UT cops open water cannons on AAP stir against Bajwas remark
Akali show of strength, as Majithia arrives in Amritsar after bail
Pargat condemns lathicharge on protesting teachers, farmers
Punjab guv says jobs will curb drug use
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AAP leaders detained during protest over Bajwa's remarks against Punjab minister
Chandigarh witnessed chaos as police turned to water cannons to break up a protest organized by AAP leaders, among them ministers, in response to comments made by Congress figure Partap Singh Bajwa. His remarks, criticized as offensive to minister Harbhajan Singha former band playerignited strong backlash from AAP, who are now demanding a public apology.
CHANDIGARH, Feb 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the Modi Govts reforms over the past decade promise to propel India as a global hub for affordable therapeutics and diagnostics. Delivering the inaugural address at the Indian Thyroid Society Conference, the Minister who is also a Professor of Medicine, said that thyroid disorders must be viewed [] The post Dr Jitendra Addresses Chandigarh National Thyroid Meet, Describes India As Emerging Global Healthcare Hub appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Watch: CCTV captures moment when student shoots classmate to death in Punjab law college
A first-year student fatally shot his classmate at Tarn Taran's Usma Law College before taking his own life. The entire incident, captured on CCTV, lasted mere seconds. Police are investigating the motive behind this tragic murder-suicide.
Video: Punjab law student kills female classmate, then shoots himself
Chandigarh: A first-year law student on Monday, February 9, allegedly shot dead a female classmate in the head inside the classroom, then turned the gun and pulled the trigger on himself in Punjabs Tarn Taran district. The incident reportedly occurred in Usma village at the Bhago Law College. According to news agency PTI, police confirmed 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 .
Arms, Narcotics Smuggling Module Busted In Punjabs Amritsar, 5 Held
Chandigarh, Feb 9: Punjab Police busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of five persons in Amritsar, said states Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Monday. Police recovered six pistols along with 10 cartridges, 115 grams of heroin and Rs 11.90 lakh cash. In an intelligence-led operation under #GangstranTeVaar, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module, arrests five accused, and recovers six sophisticated pistols, 10 live cartridges, 115 grams of heroin, [] The post Arms, Narcotics Smuggling Module Busted In Punjabs Amritsar, 5 Held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CPCC directs Dadumajra biomining firm to pay over Rs 2L as environment cost
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T20 WC: 'The Sea Is Rough, Just Sail Through' How Jatinder Overcame Injury To Become Omans Captain
ACC Emerging Teams Men: Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Omans squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back. Jatinder, who has scored 507 runs in 20 T20Is since the World Cup was last played in 2024, is the most by any Omani batter in that period. Life since the 2024 edition was rough for Jatinder, who wasn't even in the main squad for that tournament. An eight-month injury rehabilitation, loss of central contract in between, and crushing self-doubt had pushed him to the brink of retirement. Now he prepares himself to captain Oman at cricket's biggest stage in the shortest format. I would say this is a bit emotional for me because I was left out in the previous World Cup, and now, I am captaining the side. It is a great honour, and I feel blessed and grateful for the opportunity. It's just that one step at a time, and I never thought I would be captaining the side and get a chance to captain in the World Cup, which is the epitome of white-ball and T20 cricket. I feel really honoured and grateful for this opportunity. More than that, I feel our team is really very skilful, with a talented bunch of cricketers, and we are looking forward to it, Jatinder told IANS in an exclusive conversation facilitated by SportCell ahead of the mega event. Oman's preparation began on January 22 when the squad departed Muscat and reached Colombo to get acclimatised to the conditions. Unofficial warm-up fixtures against the United States and Canada provided crucial match practice, while official warm-up victories over Sri Lanka A and Zimbabwe have lifted spirits in the Omani camp. The presence of long-time Oman head coach Duleep Mendis, a legendary Sri Lankan player, adds significant value, particularly with the side playing their games in his homeland. He is the one who loves the sport the most. He is a legendary guy here, and cricket runs in his blood. Of course, homecoming for him as we are playing the World Cup here. What more can you ask for? said Jatinder, Oman's all-time leading T20I run-scorer with 1,605 runs. Omans win record in the T20 World Cup has been sparse - the memorable 2016 victory over Ireland and another against Papua New Guinea in 2021. He is really overjoyed and excited because this is the fourth World Cup Oman is playing. We have had dry World Cups for a long time, and I feel everybody is hungry and we are all looking forward to having an impactful tournament, added Jatinder. Jatinder's captaincy approach focuses on creating an environment where players can express themselves freely. I try to think too far ahead, as they are not in your control. I try to keep the mood in the dressing room very light. I like everyone to open up, have a good rapport with each other, maintain good relationships, and appreciate each other. I think I have played that role in bringing everyone together on the same page and working towards one goal - towards the victory and betterment of the team. I think I have been successful, and the boys have been really cooperative, and you can see the result, he said. Apart from Zimbabwe and Ireland, Omans Group B opponents include previous winners Sri Lanka and Australia -- teams with significantly more resources and international experience. Jatinder felt they could give them a scare due to T20's unpredictability, favouring the fearless. T20 is a game where I don't think anyone can take any team lightly because in a very short span of time, a game can slip away. If you are zoned out, the game can slip away in an hour or so. There is hardly any time for the team to come back in the game, as I believe T20 requires a lot of intensity and game awareness. I think they should be fearing us, not us, because they have a long history. They have been playing very competitive cricket, and we don't get to play a lot of competitive cricket. So, I think they should be fearing us, not us, he said. It is this mentality that sums up Omans mission go beyond mere participation. To the team, what we have been saying is that we are not coming and participating in the World Cup. We just have to have an impactful tournament, and we want to play competitive cricket. We want to make an impact because we keep on telling them that even for us, we had a really dry World Cup. This time, we really have to have an impactful performance so that we can show the world that Oman is also on the cricketing map. Jatinder has witnessed Oman cricket's remarkable transformation first-hand. When Oman qualified for their first World Cup in 2016, they were the only team from ICC Division 5 to reach the tournament. Infrastructure improvements and quality coaching have accelerated development, thus keeping the sports growth on the right track. Beyond Singh, only four players - Aamir Kaleem, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufyan Mehmood, and Muhammad Nadeem - have previous World Cup experience. This means the rest of the 11 players are absolute newbies in the T20 World Cup. For those 11 players who are playing the World Cup for the very first time for Oman, they are really hungry. They want to showcase their talent to the world, and this is the golden opportunity for them, he said. With Sri Lankan pitches favouring spinners, Omans spin attack is well-suited to exploit the conditions. I have been to different platforms where I have said that it is a spin-dominating side. So, we will be banking a lot on the spinners. Of course, the pitches are going to help the spinners in Sri Lanka, and we are looking forward to it. Jatinder's path to leading Oman in this World Cup began with catastrophe. During a 2023 tournament in Zimbabwe, a persistent back injury worsened due to the workload. He continued playing through pain until it became unbearable. When one of his teammates, wicketkeeper-batter Suraj Kumar, recommended that Jatinder should contact Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Gujarat Titans' physiotherapist based in Chandigarh, he initially expected a quick fix. He said he is really good with rehab, physiotherapy, and treatment. I got in touch with him and was under the impression that it might take about 15-20 days for me to get the injury sorted. I travelled to India, and he did the assessment and everything. Then, I asked him about the timeline. He said that this will take about 3-4 months for you to get back to normal because there are a lot of posture issues to be sorted out. The diagnosis revealed deeper structural problems caused by playing through injury. He said, 'You have been playing with the injury, and that has become your routine regimen now. So, you have to get rid of it slowly, slowly.' Then, I moved there and stayed in Kharad, which was about a 20-25-minute drive from his rehab centre. I was there for about 100-104 days. Then, I got back to Oman and still had sort of niggles. In my mind, I was thinking, I have come back a bit early, and I should have stayed a bit more and gotten myself treated 100 per cent, he recalled. With some issues persisting after rehab, things became worse for Jatinder when he was dropped from the squad and lost his central contract. It took him eight months to get back to normalcy in his life, but the turmoil persisted. I got a chance to play in the UAE A team tour to Oman. I scored some runs in those games, and we were touring Canada just after the tournament. I was part of that L2 series in 2024, but then, things started to fall apart. I made up my mind that I am not enjoying the sport anymore, and I want to just give up. But I had a lot of sleepless nights because of thinking about what I am going to do if I don't play the sport. Teammates also suggested his batting style wouldn't facilitate a comeback to his normal self, but his wife Ramandeep Kaur became his lifeline. It was my wife who basically inspired me to fall in love with the sport again. She was the one who said, 'Just keep going. Things are not in your favour, but the sea is rough, and you just sail through. He confided in Mehmood about losing passion for cricket, but got encouragement from him. I spoke to Sufiyan also about this and said, 'I am not getting the joy I used to get. I have to get to the ground; I have to do this and that, and I am not getting that kick to play.' He was also telling me the same thing - 'No problem, things will be alright soon. But you just hang in there. Things are tough. You just hold tight. Everything will be sorted soon.' The turning point came during the 2024 ACC Emerging Teams Mens Asia Cup, where Singh captained Oman against India, Pakistan, and the UAE. Though winless, he played in all games, as Oman's competitive performances earned widespread praise. Ten days later, Oman achieved an unprecedented home whitewash - winning all four matches against the Netherlands and UAE in the Cricket World Cup League 2 series. He confided in Mehmood about losing passion for cricket, but got encouragement from him. I spoke to Sufiyan also about this and said, 'I am not getting the joy I used to get. I have to get to the ground; I have to do this and that, and I am not getting that kick to play.' He was also telling me the same thing - 'No problem, things will be alright soon. But you just hang in there. Things are tough. You just hold tight. Everything will be sorted soon.' Also Read: Live Cricket Score I had made up my mind that my playing days were over. That's it, and my cricket is over. But God had different plans, and it is absolutely God's plan that now I am leading the team in this T20 World Cup, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Operation Prahar-2 Against Wanted Criminals From Feb 10: Punjab DGP
Chandigarh, Feb 8: The Punjab Police will launch Operation Prahar-2, a statewide drive against wanted criminals from Monday, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The 72-hour operation focuses on wanted criminals and will start from Monday, Yadav said. Our purpose is to make Punjab safe and secure by giving a sense of security to common people, the DGP said while speaking to reporters here. He said 12,000 officers, who will be part of 2,000 teams, will [] The post Operation Prahar-2 Against Wanted Criminals From Feb 10: Punjab DGP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MC tenure ends but ex-councillors signboards still up
IAF Packet veterans home in on Chandigarh
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Vigilance case against Majithia: Court grants bail to co-accused Gulati
Suspicious balloon-borne banner from Pak lands on Jandiala Guru roof
1 arrested in AAP leader Lucky Oberoi murder case after encounter in Amritsar
Police in Amritsar arrested Shaminder Singh, the key suspect in the murder of Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi, following a brief exchange of fire. Singh, who has a criminal past, was apprehended in the Khasa area after attempting to flee. He sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter and has reportedly made disclosures about another individual's involvement in the crime.
2 held, narco networks busted; 11 kg heroin seized
Remarks against Guru: Akal Takht summons Barnala man
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2 killed in clash over trench for irrigation drain
Interim trade deal with US total surrender by govt: Farm forums; demand resignation of Piyush Goyal
Ahead of Shah rally, Punjab govt to organise major anti-drug rally in Moga
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Farmers protest halts Ravi-Beas Water Tribunals visit to Ropar
Punjab Sikhya Kranti: Statewide parents workshop engages over 17.5 lakh in Punjab schools
PU offers new UG course in forensic science, criminology
29th Punjab Science Congress opens in city
Chd MC eyes 461cr from internal revenue sources
Cow welfare panel visits Maloya gaushala
AAP slams Saini over stoppage of diet allowance for athletes and old age pensions
Duo involved in Tohana robbery case held after encounter
Haryana alone produces 36% of Indias milk: Union minister at Kurukshetra Livestock Mela
Unauthorised absence from duty strikes at core of disciplined force: HC
Day after farmer-police face-off, FIRs against 2,000 in Bathinda
Ambala Civil Airport awaiting security clearance, MP flags gaps
US dreams for son cost man Rs 12L, suspect arrested
GGDSD College hosts 29th Punjab Science Congress with over 1,000 academicians
Chandigarh hosted the 29th Punjab Science Congress, a three-day event focusing on Cutting-Edge Science & Technology: Empowering Youth for a Viksit Bharat. Over 1,000 scientists and scholars gathered to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research. The conclave featured numerous presentations, discussions, and an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fest, highlighting science's role in national development and youth empowerment.
Gangster Joga Pholriwal among 2 booked for AAP leaders daylight murder
CHANDIGARH, Feb 7: Two persons, including a foreign-based gangster, have been booked in connection with the daylight murder of AAP leader Lucky Oberoi in Jalandhar on Friday, with police suspecting personal enmity as the reason behind the killing, officials said on Saturday. Police have booked gangster Jograj Singh alias Joga Pholriwal, who claimed responsibility for the murder in an unverified social media post, and Dalbira under the relevant sections of the BNS and Arms Act at the Division 6 police [] The post Gangster Joga Pholriwal among 2 booked for AAP leaders daylight murder appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC directs Cantonment board to grant revised pay scales to employees
