and faculty of various departments, professor of clinical immunology and rheumatology Dr Bidyut Das said hereditary angioedema usually starts in childhood and goes undiagnosed because of poor awareness among patients and doctors alike. Recently the doctors in the department were able to diagnose this rare condition in six members of a family. The severity of the disease can be understood by the fact that three members of the family had died without the disease being recognised. The disease is characterised by episodic swelling of the face, lips, limbs, larynx or the gastrointestinal tract. Laryngeal edema can sometimes be life threatening, said Dr Ankur Jindal from the department of Paediatrics, PGI Chandigarh. Organising secretary of the CME, assistant professor Manoj Kumar Parida presented the data about patients diagnosed at SCB MCH. Several families were screened for hereditary angioedema. The rheumatology unit is planning to establish SCB as a referral centre for Odisha and a Centre of Excellence for this rare condition so that many precious lives can be saved by timely diagnosis and management, said Dr Das. Former DMET Dr Prasanna Das, superintendent SVPPGI, Cuttack Dr Pravakar Mishra and paediatric rheumatologist from Ranchi Dr Neha Singh also spoke among others.
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PM Modi to inaugurate Hisar airport, new power unit in Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on April 14 to inaugurate air services from Maharaja Agrasen International Airport in Hisar and lay the foundation stone for an 800 MW unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar. These projects aim to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen the states power infrastructure. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on April 14 and will gift two major projects to the people of the state. These include the foundation stone laying of a new 800 MW unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar, built at a cost of Rs 7,272.06 crore, and the inauguration of air services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar. Saini stated that an Integrated Aviation Hub is being developed over 7,200 acres in Hisar, with 4,200 acres allocated for the airport and 3,000 acres for an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster. The airports development is divided into three phases, with the first phase already completed at a cost of Rs 50 crore, including a terminal building. In the second phase, a 3,000-metre-long runway has been constructed, enabling Airbus aircraft with up to 180 passengers to operate. On June 13, 2024, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Alliance Air to start air services to five cities: Ayodhya, Jammu, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Chandigarh, Saini said. He further added that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) applied for a licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on January 23 this year, and on March 13, the DGCA issued the licence to the AAI. The chief minister also reaffirmed in his budget speech on March 17 that flights from Hisar to Ayodhya, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, and Jammu would soon begin. Regarding the power project, Saini said, The Union Ministry of Power has granted approval to Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) for setting up this third unit at the Yamunanagar-based thermal power plant. This project is an expansion of the existing 2300 MW units at the facility. The project has a completion deadline of 52 months, with commercial operations expected to commence within 48 months. He added that with the addition of the 800 MW unit, Haryanas domestic power generation capacity will increase to 3,382 MW. Currently, the state has an installed power capacity of approximately 14,000 MW, of which 2,582 MW is generated by HPGCL. The project has already received clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, along with approval from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. Saini further announced that a state-level event will be held to mark the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar. The Prime Ministers presence as the chief guest of the programme will serve as an inspiration for the younger generation and boost morale across the state, he said. Dr B.R. Ambedkar dedicated his life to uplifting the underprivileged and backward communities, providing society with a unifying path through the Indian Constitution. To ensure that his life and contributions continue to inspire future generations, this event is being organised, he added.
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Dont turn assault of Colonel into Army versus police debate: Punjab DGP
Days after crackdown Punjab cops free 800 farmers, 450 more to be released
CHANDIGARH: Days after the crackdown on protesting farmers, Punjab Police on Monday said it has released nearly 800 farmers from detention and is going to free 450 more on the direction of the state government. Since March 19, hundreds of farmers had been taken into custody after the AAP government decided to clear the protest sites, claiming that the stir had impacted businesses, industries and the general public. In a statement here, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh Gill said, Punjab Government has already released approximately 800 farmers from the police custody. The official said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed he immediate release of farmers including women, differently-abled individuals, farmers with medical conditions, and those above the age of 60. In line with the directives of the Punjab Government, we are prioritising the release of such farmers and about 450 farmers are being released today, he said. The protesting farmers had lashed out at the AAP government for detaining their leaders and removing protesters from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points, where they had been camping since February 13 last year after their march to Delhi was thwarted by security personnel. On grievances of the farmers related to their belongings during the eviction from protest sites, the IGP said that the Punjab Government has issued strict directions in this regard and nobody will be permitted to misappropriate the belongings of farmers. To address the concern about the belongings of farmers, the Patiala district police has also appointed SP-rank officer Jasbir Singh as the Nodal Officer, and farmers facing issues related to their possessions can directly contact SP Jasbir Singh at the mobile number 90713-00002 for immediate assistance, Gill said. Patiala Police has already registered three first information reports (FIRs) in this regard, he said. Slamming the crackdown against the protesting farmers by Punjab Police, the national coordination committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday had called upon farmers across India to hold protest demonstrations at districts across the country on March 28. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) were the two organisations that spearheaded the protests at Shambhu and Khanauri. Punjab Police had detained several farmers and many farmer leaders, in Mohali on Wednesday as they were returning after a meeting with a central delegation led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Chandigarh. The meeting discussed the various demands of the farmers, especially a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) for crops. As the departing farmers entered Mohali after the meeting, they were met with heavy barricading and some of their leaders were detained. Meanwhile, vehicular traffic had on Friday resumed on the Khanauri border point after the barricades that had been put up in the wake of the farmers' protest were removed. Earlier on Thursday, traffic had resumed on the Shambhu-Ambala Highway after more than a year, a day after Punjab Police demolished their temporary structures at the protest site.
Colonel Pushpinder Singh Baths family lifts protest after assurance of meeting with Punjab CM Mann
CHANDIGARH: The family of Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath has ended their protest following an assurance from the Punjab government that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet them on March 31 to hear their grievances. The family, supported by ex-servicemen, had been protesting outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Patiala, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the assault on Col Bath and his son by 12 Punjab Police personnel on March 14. They were also calling for the transfer of Patialas Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh. According to sources, the family and ex-servicemen had been holding the dharna since Saturday. However, on Monday, a series of meetings took place between them and district officials. The family submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, requesting a personal hearing with Chief Minister Mann. Wife of assaulted Army Colonel leads protest in Patiala, ex-servicemen join in The protest was lifted after Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Patiala visited the dharna site and handed over a letter to Jaswinder Kaur, the wife of Col Bath, confirming that the Chief Minister would meet them on March 31 at noon. An official confirmed, A letter has been given to the family, and they, along with others, can meet CM Mann on March 31. Kaur stated that she, along with her son, husband, and a representative from the union that supported them during the protest, will meet the Chief Minister. If our demands for a CBI inquiry and the transfer of SSP Nanak Singh are not met, we will resume our protest in April, she said, adding, We do not trust the police. She also thanked the Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner for facilitating the meeting with the government. A large number of ex-servicemen from across Punjab had joined the protest in support of the family. Last week, the Colonels family had met Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, seeking a CBI probe. They had rejected the Punjab governments order for an executive magistrate-led investigation. Following this, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted by the Director, Bureau of Investigation, Punjab, headed by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) SPS Parmar. The SIT also includes Sandeep Malik, SSP Hoshiarpur, and Manpreet Singh, SP (Rural), SAS Nagar. The team has been directed to conduct the investigation on a day-to-day basis, collect evidence, and proceed with legal action against those responsible. A case has already been registered, naming the police officials involved. Additionally, instructions were issued to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Patiala Range to immediately transfer the police officials concerned out of Patiala district. After the order, they were reassigned. The Additional Director General of Police (Security), Punjab, was also directed to provide adequate protection to Col Baths family. The assault took place on the night of March 13-14 at a roadside eatery near Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. Col Bath is currently posted at Army Headquarters in New Delhi.
Clerk held for accepting bribe in Fatehabad court premises
Shimla school cancels pre-Eid celebration after Dev Bhoomi Sangarsh Samiti warns of protest
In Punjabs Dhudike village, literary conclave to honour writer of movements Jaswant Singh Kanwal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch major power and aviation projects in Haryana on April 14
Ravi Bhagat is now principal secy to Punjab CM
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says Congress misleading masses on state budget
Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema directs push for GST amnesty scheme participation
Akal Takht jathedars warn of action against sacrilege incidents involving Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Fight against corrpution: 191 munshis shifted
Rules regarding qualification, appointment, jurisdiction and retirement of Jathedar to be formulated
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has decided that rules regarding the qualification, appointment, jurisdiction and retirement of the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib will soon be established and a high-level committee will be formed. The termination of the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh sparked controversy and outrage in the Sikh community. It was also seen to be undermining the Akal Takht's sanctity. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said that given the current circumstances, the respect of Jathedars and all Sikh organizations will be upheld within the Sikh community and in the future. He also added that the opinions and advice of Sikh Sampradas regarding the positions of Jathedars will not be ignored. A resolution will be presented and approved in the upcoming budget session of SGPC. It will also be ensured that the principle of 'one person, one position' is implemented for respected positions of Jathedars. Under this framework, a new appointment for the vacant position of Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib will soon be made in consultation with Panthic sampradas and organizations. He emphasised that Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct), traditions, and history are the guiding principles. These will not be overlooked, and steps will be taken collectively and in an organized manner so that the community can face emerging challenges with unity. Dhami further stated that adversarial forces are already making every effort to weaken Sikh institutions and Sikh power. If the community does not project unity, anti-Sikh forces will continue to succeed in their motives, he added. Dhami also clarified that the retirement of Jathedars serving at Takhts will be conducted in a respectful and honourable manner. Efforts will also be made to honour the Jathedars who have been relieved of their duties in recent times in recognition of their services. He acknowledged that given the current situation, serving as the President of the SGPC is no less than a 'major challenge'. He mentioned that after resigning recently, many religious, social, and political groups, as well as respected Jathedars, encouraged him to continue serving and was grateful for it. He expressed his commitment to living up to the trust and expectations expressed by all Sampradas and institutions. Earlier this month, SGPC terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh. The Akal Takht in Amritsar and the Takht Kesgarh at Anandpur Sahib are two of the five seats of temporal authority of Sikhism. Thus, all three Sikh Jathedars who declared the then SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) and stripped former Punjab chief minister Prakash Singh Badal of the Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Qaum title on December 2, 2024 have been removed from their posts.
Aircraft carrying 44 including Himachal Deputy CM, DGP Verma faces technical glitch during landing
CHANDIGARH: An aircraft carrying over 44 passengers including Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and State Director General of Police Atul Verma from Delhi to Shimla missed the landing spot at Jubbarhatti Airport at Shimla. It was reported that on the morning of March 24, due to a technical glitch with the brakes, the pilot had to apply emergency brakes avoiding a major disaster. Sources said that the pilot of flight number 9I821 of Alliance Air from Delhi to Shimla reported the glitch during landing as it nearly overshot the runway before coming to a halt. The pilots struggled to decelerate after touchdown, forcing them to apply emergency brakes at the last moment. The airline crew had alerted passengers about the technical issue before applying the emergency brakes. The plane ATR-42 aircraft has been grounded for inspection to check the issue. The flight had taken off from Delhi after routine checks and engineers are inspecting the aircraft to determine if there was a technical glitch. The aircraft did not veer off the runway preventing what could have been a serious disaster. However, the impact of the abrupt landing caused one of the planes tyres to burst. In the wake of the incident, the local airport authorities decided to cancel the next scheduled flight to Dharamshala as a precautionary measure, said sources. As per eyewitnesses, the aircraft crossed the runway and hit the studs on the edge of the airstrip. Later Agnihotri said, The runway is small and we cannot deny this fact. As a layman, I can say that while landing, the plane did not touch the ground where it was supposed to and came to the end of the airstrip as there was some technical issue while landing. The reason behind the aircrafts partial runway landing remains unclear, and technical teams are currently investigating possible mechanical faults. An official said that the plane took off from Delhi after a routine inspection, and no issues were reported during the flight. The engineers are now inspecting the aircraft to determine the cause of the fault while landing, he added. Superintendent of Police of Shimla Sanjeev Gandhi said that the accelerator of the plane had malfunctioned, making it difficult for the pilots to slow down after landing. Meanwhile, Alliance Air has cancelled three flights on the route for safety inspections. The ATR-42 aircraft operates daily between Delhi, Shimla, and Dharamshala.
Yo Yo Honey Singhs Act Of Kindness Towards Fans Proves He Is More Than Just A Music Icon
After his electrifying performance in Chandigarh, Yo Yo Honey Singh was spotted exiting the venue.
Centre plans to set up five regional NCFL centres, rename them as N-DISC
The newly formed Cyber and Information Security (CIS) Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been working on a plan to set up five regional centres of the National Cyber Forensic Laboratories (NCFL) with an aim to enhance capabilities of central agencies and state police forces in their counter online fraud efforts, officials said on Monday. According to officials one of these centres will come up in Northern, Eastern & North Eastern, Central, Western and Southern regions with an estimated cost of nearly Rs 250 crore for building required infrastructure. Interesting here to note that a proposal has also been mooted to rename NCFL as N-DISC (National Digital Investigation Support Centre). This is being done to bring in focus the NCFL contributes to digital investigations and cybersecurity, the officials said. The NCFL plays a key role in helping law enforcement agencies in combating cyber fraud, financial crimes, malware attacks and other cybercrimes by tracking cybercriminals and detecting online financial and other frauds, the officials said, adding that the proposed expansion of the facility will facilitate better access to information and related evidence in real time. With ever advancing technologies, the officials said, cybercriminals deploy new and innovative tools to commit crimes and in this backdrop the countrys forensic abilities also need to keep pace by getting equipped in its battle against cyber crimes by constantly plugging in loopholes. According to the data available with the CIS Division, the lone NCFL, since its establishment, has so far dealt with a total of over 11,200 cases. These cases included Forensic Memory Investigations like hard disks, laptops, memory cards, and encrypted documents. With the increasing number of financial transactions through mobile phones, the NCFL has so far processed and investigated over 5,000 such handsets, the officials said, adding that it has also processed financial frauds relating to cryptocurrencies. Besides setting up regional centres of the NCFL, the CIS Division has also been focussing on improving the capabilities of Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC), which is part of the I4C under the MHA. Keeping this in mind, the CIS has roped in representatives of major banks, financial intermediaries, payment aggregators, telecom service providers, IT intermediaries, representatives of state/UT law enforcement agencies and a few other experts to work in tandem to ensure real-time and seamless action is initiated counter incidents of online crimes. According to the MHA data till February this year, the authorities have blocked nearly 8 lakh SIM cards and 2 lakh IMEIs. The government has also constituted seven Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) with a mandate for each of them to deal with cybercrime hotspots like Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam and Guwahati.
Sidhu Moose Wala murder accused Jaggu Bhagwanpuria shifted from Punjab to Assam jail
The NCB detained Jaggu Bhagwanpuria under the PIT-NDPS Act from Bathinda Central Jail, transferring him to Assam's Silchar Jail. Bhagwanpuria, accused of 128 serious crimes, allegedly operated international drug networks from jail. Earlier, three other drug lords from Punjab were sent to Dibrugarh Jail to dismantle their networks. These moves aim to curb drug syndicates in Punjab.
Punjab struggles with sleep deficiency: Survey
A national survey reveals that sleep deprivation is widespread in Punjab, with significant health implications. Nearly half of the residents get between six to eight hours of sleep, while some get less than four. Experts recommend better sleep hygiene to improve overall well-being.
You can detach a little from a project as a showrunner: Motwane
Chandigarh, March 23: Director Vikramaditya Motwane says the Indian streaming space must adopt the showrunner-director model where duties are divided between different professionals to ensure an efficient way of working. Motwane most recently served as creator-showrunner and a co-director on the acclaimed Netflix series Black Warrant, based on the 2019 non-fiction book of the same []
Singer Sidhu Moosewalas killer shifted from Bathinda to Assam
CHANDIGARH, March 23: Notorious gangster-cum-drug lord Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, who is also an accused in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was detained under the stringent anti-narcotics law on Sunday and shifted to a jail in Assam from Punjab, the NCB said. The gangster has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic []
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Police secretly transfer fasting farmer leader Dallewal to Patiala hospital
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Dallewal shifted back to Patiala; arrested farmer leaders not to file any bail applications
CHANDIGARH: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal whose fast-up-to-death entered 118th on March 23 has been shifted back to a private hospital in Patiala. The arrested farmers leaders have decided not to file any bail applications and prefer to stay behind bars. Sources said that the government reportedly decided on March 22 evening to shift Dallewal to a private hospital in Patiala, now being managed by a retired Punjab Police official. Before being shifted to Patiala, Dallewal was kept at high security at the PWD rest house in Jalandhar Cantonment with security personnel tasked with foiling any attempt by farmer leaders to reach him. He was shifted to Jalandhar following a late-night drama during which he was taken to multiple locations before he was taken to the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Jalandhar around 2 am on March 20 from Patiala. After his detention from Mohali in a police crackdown on March 19, the police detained Dallewal and other farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali. They were on their way to protest sites at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. They visited the site after holding discussions with central team of minister in Chandigarh. It is learnt that this move to shift the leader back from Jalandhar has taken many by surprise including many farmer leaders as Patiala had been the epicentre of the farmers agitation who had blocked the national highway near Shambhu and Khanauri for more than a year. Meanwhile, the arrested farmer leaders and members of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) have decided not to file any bail applications and prefer to remain inside jail. A 14-member delegation of the KMM visited these leaders Sarvan Singh Pandher, Kaka Singh Kotda, Abhimanyu Kohad, Manjit Singh Rai, Sukhwinder Kaur, PT John from Kerala, Nand Kumar, P Pandian from Tamil Nadu besides others at Central Jail in Patiala and said that the arrested leaders were in high spirits and reiterated their resolve to continue with the protest. Farmer leaders Guramneet Singh and Tejveer Singh said the leaders who have been arrested have told them not to file any bail applications as they wanted to bring out the reality of the AAP-led Punjab Government before the world. The farm leaders feel they were cheated by the state government. The government did not even care for the convenience of those who has been on a fast for the last 117 days. They have asked to keep on meeting people and mobilise then for future protests, they said.
NIA chargesheets four alleged Babbar Khalsa International operatives
Chargesheet filed in connection with a grenade attack case in Chandigarh in 2024; two of them are based in Pakistan and United States
Haryana CM launches one-time settlement scheme-2025 to provide relief to traders
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the One Time Settlement Scheme-2025 in Kurukshetra to help traders with pending tax dues clear their debts. The scheme offers rebates and flexible payment slabs to promote economic growth. Additionally, it includes several compliance ease initiatives and support measures for traders.
The Haryana government's public relations department is now posting social media content in Punjabi along with Hindi and English, which is appreciated by language activists. This move aims to cater to the significant Punjabi-speaking population in northern districts, with calls for more inclusive actions in state institutions.
Punjab police bust cross-border drug cartel, seize 9.2 kg heroin; woman kingpin among five arrested
CHANDIGARH: In two separate operations, Punjab Police have busted a cross-border drug cartel and a narco-terror module, recovering 9.2 kg of heroin. Among those arrested is a woman kingpin who allegedly posed as a police officer to carry out smuggling operations. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled the cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of Mandeep Kaur (27) of Ibban Kalan village in Amritsar, along with three operatives. The police seized 5.2 kg of heroin from their possession. Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said that the other arrested individuals have been identified as Alam Arora (23) and Manmeet, alias Golu (21), both residents of Janta Colony in Chheharta, Amritsar, along with an 18-year-old boy from Tarn Taran, whose name has been withheld. Preliminary investigations have revealed that accused Mandeep Kaur was in a relationship with a person who introduced her to Pakistan-based smugglers. The accused Mandeeps ancestral house is located in the border village of Khalra in Tarn Taran, which is approximately two kilometres from the Indo-Pak border fence, Yadav said. He further stated, The probe has also provided evidence that the accused Mandeep would occasionally don a police uniform to impersonate an officer and carry out her nefarious activities. Further investigations are ongoing to establish backward and forward linkages in this case. Providing details of the operation, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, said that police teams, acting on reliable inputs, apprehended Mandeep Kaur and her two operatives, Alam and Manmeet, from the Chheharta area of Amritsar. Later, based on Kaurs revelations, another individual was arrested from the same area. A case has been registered under Sections 21(C), 21(B), and 29 of the NDPS Act at Chheharta Police Station in Amritsar. Meanwhile, in another operation, Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, busted a narco-terror module operating in Punjab with the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of 4 kg of heroin. Yadav said those arrested have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh and his son Navjot Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar; Aniket, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar; and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, a resident of Sheron village in Tarn Taran. Police also seized a black three-wheeler auto and a black Hero Deluxe motorcycle used for transporting drug consignments. Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, received reliable inputs that some individuals, in direct contact with Pakistan-based drug smugglers, were involved in drug trafficking and had recently retrieved a heroin consignment from the Attari area for local distribution. Acting swiftly, police teams from CI Amritsar conducted a raid near Government Hospital in Naraingarh, Amritsar, arresting the four accused and seizing 4 kg of heroin, Yadav said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the gang is managed by an individual based abroad, identified as Bhullar. The probe further indicated that Sukhwinder and his son Navjot Singh had received a 4 kg heroin consignment from an unknown person in Rajatal village, Amritsar. Of this, they distributed 2 kg to Aniket and Gurpreet Singh for further supply. Notably, Sukhwinder Singhs other son, Harmanjit Singh, alias Harry, and Anikets brother, Sagar, were recently arrested in a drug-related case by the ANTF SAS Nagar in January this year and are currently lodged in Amritsar Jail. Their involvement in this smuggling network is also under investigation. Further probe is underway to establish deeper connections within this network by identifying backward and forward linkages, Yadav said, adding that more arrests and recoveries are expected in the coming days. A case has been registered under Sections 21, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Police Station, Amritsar.
Haryana minister Anil Vij paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, urging citizens to fight corruption and inefficiency. Vij pledged 50 lakh for a Shivaji Maharaj statue and condemned the vandalism of Himachal buses, criticizing Congress's governance and emphasizing the BJP's commitment to effective delivery.
Punjab gangster-cum-drug lord Jaggu Bhagwanpuria shifted to Silchar jail in Assam
CHANDIGARH: Gangster-cum-drug lord Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, an accused in Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewalas murder case has been shifted to Silchar jail in Assam from Central Jail at Bathinda. He has been detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB ) under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. He is the first gangster from the State who has been detained under this act. Sources said that on March 22, a joint team of the NCB and Punjab police escorted Bhagwanpuria from Bathinda to Chandigarh under heavy security cover. He was flown to Assam via Delhi and Kolkata. He was lodged in the central jail on March 23 at Silchar. A four-member NCB team over saw the transfer of this gangster. This transfer of Singh took place following a directive dated March 21, from the Joint Secretary (PIT-NDPS). Thus, the NCB carried out his immediate transfer from high-security Bathinda to Central Jail at Silchar in Assam. As per his dossier, some 128 cases are against him, including 12 under the NDPS Act. Intelligence reports indicate his involvement with Pakistan-based suppliers and international networks in Canada and the US, underscoring the transnational nature of his activities. Sources said the PIT-NDPS case was registered in Bhagwanpuria after a detailed investigation in which it was established with evidence how he was allegedly running his operations and orchestrating drug trafficking, extortion besides violent activities from behind bars. He was also using smuggled mobiles as he was issuing instructions and talking via encrypted communication to coordinate supply chains through an extensive network of operatives. Statements from some of his co-accused have further corroborated the evidence. Singh who hails from Bhagwanpur village under the jurisdiction of Kot Surat police station in Gurdaspur district is a notorious gangster and smuggler involved in cross-border narcotics smuggling. As in many cases, he is also involved with illegal weapons (pistols and revolvers.) This is the fourth detention from Punjab under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act which allows drug traffickers to be jailed for up to one year without bail. Last year in August, the NCB detained three other alleged drug lords from the state and shifted them to Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. The three individuals detained are Jaspal Singh alias Goldy, Akshay Chhabra and Balwinder Singh alias Billa Havellian. Sources said that these drug smugglers are running drug syndicates from inside jails in Punjab. This move seeks to break his powerful grip on criminal networks flourishing in the state and nearby regions.
Grenade attack case: NIA chargesheets four Khalistani terror operatives in Chandigarh
The NIA has chargesheeted four terrorists from the Babbar Khalsa International for their involvement in the September 2024 grenade attack in Chandigarh. The accused, including Pakistan-based Harwinder Singh Sandhu and US-based Harpreet Singh, provided support and conspired to target a retired Punjab Police officer.
IGU To Launch Inaugural Sixes Format For Juniors
Golf Sixes Junior Tournament: Indias golf landscape is on the brink of a thrilling transformation, as the Indian Golf Union (IGU) will organise the first-ever Golf Sixes Junior Tournament on Monday at the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurgaon. Organised in partnership with the world golf rules governing body, The R&A, Golf Sixes is designed to make the sport more dynamic, accessible, and engaging for young players with its six-hole, team-based structure, opening the door for golf to become as popular and appealing to Indias youth as shorter formats of cricket like T20 and T10. Indian Golf Union (IGU) president Brijinder Singh, expressed his excitement and confidence that the new version of golf will create a wave of interest among the younger generation. We can expect a comparable success story. Just as T20 revolutionised cricket by shortening the game and making it more dynamic and spectator-friendly, this new format of golf does the same. It condenses the sport into a more exciting and engaging experience, allowing a new generation to enjoy the thrill of the game in a shorter time frame. Similarly, Six-Hole Golf could capture the attention of younger players and audiences, potentially driving a significant rise in the sport's popularity, Brijinder Singh said in a statement. The collaboration between the IGU and The R&A also underscores a shared commitment to long-term growth. By focusing on players aged 12 and under, the tournament directly contributes to growing the sport from the grassroots level. The inaugural tournament will feature players from six states/union territories in North India: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh. Each team will comprise of two players. These regions, each with their own golfing talent pools, will bring a diverse array of young players to the tournament, showcasing the increasing interest in junior golf across the country. The collaboration between the IGU and The R&A also underscores a shared commitment to long-term growth. By focusing on players aged 12 and under, the tournament directly contributes to growing the sport from the grassroots level. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Chandigarh Grenade Attack: NIA chargesheets 4 Babbar Khalsa International terrorists
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Haryana: 3 children among 4 dead in Bahadurgarh house blast
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Manushi Chhillar flaunts her `controversial outfit` of the day in Chandigarh
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Wife of Army Colonel assaulted over parking row leads protest in Patiala , ex-servicemen join in
CHANDIGARH: The wife of the Army Colonel, who has accused 12 Punjab police personnel of assaulting him and son over a parking dispute , staged a sit-in protest outside the Patiala deputy commissioner's office on Saturday. She was joined by several ex-servicemen. The protest came a day after the Punjab Police registered a fresh FIR based on the statement of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath. A high-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been set up to expedite investigation. During the protest, the Army Colonel's wife, Jasvinder Kaur Bath, accused the 12 police officials of brutally thrashing her husband and son, and demanded speedy justice. BJP leader and former MP Preneet Kaur, who joined the protest, strongly condemned the incident. As a citizen of India and the wife of an ex-Army officer (former chief minister Amarinder Singh), I stand in complete solidarity with the assaulted officer and family. I demand an impartial probe, so that the guilty get proper punishment, she said. Speaking to reporters in Patiala, Kaur said Army officials should be included in the SIT. Since the Army is involved, the government is involved and the police force is also involved. A joint SIT should be formed with Army and police officials, and a judge involved, she said. The alleged incident took place on the intervening night of March 13 and 14, when Colonel Bath and his son were having food at a roadside eatery near Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. The family alleged that some police officers in civil dress asked the Colonel to move his car, as they had to park theirs. When the Colonel objected to their rude tone, the officers thrashed him and his son. The Colonel's arm was broken, and his son suffered a long cut on head. The Colonel's wife had on Thursday met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who spoke to the state DGP and advised him to register an FIR on the Colonel's statement. 'They were like a pack of wolves': Wife of Army colonel attacked by Punjab cops demands CBI probe Punjab Police on Friday said it has registered an FIR at Civil Lines police station. Colonel Bath's statement names the police officers who assaulted him and details their roles in the assault, a statement said on Friday evening. An SIT consisting of SPS Parmar, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order); Sandeep Malik, Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, and Manpreet Singh, Superintendent of Police (Rural), SAS Nagar has been constituted to investigate the incident. A Punjab Police spokesperson said that Patiala Range DIG has been instructed to immediately transfer the police officers concerned. All the 12 officers have been placed under suspension and departmental proceedings initiated against them, he added. The Additional Director General of Police (Security), Punjab, has been directed to provide protection to Colonel Bath's family.
IPL 2025: We're Going To Create The Greatest PBKS Team To Have Ever Played IPL, Says Ponting
Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings new head coach Ricky Ponting is all pumped up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and shared his thoughts for the season including building the best-ever team in the franchise's history to lift their maiden title. In his latest conversation with meta creators at New PCA stadium in New Chandigarh, the Australian World Cup-winning captain looked quite confident of the new squad built in this seasons auction and is backing them to lift the trophy this year. The overall vision for this team is to win the IPL. I told the guys on the very first day when I joined the camp in Dharamshala that we were going to create and become the greatest Punjab Kings team that's played. That's the journey that we're on and that doesn't happen overnight. You've got to create that, said the former Australian captain. Explaining the winning mindset he is trying to bring to the team, Ponting added, Winning is really an attitude thing. If we turn up to play, the opposition turns up to play, if they want to beat us, then it feels like they're taking something away and I don't want to let anyone take anything away from me or take anything away from my team. Additionally, the new head coach believes that the team has the right balance of young and experienced players, which will be another key factor in ensuring their success in the tournament. Revealing the youngsters who have already impressed him in practice, Ricky said, Priyansh Arya, I think is a very special potential opening batsman for us going forward in the tournament. Depending on which way we go with our overseas make-up, he's very exciting. Suryansh Shedge is also someone who has been very impressive in our training so far. When I talk about energy and fun, another player that I am impressed with, is Musheer Khan. He's brought a lot to the group already. He has got an infectious attitude, and around the training ground and around the team so far, he's been someone that I've really enjoyed working with, he added. He further revealed how he banks on the overseas experienced players to set the right example for youngsters as the latter looks up to them. I put a lot of the bait on them to ensure that they're setting the right example. Because a lot of the young domestic Indian players look up to the overseas boys and if the overseas boys aren't doing the right thing, then it's easy for the young Indian guys to not do the right thing either. So I empower the overseas guys to be the leaders and lead the way, he said. When I talk about energy and fun, another player that I am impressed with, is Musheer Khan. He's brought a lot to the group already. He has got an infectious attitude, and around the training ground and around the team so far, he's been someone that I've really enjoyed working with, he added. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
PU Result 2025 Released at puexam.in Direct Link to Download 1st, 3rd, 4th 5th Semester Result
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Controversy over dismissal of Sikh high priests sparks debate among Pakistani Sikhs
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