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Haryana Cabinet passes resolution highlighting PM Modis 25 years of public service
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday passed a thank-you resolution on the completion of 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the head of the government. While interacting with the media after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Saini said Haryana used to be number one from the bottom in the country, but thanks to the Prime Minister's visionary thinking and welfare policies, it is now number one from the top. During the Prime Minister's Sankalp Yatra, people were informed in detail about benefits for every individual, empowering poor people, and making life simple and convenient. He said the Congress ruled for 55 years, while PM Modi prepared the vision of a Viksit Bharat in 12 years. On this occasion, the Chief Minister appealed to farmers not to burn stubble during the paddy season. Stubble pollutes the environment. The government has made arrangements for stubble management. Farmers should take advantage of them. The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister had benefited crores of citizens by providing GST relief during the previous year, which was widely discussed across the country. In this way, the Prime Minister has worked to take the country to greater heights at the global level. Only a visionary leader can do this work. However, the Opposition made fun of this as well. He said people with vision never make fun. By making fun, the Opposition has harmed humanity. The BJP has also won the recent municipal and by-elections, and the condition of Congress is going to deteriorate further in the 2029 elections. The Chief Minister said the Congress is only misleading the youth. However, the youth know their character and face very well. He said today's youth need to be informed in detail about PM Modi's policies. The youth do not have complete information about the misdeeds of the Opposition. Chief Minister Saini said a few days ago, while a protest was taking place at Jantar Mantar on one side, one lakh youth participated when he launched the anti-drug campaign in Yamunanagar. There is no shortage of talent among the youth of Haryana, and it should be utilised positively. Only with their cooperation will the resolve of a Developed India be fulfilled, he added.
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Haryana Cabinet approves continuation of Sixth Finance Commission recommendations
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Saturday, approved the continuation of the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission for the devolution of funds to rural and urban local bodies from 2026-27 until the recommendations of the next Finance Commission come into force. The decision has been taken as the Seventh Finance Commission has not yet submitted its report to the government. Accordingly, as per the established precedent, the approved recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission will continue to serve as the basis for the distribution of funds to local bodies during this period. Under the approved framework, seven per cent of the states Own Tax Revenue (SOTR), on an actual basis, will be devolved to local bodies. The distribution of funds to Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies will be based on a weightage of 80 per cent for population and 20 per cent for area. For Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, the distribution will also be based on population data available on the Parivar Pehchan Patra Portal as of December 31 of each year. The inter-se distribution among Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads will be maintained in the ratio of 75:15:10, respectively. As per the approved framework, the local bodies will be permitted to utilise not more than 30 per cent of the devolved funds for pavement of streets. The framework also stipulates that the actual revenue of Urban Local Bodies must be at least 85 per cent of their budgeted revenue, as reflected in the audited accounts of the previous year. In case of non-compliance, the Urban Local Bodies concerned will face a 20 per cent reduction in their recommended share of the state Finance Commission grant due to them in the current year. The Cabinet also approved key amendments to the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to extend the benefits of the scheme to more eligible women, simplify its implementation and strengthen the delivery of financial assistance. Under the approved amendments, the annual family income eligibility limit under the scheme will be increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh. The scheme aims to promote womens empowerment by strengthening their financial independence and providing social security. At present, more than 10 lakh women are benefiting from the initiative.
SIR process in Punjab is being conducted by state, says BJP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its protest outside the Election Commission's office in New Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has said the entire SIR process in Punjab was being conducted by the state government and that the Central government had no role in it. Do Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party no longer trust their own government? Dhillon asked. He said it was surprising the Punjab government was conducting the SIR process itself and also staging a protest against it. Dhillon added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal had repeatedly assured the public that no legitimate voter's name would be deleted from the electoral rolls in Punjab. When the Chief Minister (Bhagwant Mann) and the party's (AAP) national convener (Arvind Kejriwal) have themselves given this assurance, what is the justification for staging a protest outside the Election Commission's office? he asked. The State BJP President said the AAP government no longer had the courage to answer questions raised by the people. The state government was under pressure over several serious issues, including pending dearness allowance (DA), the drug problem, gangster-related activities, deteriorating law and order, and Punjab's continuously rising debt. Instead of answering these questions, the Aam Aadmi Party was attempting to divert public attention through protests and demonstrations, Dhillon said. Referring to a 2015 video of Kejriwal, the State BJP President said that the AAP Convener had himself claimed that Delhi had more than 1.1 million duplicate voters. In the video, Kejriwal could also be seen saying that he had submitted a list of such voters to the Election Commission. Dhillon asked why Kejriwal was now objecting to the verification of electoral rolls and the removal of fake names under the SIR process, when he had previously raised the issue of fraudulent voters himself. Why is he (Arvind Kejriwal) now taking a U-turn on an issue that he had himself raised earlier? he asked. Dhillon said that the AAP, which he accused of undermining democracy through electoral manipulation and vote theft, had no moral standing to stage such protests.
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INDIA bloc leaders in J&K hold protest under Save Democracy Week campaign
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) INDIA Bloc leaders belonging to different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday carried out a joint protest under the nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign. For the first time, political rivalries belonging to the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday came out together to stage a joint protest here. The protesters attempted to start a protest march from the Congress headquarters on the Maulana Azad Road, but were stopped by police personnel deployed in strength to prevent the march. They were forced to withdraw into the compound of the Congress, where they subsequently staged a symbolic protest within the office premises. The INDIA bloc protesters were carrying flags of the Congress, NC and PDP. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of undermining the Constitution and democratic institutions. Protesters said they were holding a joint peaceful protest and that there is one united voice from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari that Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister and Home Minister, should go. The leaders also criticised restrictions imposed in Delhi, including curbs on movement and internet services, and alleged that democratic freedoms were under threat. The INDIA bloc leaders urged people across the country to unite in defence of the Constitution and democratic institutions. The Save Democracy Week campaign (also known as the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao or Save Vote, Save Country campaign) is a nationwide political movement launched by the opposition INDIA bloc, being held from October 2 to October 8, 2026 (with extended regional demonstrations following into mid-October). The protests and rallies target the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following reports that millions of voters faced exclusion or list modifications. The demands include the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting or reviewing the SIR process of voter lists, restoring the selection process for Election Commissioners based on the Supreme Court's committee model (comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice of India), and protecting Article 326 and citizens' universal adult suffrage. Opposition parties organised marches and protests aimed at the ECI and Parliament, demanding institutional transparency. In J&K, joint protests by the INDIA bloc (including Congress, NC, and PDP) took place in Srinagar and Baramulla, featuring rallies and effigy-burning demonstrations outside party offices. Rallies, press meets, and collectorate marches were organised across states including Jharkhand (Ranchi), Telangana (Hyderabad), Assam (Diphu and Karbi Anglong), Haryana (Chandigarh) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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IOA begins 2026 election process, appoints former election commissioner as returning officer
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun its 2026 electoral process under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with the Athletes Commission election scheduled for November 3 and the Executive Council polls set for December 5. The IOA has appointed former Election Commissioner of Delhi and Chandigarh, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, as the Electoral Officer/Returning Officer to oversee elections for the Athletes Commission, the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs) and the Executive Council. Srivastava will supervise the electoral process, including the preparation of electoral rolls, scrutiny of nominations, polling, counting of votes, declaration of results and related notifications. The first stage began on September 18 with the publication of the application form for inclusion in the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. Eligible applicants have been asked to submit their applications along with supporting documents by October 18. The election of the IOA Athletes Commission for the 2026-2030 term has also been notified, with polling, counting and the declaration of results scheduled for November 3. Eligible National Sports Federations have been asked to nominate two athlete representatives through their duly constituted Athletes Commissions by 2 pm on October 11. The Athletes Commission will comprise 10 elected members, including five men and five women. The rules provide for representation of athletes from Olympic-category sports and those who have achieved success at major competitions. The IOA Executive Council election is scheduled for December 5, ahead of the completion of the current councils term on December 10. IOA president P.T. Usha said the elections were an important step towards strengthening governance, transparency and accountability within Indian sport. The 2026 elections mark an important milestone in strengthening good governance, transparency and accountability within the Indian Olympic Movement. Our objective is to build strong, credible and athlete-centric institutions, fully aligned with the Olympic Charter and the national sports governance framework. The appointment of an experienced former election commissioner as electoral officer/returning officer underlines our commitment to an independent, transparent and credible electoral process, she said. The IOA will provide all necessary support while fully respecting the independence of the electoral process. Athletes remain at the heart of the Olympic Movement, and their meaningful participation in governance is central to the future of Indian sport. As India continues its continuous dialogue with the IOC as one of seven nations for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, strong governance and an athlete-centric approach will remain fundamental to our Olympic journey, Usha added. India is among seven interested parties in the International Olympic Committees Continuous Dialogue process for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, alongside Germany, Hungary, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye. Ahmedabad has been identified as the proposed host city for Indias project.
CJP Crackdown Spreads To Chandigarh; AAP Leader Sisodia Detained, Kejriwal Fumes At Detentions
The CJP protest has spread from Delhi airport to Chandigarh. Three leaders were held from their flight after reaching the capital. They were Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were travelling to Jantar Mantar to seek CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Kejriwal called the crackdown worse than the Emergency and used the words dictatorship and vote chori against the Centre. AAP then led a march to the Chief Electoral Officers office in Chandigarh. Barricades stopped the gherao. Several people were detained, including Manish Sisodia. Harpal Singh Cheema and other Punjab AAP leaders also joined. The poll body and the government reject the allegations over voter-list revision. This report explains what happened at the airport, how police blocked the Chandigarh march and why the dispute has become a national test of protest rights, election trust and state power across India today. Arrests have widened the fight beyond the protest site.
AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, detained during protest outside election office in Chandigarh
CPI-M, AAP leaders detained during protests against CEC
Opposition leaders from CPI-M and AAP faced detention in Delhi and Chandigarh while protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over serious allegations of voter-list manipulation and suppression of democratic rights.
AAP holds protest in Chandigarh over 'vote chori', Sisodia, others detained
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday held a protest here against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori' (vote theft) and lashed out at the BJP-led Centre for detaining protesters ahead of the proposed demonstration by Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. AAP workers and leaders, led by AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, held a demonstration against the BJP-led Centre near the office of the Punjab chief electoral officer here. Several leaders, including Sisodia, Baltej Punia and Sonia Mann, were later detained by the Chandigarh Police. The protesters held placards bearing messages such as 'Vote Chhor Gaddi Chhor' and 'Loktantar Bachao' and raised slogans against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. A heavy police force was deployed, and barricades were erected in the wake of AAP's protest. Earlier, addressing a gathering here, Sisodia slammed the BJP-led Union governme
AAP holds protest against CEC in Chandigarh, backs CJP stir call; Sisodia, other leaders detained
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest in Chandigarh against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft, demanding his resignation. Led by Manish Sisodia and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, the demonstration criticised the BJP-led Centre over detentions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's Jantar Mantar protest.
People Underrate Shai Hope A Lot, Has Special Skill In Shutting Out Noise: Roston Chase
JSCA International Stadium: West Indies off-spin bowling all-rounder Roston Chase believes skipper Shai Hope does not get enough credit for evolving his batting and commended him for having the special skill of shutting out the noise after his unbeaten century inspired the visitors to a record chase against India in the second T20I on Friday night. An in-form Hope hammered an unbeaten 102 off just 45 balls as the West Indies chased down India's imposing 249/5 with six wickets in hand to level the five match series 1-1 at the JSCA International Stadium. Hope had previously led the West Indies chase down 353 by hitting an unbeaten 162 in the third ODI against India in New Chandigarh last week. I think about Shai Hope, people underrate him a lot. But Shai Hope is a guy that he can blank out a lot of noise and just focus on what he has to do and I think that's his special skill. Because when everything seems to be going wrong, he's still out there giving his best and performing for the team, Chase said to reporters at the conclusion of the game. He also dismissed the criticism that Hope bats too slowly or plays for personal milestones and described him as an exemplary professional who works tirelessly behind the scenes. Everyone knows he's great in 50-over cricket and still sometimes people don't give him the credit. They always say he either bats too slow or he bats for himself. He puts in the hard work and he's the ultimate professional. He tries to tick every box and do the right things all the time. He also revealed about the efforts Hope makes in the gym, which helped transform from a slow starter into a power-hitter. He's done a lot of gym work to make himself stronger in terms of hitting the ball over the ropes. He also practises a lot of range hitting to get in those strong positions. Speaking about the mammoth 120-run partnership between Hope and Sherfane Rutherford (84 off 37 balls), Chase said, To chase 250 in any conditions, any ball in attack, I think that was a tremendous effort. I think it's a record chase for us. It was just a great feeling and it came out in the celebration. On his own bowling, which saw him pick 3-24, with his scalps being Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube, Chase revealed that he changed his tactic after Sanju Samson smashed his first delivery for four. I told myself probably the wicket is a bit too good to be using the wicket consistently. So I thought I had to mix up in terms of using the wicket and then going for the yorkers as well. On his own bowling, which saw him pick 3-24, with his scalps being Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube, Chase revealed that he changed his tactic after Sanju Samson smashed his first delivery for four. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Chief Secys apology exposes employee betrayal: Punjab BJP on DA case
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) With Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha offering an unconditional apology before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the ongoing dearness allowance (DA) case, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. He said the Chief Secretary's apology exposes the government's betrayal of employees. Dhillon said the BJP had consistently raised the issue of employees' pending dues and alleged that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government deliberately made mistakes in its petition before the Supreme Court against the High Court's order. He claimed that the move was aimed at delaying the matter until the Assembly elections, likely to be held in early 2027. Dhillon said the government was avoiding its responsibility. Instead of clearing employees' legitimate dues, it prolongs the legal battle, he said, adding that this was just the beginning and that more of the government's failures would come to light in the coming days. He said Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would eventually have to apologise to employees for betraying their trust. Dhillon questioned the government's spending priorities. He said the government spends crores of rupees on advertisements but has no money to clear pending DA arrears. He accused the AAP government of failing on several fronts, including payment of DA, tackling drugs, and maintaining law and order in Punjab. Dhillon said the government made tall promises to every section of society before coming to power but failed to fulfil them. Employees now approach the courts to secure their rightful dues, he said. He added that people recognised the gap between the government's promises and its performance. Dhillon said voters would hold the AAP government accountable in the upcoming elections. He said people were questioning its unfulfilled promises, treatment of employees and failure to address Punjab's worsening situation.
PGTI Tour: Shubhankar Sharma retains lead in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 9 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma returned an even-par 72 to retain a two-shot lead after the third round of the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. The 30-year-old Chandigarh golfer (68-65-72), who began the day with a four-stroke advantage, mixed five birdies with three bogeys and a double bogey to remain at 11-under 205 heading into the final round. Bengalurus Manoj S (70-71-66) and Italys Michele Ortolani (72-70-65) emerged as Shubhankars closest challengers at nine-under 207. Manoj climbed from sixth to tied second after making six birdies in a bogey-free 66. Ortolani rose from seventh overnight with a blemish-free seven-under 65, the joint-lowest score of the day. Last years PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu (71-69-69) of Chandigarh made a three-under 69 to occupy fourth place at seven-under 209. Shubhankar began strongly, making four birdies on the front nine before adding another on the 10th. However, he dropped three bogeys and a double-bogey on the closing stretch that reduced his lead from his overnight four strokes to two. It was an up-and-down day, Shubhankar said. I started strongly and made four birdies on the front nine, including gains on the second, fourth, and seventh, before adding another on the 10th. The back nine was disappointing because I missed a few opportunities coming in and dropped some shots. However, Im still playing good golf and have plenty to look forward to tomorrow. Hopefully, I can carry the momentum from todays front nine through all 18 holes in the final round, he added. Chandigarhs Brashwarpal Singh (72-65-73) and Bengalurus Khalin Joshi (72-67-71) shared fifth place at six-under 210. Joshi, a four-time winner on the DP World PGTI this season, began the week second in the Race to DP World India Championship. Current Race to the India Championship leader Saptak Talwar (75-72-72) climbed from tied 31st to tied 25th at three-over 219. The Pro-Am on Friday was won by the team consisting of professional Tapendra Ghai and amateur Prem Duggal. The Pro-Am winning team had a total of 48 Stableford Points.
ISL 2026-27: Punjab FC announce squad, include 10 academy graduates
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) Punjab FC announced a strong 27-member squad for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season, which includes an established core and ten academy graduates. The team will start its ISL campaign with a home fixture on Wednesday against Odisha FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Fourteen players from last seasons ISL squad, including national team players Bijoy Varghese, Ricky Shabong, Muhammed Uvais, Nikhil Prabhu and Muhammad Suhail F, along with Arshdeep Singh, Khaiminthang Lhungdim and Leon Augustine, have been retained. Patrick Bahanack, Mickael Malsa, Diego Raposo, Alfred Planas Moya and Raphal Messi Bouli are the foreign players in the squad. The squad also includes new domestic signings Mohammad Inam and Gurkirat Singh. The team comprises 10 academy graduates, three more than last season, who were rewarded with a place in the squad for their performances in the age group leagues and the recently concluded IFA Shield, where the Shers reached the semifinals. Goalkeeper Ayush Deshwal, midfielder Manglenthang Kipgen and forwards Muhammad Suhail F and Vishal Yadav, all part of last seasons squad, are joined by defenders Ngarin Shaiza, Sohel Khan and Karish Soram; midfielders Bishu Sharma and Laishram Rishikanta Meitei; and forward Konsam Sanathoi Singh. Speaking ahead of the new campaign, Head Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis expressed his confidence in the squad and its readiness for the season: This is a squad built with a clear idea of how we want to play, and I am very happy with the balance we have. We have experience in every department, players who know this club and the league, and ten young players from our academy who have earned their place through their work every single day. The ISL has a demanding schedule, and every player in this group will have a role to play. The players have prepared well, the hunger in the dressing room is there, and we are ready to begin. The Head Coach will be supported by Assistant Coach Georgios Angelidis and Indian Assistant Coach Sankarlal Chakraborty, along with Christos Vorgiatzidis as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Vinay Singh as the Goalkeeping Coach. All three goalkeepers from last season have been retained, with the experienced Arshdeep Singh leading the department along with youngsters Muheet Shabir and Ayush Deshwal. Bijoy Varghese, Muhammed Uvais, Suresh Meitei and Khaiminthang Lhungdim will lead the defensive lineup, along with new signing Patrick Bahanack, with academy graduates Ngarin Shaiza, Sohel Khan and Karish Soram completing a defensive unit with plenty of depth. In midfield, Punjab FC possess a dynamic blend of creativity, control, and energy. Mickal Malsa and Manglenthang Kipgen are expected to play a pivotal role in orchestrating attacking moves, with Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky Shabong and Mohammad Inam offering stability in the middle of the pitch. Bishu Sharma and Rishikanta Meitei, who caught the attention with their performances in the IFA Shield, will bring youthful energy and exciting football to the side. The forward line carries both variety and attacking promise. The experienced Raphal Messi Bouli has started his life in Punjab FC with three goals and three assists in the IFA Shield, while the other foreign signings, Diego Raposo and Alfred Planas Moya, have also started the season well. Muhammad Suhail, one of the most exciting talents of the country, will add pace in the wings, while the versatile Leon Augustine can be relied upon in any given situation. Local lad Gurkirat Singh, along with under-20 Indian international Vishal Yadav and Sanathoi Singh, will provide valuable options for the side. Punjab FC squad for Indian Super League 2026-27: Goalkeepers: Arshdeep Singh, Muheet Shabir, Ayush Deshwal Defenders: Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Ngarin Shaiza, Jephthe Patrick Gerard Bahanack, Mohammed Sohel Khan, Bijoy Varghese, Nongmaikapam Suresh Meitei, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Karish Soram Midfielders: Naravi Nikhil Jayantha Prabhu, Mickal Ramon Vincent Malsa, Ricky John Shabong, Bishu Sharma, Laishram Rishikanta Meitei, Manglenthang Kipgen, Mohammad Inam Forwards: Raphael Eric Messi Bouli, Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo, Alfred Planas Moya, Leon Augustine, Muhammad Suhail F, Bikash Singh Sagolsem, Konsam Sanathoi Singh, Vishal Yadav, Gurkirat Singh
BJP to hold protest against AAP govt in Chandigarh on October 10 over corruption, rising crime
Chandigarh [India], October 9 (ANI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a protest against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Chandigarh on Saturday over issues of corruption, rising crime and the drug menace. The protest is expected to see the participation of senior BJP leaders from the state, including party in-charge Satish Poonia, along with other prominent leaders and party functionaries. Through the protest, the party aims to highlight these issues and hold the state government accountable for its handling of key public concerns. Senior leaders are expected to lead the demonstration, with party workers participating to register their opposition to the AAP government
BJP to protest against AAP in Chandigarh on 10 October over corruption
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Gaurav Yadav Appointed Regular Punjab DGP After High Court Rap
CHANDIGARH, Oct 9: The Punjab Government on Friday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP), ending a prolonged period of uncertainty over the states top police post and granting him a minimum two-year tenure. The appointment came days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned the delay [] The post Gaurav Yadav Appointed Regular Punjab DGP After High Court Rap appeared first on Northlines .
Mann govt makes Gaurav Yadav regular DGP of Punjab after serving as acting chief since 2022
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, issuing an official notification and ending the prolonged arrangement of having an officiating police chief. Yadav, 57, who has been heading the Punjab Police as officiating DGP since July 2022, was selected from a panel of three senior IPS officers recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The other two officers on the panel were Sharad Satya Chauhan and Harpreet Singh Sidhu. The appointment concludes a lengthy selection process that had remained pending for several months after the UPSC forwarded its panel to the state government in July. The issue had also come under judicial scrutiny. On October 1, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government to take an appropriate decision on appointing a regular DGP and sought a compliance affidavit from Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha by October 13. Yadav was initially assigned additional charge of the state police chief in July 2022, when the then DGP, V.K. Bhawra, proceeded on leave. At the time, Yadav was serving as Special DGP (Administration) and was also associated with the office of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. During his tenure as officiating DGP, Yadav led the state police force amid continuing challenges involving drug trafficking, gangster networks and law and order. Tackling organised crime, strengthening the anti-drug campaign and improving policing have remained key priorities for the state police. On consideration of the panel received from the Union Public Service Commission, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to appoint Shri Gaurav Yadav IPS as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force), Punjab, reads the order signed by Alok Shekhar, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home Affairs. It says Yadavs tenure will be for a minimum of two years from the date he assumes charge. It refers to the Supreme Courts directions dated September 22, 2006, and July 3, 2018, in the Prakash Singh and Others vs Union of India and others case on police reforms. His appointment as regular DGP formalises his position at the helm of the Punjab Police after more than four years in the officiating role. The development is also significant for the states police administration, which had faced questions over the prolonged continuation of an additional-charge arrangement.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Supreme Court judge, Justice Sheel Nagu, on Friday recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu was to hear the matter when Justice Datta observed that the case could not be heard by Justice Nagu. The Justice Datta-led Bench said it would sign an order directing that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice of India (CJI) for the constitution of another Bench. CJI Surya Kant, who is the master of the roster, will constitute a fresh Bench to hear the Punjab government's plea. The development comes a day after the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on the Punjab government's plea till Friday, after Justice Datta said the case file had reached the Bench late and Justice Nagu had not had the opportunity to examine the papers. During Thursday's hearing, senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the Punjab government, had sought protection against any precipitative action in the meantime. However, the Justice Datta-led Bench questioned how it could pass an interim order without examining the case file. When we haven't read the file, how can we? it had remarked. The Punjab government has challenged the High Court's October 5 order directing the CBI to take over the investigation into allegations of corruption arising from three letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The High Court had directed the CBI to register a case and submit a status report within two months, while asking the Punjab government and police to extend full cooperation to the central investigating agency. The ED had claimed that Ghuman and his associates, Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder, were interfering in administrative transfers and postings as well as government tenders, and had called for the registration of an FIR. After the Punjab Police did not register an FIR on the basis of the ED's communications, advocate Nikhil Saraf approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking an independent probe by the CBI. The petition alleged that the communications contained serious allegations concerning persons linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office and sought a fair investigation free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance. The CBI has already registered an FIR in the matter and initiated an investigation pursuant to the High Court's directions. The agency also conducted searches at eight locations across Chandigarh and Punjab on Tuesday, including the Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh and premises linked to Ghuman in Sangrur and Mohali. On Wednesday, Ghuman and other associates were summoned to appear before the CBI's Chandigarh office in connection with the probe.
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