IMD forecasts very dense fog in 3-4 days
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense to very dense fog during the night and early morning hours over parts of northwest region, including Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh, in the late night or morning hours in the next 3-4 days, which may disrupt transport and aviation operations. A low pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23, which may intensify into a depression over the southwest in next two days. It will cause heavy spell of rain over south Peninsular India. Further, a spell of very dense fog in the Northwest region will also disrupt transport and aviation operations in the Northwest region, the IMD said in statement on Wednesday. According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over south Andaman Sea and adjoining areas that may move northwestwards and become a low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23. Thereafter, it is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent two days, it said. A continuous watch is being maintained for further intensification and movement of the system towards Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka coasts, the statement said. IMD advised taking of precautionary measures during foggy days to avoid road traffic collisions and chances of power lines getting tripped in the dense foggy routes. The Met department also advised people with lung-related illness to avoid exposure to fog as it contains particulate matter and other pollutants. In case of exposure to fog, these particulate matters get lodged in the lungs, clogging them and decreasing their functional capacity, which increases cases of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Long exposure to dense fog may cause respiratory problems for people having asthma bronchitis and other lung-related health problems. It will irritate membranes of eyes causing various infections, leading to redness or swelling of the eye, the statement said. The advisory to southern Indian states, such as Tamil Nadu , and Puducherry, says cyclonic storms will cause localised flooding of roads and water logging in low-lying areas. Further, in its agromet advisories, the IMD directed Tamil Nadu to provide adequate drainage facilities for the removal of excess water from rice, cotton, sugarcane, turmeric and vegetable fields, coconut and banana orchards. Regarding Kerala, it advised proper drainage in rice, ginger and vegetable fields. It also called for providing mechanical support to banana plants to prevent lodging in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23, which could influence weather conditions in surrounding regions. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall throughout the week, with isolated heavy rainfall in the Nicobar region on November 22 and 23. In the northeast, Assam and Meghalaya may experience light to moderate rainfall with isolated hailstorm activity on November 20. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to see similar weather from November 20 to 22. Prediction for northwest Low pressure over southeast Bay of Bengal around Nov 23 possibly intensifying into a depression over southwest in the next two days Cyclonic storms to cause localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal Very dense fog in the late night or morning hours over Northwest India during the next 3-4 days
23-yr-old Dalit girl found dead for not supporting SP nominee
LUCKNOW/CHANDIGARH/DEHRADUN: A 23-year-old Dalit woman, who had been missing since Tuesday, was found dead on in UPs Karhal assembly seat that went to bypolls on Wednesday, with her family alleging that she was killed as she refused to vote for the Samajwadi Party. A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70% was recorded in the bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Kerala amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities and misuse of government machinery. In Karhal of Mainpuri district, the victim womans father in an FIR alleged that his daughter was abducted by local SP leader Prashant Yadav and poisoned to death with the help of one Mohan Katheria. Mainpuri SP Vinod Kumar said, Both the accused, Mohan Katheria and Prashant Yadav, were arrested while further investigation into the incident was in progress. The incident triggered a slugfest between the BJP and the SP. Nine seats went to bypolls in UP. The Election Commissions update at 5 pm showed the voter turnout in Ghaziabad was 33.30%, Katehari (56.69%), Khair (46.43%), Kundarki (57.32%), Karhal (53.92%), Majhawan (50.41%), Meerapur (57.02%), Phulpur (43.43%) and Sisamau (49.03%). Acting on complaints by SP president Akhilesh Yadav against police officers checking voter and Aadhaar IDs, the EC ordered suspension of five police personnel violating its guidelines. UP Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa said, Five police personnel on poll duty have been suspended taking note of complaints two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad. An incident of stone pelting was reported in Kakroli village during voting in Meerapur seat. SSP Abhishek Singh said that the police promptly reached the spot and dispersed the crowd using mild force. In Uttarakhand, a voter turnout of 57.64% was recorded in Kedarnath assembly bypoll. In Punjab, a turnout of 63% was recorded in the bypolls to four assembly seats. The Gidderbaha seat recorded 81% polling, Dera Baba Nanak 63%, Barnala 54% and Chabbewal 53%. A clash took place between AAP and Congress supporters at Dera Pathana village in Dera Baba Nanak seat. Heavy police force was deputed at the site to diffuse the situation.
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Former Punjab Cabinet Minister Anil Joshi resigned from SAD citing party's sectarian politics
CHANDIGARH: Citing that he was disappointed over the party's sectarian politics and religious issues over broader concerns affecting Punjab, former Punjab cabinet minister Anil Joshi resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday. Joshi said he felt like a misfit in the party. In a strongly worded resignation letter addressed to the party's working president, Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Joshi said that the Shiromani Akali kali Dal is stuck in religious and Sikh Panth issues. There is no thinking about communal brotherhood. I had left BJP in protest against the anti-farm laws and I joined the Shiromani Akali Dal because I believed in the secular and inclusive vision of Parkash Singh Badal but with heavy heart, I have to leave as there is no progressive thinking in this party anymore and the party now seems focused on religion and sectarian agendas, which leaves no space for my principles, he said. He stated that the situation within the party had deteriorated after the death of Parkash Singh Badal. Criticizing the party's present leadership, After much thought, I have realized it is no longer possible for me to serve the people of Punjab while staying in the Shiromani Akali Dal, he wrote. In the end, he wrote that he resigned from all positions and primary membership of the party. Joshi had served as Minister for Local Bodies, Medical Education and Research in the previous SAD-BJP Government and joined the Akali Dal in 2021 following his expulsion from the BJP. He was first elected to the state assembly from the Amritsar (North) seat in 2007 and then again in 2012. Joshi fought the recent Lok Sabha elections from Amritsar on Akali Dal ticket.
Anmol Bishnoi might be first extradited to Canada, later to India
CHANDIGARH: The US Immigration Department had last week detained 26-year-old Anmol Bishnoi alias Bhanu younger brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in California as one of his travel documents was reportedly found to be forged. He had reportedly fled India using fake documents. He is likely to be first handed over to the Canadian authorities in connection with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He is also facing more than 32 criminal cases registered against him in India related to kidnapping, extortion and murder out of which at least 20 are registered in Rajasthan alone. Also, Anmol looked after Lawrences cartel of extortion and invested the gangs money in businesses outside India. Sources said that in all likelihood Anmol Bhisnois custody will be first handed over to the Canadian law enforcement agencies by the US authorities and only later India might get his custody as he has been residing in Canada, he is likely to be extradited to that country first. The process of bringing back to India might have to be initiated through Canada. Anmol was reportedly interrogated by the US authorities. A red corner notice had been issued against him in December 2022. He was detained last week in California by the US immigration department, as one of his travel documents was reportedly found to be forged, as he had reportedly fled India using fake documents. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller had told the media in Washington, It would be appropriate if anyone is going to comment on such a report, it would be the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, not the State Department. I prefaced it that way because they may decline to comment, but I certainly am not going to comment on something that falls within their jurisdiction. Indian agencies meet FBI officials to discuss extradition of detained gangster Anmol Bishnoi: Sources Sources said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials have met the senior officials of various Indian agencies after Anmol was detained in the United States to discuss the status of his case and the evidence against him. Anmols alleged involvement in the killing of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique might have also been discussed. Sources further claimed that after meeting the US official the officials of the central agencies are busy finding strong and direct evidence against Anmol and are thus reopening the files. An official privy with the development in the Punjab Police said that Anmol Bishnoi who operates from Rajasthan is the key operator of the global criminal syndicate of Lawrence Bishnoi and works behind the scenes managing businesses and activities of the gang. He is now in the most wanted list due to his involvement in three high-profile cases: murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique , firing outside the house of Bollywood actor Salman Khan and the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. As per the Punjab Police dossier, Anmol looks after the cartel of extortion and also oversees the investment of the gangs money in businesses outside India. He emerged as the point man of this gang as he was out of jail and looked after the cartel of extortion and would invest the gangs money in businesses outside India. The investments made were in sports clubs especially related to kabaddi and have benami real estate in India and abroad. A total of 32 criminal cases are registered against him which relate to kidnapping, extortion and murder out of which at least 20 are registered in Rajasthan alone as per dossier and he worked with Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar with Lawrence as their boss. In 2012, first case was registered against Anmol under the Arms Act when he was 15 years of age. His brother Lawrence was the main accused in the case, he was arrested but later released on bail. In 2017, 19-year-old Anmol was arrested by Rajasthan Police on charges of extortion case and for firing outside the office of a businessman in Jodhpur. He got the bail in 2019 and during his stay in Jodhpur jail, he established contacts with his brothers accomplices. Anmol was last spotted in 2023 at a wedding in California in which noted Punjabi singers Karan Aujla and Sharry Mann performed. Both singers later clarified that they had no clue that Anmol was present at the wedding as they were there just to perform. He was last seen in New York after he escaped in November 2022 via Dubai using a fake passport. A case was registered in the cyber cell police station. The passport was issued by the Regional Passport Office, Delhi. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had previously in October announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for his capture. Also, the Mumbai police issued a lookout circular against him in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khans residence on April 14 after he claimed responsibility for the incident on social media. Anmol was also involved in ordering a hit on singer Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022 and had left the country a month before the singer was targeted and killed. This is the second major detention of wanted gangsters after Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla was arrested in Canada earlier.
Punjab bypolls: Over 36 per cent polling recoraded till 1 pm
Chandigarh: A voter turnout of over 36 percent was recorded till 1 pm on Wednesday in the bypolls to four assembly segments in Punjab where clashes were reported between AAP and Congress workers in Dera Baba Nanak segment.Officials said Gidderbaha seat recorded 50.09 percent polling, Dera Baba Nanak 39.4 percent, Barnala 28.1 percent and Chabbewal 27.95 percent. At Dera Pathana village in Dera Baba Nanak segment, a clash broke out between the AAP and Congress supporters Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who is the husband of Congress nominee Jatinder Kaur, alleged that some outsiders at the behest of the AAP thrashed his party worker in the village and also accused the police of not taking action. However, AAP nominee Gurdeep Singh Randhawa rejected Randhawa's allegations as baseless. Workers of both the warring factions engaged in heated arguments. A heavy police force was deputed at the site to defuse the situation. Bypolls to the Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala assembly segments were necessitated after the incumbent lawmakers were elected to the Lok Sabha. Among those who cast their votes included Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, BJP candidate from Barnala seat Kewal Singh Dhillon, BJP nominee from Chabbewal Sohan Singh Thandal, Congress candidate from Dera Baba Nanak Jatinder Kaur and her husband and MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Congress nominee from Barnala seat Kuldeep Singh Dhillon. Speaking to reporters in Barnala, Hayer exuded confidence that the voters of Barnala assembly segment will vote for the AAP and claimed that the Punjab government carried out many development works in Barnala in the past two-and-a-half years. Congress nominee Jatinder Kaur exuded confidence that she will register victory in the bypoll. Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa also said that people will vote for his wife in the bypoll. In Gidderbaha, Congress nominee Amrita Warring offered prayers at a gurudwara and later met AAP candidate Hardeep Dhillon who had also come to pay obeisance at the gurdwara. Amrita said people of Gidderbaha will support her candidature in the bypoll. BJP's Manpreet Singh Badal was visiting the constituency and met party workers at the party's booths near polling stations. AAP nominee Ishank Chabbewal expressed hope that voters will give him a chance to serve them. Among the key contestants in the fray are former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Sohan Singh Thandal and Ravikaran Singh Kahlon (BJP), Amrita Warring and Jatinder Kaur (Congress), and Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon and Ishank Kumar Chabbewal (AAP). Amrita is the wife of the Congress' Punjab chief and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Jatinder Kaur is the spouse of Gurdaspur MP and former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. The Shiromani Akali Dal has opted to stay away from the bypolls. The party took the decision not to participate in the bypolls after Sukhbir Singh Badal, who has now resigned as the SAD president, failed to get any temporary relief from the Akal Takht, which declared him 'tankhaiya' (person guilty of religious misconduct), for the mistakes committed by his party and government from 2007 to 2017. The AAP currently has 91 MLAs in the 117-member Punjab Assembly, while the Congress has 15, Shiromani Akali Dal three, BJP two, and the Bahujan Samaj Party one. One seat is held by an Independent MLA.
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71-year-old pursues computer dreams at Pathanamthitta ITI
PATHANAMTHITTA: At a time when his peers are spending their days at home or with grandchildren, 71-year-old Parameshwaran Pillai has embarked on an inspiring journey by enrolling in a computer course. Whats more, he is learning to adapt to the vibe of his classmates, who are all barely in their twenties. Pillai, a resident of Mannarassala near Haripad in Alappuzha district, joined the Computer Operating and Programming Assistant (COPA) course at the Government ITI, Chenneerkkara, on 30th October. Despite financial struggles, Pillai was determined to achieve his dream. He works as a newspaper agent and cycles over 25 kilometres daily, yet he remains a regular and dedicated student. There are 20 students aged between 18 and 21 in his class. Other students were surprised to see an old man in the class. But they are all happy to interact with him and cooperate well. His instructors say he is a good learner and is picking up the pace, said Suresh, a trainer at the institute. This septuagenarian is not new to education. Though he pursued a few technical courses earlier in life, he never had the chance to learn computers. He is also simultaneously pursuing a BCom degree through the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Age is just a number, and I can't just sit around. It was my dream to study a computer course, and I'm learning whatever I can in my life. I'm also hopeful that the techniques I learn will be useful in my life, Pillai shared. According to ITI Principal K Ajith Kumar, Pillai is the most senior student in the history of the institution, where there is no age limit for enrolment. Pillais journey to education has not been without hurdles. In the 1970s, he worked in Chandigarh as a machinist in an industrial unit and later as a financial consultant. About 20 years ago, he returned to his hometown and became a newspaper agent. He passed the Plus-Two equivalent examination at the age of 65. Though he initially enrolled in an electrical and electronics course at Sree Narayana Polytechnic College, financial constraints prevented him from completing it. Recognising his dedication, the Chenneerkkara ITI authorities waived his fees, enabling him to pursue his dream. Pillais story is a testament to the fact that age is no barrier to education, proving that determination and passion can overcome all odds.
Punjab bypolls: 8.53 pc polling in 4 Assembly seats in first two hours
Chandigarh: , A voter turnout of over eight percent was recorded in the first two hours of polling in the bypolls to four assembly segments in Punjab on Wednesday, officials said.Polling began at 7 am and would end at 6 pm. Bypolls to the Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Barnala assembly segments were necessitated after the incumbent lawmakers were elected to the Lok Sabha. A voter turnout of 8.53 percent was registered till 9 am, they said. The Gidderbaha seat recorded 13.1 percent polling, Dera Baba Nanak 9.7 percent, Barnala 6.9 percent and Chabbewal 4.15 percent. Forty-five candidates, including three women, are in the fray for the bypolls. A total of 6.96 lakh voters, including 3.31 lakh women, are eligible to exercise their franchise at 831 polling stations. More than 6,400 Punjab Police personnel and 17 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed, the officials said. There will be 100 per cent webcasting of all polling stations, they added. Among the key contestants in the fray are former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Sohan Singh Thandal and Ravikaran Singh Kahlon (BJP), Amrita Warring and Jatinder Kaur (Congress), and Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon and Ishank Kumar Chabbewal (AAP). Amrita is the wife of the Congress' Punjab chief and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Jatinder Kaur is the spouse of Gurdaspur MP and former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. The Shiromani Akali Dal has not fielded candidates for the bypolls, the results of which will be announced on November 23. The AAP currently has 91 MLAs in the 117-member Punjab Assembly, while the Congress has 15, Shiromani Akali Dal three, BJP two, and the Bahujan Samaj Party one. One seat is held by an Independent MLA.
Delhis air quality improves to severe from severe+, curbs may stay for now
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Polling underway for Punjab bypoll on four Assembly seats
Chandigarh: Polling began on Wednesday morning for bypoll to Punjabs four Assembly seats, which are witnessing a triangular contest that saw high-pitched and aggressive campaigning among the states ruling AAP, the main opposition Congress and the BJP. The four Assembly segments are Gidderbaha, Barnala, Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal (Scheduled Caste reserved). A total of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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'Transform your villages into modern development hubs': Mann to newly elected Panchs
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Himachal Bhawan up for auction to repay Seli hydel project dues
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that the government will review the High Court order for the attachment of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi and respond soon. Leader of opposition and former CM Jairam Thakur accused the government of mismanagement, financial irresponsibility and 'complete administrative failure'. The Himachal HC ordered for the attachment of Himachal Bhawan due to the government's failure to return, along with interest, a premium worth Rs 64 crore paid upfront for the allotment of a 320 MW hydel project in Lahaul-Spiti. The court order related to a previous non-payment of dues which have since escalated to around Rs 150 crore because of delays in resolution of dues. The court has also directed the Secretary (Power) to inquire into the matter within 15 days as to identifying which officials have erred in returning the money to the company. State government has moved court against order: CM CM Sukhu said that the government will examine the High Court order and arrive at a decision soon. I have yet to read the order but there is a clause for forfeiture of upfront premium deposited by the power company, return of the Rs 64 crore amount is the decision of an arbitrator and the state government has moved court against the order, said Sukhu. CM Sukhu was closely associated with the formulation of the Hydro Power Policy, 2006, according to which power projects are allotted on the basis of bidding and upfront money is deposited against the reserve price per MW. State is making headlines for the wrong reasons: Leader of opposition Thakur accused the present government of 'completely destroying' Himachal Pradesh. He pointed out that investors were unhappy with the government and have withdrawn investment in the hydro sector due to new policies introduced by the government. Whatever projects we have with the Union Government whether it is with SJVN, NTPC or NHPC, the agreements that we had made with them in the past, have also been questioned, said Thakur. It is the failure of the government when 70 lawyers have been appointed as Advocate General (AG), Additional AG and Deputy AG, and have failed to defend the government. The state is making national headlines for all the wrong reasons and every citizen of the state is hurt by the latest court order of attaching Himachal Bhawan, he said. Thakur added that it will not be surprising if, at this pace, even the Himachal Vidhan Sabha and Secretariat are attached, due to the state government's inefficiency. He also accused Himachal CM Sukhu of gross economic mismanagement of the state after the High Court passed the orders. Financially irresponsible government, claims BJP The leader of opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajiv Bindal shared a video message alleging that a prestige property of Himachal is on the verge of being auctioned because of mismanagement by the Congress government in the state. This is a matter of shame, said the BJP leaders, adding that the Himachal government has been moving from one embarrassment to another, referring to recent controversies involving samosas, toilet tax, and now, order for attachment of Mandi House Himachal Bhawan. The leaders said the Congress government spent crores to hire lawyers to save its government than to protect the state's interests. Himachal moves SC after HC quashes appointment of 6 parliamentary secretaries Seli hydro electric project case On February 28, 2009, the state government allotted a 320 MW hydel project to be set up in Lahaul-Spiti to Moser Baer. Border Road Organisation had been assigned with the task of constructing a road leading to the power project site. As per the terms and conditions, the state government was responsible for providing required infrastructure for developing the project. Moser Baer approached the court in 2017 after several rounds of discussion with the state government regarding project feasibility. In August 2017, the company sought withdrawal from the project and filed a petition in the High Court seeking refund of the the upfront premium worth Rs 64 crores as the government had failed to provide basic infrastructure. In September 2017, the government terminated the letter of agreement with the company stating that Moser Baer had failed to sign the implementation agreement despite being granted extension. Earlier this year, the HC ruled that the upfront premium should be refunded with interest.
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North India, including Delhi-NCR, faced severe air pollution on Monday, with AQI levels reaching 500, triggering health emergencies, school closures, and work-from-home advisories. Hospitals reported a surge in heart attacks and asthma cases due to toxic air quality. Major cities like Patna, Lucknow, and Chandigarh also experienced hazardous air. The Delhi government imposed stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan, grounding flights and affecting daily life.
Haryana forest department's PCCF post faces leadership crisis amid controversy
Manipur students association Chandigarh demands justice for victims
Six Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), including three women and three children, were abducted and brutally murdered in Manipur, India. The victims, who were residing at a relief camp, were subjected to horrific violence, including rape and murder.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, resigned following his declaration as 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht. Badal's resignation comes ahead of the party's upcoming elections for president and other key positions.
Punjab reports season's highest stubble burning cases as Haryana AQI touches 'severe' levels
CHANDIGARH: The highest number of stubble burning cases in this season, at 1,251 incidents, were reported in Punjab on Monday increasing the total number of reported cases this year to 9.655, according to data by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PCCB). The Air Quality Index (AQI) level in the state was in the 'Poor category, while in Haryana five towns were in the 'Severe category and six places in the 'Very Poor category. Of the total 1,251 incidents reported on Monday, 247 cases were in Muktsar district followed by 149 in Moga, 130 incidents of stubble-burning were in Ferozepur, 129 in Bathinda, 94 in Fazilka, 88 in Faridkot, 77 in Tarn Taran and 73 in Sangrur. Ludhiana had 52 cases, Barnala 42 incidents, 40 in Mansa and Amritsar had 36 reported cases and Marelkotla had 34. Meanwhile on Sunday, 404 stubble burning cases were reported across the state, of which 74 new cases were from Ferozepur and 70 in Bathinda. An environmental compensation of Rs 1.35 crore had been imposed for 3,943 cases till November 15. As per the central pollution control board, the AQI levels of both Amritsar and Jalandhar around 7.30 pm were 241 in the 'Poor' category. Khanna was 143 in the 'Moderate' category and Ludhiana, Patiala and Rupnagar all three were at 262 and Mandi Gobindgarh was 213 - all in the 'Poor' category. While the AQI level of Chandigarh was 270 at the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS) in Sector 22, the AQI at around 7.30 pm on Monday was at 250 and that at CAAQMS Sector 53 was recorded at 240 and at the Sector 25 station it was 270. Ambala residents report breathing issues due to fog, pollution. In Haryana the Air Quality Index at Gurugram was 494, Dharuhera was 447, Bahadurgarh was 443, Faridabad was 432 and Bhiwani 405, all in the 'Severe category. While Jind was 387, Fatehabad was 383, Kaithal was 354, Karnal was 348, Palwal was 327, Narnaul was 320 - in the 'Very Poor category. Kurukshetra's AQI was 298, Mandikhera was at 293, Hisar at 281, Charkhi Dadri at 226 - all in the 'Poor' category. Only two places - Ambala and Panchkula - were in the 'Moderate category. In response to worsening air pollution, the Nuh Administration has declared holidays for schools up to class 5 from November 18 to November 22, according to an official order. As per the order from the office of the District Elementary Education Officer of Nuh, the holiday has been declared in all government, semi-government, and private schools in the Nuh district of Haryana. Sources pointed out that the PPCB is under scrutiny and facing allegations of under-reporting of farm fire incidents. The scientists monitoring the farm fires claimed that many farmers were setting paddy residue on fire post afternoon, dodging the satellite. While the pollution control board claimed have brought down farm fires by 70 per cent than previous years, farmers could be seen evading the satellite by setting the paddy residue on fire post 3 pm.
Haryana government withdraws Organised Crime Control Bill, 2023
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Monday withdrew the Organised Crime Control Bill, 2023, after certain discrepancies were pointed out by the Centre. Resolutions were moved in the House by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to withdraw this and another bill. In March last year, the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2023, which sought to prevent and control criminal activity by organised syndicates or gangs, was passed by the state Assembly. The bill had been reintroduced after the government made certain changes. Earlier, the government had withdrawn the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2020, after the Centre pointed out certain discrepancies. At that time, certain provisions of the withdrawn bill were found to conflict with provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act. The 2019 version of the bill had also been withdrawn following observations on certain provisions. After being passed by the assembly, the 2023 version of the bill was sent to the governor, who reserved it for the President's assent under Article 201 of the Constitution. The Bill was then forwarded to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). When the bill was sent to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, Finance, and Home for comments, they again flagged certain discrepancies. The MHA requested Haryana to consider withdrawing the bill and submitting a fresh one after incorporating the suggestions of the Law ministry's legislative department. The matter was deliberated upon and it was decided that a revised bill would be introduced given the observations made by the Centre. Earlier, the 2023 version of the bill was alleged to have carried provisions which are draconian and can be misused by the Congress, which suggested that the bill be sent to a select committee of the House. Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda in the House on Monday said the party had earlier also demanded the bill be withdrawn. Fellow party MLA B B Batra said, It is for the third time that this bill has been withdrawn. Saini, who is also Leader of the House, said a new version of the bill will be re-introduced later with changes. The government on Monday also withdrew the Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Bill, 2024, which was passed by the Assembly in February this year. Congress MLA Geeta Bhukkal said the chief minister moved official resolutions for withdrawal of the two bills. When these bills were being passed by the House, the opposition had raised certain objections, but these were overlooked, she said. The Dead Body Bill carried a provision of punishment for those who use a body for demonstration. The bill was sent to the governor, who reserved it for the President's assent. The MHA later sought comments from the state on the observations raised by the Union Ministry of Health. In the meantime, three new criminal laws 'the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023' were implemented on July 1.
Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi Dec 6
Chandigarh: Slamming the Centre for not holding talks with them over their demands, which include a legal guarantee of MSP for crops, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi December 6. Farmer leaders who took the decision here at a meeting said they were []
CHANDIGARH: The working committee of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decided to keep its decision on the resignation by President Sukhbir Singh Badal pending, as consensus had not yet been formed. The working committee will discuss the issue with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members and district-level SAD leaders before taking a decision. After the meeting of the working committee which lasted for three hours, the party's working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder said while discussions had taken place, a consensus had not yet been formed. The working committee decided to take opinions from the partys district presidents, all members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the leaders in charge of constituencies about the resignation submitted by Sukhbir Singh Badal. After taking their opinion the working committee will take the final decision as we are an elected body and in the democracy we have to take opinions from the ground level as well, he said. Bhunder said, On separate dates, we will call all the district presidents, all members of SGPC and the leaders in charge of constituencies to the partys head office and take their feedback and after that, the collective decision will be taken. Daljit Singh Cheema vice-president of Akali Dal said that the emotions of many are connected with the party and its leaders. Interestingly today morning Youth Akali Dal president Sarabjeet Singh Jinjher announced that if the resignation of Sukhbir Badal is expected then he will too put in his papers. Also another senior leader NK Sharma who is treasurer of the party and was a former chief parliamentary secretary also announced that he has resigned from the primary membership of the party and said that he will only remain in the party if Sukhbir Badal is the party president. The Ludhiana (Urban) president of the party Bhupinder Singh Bhinda also quit the party. As Youth Akali Dal members held a protest in front of the Shiromani Akali Dal office against Badals resignation, Bhundar said that he would hold discussions with all stakeholders on the issue. We will hold discussions on this issue. A SAD president always goes with the sentiments of the party workers, he said. On Saturday, Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation to the partys working committee to pave the way for the election of the new president of the SAD. Badals decision to step down followed his recent appeal to the Akal Takht (Highest Temporal body of Sikhs) Jathedar (High Priest) to announce his punishment regarding charges of religious misconduct. More than two months have passed since he was declared tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct). Sources said in 1995 Parkash Singh Badal became the party president as earlier Surjit Singh Barnala was the party chief from 1985 to 1995 and Badal had then floated his own Akali Dal faction (Badal) which he later merged with the party. In 2008 Sukhbir Singh Badal became the party president as he took command of the party from his father elder Badal. He was then the youngest chief of the party at the age of 45 years. Earlier on August 29, Sukhbir had appointed senior party leader Balwinder Singh Bhundar as the working president of the party. On August 30, Sukbir Singh Badal was declared 'tankhaiya' for the mistakes committed by his party's government from 2007 to 2017 when he was deputy chief minister and SAD president, taking decisions which affected the party and caused damage to Sikh interests. He had sought unconditional forgiveness for all mistakes committed when the SAD was in power in Punjab. In his letter earlier, Sukhbir had said he was a humble servant of the Guru and dedicated to the Guru Granth Sahib and the Akal Takht. The former Punjab deputy chief minister had submitted his explanation on July 24. Earlier a section of the party leaders raised a banner of revolt against Badal and this rebel faction has launched the Akali Dal Bachao Lehar. The demand for Badal to step down from the post of party chief, later these rebel leaders were shown the door from the party. In July this year party expelled eight senior rebel leaders from its primary membership for indulging in anti-party activities. These were Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Prem Singh Chandumajra, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikander Singh Maluka, Surjit Singh Rakhra, Surinder Singh Thekedar and Charanjit Singh Brar.
Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on December 6 from Shambhu border
CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers have announced to march towards Delhi on December 6 from the Shambhu border (Punjab-Haryana border) if the Union Government refuses to respond to their demands including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and other key issues. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 in batches from the Shambhu border to press the Centre to accept their various demands. Slamming the Centre for not holding any talks with the farmers to discuss their demands Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said after a long wait, they have decided to head towards Delhi. We will move towards Delhi on December 6. We have been left with no option. We waited peacefully for the government for nine months. But now we will head towards Delhi, he said. Tejveer Singh of the Bharatiya Kisan Union said that they have been camping at the two border points for 280 days and the Centre has not held any talks with them since February 18. Besides a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops, the farmers are demanding a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21. Earlier Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Coordinator, SKM (non-political) who is a cancer patient had announced he would sit on a fast-unto-death protest at Sangrurs Khanauri, which is at the border of Punjab and Haryana, from November 26. Dallewal said Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande will be the second person to sit on the fast-unto-death. The protesting farmers have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, when their 'Delhi Chalo' march, spearheaded by the SKM and the KMM, was stopped by security forces.
Protesting Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec. 6
Chandigarh: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops.The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. The protesting farmers have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, when their 'Delhi Chalo' march, spearheaded by the SKM (Non-Political) and the KMM, was stopped by security forces. Addressing the media here, KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said after a long wait, they have decided to head towards Delhi. We will move towards Delhi on December 6, he said. Pandher slammed the Centre for not holding any talks with the farmers to discuss their demands. We have been left with no option. We waited peacefully for the government (to reach out) for nine months. But now we will head towards Delhi, he added. The farmers will move towards the national capital in batches from the Shambhu border. Tejveer Singh of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) said they have been camping at the two border points for 280 days and the Centre has not held any talks with them since February 18. Last week, the farmers announced that they would intensify their agitation and start a fast unto death from November 26. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal will observe the fast. Besides a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, the farmers are demanding a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21.
Punjab | Protesting Farmers To March Towards Delhi On Nov 6
Chandigarh, Nov 18: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. The protesting farmers have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, when their Delhi Chalo march, spearheaded by the [] The post Punjab | Protesting Farmers To March Towards Delhi On Nov 6 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec 6 to press for MSP
Farmer forums in Bathinda, India, are planning another protest march to Delhi on December 6th. This follows two previous attempts in February that were blocked by Haryana Police, resulting in injuries and one fatality. The farmers are demanding space be allotted at Ramlila Ground and plan to travel in groups, potentially using vehicles other than tractors.
If all State Govts ban liquor: Diljit Takes Dig at Telangana Govt Notice
Diljeet Dosanjh criticized the Telangana government for banning him from performing songs that promote alcohol and drugs during his Hyderabad concert. The Punjabi Singer challenged the authorities across the country to ban Alcohol. He posted a video on his Instagram page and said it is effortless for him to tweak the lyrics. He told the audience that he doesn't consume alcohol nor does he advertise for that. In an apparent swipe at Telangana government, Diljit said, There's good news. I did not get any notice today. But even today I won't sing any song about alcohol, because Gujarat is a dry state, he said. During his concert in Ahmedabad, he said, Let's start a movement. If all states declare themselves dry states, from the next day, Diljit Dosanjh will stop singing songs on alcohol for the rest of his life. He then added, 'which generates huge revenue.' He further said, that during the pandemic, everything was shut except for liquor shops. You cannot fool the youth, he pointed out. He said that he is not intimidated by such notices and he can easily tweak the songs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) Dosanj said, Tweaking songs is very easy for me. I am not a new artist and will not feel helpless when asked to not sing a song. I will tweak the songs and people will equally enjoy it. While addressing the huge crowd, Diljit went on to call for a liquor ban movement. There's another offer. Declare dry for a day in whichever place I have to perform, I won't sing songs about alcohol, he added. Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform in 10 cities across India for his Dil-Luminati tour. The tour began with a grand show in Delhi and will end on December 29 in Guwahati. After Ahemadabad, Diljit is now set to perform in Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
Beant assassination case: SC urges decision on Rajoana's mercy plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed President Droupadi Murmu's secretary to place before her the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, for consideration. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan requested the President to consider the plea within two weeks. Inspite of the matter being specifically kept today none appeared for Union of India. The bench assembled only for this case, the bench said. On the last date the matter was adjourned to enable the Union to take instructions from the office of the President as to by when will mercy plea be decided. Taking into consideration that the petitioner is on a death row, we direct the secretary to the President of India to place the matter before the President with a request to consider the same within two weeks from today, the bench said. The matter will now be heard on December 5. On September 25, the top court had sought responses from the Centre, the Punjab government and the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Rajoana's plea. The then Punjab chief minister and 16 others were killed in a blast at the entrance of the civil secretariat in Chandigarh on August 31, 1995. A special court sentenced Rajoana to death in July 2007. Rajoana has said that a mercy petition under Article 72 of the Constitution was moved by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on his behalf in March 2012. On May 3 last year, the apex court had refused to commute his death sentence and said the competent authority could deal with his mercy plea.
SC urges President Murmu's secretary to place death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy plea
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed President Droupadi Murmu's secretary to place before her the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, for consideration. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan requested the President to consider the plea within two weeks. In spite of the matter being specifically kept today, none appeared for the union government. The bench assembled only for this case. On the last date, the matter was adjourned to enable the Union to take instructions from the office of the President as to by when will mercy plea be decided. Taking into consideration that the petitioner is on death row, we direct the secretary to the President of India to place the matter before the President with a request to consider the same within two weeks from today, the bench said. The matter will now be heard on December 5. On September 25, the top court had sought responses from the Centre, the Punjab government and the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Rajoana's plea. The then Punjab chief minister and 16 others were killed in a blast at the entrance of the civil secretariat in Chandigarh on August 31, 1995. A special court sentenced Rajoana to death in July 2007. Rajoana has said that a mercy petition under Article 72 of the Constitution was moved by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on his behalf in March 2012. On May 3 last year, the apex court had refused to commute his death sentence and said the competent authority could deal with his mercy plea. Beant Singh assassination case: SC declines to commute death penalty of Rajoana
AQI 'poor' in Punjab with low visibility, 404 new stubble burning cases
Punjab experienced poor air quality on Sunday due to thick fog and stubble burning, with 404 new fire incidents reported. Visibility dropped to zero in some areas, and temperatures are expected to fall further. Authorities have issued advisories, urging precautions.
Haryana's Jhajjar records AQI at 452, no primary classes in 4 districts
Air quality remained severely poor across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday, prompting four Haryana districts Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurgaon, and Sonipat to suspend physical classes for primary students and switch to online instruction. Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district recorded the highest AQI in Haryana at 452, categorized as 'severe'.
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