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Chandigarh, March 24: Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stated on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is failing to provide any assistance to farmers in Punjab. This includes the promised Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops. As a result, farmers are being driven to despair and are ... Read more AAP Government Forces Farmers into Despair: Sukhbir Badal
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Chandigarh, March 24: The Punjab government is actively considering a proposal to list hospitals in other states for the treatment of child cancer patients under its official health insurance scheme, an official announced on Tuesday. Dr. Gagandeep Singh Grover, Assistant Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Department in Punjabs Health and Family Welfare Department, stated that ... Read more Punjab Government to Facilitate Treatment for Child Cancer Patients in Other States
A two-day state convention of the National Service Scheme (NSS) for Punjab and UT Chandigarh commenced here at Chandigarh University campus in Mohali on Tuesday. Organized by the Regional Directorate, NSS Chandigarh under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, The convention was primarily aimed at strengthening effectiveness, outreach and promoting meaningful youth engagement in nation-building activities that brought together more than 250 participants from 34 universities from the state and UT including state NSS Officers, Programme Coordinators, Programme Officers and officials from the Regional Directorate and State NSS Cells, along with subject experts and resource persons. Jai Bhagwan, Reg. Director, Dr Raviraja N Seetharam, Vice Chancellor Chandigarh University along with other NSS Officials during State Level NSS Convention at Chandigarh University The prominent among those who were present on the occasion were Prerna Puri, Secretary Education, UT Administration Chandigarh, Komal Singh Chaudhary, Representative Director NSS, Jai Bhagwan, Regional Director, NSS, Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Rupinder Kaur, Sate NSS Assistant Director, Nemi Chand Golia, State NSS Officer and Dr Raviraja N Seetharam, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University among other dignitaries. The inaugural session was graced by Prerna Puri, Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration who attended as the Chief Guest. In her address, she emphasized the pivotal role of NSS in shaping socially responsible youth and highlighted the importance of community service in holistic education. Speaking on the occasion, Prerna Puri, Secretary Education, UT Administration Chandigarh said, This convention is being held at the right time with a very relevant subject, the National Service Scheme because it is not just a program, NSS is an ideology of service, dedication and of social responsibility which we all must have . Puri added, The vision of a developed India by 2047 can only be achieved through character-building. And for character-building, empathy, compassion and thinking beyond self-interest are essential. To contribute to peoples lives, each one of you must contribute meaningfully to this convention so that this program moves forward and contribute to nation-building, character development and leadership development. In the materialistic world that we live in where personal gains or self-interest is priority for many, contributing meaningfully to the society selflessly is the need of the hour. There are psychology experiments that show that true happiness comes from selfless actions. The happiest country in the world is Finland, that country ranks first due to factors like social support and selfless behavior. People there dont emphasize who won or lost but focus on collective experience. If we adopt such thinking, NSS initiatives can become truly meaningful. Many NSS volunteers already work in hospitals and other areas. We need behavioral change and value systems should be nurtured from a young age. The meaningful change in society comes only when we take responsibility, added t he Secretary Education . Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking unprecedented measures for youth empowerment in the country, Jai Bhagwan, Regional Director, NSS, Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports said, Under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister, the youth empowerment initiatives continues to guide the national service scheme across the country. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have extended continuous support to strengthening youth engagement and promoting NSS initiatives across the nation. This indeed is a landmark occasion as we have gathered for the first time for this comprehensive State Convention of Punjab and UT Chandigarh here at Chandigarh University. This convention is not merely a formal gathering, it is a collective step towards strengthening NSS activities, enhancing coordination, and expanding the spirit of volunteerism among the youth. Through NSS, we continue to promote community service, social responsibility, and youth development. Our volunteers remain actively engaged in awareness campaigns, cleanliness drives, health initiatives, and various community development programs. Guided by the motto Not Me, But You, NSS continues to shape responsible, compassionate and committed citizens of the nation . The convention witnessed technical sessions, panel discussions and interactive workshops focusing on best practices, innovative approaches and challenges in NSS implementation. The sessions were focused on themes including youth leadership development, community outreach, environmental sustainability and alignment of NSS activities with national priorities. The inaugural day witnessed deliberations aimed at reviewing the current status of NSS implementation across the region while aligning future strategies with key national initiatives such as MY Bharat and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The speakers emphasized the need to strengthen coordination mechanisms, enhance institutional capacity and ensure effective monitoring and reporting systems to maximize the impact of NSS activities at the grassroots level. About Chandigarh University Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. www.cuchd.in
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The Association for Reinventing School Education (ARISE) convened its Members Meeting at Varanasi, bringing together founders and leaders of progressive schools from across India for two days of strategic dialogue, sectoral deliberations, and institutional transition. The meeting marked two years of ARISE as an independent institution and nearly a decade of its collective journey since inception within FICCI, reflecting the organizations growing credibility as a unified national platform for school leaders. ARISE members from across India at the ARISE Members Meeting, representing a unified community of progressive school leaders Day One commenced with a Special Address by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, CISCE, who highlighted the transformative potential of collective leadership in education. When progressive schools come together with shared purpose and collective strength, they can transform the school education landscape in phenomenal ways. Platforms like ARISE enable collaboration and systemic progress that individual institutions cannot achieve in isolation, said Dr. Emmanuel. The engagement was also graced by Dr. Praggya M Singh, Professor & Director (Academics), CBSE. Strengthening school education requires a sustained focus on academic quality, capacity building, and effective implementation at the institutional level. Interactions with school leaders provide valuable ground-level insights into classroom realities and emerging needs, which are essential for shaping responsive academic initiatives, said Ms. Singh . There was also representation from international boards including Mr. Mahesh Balakrishnan, Manager, South Asia, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Mr. Vinay Sharma, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, South Asia, Cambridge International Education reflecting the broad spectrum of institutional engagement across national and global school education frameworks. The meeting featured expert inputs and structured discussions on leadership effectiveness, institutional governance, and emerging priorities for the sector. Day Two focused on ARISEs forward roadmap, including key initiatives to strengthen member engagement and knowledge exchange. Members participated in focused deliberations on Learning & Development and Liberalising the K-12 sector, addressing leadership capacity building, professional development, regulatory challenges, and policy priorities to identify actionable advocacy areas for 202627. An expert session on the Decoding of New Labour Codes provided practical guidance on interpretation, compliance requirements, and operational implications for educational institutions. A key highlight of the meeting was the Presidential Baton Passing Ceremony, during which the new Company Board, Governing Body and State Councils for FY 202627 were announced. The newly constituted State Councils for the year FY 2026-27 are as follows: Andhra Pradesh: Chair M. Padma Subrahmanyam; Co-Chair Mahadev Vasireddy Assam: Chair Nellie Ahmed Bihar: Chair Mrigya Singh Gujarat: Chair Kavish Gadia; Co-Chair Kush Dinesh Sakaria Haryana: Chair Aditi Misra; Co-Chair Yash Prakash Jammu & Kashmir: Chair Nandan Kuthiala Karnataka: Chair Srinivas Kumar Chalasani Madhya Pradesh: Chair Siddharth Singh Girnar Maharashtra: Chair Irshad Patel; Co-Chair Shailesh Dalmia New Delhi: Chair Rahul Aggarwal; Co-Chair Jyoti Arora Odisha: Chair Dr. Silpi Sahoo Punjab: Chair Manjot Dhillon; Co-Chair Robin Aggarwal Chandigarh: Chair Gurpreet Bakshi Rajasthan: Chair Ragini Kachhwaha; Co-Chair Deepak Sharma Uttar Pradesh: Chair Shalini Singh; Co-Chair Khwaja Saifi Yunus Uttarakhand: Chair Bharat Goyal; Co-Chair Manoj Kumar Khera Telangana: Chair Meghana Jupally; Co-Chair Satya Datla Tamil Nadu: Chair Vikram Ramakrishnan; Co-Chair R. J. Thayumanaswamy West Bengal: Chair Pradip Kumar Agarwal Kerala: Chair Rajesh George Kulangara These councils will play a critical role in strengthening ARISEs state-level engagement, regional initiatives, and policy dialogue across the country. Outgoing President Mr. Praveen Raju, Founder, Suchitra Academy and Sagebrook International School, Hyderabad, reflected on ARISEs institutional growth. Over the past two years as an independent institution, ARISE has grown significantly institutionally, structurally, and in membership emerging as a credible and unified national platform for progressive school leaders. The trust and spirit of collaboration among members remain the foundation of this journey, he said. President-Elect Dr. Arunabh Singh, Director, Nehru World School & Co-founder, Heathy Planet TGA emphasized continuity and forward momentum. ARISE represents the collective voice of progressive schools across the country. Going forward, our focus will be on strengthening collaboration, advancing policy engagement, and building future-ready institutions that place students at the centre, he stated. The ceremony also recognized members for their contributions to ARISE initiatives, underscoring the organizations participatory ethos. The Members Meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration, advancing reform-oriented dialogue, and shaping the future of school education in India. About ARISE ARISE (The Association for Reinventing School Education) is an autonomous body that brings together some of the countrys most progressive and intellectual minds including School Promoters, Edupreneurs & Leaders who remain committed and focused on serving as a beacon for change within the diverse and dynamic landscape of Indias school education system. Living up to the motto Student First , ARISE recognises the complexity and the unique challenges faced by both independent private schools and public / government schools and will continue to play an important role to be a collaborative platform to bring together forward-thinking school founders, educators, policy makers, think tanks, educationists, civil society experts and technical experts. As a collegium, ARISE represents over 1800+ Schools, 95,000 Teachers, and 1.5 Million Students .
New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but stay committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in New Chandigarhs Mullanpur, Ponting emphasised preparation, clarity of roles, and belief in the teams approach. The team began its camp at the New International Cricket Stadium with an intense opening session, as players and support staff regrouped ahead of the new season. Ponting, speaking before practice, expressed his enthusiasm at reuniting with the core group. It's going to be short and sharp from me. It's so good to be back here, so good to get what I feel is like the band back together again, you know, to see so many familiar faces back in this group again, he said in a video shared by the franchise, while also welcoming new additions. We have got a few changes, so Vishal, welcome officially from me, welcome into the group. Ben Dwarshuis, these are the two new players into the group, welcome to the group. The former Australian captain underlined that the focus at this stage is purely on preparation rather than immediate results. From now, the games and the tournament doesn't start now, as far as I'm concerned. This is training, this is preparation, this is about getting ourselves physically, technically, and mentally right for that first game on the 31st, right? he added. Reflecting on the previous season, Ponting urged the players to reconnect with the traits that made them successful as a unit. I want you to think back and think what you brought to this team last year that made us a good team, right? The one thing I spoke about last year, every single day, was we were a good team from the start until the end, and the one thing that we were doing, we were chasing being a great team. He then delivered the central message of his address, encouraging players not to fear errors as long as they remain aligned with their plans. Mistakes come, we all make mistakes, that's fine. I'll make mistakes on the way through this, you'll all make mistakes, you'll drop a catch, you'll play a bad shot, you'll bowl a bad over, but as long as you're sticking to what you know and what your game plan is, if you make a mistake doing that, in my eyes it's not a mistake, it's just what happens in the game, it's part of the game. Reflecting on the previous season, Ponting urged the players to reconnect with the traits that made them successful as a unit. I want you to think back and think what you brought to this team last year that made us a good team, right? The one thing I spoke about last year, every single day, was we were a good team from the start until the end, and the one thing that we were doing, we were chasing being a great team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS head into the new season after finishing runners-up in 2025 and will be aiming to go one better in the 19th edition. The side is set to play 14 league matches and are scheduled to open their campaign against the Gujarat Titans on April 31. Article Source: IANS
Punjab officer suicide case: Former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar arrested a day after FIR
Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was arrested following allegations of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The victim's family had demanded swift action, refusing post-mortem and cremation until the MLA was taken into custody. A purported video accused Bhullar of harassment, leading to his resignation.
BSF constable dies in NCB custody: Police
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, Mar 23: A Border Security Force constable, who was picked up by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning on March 3, has died in the central agencys custody, with his family alleging that he had been brutally assaulted. BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked up from Jammu on March 3 for questioning in connection with a case under investigation. He died during treatment on Friday night in Amritsar. Amritsars Maqboolpura Station House Officer, Jasjit Singh, said the NCB [] The post BSF constable dies in NCB custody: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chandigarh's own to fly as dy leader in IAF air show
Asia's only nine-aircraft aerobatic team, IAF Suryakiran, will perform in Chandigarh on March 27-28. The team features members with local roots, including Deputy Leader Wing Commander Tejeshwar Singh, whose childhood fascination with air shows inspired his career. Flight Lieutenant Kanwal Sandhu, from Panchkula, manages the team's ground coordination and commentary.
Punjab police drag Dalit woman by hair, assault her in broad daylight
Chandigarh: In an alleged case of police brutality, a Dalit woman was assaulted and dragged by her hair in Punjabs Jalandhar by a police officer on Friday, March 20. The incident came to light after CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media. The victim, Mamta Bhagat, claimed that she was 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 .
Emergence26 , a dynamic three-day event focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and startup culture . The event brought together entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and industry experts, creating a high-impact platform for students to gain real-world insights, learn from successful journeys, and explore new opportunities. A powerhouse lineup at Emergence26, Chitkara University: Ashwin Mushran, Anubhav Dubey (Chai Sutta Bar), Sanjay Gupta (Raj Comics), and Vatsal Sheth (Prismix Studios) The event commenced with an inspiring Day 1 dedicated to entrepreneurial excellence . Anubhav Dubey , Founder of Chai Sutta Bar, shared his journey of building one of Indias most recognised youth brands, motivating students to think ambitiously and remain resilient. Sanjay Gupta , known for his work with Raj Comics, engaged the audience with insights on storytelling and character creation. The day also featured interactive masterclasses and the Makers Buildathon finale, promoting hands-on innovation and creative problem-solving. Day 2 focused on innovation, investment, leadership, and industry insights , with a major highlight being Chitkara Xcelerator Demo Day26 , the regions largest Agri-Tech Accelerator program under the DSTs NIDHI Accelerator Program. The platform acted as a bridge between disruptive ideas and real-world capital, where several Agri-Tech startups secured on-the-spot investment commitments, enabling them to scale their technology-driven ventures. The event was supported by a distinguished network of investors and mentors, including Sushanto Mitra, Manish Johari, Rohit Bafna, Brendon Faroz, Param Patel, Sameer Shaikh, Priyanka Barot, Shreya Mishra, and Malhar Potnis . Through this initiative, Chitkara University strengthened its role in accelerating regional agricultural innovation and startup growth . Another key highlight was the keynote session by Ashwin Mushran , who spoke on leadership, communication, and confidence. A fireside chat featuring Vatsal Sheth and Sahil Nayar offered insights into the evolving media landscape, creativity, and risk-taking. One of the most engaging sessions, the 100 Crore Club Panel, moderated by Malhar Potnis , brought together leading entrepreneurs to discuss strategies for scaling businesses and building sustainable ventures. Investor pitch sessions throughout the day enabled students to present their ideas and receive expert feedback. The final day celebrated creativity, innovation, and achievement , featuring continued investor pitch sessions and an engaging stand-up performance that added a vibrant dimension to the event. Emergence26 concluded with a grand award ceremony recognising outstanding innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and student excellence. With participation from over 1,2001,500 students , Emergence26 emerged as a transformative experience, combining expert-led sessions, practical learning, and meaningful industry interactions. The event equipped students with the knowledge, exposure, and confidence to pursue entrepreneurial journeys and build future-ready careers. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University, said, Emergence26 reflects our commitment to nurturing an ecosystem where ideas can thrive and innovation is encouraged at every level. By bringing together industry leaders and young minds, we aim to inspire our students to think boldly, act purposefully, and lead with confidence in an ever-evolving global landscape. Emergence26 reinforced Chitkara Universitys commitment to experiential learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement , empowering students to become future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. About Chitkara University Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised and NAAC A+ accredited private university with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, recognised among India's leading institutions by NIRF, QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality, and emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning. The University's academic model integrates internships, live industry projects, and research into core curricula, supported by 2,000+ campus recruiters and 300+ international academic and industry partners. Global Pathway programs, developed in partnership with leading universities in the United States, Australia and Canada, allow students to complete part of their degree abroad. With a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied learning, Chitkara University, prepares graduates for careers in India and internationally. www.chitkara.edu.in .
Punjab Police Bust Drug Module, 2 Held With 5 Kg Heroin
CHANDIGARH, Mar 23: The Punjab Polices Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a drug smuggling module and arrested two persons with 5 kg of heroin, officials said on Monday. Preliminary investigation has revealed links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign-based handler allegedly orchestrating cross-border consignments, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a [] The post Punjab Police Bust Drug Module, 2 Held With 5 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab Police Busts Drug Smuggling Module, 2 Arrested With 5 Kg Heroin
CHANDIGARH, Mar 23: The Punjab Polices Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a drug smuggling module and arrested two persons with 5 kg of heroin, officials said on Monday. Preliminary investigation revealed links with a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign-based handler orchestrating cross-border consignments, DGP Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X. An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell police station in Amritsar, and further investigations are underway to uncover the entire network, the DGP [] The post Punjab Police Busts Drug Smuggling Module, 2 Arrested With 5 Kg Heroin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026: Schedule Delays, Venue Confusion and Player Availability Raise Questions
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, branded as TATA IPL 2026 and the 19th edition of the event, is scheduled to be played from March 28 to May 31, with 10 teams competing in 84 matches. On March 11, BCCI announced the schedule for the first phase, to be played from March 28 to April 12 for the first 20 games. Top 10 facts related to the event: 1. Delay in schedule announcement: The reason is that the BCCI waited on two crucial issues: a. Confirmation of polling dates in multiple states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam. The clash with the election dates is not a new feature for the IPL. b. Final decision from two franchises (Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru) on their home venues. Rajasthan Royals were facing uncertainty over the use of Jaipurs Sawai Mansingh Stadium, due to unresolved administrative issues within the Rajasthan Cricket Association. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, although received conditional clearance from the Karnataka government to use the M Chinnaswamy Stadium (following a tragic stampede at last years victory celebration that left 11 fans dead), the final approval was awaited. Accordingly, the BCCI decided not to announce the full fixture list until polling timelines are clear. They unveiled the first phase of the IPL 2026 calendar. Interestingly, at the time of the announcement of this schedule for the Phase 1 matches, the election dates were not known, but when the election (and counting) dates were announced by the EC, it was found that none of the match dates clashed with the election dates. Did the BCCI already know the election schedule? 3. Few non-team base, IPL venues have very interesting connections: Raipur, Chhattisgarh: IPL returns to this venue (6 matches played between 2013 and 2016) as BCCI Treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is from the state. Interestingly, Raipur was home for Delhi Capitals earlier, and now its a home for RCB for two games. The distance between Raipur and the teams home city, Bangalore, is approximately 1013 km by air (flight time roughly 2 hours) and approximately 1300 km by road (over 24 hours drive). Vizag: One of the DC owners is from the city, and political influence is there, and the city gets two DC home games. So far, 17 IPL matches have been played at the venue and some were non-DC matches. The distance between Vizag and the team's home city Delhi is approximately 1360 km by air (flight time roughly 2 hours) and approximately 1815 km by road (over 30 hours drive). Guwahati: City of BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, one RR co-owner and gets three RR big home games. So far 6 IPL matches have been played at the venue. The distance between Guwahati and the team's home city, Jaipur, is approximately 1500 km by air (flight time roughly 3+ hours) and approximately 1550 km by road (over 38 hours drive). 4. RCB plays five of its home games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after having got the nod to play at the venue. The IPL opening match, one playoff match and the final will also be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. An elated KSCA President and former Test pacer Venktesh Prasad said, Great to have the IPL back at this iconic venue. It is a great achievement for us at the KSCA to make this happen in the span of just two and a half months. This is a bigger achievement than my five-wicket haul against England (Lords, 1996). 5. Shift from normal schedule: Usually, the champion and runner-up venues are given for the next seasons IPL playoffs and final, which in this case would be New Chandigarh and Bengaluru. The New Chandigarh stadium (the home ground of PBKS), is scheduled to host an Afghanistan Test, immediately after the IPL, hence they missed this years important matches. 6. Opening match of the season: Starting from 2008 till now, a total of 15 different teams have played in the IPL. During all these years, the opening match of the IPL has never happened without at least one of these four teams: MI, CSK, KKR and RCB. However, for the first time, neither Mumbai Indians nor Chennai Super Kings are playing the first game of the IPL season, in 2 consecutive editions:. 2025 KKR vs RCB 2026- RCB vs SRH 7. The schedule of the first three matches of this season is very interesting: Match 1 on 28 March: RCB v SRH repeat of the 2016 final. The last time SRH and RCB played the IPL season opener was on 5th April 2017. Match 2 on 29 March: MI v KKR - 5-time champions v 3-time champions Match 3 on 30 March: RR v CSK repeat of 1st ever IPL final 8. The Big three: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni will be in action in the first three matches. 9. Title sponsor: Tata Group, under a 5-year contract (20242028) for Rs. 2500 crore (US$300 million). 10. Broadcaster: JioStar's Star Sports and JioHotstar as they hold the satellite and digital broadcasting rights for the period 20232027 cycle respectively. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The sheer number of absences leading into the IPL this year is also unprecedented. It appears that the teams are scrambling for replacements rather than getting their squads settled.
The family of a deceased Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official is demanding the immediate arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, alleging his harassment led to the officer's suicide. Opposition leaders joined the family in protest, demanding swift action and a CBI investigation, accusing the government of shielding the accused and delaying the FIR.
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CHANDIGARH, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official, officials said today. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly took his own life by consuming a poisonous substance on Saturday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The police also booked Bhullars father, Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and personal assistant Dilbag Singh. The FIR has been registered under sections [] The post Ex Minister among 3 booked for officials suicide appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Major Drug Trafficking Module Linked to Pakistan Disrupted, Three Masterminds Arrested
Chandigarh, March 22: The Punjab Polices Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF), has successfully dismantled a drug trafficking module supported by Pakistan. Punjabs Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced on Sunday that three masterminds have been arrested during this operation. Authorities seized 24.5 kilograms of heroin and ... Read more Major Drug Trafficking Module Linked to Pakistan Disrupted, Three Masterminds Arrested
Kashmiri Student Who Died in Punjab Laid to Rest in Kupwara
SRINAGAR: The body of a Kashmiri student who died in Punjab was brought back to his native village in north Kashmirs Kupwara district and laid to rest, following coordinated efforts by authorities to ensure the timely and dignified return of his mortal remains. The deceased, identified as Burhan Bashir, was a student of Chandigarh University. []
Jammu University Forms Committee After Protests Over Jinnah Chapter in Political Science Syllabus
SRINAGAR: Amid protests by student groups and a parallel defence by university authorities over the inclusion of a chapter on Muhammad Ali Jinnah in its postgraduate political science syllabus, the University of Jammu has constituted a committee to examine the issue, The Tribune, a Chandigarh-based newspaper, reported. The controversy centres around the inclusion of a []
Over 24 Kg Heroin, Rs 21 Lakh Cash Recovered: Punjab Police
CHANDIGARH, Mar 22: Punjab Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force, busted a cross-border smuggling module and recovered 24.5 kg heroin and Rs 21.5 lakh cash from three individuals, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had links with Pakistan-based handlers, officials said. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Rana, Manpreet Singh and Roshan Singh, all residents of Amritsar. A drone [] The post Over 24 Kg Heroin, Rs 21 Lakh Cash Recovered: Punjab Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, Father Among 3 Booked in Officials Suicide Case
Chandigarh, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbag Singh in connection with the alleged suicide of a state warehousing corporation official, officials said on Sunday. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly died after [] The post Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, Father Among 3 Booked in Officials Suicide Case appeared first on Northlines .
Officials Suicide: Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, His Father, Among 3 Booked
Chandigarh, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official, officials said on Sunday. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly took his own life by consuming a poisonous substance on Saturday. The police also booked Bhullars father, Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and personal assistant Dilbag Singh. The FIR has been registered under sections 108 (abetment of suicide), 351 (3) [] The post Officials Suicide: Former Punjab Minister Bhullar, His Father, Among 3 Booked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been booked in connection with the alleged suicide of a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official. The official, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, died by suicide after consuming poison, naming Bhullar and others in a video. Bhullar has resigned from the state cabinet following the allegations.
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