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Special Exhibition on 1984 Sikh Genocide Held at Panjab University by Student Organisation Saakhi
Student organisation Saakhi organised a special exhibition at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from October 31 to November 3, 2026, to raise awareness about the 1984 Sikh genocide and its historical aspects. The post Special Exhibition on 1984 Sikh Genocide Held at Panjab University by Student Organisation Saakhi appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Highland Group Celebrates Diwali with Channel Partners, Highlights Progress at Highland Mayfields
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Denied boarding amid Dubai floods: Emirates, Yatra ordered to pay Rs 1.88 lakh
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The footage from a Panchkula school is difficult to process. A six-year-old girl lies injured in her own classroom. An eight-year-old boy from the same school is alleged to have assaulted her. The girl is under care at PGI Chandigarh. The boy is in an observation home for psychological evaluation. For the six-year-old, school was [] The post Learned Violence first appeared on Highland Post .
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Home Ministry expands FRRO framework for better management of foreign nationals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry highlighted on Monday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the institutional framework for management of foreign nationals has been strengthened through expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs), to establish an office in all state capitals by 2027. In a statement issued by the Ministry, senior officials said that there has been a substantial increase in the number of foreigners visiting India for tourism, medical and education purposes, and there is a need to appoint FRROs in all states. This will ensure service accessibility, enhance regulatory compliance and promote India as an attractive destination. Identifying this need, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the establishment of FRROs in all state capitals by 2027, the statement said. Pursuant to the above directions of the Union Home Minister, five new FRROs have been set up in the capitals of five states since 2025, said the statement. Three FRRO offices at Jaipur, Chandigarh and Guwahati were established in 2025. Earlier, these were under the jurisdiction of the FRRO offices located at Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata, respectively, it said. This year two new FRRO offices have been established in the state capitals, namely, Aizawl (Mizoram) and Amravati (Andhra Pradesh). Earlier, Aizawl was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Amravati was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, it said. Recently, three new FRRO offices, namely Kohima (Nagaland), Agartala (Tripura) and Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) were notified. Earlier, Kohima and Agartala were under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Bhubaneshwar was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, said the statement. The total number of FRRO offices in the country has now gone up to twenty (20), located at Ahmedabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Aizawl, Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Chandigarh, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kohima, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai and Trivandrum, it said. The expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) has a dual focus on facilitating foreigners legitimate travel and stay in India and ensuring effective implementation of immigration laws and security requirements, it said.
BJP upbeat over AAP MLAs crossing over before Punjab poll, but Bhagwant Mann no pushover yet
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Mondays defection of Punjabs ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes against the backdrop of serious structural problems the state is facing, which are among the issues helping the latter expand its footprint, though the Congress too remains a contender in the upcoming Assembly election. The 2022 state poll saw the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) sever ties with the BJP, ending an alliance of over two decades. The parting was largely over the controversial Farm Bills that were eventually repealed. However, the election result proved a disaster for both parties. Though there is no official announcement of a BJP-SAD alliance yet, there are strong indications that the two are moving toward a reunion ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. Meanwhile, the AAP, contesting all 117 Assembly seats without any alliance, clinched a record 92 victories, while the ruling Congress was reduced to 18 seats. The BJP, traditionally a minor player in Punjab politics, has been aggressively recruiting local leaders and positioning itself as a force capable of addressing law-and-order issues, drug abuse, debt, and economic stagnation. Earlier, there was an exodus of seven Rajya Sabha MPs from AAP into BJP. Now the recent decision of MLAs in similar lines may yet provide a fillip to the saffron party in its quest to gain political significance in the state. MLAs, such as Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Chetan Singh Jouramajra, and former IPS officer-turned-politician Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, are seen as having dealt a symbolic blow to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government in times when narratives matter. Reports indicate that some of these leaders were dissatisfied with AAP's candidate-selection process, while others cited differences with the party leadership and concerns over governance. The defections are significant because they come at a time when AAP is trying to defend its record after the 2022 landslide victory. The defectors are said to have publicly referred to issues such as drugs, gangsterism, corruption, extortion, and governance challenges in Punjab. Ticket distribution and political survival also have reportedly been major considerations. On-ground inputs suggest that at least two of the MLAs who resigned were unhappy after being allegedly sidelined in their constituencies. Also, there is a broader perception among some leaders that AAP's organisational structure remains highly centralised, with major decisions influenced by the party's national leadership. Three MLAs do not threaten the government's majority, but their exit reinforces Opposition claims that dissatisfaction is growing within the ruling party. Critics within the party too have been complaining that local concerns do not receive adequate attention. The drug menace remains perhaps the state's most serious issue, with addiction, trafficking networks, and overdose deaths dominating reportage. The issue has become central to the electoral narrative, with opposition parties accusing the government of failing to eliminate narcotics despite repeated promises. On its part, the state government highlights its Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, under which, it claims, thousands of arrests were made, and assets linked to traffickers were seized. At the same time, Punjab is burdened by youth unemployment and migration, with largely the youth seeking opportunities abroad, leading to unscrupulous agents luring them into uncertainty. Thus, employment generation will be among the issues on which voters are likely to judge the Mann government. Moreover, the state faces a worsening debt burden, with economists and political observers repeatedly highlighting concerns over fiscal sustainability. High debt-servicing costs constrain development spending and remain a major political issue. Other long-standing concerns include agrarian distress, declining groundwater levels, slow industrial growth, law-and-order challenges, and gangster activity. These issues are particularly important in rural constituencies that helped power the AAP's sweeping victory in 2022. Mann has argued that his government has delivered significantly, through expansion of canal irrigation, claiming that irrigation coverage has risen dramatically and that major investments have been made in water infrastructure. He also cites free electricity for most households, large-scale recruitment to government jobs, health insurance schemes, Aam Aadmi Clinics, education reforms, road improvements, and anti-drug campaigns. Opposition parties argue that public concern about addiction, crime, unemployment, and debt remains high. Political debates suggest that many voters are measuring the government not by announcements, but by conditions on the ground. However, the AAP appears to have retained a strong organisational presence and a comfortable legislative majority. Mondays defections involve credible local faces that may help the BJP strengthen its future campaign, but how far it will put the party in pole position is for the voters to determine next year.
Ranji Trophy: Dubey Picks Nine Scalps As Vidarbha Bowl Out Madhya Pradesh For 209
For Central Zone: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey rewrote the Vidarbha record books on Monday by claiming 9-53 to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 209 on an eventful opening day of their Ranji Trophy match at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Dubey became the first bowler from Vidarbha to claim a nine-wicket haul in an innings of the Ranji Trophy. The previous best figures for the side was Arun Ogirals 8-39 in 1967-68, which ironically came against Madhya Pradesh. Dubey is now the 30th bowler overall to take nine or more wickets in an innings in the Ranji Trophy. It was Vidarbha all-rounder Nachiket Bhute, though, who made the first breakthrough by removing opener Yash Dubey. From there onwards, the innings belonged to Harsh. He opened his account in the 17th over and kept chipping away, leaving Madhya Pradesh at 64/5 in the 29th over. Atharva Mahajan and Saransh Jain resisted with a 72-run stand. It lasted nearly 18 overs before Dubey returned to break it, and the lower order did not survive long after that. The last nine-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy came from Gujarats left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai, who took 9-36 against Uttarakhand in 2024-25. Mondays spell adds to a big year for Dubey, who made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in June and took four wickets in two matches. He then toured Sri Lanka with India A, taking three wickets and scoring 59 runs across two innings. For Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he took eight wickets and made 27 and 24 against East Zone. He has carried that form into the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with 23 wickets in seven innings so far. Elsewhere, Karnatakas Ritesh Bhatkal (5-35) and Shikhar Shetty (5-53) shared 10 wickets to bowl Assam out for 135 inside 49 overs in Guwahati. Rohan Patil then hit 89 off 87 balls, with 13 fours and a six, and added 129 for the opening wicket with Mayank Agarwal, who was unbeaten on 57, as Karnataka got a 45-run lead. In Dharamsala, 20 wickets fell on the opening day. Rajasthan chose to bat and were shot out for 78, with Abhishek Kumar taking five wickets for Himachal Pradesh. Sahil Dhiwan replied with a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan, but Himachal still made 153 for a lead of 75. Mayank Mishra took 6-57 as Uttarakhand bowled out Haryana for 153 after they elected to bat. In Chandigarh, Pradosh Ranjan Pauls unbeaten 138 powered Tamil Nadu to 320/4 against the hosts. N Jagadeesan (52) and Baba Indrajith (51) also scored fifties. Punjab recovered from 71/5 to reach 276/5 against Andhra, thanks to an unbroken 205-run stand for the sixth wicket between Salil Arora (111 not out) and Sanvir Singh (100 not out). In Ahmedabad, Aarya Desai fell five short of a century as Gujarat crossed 300 against Kerala. He added 116 with Abhishek Desai, and after Gujarat slipped to 182/4, Urvil Patel (63 not out) and Vishal Jayswal (50 not out) put on an unbeaten 111-run stand. Opener Dhruv Patel made 124 to lift Baroda to 269/6 in Kanpur. He added 88 with Shashwat Rawat (47) and 108 with Mitesh Patel (49) after Baroda were 54/2. His dismissal set off a late wobble, with three wickets falling on 249 in four deliveries across two overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal came in at number five with his side at 27/3 and made an unbeaten 111 to take them to 266 in 88 overs against Delhi at Palam. Snehal Kauthankars unbeaten 116 rescued Goa from 54/4 after they chose to bat against Bihar at home, as they ended day one at 288/6 in 87 overs. At the CCI in Mumbai, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (78) and Sarfaraz Khan (55) struck half-centuries and captain Siddesh Lad made 47 as Mumbai reached 247/6 in 83 overs after being put in by Railways. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Manisankar Murasingh (33) and Bikram Debnath (32) were unbeaten at the close, after Tripura had batted 74.3 overs. Parth Bhut was the pick of the Saurashtra bowlers with 3-52 in 19 overs, including two maidens. Chetan Sakariya took two wickets, while Yuvraj Dodiya and Sammar Gajjar claimed one each. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
AAP criticise HM Amit Shah over grand promises ahead of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) Chandigarh unit on Monday alleged that instead of addressing the citys long-pending problems, the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah was limited to making grand promises ahead of Municipal Corporation elections. AAP city President Vijaypal Singh and councillors Anju Katyal and Deepa Dubey said Chandigarh residents had expected concrete decisions on housing board flats, ownership rights, Lal Dora properties, leasehold properties and rehabilitation colonies, but no clear solutions were announced. Vijaypal Singh said the people of Chandigarh had been waiting for years for solutions to their basic problems. He alleged that the Home Minister had presented no concrete plan or timeline during his visit that could offer residents any hope of relief. He questioned the purpose of the visit if the benefits promised to Chandigarh residents were to be delivered only through the Governor or the UT Administration. He accused the BJP of making fresh promises whenever elections approach without making serious efforts to fulfil them. He said the Home Ministers visit had been publicised extensively, but residents were left disappointed, with no substantial relief announced for them. Vijaypal Singh also referred to the 24-hour water supply project in Manimajra. He questioned the projects functioning, saying the results had not matched the expectations created by the extensive publicity and promises surrounding it. Citing an expenditure of approximately Rs 1,400 crore, he raised concerns about the projects implementation and said residents had continued to face problems related to water availability and water quality. He described the project as an example of the BJPs approach, in which announcements are made on a grand scale, but the promised benefits fail to reach people adequately on the ground. The AAP leaders also criticised the BJP over ownership rights for housing board flat owners. Vijaypal Singh recalled that in 2019 former Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher had stated at the UT Guest House that the Centre and the Union Home Ministry had approved the proposal to grant ownership rights to residents. He questioned why eligible residents were still waiting for these rights in 2026. He alleged that the BJP had once again remembered the issue only because the citys civic body elections were approaching, while families who had waited for years continued to await a resolution. The AAP leaders also expressed concern over fears of a colony near Dhanas being removed. They questioned why residents were facing the threat of displacement when thousands of houses were reportedly lying vacant, and why arrangements for rehabilitation and alternative accommodation had not been made beforehand. They said the possibility of families being rendered homeless during the festive season and the onset of winter was a serious concern.
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Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday said that o one will remain in 'Jhaadu', following the exit of rebel party leaders, including MLAs Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, amid political developments ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Badal claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would face defeat in the 2027 Assembly elections, alleging widespread resentment against the ruling party among the public as well as its own legislators. No one will remain in 'Jhaadu'. Their own MLAs are unhappy. I can say Bhagwant Mann will lose (in the 2027 elections). The public hates them because they have looted a lot, Badal said. In a significant political development, the SAD chief also announced that the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Qadian faction) had pledged its support to the party for the 2027 Punjab As...
Joint Press Conference in Chandigarh Against Arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron
Various social, farmers, human rights and public-interest organisations held a joint press conference at Chandigarh Press Club against the arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron, demanding their release and an impartial investigation. The post Joint Press Conference in Chandigarh Against Arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Lost Rs 99,000 in UPI fraud, now will get Rs 1.5 lakh after 5 years
The consumer court held the bank responsible for the losses incurred due to UPI fraud. After a five-year legal battle, the court's decision now requires the bank to pay the customer millions of rupees in damages.Court's decision on UPI fraudA Chandigarh resident is set to receive over 1.5 lak...
Punjab AAP may seek disqualification of two MLAs who quit party on Sunday
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Political activity in Punjab has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday began preparing to seek the disqualification of two of its MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who quit the party a day earlier. The party under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to formally approach Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, seeking the termination of their membership in the state Assembly. According to reports, Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra resigned from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party. Their decision has come as a major political setback for the ruling party in Punjab. The Aam Aadmi Party, under the leadership of its National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, maintains that both MLAs were involved in anti-party activities and had therefore already been suspended from the party. Following their decision to quit AAP, the party will now raise the issue of their disqualification before the Assembly Speaker. The Aam Aadmi Party last week released its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. However, the list did not include candidates for the Samana and Sanaur Assembly constituencies. Just a day after the list was announced, both MLAs declared their decision to leave the party. Speculation is also mounting that both MLAs may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, their next political move is yet to be officially confirmed. Following these developments, all eyes are now on the Assembly Speaker. However, resignation from a political party's primary membership does not automatically result in the termination of an MLA's Assembly membership. The Speaker's decision under the anti-defection law and the relevant constitutional provisions will therefore be crucial in determining the future of the two legislators. The political controversy is expected to intensify further in Punjab in the coming days.
Three departures in 48 hours spell trouble for AAP in Punjab (LD)
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In another setback to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh on Monday resigned from the legislative Assembly, becoming the third AAP legislator to quit within two days. The former IPS officer has reportedly sent his resignation to Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, adding to the mounting political turbulence within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. His resignation comes a day after AAP lawmakers Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanaur and Chetan Singh Jouramajra from Samana announced their decision to leave the party, triggering fresh questions over the party's internal stability and leadership in Punjab. Kunwar Singh's exit is particularly significant given his background as a senior police officer and his prominence in Punjab politics. He had emerged as one of AAP's prominent faces in the state after joining the party in 2021 and winning the Amritsar North Assembly constituency in the 2022 elections. However, his relationship with the party leadership had deteriorated over time. In June 2025, AAP suspended him for five years over alleged anti-party activities. Despite the suspension, he continued to criticise the party's functioning and the state government's policies. On Sunday, MLA Kunwar Singh launched a fresh attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the party had drifted away from the principles on which it was founded. Referring to the party's founding ideals of Swaraj, he alleged that AAP had lost its original ideological direction. He also raised concerns over the law and order situation, drugs, extortion and gangster activities in Punjab. The latest resignation comes at a politically sensitive time for AAP, which has begun preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections by announcing its first list of 40 candidates. The departures of Pathanmajra, Jouramajra and now Kunwar Singh within 48 hours have exposed growing discontent within the party's Punjab unit. The first two legislators had also criticised the Mann government's performance, raising issues such as drug trafficking, unemployment, farmers' concerns and governance. With three legislators now having resigned in two days, the developments pose a fresh challenge for the AAP leadership as it attempts to retain its political footing in Punjab ahead of the crucial 2027 electoral battle.
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from AAP; 3rd MLA to do so in two days
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In a major development in Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Amritsar North MLA, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, resigned on Monday, following in the footsteps of two other MLAs who resigned the previous day. Singh, a former IPS officer, also sent his resignation letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker on Monday. He was suspended by the AAP for five years in June 2025 for alleged anti-party activities as he had opposed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a Disproportionate Assets case. Sharing the information on X, Singh said that he will remain indebted to you until my last breath for the love and respect you have shown me, referring to the people of the state. With your cooperation and the blessings of the Almighty, we must all unite in a collective effort to rise above the politics of lanes and ribbon-cutting, and transform Punjabtrapped by drugs, extortion, gangsterism, and corruptionback into a progressive and beloved state, he said. Singh asserted that he had achieved 90 per cent targets, adding that his greatest achievement is ending the 'mai-baap' culture in politics and working by considering the public as my source of inspiration. In the Punjab Legislative Assembly, I always raised the voice of Amritsaris and boldly addressed issues from water and sewage to Circuit House, Company Bagh, dirty drains, Guru Nanak Dev University, Government Medical College, Saroop Rani College, and the Bargari sacrilege case. This was the first time that area-specific issues were raised by me in the Punjab Legislative Assembly by naming lanes and neighbourhoods, he said. Working together with you to formulate a forward strategy, my aim will be to ensure clean politics and transparent administration. My sole purpose is 'Punjab First'. Apart from this, I will have no personal interests, he added. Earlier on Sunday, Singh had hit out at AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asserting that the party had strayed from its founding ideals. Pratap's exit follows the resignations of fellow MLAs, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, who resigned from the AAP's primary membership and the Assembly on Sunday. Pathanmajra, who represents the Sanour Assembly constituency in Patiala district, sent his resignation letter to Arvind Kejriwal, announcing his decision to quit the party with immediate effect. Pathanmajra has been at the centre of several controversies in the past. A rape case was registered against him, following which he travelled to Australia. He was subsequently arrested by the police after returning to India to join the investigation into the case. Meanwhile, Jouramajra, who represents the Samana Assembly constituency and has also served as a minister in the Punjab government, announced his resignation through a social media post. According to media reports, tensions had reportedly been building between him and the party leadership after the AAP high command appointed former senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh Rakhra as the in-charge of the Samana Assembly constituency. The decision had reportedly left Jouramajra unhappy with the party leadership, as the appointment of another leader as constituency in-charge in his own Assembly seat was viewed as a setback to his political standing and influence in the area. The resignations come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Rahul Gandhis PM dream will not be fulfilled: Amit Shah
Chandigarh, Nov 1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mocking his ambition to become Prime Minister and predicting further electoral defeats for the Congress, NDTV reported. Addressing a gathering in Chandigarh, Amit Shah took a swipe at Gandhis Mohabbat Ki Dukaan slogan, alleging that the Congress leader was spreading hatred instead of love. Rahul ji, you will find nothing but hatred in your shop of love, Amit Shah said. Targeting Gandhi over his mock Parliament exercise, Shah said the Congress leader had found a new way to pursue his prime ministerial ambition. Rahul Gandhi wants to become Prime Minister, and that is why he has found a new way by organising a mock Parliament. Rahul ji, you can continue to remain Prime Minister in your mock Parliament. Your dream of becoming the Prime Minister of the country, however, will not be fulfilled, he said. Amit Shah also cited the Congresss failure to win a single seat in the last three Delhi Assembly elections and predicted a similar outcome in the next three polls. Get ready to sit in the Opposition once again, he said. With Punjab scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027, Amit Shahs remarks signal an aggressive BJP campaign against both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He has made tackling the drug menace a key poll plank, promising to make Punjab and the country drug-free by December 31, 2029. The BJP is seeking to expand its political footprint in Punjab and form its own government in the state.
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India's identity rooted in shared cultural consciousness: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India's identity is rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting the ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, he said India's rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a commemorative programme at Lok Bhavan marking the Foundation Day of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. He extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of these States and Union Territories. He said the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India's enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the regions being celebrated, the Lieutenant Governor said each has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He referred to Keralam's literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradesh's contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnataka's saint-poet tradition, Punjab's profound spiritual legacy and Haryana's contribution to devotional literature. He also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing India's cultural diversity, Chandigarh's place as a symbol of modern urban planning and Delhi's role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one another's heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nation's ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said. Emphasising the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation in the country's progress.
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Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []
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Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 1 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday called for greater cooperation among states and Union Territories, emphasising that India's diversity, cultural richness and collective efforts are central to achieving the vision of a developed nation by 2047. The Governor was speaking at the State Foundation Day celebrations of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Puducherry, organised by Lok Bhavan Assam, at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati. Extending his greetings to the people of the seven states and Union Territories, Governor Acharya said every region has its own distinct historical legacy, cultural identity and traditions, but all remain united by a common national spirit. He added that India's strength lies in its diversity, with every state making an equally important contribution to the country's overall development and progress. Highlighting their achievements in agriculture, technology, education, art, culture and spiritual traditions, the Governor said the exchange of best practices, mutual cooperation and healthy competition among states would further strengthen cooperative federalism. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047', Governor Acharya said that achieving the national goal would require collective commitment and coordinated efforts from every state and citizen. He stressed that development must be inclusive, ensuring that its benefits reach the last person in society. He also underlined the importance of sustained investments and efforts in education, healthcare, agriculture, innovation, skill development and women's empowerment. The Governor also said that nation-building was a shared responsibility and called upon citizens to actively contribute to development initiatives while taking pride in their respective cultural identities. Respecting the traditions and achievements of other communities, he said, would strengthen cultural understanding and reinforce the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. The celebrations featured colourful cultural performances representing the participating states and Union Territories, showcasing their folk traditions, art forms and distinctive cultural expressions. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Biswajit Daimary, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Nilima Devi, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, ADGP Surendra Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram and Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain, among other dignitaries, attended the programme.
Rahul versus Priyanka tussle out in open, says BJP after Ramlila Maidan rally
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Within hours of the INDIA blocs rally on Sunday, the BJP smelled infighting within the Gandhi clan, claiming that Rahul Gandhi tried to clip the wings of his sister Priyanka by not letting her speak at Ramlila Maidan. In a video message posted on X, BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that the Rahul versus Priyanka tussle was out in the open. In a combined Opposition rally at Ramlila ground, Rahul Gandhi did not let Priyanka Vadra speak! In their PR Drama Mock Parliament yesterday, Priyanka Vadra was seen angrily sitting silently in the second row! It's not mere coincidence when it happens twice in two days! Rahul Vs Priyanka out in the open! Bhandari wrote on social media platform X. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that if Rahul Gandhi wants to become the country's Prime Minister, he should spend his entire life in a 'Mock Parliament' only; in the real one, your number will never come. The Home Minister made the remark about Rahul Gandhi's unfulfilled Prime Ministerial aspiration with reference to the Congress party's mock impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, a day before. HM Shah said Rahul Gandhi has been tasting defeat in elections for 15 years, and his mother Sonia Gandhi's dream of seeing her son occupying the PM's chair has remained unfulfilled. He added that the only way Rahul Gandhi can become Prime Minister is in a Mock Parliament as it is nearly impossible for the Congress leader to make it to Parliament as Prime Minister in his lifetime. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, Home Minister Shah condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for rubbing salt into the wounds of families of the anti-Sikh riot victims by organising a rally in Delhi on days of the community's mourning. On November 1, 1984, the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, and today, on the same day, Rahul Gandhi held a rally in Delhi, rubbing salt into the wounds of those victim families, the Home Minister said at the event.
Like his father, Rahul Gandhi insulted 1984 riot victims today: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Calling the INDIA blocs Sunday rally ill-timed, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that when thousands of Sikhs were murdered in the 1984 riots, Rajiv Gandhi had remarked, when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, and today his son Rahul Gandhi organised a rally in Delhi to add insult to the injuries of the riot victims. He said neither Punjab nor the rest of the country will ever forget Rahul Gandhis actions, as on this day in 1984 the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, leaving children orphaned and thousands of families devastated. Rahul Baba, by organising a rally on the day of the Sikh massacre, you have exposed that your Mohabbat Ki Dukaan is, in reality, a shop of hatred, said HM Shah at an event in Chandigarh. The Home Minister said the BJP had appealed through a press conference that no rallies should be organised on November 1, 2 and 3, as these are the days associated with mourning the deaths in anti-Sikh riots. However, Rahul Gandhi remained adamant about holding his rally on the very day thousands of Sikhs were massacred, said HM Shah. He said Delhis traders had requested Rahul Gandhi to hold the rally after Diwali, explaining that it would cause business losses, but he was determined to hold the rally on the very day the Sikh massacre took place, he said. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the concerns of traders, the Home Minister said that this is the reason Delhis small traders ensured that the Congress failed to open its account in the last three elections. Remember my words: It will fail to open its account in the next three elections as well, he said. The Home Minister also accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies and anarchy and disrupting the functioning of Parliament. However, the people are now aware. Be prepared to sit in the Opposition even after the next Lok Sabha elections, he said. Rahul Ji, you disrupt the functioning of Parliament to prevent mothers and sisters from getting 33 per cent reservation. But remember, PM Modi will ensure that the women of India receive 33 per cent reservation. This is our resolve, said HM Shah. Talking about the 1984 riots, the Home Minister said that India had never witnessed a politically sponsored massacre of the kind perpetrated during the anti-Sikh riots, and it will never witness one again. HM Shah said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reopened cases against those involved in the 1984 riots, provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the victims and sent prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots to jail.
Punjab Betrayed: 2 AAP MLAs Explain Resignation, Point Fingers At Leadership
At a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday, the two legislators questioned the role of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Bibhav Kumar, holding them responsible for what they described as the prevailing political and administrative situation in Punjab.
