Honey Singh rushed to Jalandhar from Dubai after his nephew Divit Auluck's death in a car accident. The rapper was seen breaking down and hugging Divit's grieving father, Dinesh Auluck, in an emotional video.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over rising air pollution in Punjab, alleging that he had ruined the state in five years, just as he had left Delhi struggling with pollution during his 10-year rule. Addressing a press conference, Sirsa claimed that Punjab has set a new record in air pollution, with Bathinda's Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly crossing 1,100, making it one of the most polluted cities in the country. Arvind Kejriwal has set a new record in Punjab after Delhi. Just as he left Delhi struggling with pollution for 10 years, he has now created another record in Punjab. Bathinda's AQI has reached 1,100, earning it the distinction of being the most polluted city in India. I am not saying this; today's news reports are reporting it, Sirsa said. Citing pollution figures from different parts of Punjab, he said, Not just Bathinda, Barnala has an AQI of 1,244, Talwandi Sabo 1,036, Malaudh 960, Abohar 885, Gurdaspur 528, Jalandhar 690 and Ludhiana 560. They have created all these records. The way Kejriwal ruined Delhi in 10 years through pollution, they have now ruined Punjab in five years. They have set a new benchmark by making Punjab one of the most polluted states in India, he alleged. Sirsa further questioned the AAP leadership, saying that Bathinda had now emerged as one of the most polluted cities in the country. What is left now? Kejriwal has destroyed Punjab, where the AQI has crossed 1,100. Due to the western disturbance, it is natural that air pollution will also affect Delhi. The poor air quality in the national capital is a result of pollution coming from Punjab. I congratulate Kejriwal for setting this record, he said sarcastically. The way he ruined Delhi, they have now ruined Punjab, Sirsa added. Taking a further swipe at the AAP government, he alleged that drug abuse, too, had become a major problem in Punjab. In Delhi, intoxication was available for free, and now the same is happening in Punjab. He has ruined Punjab with drugs and now with air pollution, he alleged.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Punjabi singer Jazzy B took to social media to announce that he would be unable to participate in the ceremonial puck drop with the Vancouver Canucks following the loss of his nephew, Divit Aulakh. The Dil Luteya singer shared an emotional note on Instagram, expressing grief over the loss and saying that he wanted to prioritise his family during this difficult time. My heart is broken as our family mourns the devastating loss of my beloved nephew, Divit Aulakh, he wrote. Explaining his decision to withdraw from the event, Jazzy B said that he would not be able to take part in the scheduled ceremonial puck drop with the Vancouver Canucks. I wont be able to take part in tomorrows ceremonial puck drop with the Vancouver Canucks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, prayers, and understanding, he added. Jazzy B had earlier also expressed his grief over the loss of his nephew in an emotional social media post. Sharing his feelings, the singer wrote, No words can describe how Im feeling right now, while remembering Divit as Sada putar Divit. Yo Yo Honey Singh's nephew, Vidit Aulakh, also known as Divit, lost his life in a road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab. The incident took place around 3 a.m. on Sunday, November 1 when Divit was travelling in a car with his friend after attending a birthday celebration. Their vehicle reportedly crashed into a stationary tractor-trailer belonging to the Municipal Corporation near the Police Lines flyover. The vehicle had been stationed there as part of routine cleaning and sanitation operations. The impact left the car badly damaged, and both young men died at the spot. Punjabi singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh cut short his stay in Dubai and travelled to Jalandhar, Punjab, following the death of his nephew. He rushed to be with his grieving family and offer his support during the difficult time.
POWERGRID: What strong oversight looks like
Every Kashmiri who has watched a 400 kV tower rise on a hillside, through an orchard or across a village path has seen how large these projects are. Many have also wondered how a project of this scale is governed. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna public sector company and the backbone of the national transmission network. It carries our hydropower out in summer and brings in power when winter demand outstrips local generation. It also shapes where lines run, which trees are felled and how landowners are compensated. I write as an environmental scientist, a former regulator and a certified Independent Director. This author appreciates the work of POWERGRIDs engineers and linemen, who operate in some of the hardest terrain in the country. But at the same a, governance question comes to mind. What should independent oversight of a company like this look like? How closely does the public record show it, especially for Jammu & Kashmir? A strong company The starting point is a company that performs. According to PSU Connects report on its FY26 results, POWERGRID earned standalone net profit of 15,921 crore for 2025-26 and is paying a total dividend of 9 per share. Its own Integrated Annual Report 2025-26 records record capital expenditure of 39,967 crore, and PSU Watchs report on the 37th annual general meeting says the company operates 292 substations and about 1.87 lakh circuit km of lines, with availability above 99.8%. The companys Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for 2025-26 says its core indicators carry reasonable assurance from TV India, a higher standard than many listed companies meet. The same report says Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell 17.95% in 2025-26 and that renewable reached 35.74% of its energy mix. These achievements are the base for any fair discussion. What the public registry shows, and what it cannot Most citizens would look first at the corporate registry. ZaubaCorps profile, compiled from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings records POWERGRIDs Corporate Identification Number as L40101DL1989GOI038121, incorporation on 23 October 1989 as National Power Transmission Corporation Ltd, registration with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi, and classification as a Union government company. Authorised capital is 10,000 crore and paid-up capital 9,300.6 crore. It names directors including Ravisankar Ganesan, Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, Yatindra Dwivedi, Abhay Choudhary, Chetan Bansilal Kankariya, Saibaba Darbamulla, Lalit Bohra and Ram Naresh. The same page shows the limits of such aggregators. It lists the last annual general meeting as 30 August 2023 and the last balance sheet as 31 March 2023, although the notice of the 37th AGM confirms the company met on 20 August 2026. Assets, revenue and profit are blank, the member count reads zero and the complaints tables are empty. This is a lag in a third-party database, not evidence of any violation. It does mean that a citizen in Srinagar or Kishtwar who relies on it will learn little about how the board handles environmental and community risk. For that, the exchange filings, annual report and sustainability report are the better record. Independent oversight: why continuity matters The corporate governance filing that POWERGRID lodged with NSE for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 shows a board of ten with three independent directors, and records compliance with Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations as No. The three, Rohit Vaswani, Shiv Tapasya Paswan and Smt. Sajal Jha, were appointed on 16 April and 16 May 2025. The companys Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for 2025-26 explains that the board had no independent directors from November 2024, when two tenures ended, and that quorum could not always be met. The companys stated position in both documents is that the President of India appoints independent directors through the Ministry of Power, and that it has repeatedly taken up the vacancies with the Ministry. The secretarial report adds that NSE and BSE each fined the company 14,39,600 for the March 2025 quarter and later waived the fines, on 12 September and 7 October 2025. The three directors have since completed their tenures. Scanx reported that Paswan and Vaswani finished on 15 April 2026, and a second Scanx headline says Jhas tenure ended on 15 May 2026; each served about a year. I found no announcement of replacements. PSU Watchs account of the 37th AGM on 20 August 2026 names only executives and a government nominee among the directors present. Market Screeners board listing shows no independent director. I could not open the filing for the June 2026 quarter, so readers should check the companys latest NSE and BSE announcements. If the position stands, it is a gap that belongs to the appointment process as much as to the company. The lesson is not about blame. The audit, nomination, stakeholder and risk committees all depend on independent members to function as designed, and short tenures and gaps make it hard to build the institutional memory that good oversight needs. The secretarial compliance report also notes that board-evaluation requirements were treated as not applicable under a 2017 MCA exemption for government companies. SEBI granted relief from Regulations 17(10) and 25(4) by a letter dated 2 March 2026. These are lawful accommodations. They do mean that the usual checks on directors apply more lightly to government companies, which makes the voluntary quality of governance more important. Who owns sustainability? In the documents I could read, there is no board committee or independent director with an ESG or sustainability mandate. The FY2025-26 BRSR names Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), as the highest authority for the business responsibility policy and the decision-maker on sustainability issues, with Vibhay Kumar, Executive Director (ESG & Net Zero), as the contact. The NSE governance filing lists the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, Stakeholders Relationship and Risk Management committees, with an executive director chairing risk. The annual report describes a four-tier ESG structure, although the extract I read did not give its detail. Executive ownership of sustainability is sensible. Adding an independent chair for a sustainability committee would give the board a second line of oversight, which is good practice for a company with POWERGRIDs footprint. What the law provides, and where it stops The Companies Act 2013 is stronger than many assume. Section 166(2) asks every director to act in good faith for the company, its employees, shareholders and community, and for the protection of the environment. Section 149 and Schedule IV define the independent directors role and Section 135 governs corporate social responsibility. These are duties of conduct, enforced by shareholders and regulators. A landowner cannot invoke them directly. The structure of the group adds another layer. Much newer transmission is built in single-project special purpose companies. Under Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, as amended in 2017, unlisted wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and dormant companies need not appoint independent directors. Regulation 24 of the SEBI Listing Regulations requires a listed parent to place at least one of its independent directors on an unlisted material subsidiary. This is a reasonable policy choice, but it means the company that builds and operates a line may have no independent director of its own. On disclosure, Regulation 34(2)(f) requires a BRSR, with assured core indicators for the top 1,000 listed companies. POWERGRID meets this. The BRSR is, however, a company-wide document.In the portions I could read, for both 2024-25 and 2025-26, it gives no state-wise breakdown and no mention of Jammu & Kashmir. On the ground in Kashmir These design choices matter because of what happens on land of the natives. On 10 September 2026 Justice Rajnesh Oswal of the J&K and Ladakh High Court dismissed Ghulam Ahmad Malla v. State of J&K, a petition by landowners at Dreygam, Budgam, whose walnut trees were damaged when a 220 kV line was laid across their land. As the judgment records, the Horticulture Department had assessed their losses at 6,92,810, 5,13,130 and 12,10,380 under government orders of 1985 and 1995 (SRO 493 and SRO 386). The owners accepted payment without protest and took the felled wood. The court held that, having accepted it, they could not argue it was below market rates, and noted they had not challenged the SROs themselves. Their claim over the land under the line was not separately decided. The company followed the prescribed schedule. The lesson is that the schedule itself, now decades old, is where reform is needed. On trees at scale, The Wire reported in December 2018, in its headline, that the J&K government had approved cutting about 60,000 trees in 2015 for power lines. I could read only the headline and description, so I cite it as a pointer. The question it raises is still fair. Where is the public tally of trees felled for transmission in J&K, and where are the compensatory plantations? The BRSR describes forest avoidance and compensatory afforestation in general terms and gives no J&K figures. Then the valleys. T&D India reported in January 2025 that Ratle (850 MW) and Kiru (624 MW) on the Chenab in Kishtwar are joint ventures of NHPC and the J&K Power Development Corporation. Their evacuation scheme, Part A, was estimated at 1,214 crore, and Part B, a 196 crore reconductoring of the Kishenpur-Kishtwar line, goes to the Part A winner. According to IndiGrid, the Part A company, Ratle Kiru Power Transmission Ltd, owns 359 circuit km of 400 kV double-circuit line, 4 km to Kishtwar, 67 km to Kishenpur and 288 km to Jalandhar. IndiGrid, a private infrastructure trust, acquired it from REC Power Development and Consultancy on 24 March 2025, and the lines are under construction on a 35-year service agreement. The ownership chain runs from a public tender to a private trust, which is why a clear grievance address for local people matters. This is also a district that has seen cloudburst and landslide disasters, so slope and climate-risk studies deserve a visible place in project governance. What Kashmir receives, and what it cannot yet see The BRSR reports CSR spending of 391.16 crore in 2025-26 across more than 120 projects, while the annual report gives 382 crore, and the two figures should be reconciled. The BRSR also says a grievance mechanism exists, and that community complaints were 366 in 2025-26, with 28 pending at year end, against 349 and none pending in the previous years report. A pending count that has gone from zero to 28 is worth watching and worth explaining publicly. What the reports do not show is Jammu & Kashmir specifically. The only mention of the regions neighbourhood in the annual report extract I read is a photograph caption of the Drass substation in Ladakh. A citizen cannot tell whether our share of CSR, jobs and compensation is proportionate to the assets we host. CSR also differs from compensation. Section 135 spending is a statutory obligation on profit, not payment for land crossed or trees felled. Finally, hosting national infrastructure raises a wider question about the fair share of benefits from J&Ks rivers and land, which belongs in public debate. None of this is a failing unique to POWERGRID. It is a gap in how national companies report on the regions where they work. Six practical proposals Good governance improves through specific, answerable steps. Several of this rest with the company, others with the Ministry of Power, SEBI and the J&K government. Continuity of independent oversight. Appoint independent directors for terms long enough to build experience and avoid gaps between tenures. A sustainability committee with an independent chair. Give community and climate risk a named board-level owner. State-wise disclosure. Publish CSR spend, land acquired, trees felled, compensatory plantations and grievances for Jammu & Kashmir in the BRSR or annual report. Independent voices on project companies. Extend the Regulation 24 principle so that companies building lines in sensitive terrain have at least one independent director. Current compensation rates. Update the 1985 and 1995 schedules to market-based rates for trees and for land under towers and lines with a right to contest. Slope-risk studies and a local grievance address. Publish geotechnical and cloudburst-risk studies before lines go up in districts like Kishtwar and name a J&K nodal officer with a public complaints register. POWERGRID has the scale, the finances and the track record to lead on all six. Independent oversight that is visible where the company works would strengthen the company, its shareholders and the people who live beside its lines. Note on evidence: The annual report and BRSR were read in extracts, the governance chapter of the annual report was not available to me, and the filing for the June 2026 quarter could not be opened. Readers should verify the boards current composition on the NSE and BSE announcements . Sources All web sources were accessed on 25 to 26 October 2026. ZaubaCorp, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited company profile zaubacorp.com. Supports: CIN, incorporation, capital, director list, stale AGM and balance-sheet dates. POWERGRID, corporate governance filing for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, NSE integrated filing, 27 April 2026. nsearchives.nseindia.com. Supports: board of ten, three independent, Regulation 17 No, committees, appointments. POWERGRID, Annual Secretarial Compliance Report 2025-26. powergrid.in. Supports: vacancies from 14 Nov 2024, 14,39,600 fines and waivers, SEBI relief of 2 Mar 2026. POWERGRID, Integrated Annual Report 2025-26. powergrid.in. Supports: capex 39,967 crore, CSR 382 crore, Drass caption. POWERGRID, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report FY2025-26. powergrid.in. Supports: sustainability governance, CSR 391.16 crore, emissions, assurance, grievances. POWERGRID, Integrated Annual Report FY2024-25, BRSR section, NSE filing, August 2025. nsearchives.nseindia.com. Supports: 2024-25 grievance comparison. POWERGRID, Notice of the 37th AGM and Integrated Annual Report. powergrid.in. Supports: AGM date 20 August 2026. Scanx, POWERGRID Announces Completion of Tenure for Two Independent Directors, 16 April 2026. scanx.trade. Scanx, POWERGRID Independent Director Smt. Sajal Jha Completes Tenure on 15th May, 2026 (headline only; page could not be opened). scanx.trade. Market Screener, Power Grid board listing. in.marketscreener.com. PSU Watch, Power Grid holds 37th AGM. psuwatch.com. Supports: directors present, network size. PSU Connect, POWERGRID FY26 Results: Net Profit 15,921 Cr. psuconnect.in. IndiGrid, Ratle Kiru Power Transmission Limited. indigrid.co.in. T&D India, Four qualify for Ratle-Kiru hydropower evacuation ISTS-TBCB scheme, January 2025. tndindia.com. Ghulam Ahmad Malla v. State of J&K, OWP No. 529/2019, J&K and Ladakh High Court, Srinagar, 10 September 2026. courtkutchehry.com. The Wire, J&K State Quietly Okayed Cutting 60,000 Trees in 2015 for Power Lines, 25 December 2018 (headline and description only). thewire.in. Legal texts relied on : [L1] Companies Act 2013, sections 135, 149, 166 and Schedule IV. [L2] Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014, Rule 4, as amended in 2017. [L3] SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, Regulations 17, 24 and 34(2)(f).
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian Men's Hockey Team completed an unbeaten league-stage run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on Monday with an 8-0 win over Korea their fifth in a row at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. Dilpreet Singh (8', 40') scored twice, while Jugraj Singh (11'), Harmanpreet Singh (15'), Shilanand Lakra (33'), Sukhjeet Singh (34'), Sanjay (36') and Angad Bir Singh (60') were also on target. India finished at the top of the standings with five wins from five matches and will face Korea again in the semi-finals as the tournament moves to Mohali, where the semis will be played on November 4 and the medal matches on November 5. Second-placed Japan will face Malaysia, who finished the league stage in third place, in the other semi-final. India began aggressively in front of a packed house and created an early chance through Sukhjeet, whose backhand effort in the fourth minute was saved by goalkeeper Kim Jaehyeon. Dilpreet opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a backhand finish after a move that began with an aerial pass from Jugraj. India doubled their lead through a penalty corner in the 11th minute, with Jugraj scoring after Harmanpreet's initial effort was kept out and Vishnukant Singh set up Jugraj on the rebound. Harmanpreet added another penalty-corner goal to his tally in the 15th minute to give India a 3-0 lead at the first break. He now tops the scoring chart with nine goals. Korea showed more intent in the second quarter and earned a number of penalty corners, but the Indian defence kept them at bay. Pathak also denied Son Dain in a one-on-one situation in the 27th minute with a timely save using his outstretched foot. India had opportunities of their own, but Aditya Arjun Lalage's shot went wide, while another penalty corner did not result in a goal after the ball was ruled to have been played with the back of the stick. India went into half-time with their three-goal advantage intact. India increased the tempo after the break and added four goals in the third quarter. Shilanand Lakra scored in the 33rd minute after a penalty-corner variation. Harmanpreet's pass found Jugraj, whose attempt was saved by Kim, but Lakra was on hand to put away the rebound. Sukhjeet made it 5-0 a minute later, deflecting Aditya's pass from the baseline into the net. Sanjay added another in the 36th minute, reacting quickest after Dilpreet's attempt was saved. India's seventh goal came in the 40th minute when Sanjay controlled Harmanpreet's long aerial pass and struck towards goal, with Dilpreet getting a touch to send the ball past the goalkeeper. India eased the tempo in the final quarter, with Korea enjoying periods of ball-possession but struggling to create clear chances. Suraj Karkera made a save when Korea threatened, while a penalty corner in the 58th minute came to nothing. Angad Bir Singh then scored a superb solo goal in the 60th minute, winning possession in the midfield, driving towards the circle and pushing the ball underneath the advancing goalkeeper to complete the 8-0 win. Korea had another penalty corner in the closing seconds, but failed to make the most of it. Sanjay, who was named Player of the Match, said India were pleased to finish at the top of the pool. We wanted to top the table and we did that. We are very happy. I want to request the crowd to support us the same way in Mohali, he said. India finished with 15 points and a goal difference of +29. Japan ended second with 10 points, followed by Malaysia with nine and Korea with six points.
India powerhouse of world hockey: Dutch legend Bovelander
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Nov 2 (IANS) Dutch hockey legend and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and 1990 World Cup Gold Medalist Floris Jan Bovelander on Monday expressed delight at being invited by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to witness the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026, recalling the Chief Ministers visit to the Netherlands in April and his deep passion for hockey. Speaking on the sidelines of the tournament currently underway at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Bovelander said, I was both astonished and honoured that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann remembered me and personally invited me to be part of the prestigious tournament. The invitation reflected the Chief Ministers immense love for hockey and that I made it a point to travel to Jalandhar. The legendary drag flicker, who represented the Netherlands in 241 international matches and scored 215 goals during his illustrious international career from October 1985 to August 1996, described India as a powerhouse of world hockey. Highlighting the contribution of Asian countries, particularly India and Pakistan, to the Olympic movement, Bovelander underscored their importance in popularising the movement across the world. Recalling his association with Indian hockey, the Dutch legend, popularly known as Flop, Floppie and Boem Boem Bovelander, said India had rendered yeomans service in taking hockey to greater heights at the international level. He added that most of his memories of Indian hockey were associated with players from Punjab, particularly Sikh players, asserting that Indian hockey could simply not be imagined without Punjab. During his visit, Bovelander also participated in a joint training session with 37 coaches from Punjab and budding hockey trainees of the Surjit Hockey Academy, being run under the aegis of the Punjab government. He was accompanied by the Sports Departments official, renowned hockey star and Olympic medalist Gurjant Singh, Dronacharya Awardee Jiwanjot Singh Teja and coach Avtar Singh. To encourage the next generation of hockey players, Bovelander actively participated in a drag-flick training session with the young trainees and shared valuable technical tips, drawing upon his vast international experience. The Sports Department also felicitated the legendary hockey ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sport. Overwhelmed by the warmth and affection extended to him, Bovelander expressed his commitment to attending the Mohali leg of the tournament as well, scheduled for November 4 and 5 at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
India vs South Korea LIVE: India look to sign off from Jalandhar in style before semis
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Dutch Hockey Legend Floris Jan Bovelander Celebrates Indias Role in Global Hockey Popularity
Floris Jan Bovelander praises Indias contribution to hockey at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar, highlighting Punjabs influence. Dutch Hockey Legend Floris Jan Bovelander Celebrates Indias Role in Global Hockey Popularity
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Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Nov 1 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2, registering their fourth successive win in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday. The Indian skipper (3', 33', 58') scored twice from penalty corners before converting a penalty stroke, while Sukhjeet Singh (43') added the fourth goal. Akhimullah Anuar (25') and Shello Silverius (60') scored for Malaysia. Harmanpreet was named Player of the Match for his match-winning show. The contest was a repeat of the Asian Games 2026 gold-medal match, where India beat Malaysia 5-1 to successfully defend their title. Both teams had won their first three matches in Jalandhar and came into Sunday's fixture unbeaten. India started quickly and won a penalty corner in the third minute, with Harmanpreet converting a variation involving Jugraj Singh to put the hosts in the lead. Malaysia responded with attacks of their own, but Aditya Arjun Lalage intercepted a dangerous pass intended for Anuar. Hardik Singh then produced a fine run past Shafiq Hassan, but Mandeep Singh and Sukhjeet could not convert the chance. Malaysia put India under pressure in the second quarter and won their first penalty corner in the 18th minute after Fitri Saari was fouled by Harmanpreet. Rajinder blocked Azimuddin Kamaruddin's first attempt, while goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak saved the following shot. India won a penalty corner in the 21st minute after Aditya was brought down, but Aminul Azhar blocked it. Harmanpreet's attempt on the re-award struck the crossbar. Malaysia then earned a series of penalty corners, with Amit Rohidas making two important blocks as the first rusher before Pathak saved the next attempt. The visitors equalised in the 25th minute when Anuar converted a penalty corner. The teams went into the break level at 1-1. India raised the tempo after the change of ends and regained the lead in the 33rd minute. Harmanpreet once again converted a penalty corner. One of the biggest turning points of the match also arrived in the same quarter when Faiz Jali received a 10-minute yellow card in the 38th minute for charging into Mandeep from behind. India, who have already qualified for the semi-finals, made the most of the numerical advantage as Sukhjeet extended the lead in the 43rd minute. He received an incisive pass from Hardik at the top of the circle and beat the goalkeeper with a backhand finish to make it 3-1. Malaysia began the final quarter with an incisive attack, but the attempt from the right went wide. A yellow card to Harmanpreet in the 48th minute gave Malaysia a numerical advantage for five minutes, but they couldn't capitalise on it. India gradually took control again and earned a penalty stroke in the 58th minute after the ball struck Marhan's foot on the goal line. Harmanpreet sent a powerful shot high to the right of the goalkeeper to complete his hat-trick. Around the same time, Malaysia were once again reduced to 10 players after Amirul Azahar received a yellow card. Nonetheless, they found a consolation goal in the dying minutes as Aiman Rozemi and Marhan combined to set up Silverius, who scored in the 60th minute, but it was too late as India took home a 4-2 win. After another inspirational performance in front of a buzzing crowd in Jalandhar and his family, Harmanpreet said India's target was to win the title at home. We are here for goldOur only target is to win at homeAll the youngsters coming in are doing well, he said. Harmanpreet leads the tournament's scoring chart with eight goals. On five-time winner India's flurry of goals in the final quarter, the Indian captain added, The energy from the crowd is infectious. Keep supporting us. Thank you, everyone. India now lead the standings with 12 points from four matches and a goal difference of +21. Malaysia remain second with nine points and a goal difference of +6. Japan are third with seven points, followed by South Korea on six. All four have qualified for the semi-finals. China on one point and Bangladesh, who are yet to open their account, are out of the title race. India will play their final league-stage match against South Korea on Monday.
In a devastating incident in Jalandhar, 18-year-old Vidit Auluck and his companion Aarav Talwar tragically perished in a road accident. Their vehicle crashed into a stationary Municipal Corporation tractor-trolley while the area was being cleaned. Vidit, the beloved son of influential Punjabi music figure Dinesh Auluck, is mourned by a family and community, including well-known friends such as Honey Singh and Gippy Grewal, who expressed their sorrow.
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One and done: Sarpanch Harmanpreet Singh shows what sets him apart in Jalandhar
Asian Champions Trophy: Abhishek scores twice as India beat Japan 4-1, reach semifinals
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Oct 30 (IANS) Skipper Harmanpreet's penalty-corner strike turned the game while Abhishek scored twice in his 150th international appearance and Vishnu Kant added a superb solo goal as the Indian men's hockey team registered a 4-1 win over Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Friday. The win makes it three wins from as many matches in the first international hockey tournament in Punjab in a decade and books a spot in the semifinals for the defending champions. Abhishek (11', 51') scored twice, while captain Harmanpreet Singh (47') and Vishnu Kant Singh (56') also found the net. Shota Yamada (15') scored for Japan from a penalty stroke. It was the 150th international match for Abhishek, who marked the special occasion with the Player of the Match award for his twin strikes. Earlier, India made two big changes to their line-up, with Vishnu Kant and Angad Bir Singh getting an opportunity, while Mandeep Singh and Nilakanta Sharma were rested. Japan began the game with a high press and had the better of the opening exchanges, earning a penalty corner in the second minute. Their variations, however, did not produce a goal. India scored the opening goal in the 11th minute when Vivek Sagar Prasad played the ball to Sukhjeet Singh on the left of the circle. Sukhjeet turned sharply and cut the ball back for Abhishek to finish. Japan pushed for an equaliser and earned a penalty corner in the closing seconds. After the first attempt was saved, a penalty stroke was awarded when the ball struck Sanjay's forearm on the goal line. Yamada converted from the spot to make it 1-1. Japan maintained their tempo in the second quarter and enjoyed more possession, with their compact defence restricting India's space. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak came off his line to deny a Japanese attack after Haruki Ochiai found Tsubasa Tanaka on the left. India created an opening in the 24th minute, but Angad Bir Singh's backhand effort did not trouble the goalkeeper. A move involving Harmanpreet and Abhishek in the 27th minute also came to nothing, with India's referral for a possible foul unsuccessful. The teams went into half-time level at 1-1. India looked sharper after the break and retained possession for longer spells. Sukhjeet had an opportunity in the 32nd minute but sent his shot high and wide. Japan won a penalty corner in the 36th minute, but captain Raiki Fujishima couldnt breach the Indian PC defence. India also created openings, one of which saw Shilanand Lakra's tomahawk being saved by the Japanese goalkeeper. India took the lead in the 47th minute when Harmanpreet converted the first penalty corner of the night for the hosts with a powerful drag-flick. It was his fifth goal of the tournament, all from penalty corners. India extended their lead in the 51st minute through a well-worked move. Dilpreet Singh played the ball to Sanjay on the left, and the defender cut it back for Abhishek to score his second goal. Vishnu Kant added the fourth in the 56th minute with a superb solo effort, bringing down Harmanpreet's diagonal aerial pass outside the circle before driving in and flicking the ball past the goalkeeper. India controlled the closing stages to secure the 4-1 win. Abhishek, who was named Player of the Match, said the team had looked to take control in the final quarter. Our strategy in the last quarter was to control the game and press higher. That is how we got the goals. At half-time, coach Craig Fulton told us to create pressure on Japan. We were trying to win penalty corners from the start, but it took time. When we got the first one, Harmanpreet scored on the first attempt, he said. In the other matches on Friday, Malaysia beat Bangladesh 6-1 for their third win to book a place in the semi-finals, while South Korea edged China 2-1. India moved to the top of the standings with nine points from three matches and a goal difference of +19. Malaysia also have nine points but are second with a goal difference of +8. Japan are third on six points, followed by South Korea with three, while China and Bangladesh are yet to register a point after three defeats each. India will next face Malaysia on Sunday in Jalandhar.
Asian Champions Trophy: India continue unbeaten run with 4-1 win over Japan
Team India continued their unbeaten run at the Asian Champions Trophy on home soil, defeating Japan 4-1 at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Friday. Abhishek Nain, playing his 150th international fixture, celebrated the milestone in front of the home crowd in style with a brace, while Harmanpreet Singh and Vishukant Singh also entered their names in the scoring books. For Japan, Shota Yamada managed the sole goal with a penalty stroke, as per ESPN. India faced struggles for three quarters despite a first-quarter lead. Japan were disciplined at the back and made India toil for their chances. The hustle eventually paid off in the 11th minute, with Sukhjeet showing some fantastic stick work to pass the ball to Abhishek, who scored past the keeper. Before the end of the first quarter, Japan levelled as a penalty stroke was awarded to them after a drag flick from captain Raiki Fujishima hit Sanjay, who was defending on the line. It looked like it hit Sanjay's hand and in t...
Harmanpreet Singh-led India Beat Japan In Asian Champions Trophy
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said patience and staying calm and composed were key to his team's 4-1 win over Japan in its third match of the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar
Hockey: India beat China 5-2 in second league match of Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar
AMN India continued their winning streak in hockey at the Mens Hero Asian Champions Trophy by defeating China 5-2 in their second league match at Jalandhar in Punjab last evening. The Indian team maintained its momentum despite a strong attacking display by China. In all three intense and high-powered encounters at the Olympian Surjit Singh []
India to take on Japan in Hero Asian Hockey Championship
AMN In the ongoing Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar, India will take on Japan today. The match is scheduled for 7:00 PM. During the afternoon, Bangladesh will face Malaysia and South Korea will play China. Yesterday, while carrying on with its winning streak, India defeated China by 5-2 in []
Punjab records 1,007 stubble-burning cases; Tarn Taran tops list with 397 incidents
Digital Desk | Patiala, Oct 30 (IANS) Punjab has recorded 1,007 stubble-burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with Tarn Taran district accounting for the highest number of cases, followed by Amritsar and Ferozepur, according to the district-wise report of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). Tarn Taran reported 397 cases, accounting for nearly 39 per cent of the total incidents recorded across the state. Amritsar stood second with 171 cases, while Ferozepur ranked third with 104 incidents. The three districts together accounted for 672 cases, indicating a concentration of stubble-burning incidents in these areas. According to the PPCB report, Gurdaspur recorded 72 cases, followed by Kapurthala with 63, Bathinda with 31, Fazilka with 28, Jalandhar with 22 and Faridkot with 21 incidents. Patiala and Hoshiarpur recorded 16 and 12 cases, respectively. Sangrur also reported 12 incidents, while Fatehgarh Sahib recorded 11. Muktsar reported nine cases, followed by Moga, Barnala and SAS Nagar with seven each. Ludhiana recorded six incidents, Malerkotla five, SBS Nagar three, Rupnagar two and Pathankot one. No stubble-burning incident was recorded in Mansa in the report. The report further stated that of the 1,007 incidents reported across Punjab, officials had inspected 778 locations. Stubble burning was confirmed at 379 locations following the inspections. Additionally, 26 fields were found to have traces of stubble burning by PPF and nodal officers. As part of enforcement measures, environmental compensation was imposed in 349 cases. The total penalty imposed stood at Rs 17.50 lakh, of which Rs 13.15 lakh had been recovered, the report stated. A total of 246 FIRs have also been registered in connection with stubble-burning incidents, while red entries have been made in the revenue records of 297 fields. The authorities have issued 426 warnings and show-cause notices to nodal and supervisory officers in connection with the incidents. However, the report recorded zero figures for prosecution action under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act, filing of chargesheets and suspension of officials. In Patiala district, 16 stubble-burning cases have been reported so far. Officials inspected 14 locations and confirmed burning at seven of them. Environmental compensation was imposed in six cases in the district, amounting to Rs 35,000, of which Rs 20,000 has been recovered. The report provides cumulative figures for the ongoing season up to October 29 and does not contain a separate district-wise breakdown of fresh incidents reported during the preceding 24 hours. Therefore, the district recording the highest number of new cases during that period cannot be established from these figures. With the paddy harvesting season underway, the state authorities are continuing inspections and enforcement measures to curb stubble burning, which contributes to air pollution during the post-monsoon period.
Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet star in India
Jalandhar: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and striker Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each as India defeated China 5-2 to register their second consecutive win at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday. Sukhjeet (12th, 34th) scored two field goals, while Harmanpreet (27th, 31st) converted two penalty corners. Jugraj Singh (47th) also scored from a []
India thrash China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian men's hockey team continued its winning momentum at the Asian Champions Trophy with a 5-2 victory over China at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Thursday. Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each, while Jugraj Singh also found the net to help India secure a comprehensive win. Yang Peng and Chen Chongcong scored for China. India dominated the proceedings against a young Chinese side from the opening quarter and took the lead in the 12th minute through a superb lob finish by Sukhjeet. Receiving an aerial pass from defence, Sukhjeet controlled the ball with his stick skills before chipping it past the advancing goalkeeper. India looked to extend its lead, but China's defence improved as the match progressed. The visitors equalised in the 26th minute when Yang Peng converted a penalty corner to beat Krishan Pathak. India came out with greater intensity after the break and scored twice in quick succession. Harmanpreet converted a penalty co...
Khelo India Initiative Set to Boost Jalandhars Sports Goods Industry and Employment Opportunities
The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme aims to enhance Jalandhars sports industry, creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Khelo India Initiative Set to Boost Jalandhars Sports Goods Industry and Employment Opportunities
Jalandhar, Oct 27: Mandeep Singh returned to form with a fine hat-trick as five-time champions India hammered minnows Bangladesh 13-0 to start their title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a rousing note here on Tuesday. Mandeep struck in the third, 10th and 54th minutes, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh (2nd, 44th), Dilpreet []
Hockey is in blood of Punjab, says Mann as Champions Trophy kicks off in Jalandhar
Asian Champions Trophy: India start title defence with 13-0 win over Bangladesh
India started their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a thumping 13-0 win over Bangladesh at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. In front of a passionate home crowd, Mandeep Singh managed a brilliant hat-trick, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh added a brace. Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Jugraj Singh and Nilakanta Sharma also scored a goal each, as per ESPN. Bangladesh had brief moments of counter-attacks which did not produce anything, and they could barely test Indian defence and goalkeeping. Nilakanta Sharma announced his retirement following the match, revealing that his international career will conclude after the tournament. Nilakanta, the Manipuri midfielder, has been a vital cog of the Indian line-up for close to a decade and was a part of the teams which won the Bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the team which won the gold medal at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya to qualify for the Los A...
Punjab CM celebrates hosting Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar
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Dunkey route case: ED arrests Delhi-based ticketing agent
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The ED arrested a Delhi-based ticketing agent involved in money laundering linked to US-deported Indians who crossed the borders of several South/Central American countries illegally through dangerous routes with the help of local donkers and the mafia, also known as the Dunkey Route Case, an official said. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, arrested ticketing agent Tarun Khosla on October 23 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the official said in a statement. The action was taken in the Dunkey Route Case relating to Indians deported from the US in February 2025. Khosla has been sent to ED custody till October 30 at a Special PMLA Court, the statement said. Investigation has revealed that Khosla was a key facilitator of the Dunkey Route network. He has been involved with multiple agents from Punjab and Haryana who used to collect passports and money from the persons wishing to go to the US and handed them over to him in Delhi, the ED said. He then arranged visas and air tickets to transit countries in South America such as Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador and El Salvador, and further facilitated movement of such persons towards the US border using illegal and dangerous routes, the ED said. He was a key decision-maker on routes and pricing for each person travelling through the Dunkey Route, he said. The ED investigation was initiated based on various FIRs registered by Punjab Police and Haryana Police under various sections of BNS, 2023 (erstwhile IPC, 1860), the Emigration Act, 1983 and after more than 300 Indian nationals were deported from the US for illegally entering the country through the Mexico border. The ED probe revealed that persons wishing to go to the US were induced by agents and middlemen on the false promise of sending them through legal channels, and were instead sent through the Dunkey route on payment of Rs 30 lakh to Rs 60 lakh. Earlier, searches were conducted in this case on July 9, 2025 and July 11, 2025 at 19 locations wherein incriminating documents, records and digital devices and materials were found and recovered, including bogus immigration stamp and bogus visa stamp about Nicaragua and Ethiopia, the ED said. On December 15, the ED had provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 5.41 crore, including agricultural land, residential premises, business premises and bank account balances, derived out/equivalent to the Proceeds of Crime generated by various agents who were involved in sending persons to the US illegally. Subsequently, the ED had carried out searches at multiple locations across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi on December 18, 2025 and December 19, 2025, during which cash of Rs 4.62 crore, gold bars and coins weighing about 5.9 kg and silver bars weighing about 313 kg (total values amounting to Rs 19.14 crore), besides incriminating documents and digital devices, were seized from the premises of said Tarun Khosla. In addition, over 50 original passports of third parties, diaries, records of transactions, property documents and digital devices were also recovered from other premises, said the ED. Investigation has revealed that Khosla was a key player in the Dunkey Route network. Data retrieved from his mobile phones revealed his incriminating chats indicating that he acted as an immigration-clearance fixer, said the ED. His chats with an international contact reveal on-ground coordination at foreign airports, including collection of money for immigration clearance, facilitation of tickets, handling of passengers, and payments in dollars, it said. Instructions such as OK to Board endorsements and coordination with airline/immigration personnel further established his operational control over transit arrangements, the ED said. The investigation revealed that Khosla used to make arrangements for sending persons to the US through the illegal Dunkey Route. He arranged VISA clearance for South American countries, arranging fake/forged yellow fever vaccination certificates, booking tickets, and handling the donkers. He had chats with foreign donkers such as Mike in Mexico, Ali in Brazil and another contact in Mexico Kristi, who used to manage donkers in respect of crossing of persons through the Dunkey Route and related payments, the ED said. Cash deposits to the tune of Rs 30.38 crore through 414 cash-credit transactions were found during FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25 in the bank account of his proprietorship firm BJ International, the ED said.
Jalandhar Gears Up for Asian Champions Trophy as Hockey Fever Sweeps Punjab
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On Camera, Man Seen Swaying Under Influence Of Drugs In Punjab's Jalandhar
Aatish Bhatia, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), said the police took note of the video and arrested the man.
Samba, Oct 24: A man was found dead inside an office room at the SIDCO Industrial Complex in Samba district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the deceased was working at the Phase III of the SIDCO Industrial Complex, Samba. He was found unconscious by fellow workers, who later informed the police. He was subsequently identified as Kamal Kumar, a resident of Jalandhar, Punjab. Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident and medico-legal formalities are underway.(KNO)
Adani Total Gas cites higher LNG cost, domestic supply cut for 4.45 per kg CNG prices hike
CNG at ATGL outlets in Ahmedabad now costs 98.47 per kg, while it is priced at 102.60 per kg in Faridabad, Haryana and 100 per kg in Jalandhar
Adani Total Gas hikes CNG prices by 4.45/kg amid rising procurement costs
Adani Total Gas Ltd, a city gas distributor supplying CNG and piped natural gas across cities in states, including Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, has raised Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices by Rs 4.45 per kg, citing higher procurement costs driven by surging international Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices, reduced domestic gas availability and upstream supply curtailments. CNG at ATGL outlets in Ahmedabad now costs Rs 98.47 per kg, while it is priced at Rs 102.60 per kg in Faridabad, Haryana and Rs 100 per kg in Jalandhar, according to information on the company website. The revision comes as global spot LNG prices have risen to around USD 30 per Million British Thermal Units (MMBtu), from USD 10-12 in February 2026, increasing the cost of imported gas, the company said in a media statement. ATGL also cited reduced availability of New Well Gas (NWG) from domestic fields of state-owned companies like ONGC and lower supplies of High-Pressure, High-Temperature (HPHT) gas following a ..
Global Flavours on the Menu as Jalandhar Gears Up for Asian Champions Trophy
As the city prepares to host the Asian Champions Trophy beginning October 27, its The post Global Flavours on the Menu as Jalandhar Gears Up for Asian Champions Trophy appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
Punjab Police Honors 1,804 Fallen Officers on State Police Memorial Day
Punjab Police commemorates 1,804 officers who sacrificed their lives in duty during the 67th State Police Memorial Day in Jalandhar. Punjab Police Honors 1,804 Fallen Officers on State Police Memorial Day
Hockey India opens doors to fans with free entry at Asian Champions Trophy
Hockey India on Tuesday announced that fans will get free entry to all the matches of the men's Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali will together host a total of 20 matches. All league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2 will be played in Jalandhar, while the semi-finals and medal matches will be played in Mohali on November 4 and 5. Fans can secure their free entry passes by registering on Hockey India's online ticketing partner www.ticketgenie.in. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, By making entry free for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, we hope to bring more supporters to the stands and give them an opportunity to experience the excitement of top-level international hockey. Hockey India's Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh said he is looking forward to seeing packed stadi
Amit Shah to visit Punjab today, meet families of those killed for opposing drug peddlers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Punjab on Tuesday amid growing political tensions over the drug menace in the state, and will meet the families of individuals who recently lost their lives for speaking out against drug peddlers. Announcing the visit in a post on X, BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu earlier said that Punjab was grappling with a serious drug problem and called for decisive action, strong leadership and firm determination to safeguard the states youth and future. Punjab welcomes Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji on his visit to Punjab on 20th October. At a time when Punjab is battling the grave menace of drugs, we need decisive action, strong leadership and a firm resolve to secure our youth and our future, the former Union Minister said. Bittu also targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the drug situation, alleging that it had lost public support before completing its term. He appealed to people across the state to support Shahs efforts to tackle the problem. The AAP Govt in Punjab has lost its mandate much before his completion of term. I appeal to every Punjabi to support Amit Shah Ji and have faith in our collective mission to make Punjab drug-free, once and for all. Let us unite to save Punjabs youth and reclaim Punjabs future! he added. Earlier on Sunday, in a post on his official X account, HM Shah said he would meet the family members of individuals who were killed after raising their voices against drug peddlers allegedly operating under the patronage of the AAP government. The meetings are scheduled to take place in Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur later in the day. The AAP government has spared no effort in pushing Punjab into the abyss of drugs, as a result of which numerous families have had to lose their children, Shah said. I will meet the family members of those individuals who recently lost their lives for raising their voices against the drug peddlers thriving under the patronage of the AAP government, in Mansa, Sangrur, and Gurdaspur on Tuesday (October 20). The grief these families have endured cannot be expressed in words, he said. The Home Minister further asserted that attempts to silence those speaking out against the drug trade would not succeed. He expressed confidence that the people of Punjab would respond strongly to the issue. Shahs visit comes amid an intensifying political debate over drug abuse in Punjab, with the BJP stepping up its criticism of the AAP government and calling for stronger action to combat the menace and protect the states youth. This will be Shahs second visit to Punjab in 20 days. He last visited the state on September 30 to address an anti-drug rally in Jalandhar.
Hockey: Trophy tour begins in Mohali ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The build-up to the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 gathered momentum with the launch of a nine-day trophy tour in Mohali on Sunday, bringing the upcoming mens hockey tournament closer to fans across the state ahead of the continental competition from October 27 to November 5. The tour was flagged off at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) on October 18 and will travel through several cities and towns, including Patiala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana and Kapurthala, before reaching Jalandhar on October 26. The initiative aims to build excitement for the ninth edition of the tournament while celebrating Punjabs longstanding contribution to Indian hockey. The trophys journey will give local communities, aspiring players and supporters an opportunity to engage with the competition ahead of the arrival of Asias leading hockey teams. Punjab has been a traditional stronghold of Indian hockey, producing generations of players who have represented the country at major international events. The tour seeks to connect this legacy with the upcoming championship, which will bring international hockey back to the state. Jalandhar will host the league-stage matches at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium from October 27 to November 2. The competition will then move to Mohali, where the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium will stage the semifinals and medal matches on November 4 and 5. Established in 2011, the Asian Champions Trophy has developed into a prominent fixture on the continental hockey calendar, bringing together some of Asias strongest national teams. India, the tournaments most successful side with five titles, will aim to add to its record while competing on home soil. Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh will join the hosts in the six-team competition.
Recruitment Rally for Agniveer in Jalandhar from November 14-22
A recruitment rally for Agniveer positions in the Indian Army will be held in Jalandhar from November 14 to 22, 2026. Recruitment Rally for Agniveer in Jalandhar from November 14-22
Golden Opportunity for Youth: Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Jalandhar from November 14 to 22
The Indian Army will hold an Agniveer recruitment rally in Jalandhar from November 14-22, 2026, offering a chance for eligible youth. Golden Opportunity for Youth: Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Jalandhar from November 14 to 22
Keralam nuns Stand By Me comes to home terrain
Stand by Me is a clothing venture of the three nuns who had stood by a nun who accused former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of rape. The bishop was acquitted by a trial court in 2022, but their open support for the survivor left the three facing years of scrutiny
Sachin Pilot to tour Punjab, to meet gangster-hit families
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 15 (IANS) AICC General Secretary and in-charge of Punjab, Sachin Pilot, will undertake a five-day visit across the state from October 16 to meet families who have lost loved ones to gangster violence and the breakdown of law and order in the state, the party said on Thursday. He said his visit would cover multiple districts, comprising Moga, Bathinda, Mansa, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar. In each district, Pilot will visit homes of bereaved families, offer condolences, and listen to their accounts of the crimes and of the response they have received from the police and the state government. Many of these killings have been claimed by or linked to organised gangs. Several families have waited months, and some years, for arrests, chargesheets or a fair trial. The purpose of the visit is to give these families a voice. The Congress will carry their demand for justice to the public, to the state government and, where needed, to the courts. Pilot will highlight the steady deterioration of law and order in Punjab, which has unequivocally eroded any moral right of the current AAP government to remain in office. Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on October 11 assumed office in Chandigarh, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of the state. Speaking on the occasion, the state Congress chief said the real strength of the state lay in its ordinary citizens: farmers who feed the country, young people struggling to secure their future, traders and business owners who contribute to the state's economy, and families aspiring to a safe, dignified and better life. He added that the Congress had a responsibility not merely to contest elections but also to become the voice of the people and stand firmly for their rights. The people of Punjab are waiting for their rights, justice and a secure future. It is our responsibility to meet the expectations of every section, from farmers to young people. The Congress is united, and our struggle is against a system that has failed to secure people's rightful entitlements, he had added.
BJP to prepare roadmap for 2027 Assembly polls in Punjab
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the senior leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a state executive meeting in Sangrur town on October 16. According to the partys state General Secretary Anil Sareen, the meeting, to be held under the leadership of state chief Kewal Singh Dhillon, will focus on preparing the partys roadmap to contest elections in all 117 Assembly constituencies of Punjab. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will also attend the meeting. He said the meeting would deliberate on the prevailing political, economic and social situation in Punjab. Party leaders will discuss key public issues and determine the BJPs priorities for the upcoming Assembly elections. Farmers concerns, the growing drug menace, pending dearness allowance (DA) of government employees, the deteriorating law and order situation, womens safety and related issues, and Punjabs economic condition will be among the major topics of discussion. Resolutions on various issues concerning the state will also be passed, he said. Besides the state president, Punjab BJP in-charge Satish Poonia, co-in-charges Varinder Sachdeva and MPs Alka Gurjar and Tarun Chugh are likely to address various sessions at the meeting. Senior BJP leaders will assess the prevailing situation in the state, review the partys organisational preparedness and deliberate on a strategy to strengthen its presence across all 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab. The discussions will help outline the key issues the BJP intends to prioritise ahead of the elections. At a rally in Jalandhar on September 30, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to make Punjab free of the illicit chitta (synthetic drug) trade before December 31, 2029, saying the BJP would contest the next Assembly elections in the state primarily on the issue of a drug-free Punjab. Addressing a massive anti-drug rally, he had urged the mothers and the youth of Punjab to extend support to the BJP in the next Assembly elections by voting for the lotus symbol, promising to free the state from the illicit drug trade. Why has the need arisen today to make Punjab drug-free? Because the Aam Aadmi Party government has allowed the chitta trade to operate openly, he had said.
Mad Sandhu murder case: Key accused Jobanpreet Singh held from Mumbai; 3 pistols recovered
In a major breakthrough in the Mad Sandhu murder case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar, in coordination with the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has apprehended a key operative from Chembur in Mumbai, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused, identified as Jobanpreet Singh, is a resident of village Jandoke in district Tarn Taran. Police teams have recovered three sophisticated pistols, including one 9MM Glock, one 9MM Beretta and one .30 bore PX5, along with five magazines and 11 live cartridges from his possession. On October 3, two motorcycle-borne assailants had opened fire at social media influencer Madhu Sudan Singh alias Mad Sandhu on Loharka Road in Amritsar, resulting in his death. A Case FIR no 186 dated 03.10.2026 under sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act was registered at Police Station Cantonment at Commissionerate Amritsar. Earlier, two of his...
Mad Sandhu murder: Punjab Police arrests key accused from Mumbai
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the high-profile LGBTQ content creator Mad Sandhu murder case, Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing in Jalandhar, in coordination with the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has arrested key accused Jobanpreet from Mumbai and recovered three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges from his possession. According to Punjab Police, preliminary investigation has revealed that Jobanpreet allegedly played a role in the movement of weapons, financing and providing logistical support to the shooters at the behest of foreign-based handlers. The accused has also confessed to his alleged involvement in three firing incidents linked to extortion in Tarn Taran district, Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The arrest is being seen as a significant development in the investigation into the murder of influencer Madhusudan Sandhu, popularly known as Mad Sandhu, who was shot dead in Amritsar on October 3. Investigators are now probing the wider network allegedly operating behind the crime, including the supply and movement of illegal weapons, the financing of criminal activities and the role of handlers based abroad. The recovery of firearms and ammunition is expected to assist investigators in establishing further links between the accused and other individuals suspected of involvement in the case. DGP Yadav said further investigation is underway to uncover the broader network and establish its backward and forward linkages. The arrest is expected to provide investigators with further leads into the alleged conspiracy surrounding Mad Sandhus murder and other extortion-related firing incidents in the region. Earlier, Commissionerate Police Amritsar arrested two accused -- Harsimran Singh and Fateh Singh -- from Gujarat. Both accused are residents of Sanghe village in Tarn Taran, and allegedly played a role in conducting recce in connection with the murder, police said. Following the murder, Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, had arrested six accused.
Mad Sandhu murder case: Punjab Police arrests key accused Jobanpreet in Mumbai
Punjab Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the Mad Sandhu murder case, with the Jalandhar Counter Intelligence team arresting the main accused, Jobanpreet, from Mumbai. The operation was carried out in coordination with the...
Krishan Pathak returns as Hockey India names mens squad for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian mens squad for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time. The squad retains its core that delivered success at the Asian Games, reflecting continuity as India prepares to take on Asias leading hockey nations on home soil. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak makes a comeback, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage have earned another opportunity to strengthen their place in the senior setup. Midfielder Vishnu Kant Singh and forward Angad Bir Singh have been named as the two reserve players besides the 18-member playing squad. Playing the ACT in Punjab will be something special, said Chief Coach Craig Fulton. This squad blends youth with experience, and we can't wait to feed off the home crowd. There's nothing like playing a tournament in India, and we've missed it. The tournament holds special significance, marking the return of international hockey to Punjab, a state that has made an immense contribution to the sport and produced generations of iconic players. With matches scheduled in Jalandhar and Mohali, the competition will bring some of Asias finest hockey talent to a region with a deep-rooted connection to the game. Defending champions India will look to build on their recent success and continue their strong record in the Asian Champions Trophy, having won the title five times so far to be the tournaments most successful team. The competition will begin in Jalandhar, with the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium hosting the opening ceremony and all league-stage fixtures from October 27 to November 2. The action will then move to Mohali for the business end of the tournament, with the semi-finals scheduled for November 4, followed by the medal matches on November 5 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium. With the home crowd expected to provide a strong backing, the Indian team will aim to deliver a memorable campaign and make international hockeys return to Punjab a celebration of the states enduring legacy. Indian mens hockey squad: Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Bahadur Pathak Defenders: Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amandeep Lakra Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh Reserve/Replacement Players: Vishnu Kant Singh, Angad Bir Singh
'India-Pakistan flavour will be missed': Suraj Karkera on rivals' withdrawal from ACT
India's participation in the Asian Champions Trophy will proceed without traditional rivals Pakistan, which has withdrawn. Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the tournament, altering the competitive dynamics among the teams. Suraj Karkera expressed that the intense rivalry's absence will be missed but emphasized the team's focus on performance. The tournament is scheduled from October 27 to November 5 across Jalandhar and Mohali in Punjab.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed all departments to ensure world-class arrangements for the Asian Cup Hockey tournament from October 27 to November 2, with a focus on seamless coordination, international-standard facilities, city beautification and hospitality. He also called for
Pakistan out, India to open against Bangladesh in Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan have officially withdrawn from the mens Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 and have been replaced by Bangladesh in the event starting on October 27 at Jalandhar and Mohali. Pakistan's refusal to travel across the border means that Asian Games gold medallist and hosts India will take on Bangladesh on the opening day on October 27. The full match schedule for the prestigious continental tournament was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation on Friday. The tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5 across two iconic hockey venues in Punjab the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The other four teams besides holders India and Bangladesh in the fray are Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and China. Fresh from successfully defending their Asian Games gold medal in Japan, five-time ACT winners India will enter the tournament as the top-ranked team and will look to continue their strong record in the competition. The opening ceremony will take place on October 27, shortly before India play Bangladesh in their campaign opener. The six teams will compete in a single round-robin league phase, with each team playing five matches. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semi-finals. After facing Bangladesh on the opening day, India will meet China on October 29, Japan on October 30, Malaysia on November 1, and South Korea on November 2. All five of India's league matches are scheduled to start at 1900 hrs IST. The tournament will have three rest days on October 28, October 31 and November 3. Pakistan's withdrawal from the event seems in line with the two countries' refusal to allow their teams to travel across the border. The two countries have refused to send their teams across the border, and the matches have been hosted at neutral venues. But with such a thing not possible in hockey, Pakistan decided to withdraw its team, which had claimed a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026 Meanwhile, Jalandhar will host all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2, before the action shifts to Mohali for the business end of the tournament. The semifinals and medal matches will be played at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, with the semis scheduled for November 4 and the bronze-medal and gold-medal matches on November 5. The tournament holds special significance for Punjab as it signals the return of international hockey to the state considered the nursery of hockey in the country. India are the most successful side in the history of the Asian Champions Trophy, having won the title in 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint winners with Pakistan), 2023 and 2024. The hosts will now aim to add another chapter to their impressive record when they take on Asias best in front of a passionate home crowd in Punjab. The announcement of the match schedule adds to the excitement for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. We are delighted to welcome the teams from across Asia to Punjab and look forward to witnessing some high-quality hockey, said Hockey India President, Dr. Dilip Tirkey. Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, also shared his sentiments. With the schedule now announced, the countdown to the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 has truly begun. Hockey India is proud to host the participating nations and showcase the passion and hospitality of Punjab. We look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament that brings fans closer to the sport while giving every team an opportunity to perform at the highest level, said the Secretary General.
Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 to be held in Punjab
Pakistan has withdrawn from the upcoming Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026, and Bangladesh will take their place. The tournament is scheduled to run from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. India is set to open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 after an opening ceremony. The revised schedule lists six teams, including India, Malaysia, and Japan, among others.
The Amritsar Police have arrested the alleged main shooter in the killing of influencer Mad Sandhu, with the Commissioner of Police for Amritsar (CP) Harmanbir Singh Gill identifying the accused as Maninder alias Kaka Shooter, a resident of Lohian Khas in Jalandhar district. According to CP Gill, the police traced Maninder to Ahmedabad after working on intelligence technology (IT) leads and analysing CCTV footage. The accused was subsequently apprehended with the assistance of the Ahmedabad Police Crime Branch. Gill said the police had deployed a decoy to establish contact with the accused's brother after learning that Maninder was in need of money. The Amritsar Police remained in contact with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and alerted them as soon as the accused's location was pinpointed through the decoy operation.
India turn focus to Asian Champions Trophy after Asian Games triumph
India will participate in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5. The tournament will take place in Jalandhar and Mohali with six competing teams. Head coach Craig Fulton emphasised the need for continued focus and discipline after their Asian Games success. Matches will be held at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium and Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
Hyderabad cop punches wife during row over alcohol consumption
Hyderabad: A Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) head constable in Hyderabad allegedly punched his wife on Monday, October 5, after she asked him to quit alcohol. The incident occurred at the couples home in Yousufguda, where the accused, Jalandhar Goud, punched her. In her complaint, she stated that Goud returned home in an inebriated state 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 .
Head Constable Punches Wife After She Asked Him To Stop Boozing
According to the complainant Himayati, her drunk husband Jalandhar Goud punched her at their house in Yousufguda.
Yousufguda: TSSP Head Constable Booked for Assaulting Wife
Himayati told the police that she sustained bleeding injuries to her nose following the assault. She also alleged that Jalandhar threatened her with dire consequences when she tried to stop him from abusing their children late at night.
'Result of BJP's frustration': Arvind Kejriwal after CBI raids Punjab CM's camp office
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the Punjab Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh for evidence in a graft case linked to the CMs Officer on Special Duty (OSD), calling it the esult of BJP's frustration. The CBI took over the investigation into alleged corruption involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and other associates and conducted searches at eight locations in Chandigarh, Mohali, Jalandhar and other cities. It also registered an FIR against Punjab CM Mann's OSD and five others. In a post on the social media platform X, Kejriwal said: The CBI raid on the Punjab Chief Minister's office two months before the elections is the result of the BJP's frustration. Ever since the BJP government came to power at the Centre, it has always pushed 'Punjabis' aroundbe it the farmers' movement, the issue of Punjab's water, or the Punjab University issue. And now, it's even pushing around their elected Chief Minister, he added. The AAP chief remarked that because the BJP can't win elections by contesting in Punjab, so it wants to fight the elections with the help of ED-CBI. However, he expressed confidence in the AAP's victory in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state, saying: But Punjabis have made up their minds, and they will respond to the BJP's CBI raid in the upcoming elections by electing Bhagwant Mann with 100+ seats and making him Chief Minister again. During the searches, the CBI collected incriminating evidence such as laptops, mobile phones and documents and sent them to a forensic lab for extracting data linked to the alleged bribery and impropriety, a CBI official said in a statement. The probe agency said it registered an FIR in the matter following orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and receipt of a report from the Enforcement Directorate. The CBI has booked six persons, including two public servants, middlemen and associates, namely Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister, Punjab, Nitin Gohal, Jitin Gohal alias Raja, Romi Raja Mahajan, Bir Devinder, R.S. Nagra and unknown public servant(s) and private person(s).
Punjab: CBI books 6, raids 8 locations for evidence in graft case linked to CM Manns OSD
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 6 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday took over the investigation into alleged corruption involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and other associates and conducted searches at eight locations in Chandigarh, Mohali, Jalandhar and other cities. During the searches, the CBI collected incriminating evidence, laptops, mobile phones and documents and sent digital devices to forensic lab for extracting data linked to the alleged bribery and impropriety, a CBI official said in a statement. The probe agency said it registered the FIR in the matter following orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and receipt of report from the ED. The CBI has booked six persons, including two public servants, middlemen and associates namely Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister, Punjab, Nitin Gohal, Jitin Gohal alias Raja, Romi Raja Mahajan, Bir Devinder, R.S. Nagra and unknown public servant(s) and private person(s). An official statement said that the CBI has registered the FIR to investigate the allegations of corruption against the OSD to the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) and his associates for influencing and manipulating postings of officers, including that of IAS and IPS officers, departmental proceedings and matters pertaining to policy formulation. The probe will also cover decisions of the accused aimed at manipulating administrative approvals, tender conditions, licensing matters, land use conversion matters, property disputes, revenue and land related issues in lieu of pecuniary benefits, said the statement. It is also alleged that the accused public servants purportedly accessed and provided drafts of orders and policies to private persons prior to their issuance by the government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that the CBI action was politically motivated. The allegations came a day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the CBI to register a case and submit a status report within two months regarding allegations of corruption involving CM Manns OSD Ghuman and others. The ED had earlier written three letters to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav alleging that Ghuman and his associates, Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder, were involved in corruption-related activities. The anti-money laundering agency alleged that they were interfering in administrative transfers, postings and government tenders, and had sought registration of an FIR. After the Punjab Police did not register a case on the basis of the ED communications, advocate Nikhil Saraf filed a public interest litigation (PIL) before the High Court seeking a CBI investigation. In the petition, Saraf argued that the ED letters contained serious allegations involving persons linked to the Punjab Chief Ministers Office and sought a fair and independent investigation free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
Delhi CM slams Arvind Kejriwal for hollow promise to check stubble burning in Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for betraying Punjab farmers and not offering any solution to stubble burning that adds to air pollution in north India during winter. Taking to his official X account, the Delhi Chief Minister shared a video of stubble burning in Punjab's Tarn Taran and reminded Kejriwal of his promise to resolved the problem that adds to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). She accused Kejriwal, a former Delhi Chief Minister himself, of lack of intent and willpower to find a collective solution with Punjab farmers, despite the Centre providing resources for the purpose. In her message on X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, Kejriwal ji had said, give me one year, and I'll stop the burning of stubble in Punjab. Years passed by. Farmers kept waiting for help, and the 'AAP'da government, instead of freeing them from the compulsion to burn stubble, just left them to fend for themselves. Stubble burning has started again in Tarn Taran. The Central government provided funds, gave machines, offered subsidies, yet Bhagwant Mann ji and Kejriwal ji's 'AAP'da government couldn't even manage arrangements on the ground, she added. Resources were fully provided, but intent, willpower, and accountability all three have failed. The people of Delhi have rejected Kejriwal ji. Is he now venting the frustration of that crushing defeat on the people of Delhi? CM Gupta asked. Highlighting that efforts are being made in the NCR to curb air pollution, the Delhi CM said, We are working day and night to roll out new solutions on the ground to clean up Delhi's air. Meanwhile, in Punjab, the fire from stubble burning has exposed the 'AAP'da government's true colours. No preparation, no solutions. Just false promises and betrayal of the farmers. Earlier, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has deployed of flying squads in 18 districts across Punjab to monitor stubble burning, a statement said. The deployment, from October 1 to November 30, has been structured in successive phases, with flying squads assigned to respective districts for different deployment periods to ensure sustained field-level monitoring throughout the paddy harvesting season 2026, it added. The deployment of flying squads in Punjab covers key paddy-producing districts, including Sangrur, Tarn Taran, Firozpur, Muktsar, Bathinda, Amritsar, Moga, Mansa, Fazilka, Patiala, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Barnala, Malerkotla, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar and Fatehgarh Sahib, it said. The teams will coordinate with farmers, Parali Protection Force, district-level authorities, state government nodal officers, officers of the respective State Pollution Control Boards, the CAQM Cell at SAS Nagar and the Commission, the statement said.
Two Punjabi Women Stranded in Oman Return Safely After Sant Seechewal
Families Allege Job Fraud, Passport Seizure and Extortion; Around 130 More Women Reportedly Stranded in Muscat Ashok Kaura Phagwara , October 3: Two Punjabi women from Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts, who were allegedly stranded and subjected to exploitation in Oman after being promised jobs, have returned safely to India following intervention by Rajya Sabha MP []
Can Pargat Singh unite Punjab Congress ahead of 2027 polls?
Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Pargat Singh has been appointed the new president of the Punjab Congress, replacing Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. A three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment, Singh's elevation comes amidst internal party wrangling and is seen as a strategic move to unite factions ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. His journey spans from a decorated sports career to a prominent political figure, having previously served as a minister and consistently winning his assembly seat.
Who Is Pargat Singh? Congress Picks Hockey Legend As New Captain In Punjab Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Congress has appointed former India hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. The appointment comes as the party prepares for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections and follows consultations among senior leaders. Pargat, a Jat Sikh leader, was chosen over former minister Vijay Inder Singla. A three-time MLA, Pargat first won Jalandhar Cantonment in 2012 on a Shiromani Akali Dal ticket before joining Congress in 2016. He also served as a cabinet minister in the Charanjit Singh Channi government. Before politics, Pargat captained India at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. He was awarded the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian hockey and sports.
Pargat Singh Appointed Punjab Congress Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls
Former Olympian and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh has been appointed president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. The Congress announced the leadership change on Friday, shortly after Warring met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and submitted his resignation from the state party chiefs post. Pargat Singhs appointment comes ahead [] The post Pargat Singh Appointed Punjab Congress Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Raja Warring congratulates Pargat Singh on appointment as Punjab Congress chief
Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday congratulated Pargat Singh, who succeeded him as the new Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president. In a post on X, Warring said, Congratulations to Sardar Pargat ji for being appointed as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. My best wishes. The Congress appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on Friday, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring after days of buzz around a leadership change. According to an official notification signed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, the appointment takes effect immediately. The Congress also appreciated the contributions of Raja Warring. He was appointed state party chief in 2022, taking over the role from Navjot Singh Sidhu. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing PCC President, Shri Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the statement read. The party also clar...
Pargat Singh replaces Raja Warring as Punjab Congress president
The Congress party has appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring after days of buzz around a leadership change. According to an official notification signed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, the appointment takes effect immediately. The Congress also appreciated the contributions of Raja Warring. He was appointed state party chief in 2022, taking over the role from Navjot Singh Sidhu. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing PCC President, Shri Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the statement read. The party also clarified that the working presidents, chairpersons, and co-chairpersons of various election-related committees in Punjab will continue in their respective roles as before. Warring resigned as Punjab Congress president on Friday. Earlier today, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring claimed that AICC state in-charge Sachin Pilot...
Two Suspected Pakistani Intruders Shot Dead in Punjab
JALANDHAR, Oct 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the International Border in Punjabs Tarn Taran district on Friday, officials said. The incident took place around noon in the Tarn Taran area, where the two suspected intruders were intercepted along the border front, according to officials. The identities of [] The post Two Suspected Pakistani Intruders Shot Dead in Punjab appeared first on Northlines .
Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service to more than 120 Indian cities
Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities across India, doubling its footprint in two weeks as the e-commerce giant steps up its delivery network ahead of the festive season. The service is now available in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, Amazon said in a statement on Friday. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen goods. Orders are fulfilled through a network of nearly 800 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres, the company said. We are delighted to take ultra-fast deliveries with Amazon Now to India's hinterland - from Amritsar & Abohar in the north to Kochi & Changanassery in the south - ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Amazon Now continues to be the ...
MBD Group Marks 70th Establishment Day, Celebrates 70 Years of Learning, Growth and Impact
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], October 2: MBD Group, a diversified business group marks its 70th Establishment Day today. Established on September 30, 1956, by Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra with a small bookshop in Jalandhar, the Group has evolved over seven decades across businesses including printing, publishing, EdTech, hospitality, real estate, retail, food and beverage, robotics and coding. For seven decades, this growth has been accompanied by a continued commitment to giving back to society. Through My Best Deeds, MBD Group
Amazon Now Expands Ultra-Fast Delivery Service to Over 120 Indian Cities
Customers in cities such as Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Vizag, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar get deliveries in minutes through Amazon Now
Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service Amazon Now to over 120 cities
Amazon Now has doubled its footprint in two weeks, bringing minute-level deliveries to customers in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Vizag, Kochi, Changanasser
Drug-Free Punjab By 2029-End: Amit Shah's Big Promise Ahead Of Polls
Addressing a massive rally in Jalandhar as the BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra ended, Shah directly appealed to Punjab's youth to vote for the BJP
Amit Shah pledges to end drug menace in Punjab by 2029
Amit Shah addressed a rally in Jalandhar as part of the BJP's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra'. He highlighted drugs as a primary issue for the 2027 Punjab elections. Shah criticized the AAP government for enabling the drug trade and outlined the BJP's promise for a drug-free Punjab by 2029. The campaign covered 4,000 km across all assembly constituencies over 13 days.
How Sachin Pilot's Report Led To Amarinder Warring's Exit As Punjab Congress Chief
Former minister Vijay Inder Singla is seen as the frontrunner, with Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh and Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also in the race.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday slammed remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah during his rally in Jalandhar as part of the BJP
Third Wave Coffee forays into Kerala with two outlets in Kochi
This market expansion complements the brands recent new market entries across Visakhapatnam, Jalandhar, Lucknow, and Ludhiana, further strengthening the presence across Indias high-potential emerging markets
Everyone's responsibility to make Punjab drug-free: BJP's Harbhajan Singh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that eliminating the drug menace from Punjab is the responsibility of every citizen, as he participated in the concluding ceremony of the 'Drug-Free Punjab Yatra' in Jalandhar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the concluding ceremony of the yatra, which was organised to spread awareness against drug abuse in the state. Talking to ANI on the occasion, Harbhajan Singh said, Absolutely, this is a very important issue, and it is everyone's responsibility to eradicate drugs from Punjab, and the rally that had been started several days ago has concluded today. I hope that Punjabis become aware. The responsibility to completely eradicate drugs from Punjab is everyone's, and I hope that all of you will join us, he added. The BJP MP urged people to come forward and contribute towards making Punjab free from drugs. BJP leader Tarun Chugh said that the party has set a deadline of December 31, 2029, to make Punjab free...
Conversion Cannot Happen; Dharma is Eternal, Says Jagadguru Mahabrahmarsi Kumar Swami Ji
Jagadguru Kumar Swami Ji addresses drug issues and religious conversion in Jalandhar, emphasizing the eternal nature of Dharma. Conversion Cannot Happen; Dharma is Eternal, Says Jagadguru Mahabrahmarsi Kumar Swami Ji
High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt on LPU violence
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday sought a status report from the Punjab government on the violence, arson and vandalism at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, directing authorities to clarify whether the alleged sexual assault that triggered the unrest had actually taken place. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor was hearing a public interest litigation filed by LPU student Ravi Raj, who has sought a CBI probe into the violence. The court has not passed any order on the demand for a CBI investigation and fixed October 8 for the next hearing. The Bench directed the state to file a report under the signatures of the Commissioner of Police, specifying whether the incident referred to in a social media post on September 26 had occurred. It also sought details of the action taken if the alleged incident had taken place and, if it had not, what steps were taken to get the social media post removed and to deal with its circulation. The case related to the violence that erupted at the university following the circulation of an unverified post on social media alleging that a female student had been raped on the campus and subsequently sent home. The rumours triggered protests, which later escalated into vandalism, arson and damage to property, while a stretch of the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway was blocked. During the hearing, the state government said the matter was under investigation. The state government's counsel also told the court that police were trying to trace the source of the Reddit post and were investigating both the alleged incident and the violence that followed. The High Court also sought clarity on the responsibility for the violence and the action taken against those involved. Punjab Police have registered three first information reports (FIRs) in connection with the unrest and constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations, including arson, robbery and assault on police personnel. The university had suspended academic activities following the unrest, while security was tightened on the campus.
Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
Amit Shah vows to make Punjab drug-free by 2029, criticizing the AAP government during a rally in Jalandhar. Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
'Someone who gets intoxicated': Shah's dig at AAP, vows drug-free Punjab
During a rally in Jalandhar, Amit Shah slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing them of allowing drug trafficking to persist in Punjab. He criticized the Chief Minister for failing to tackle the pressing drug problem. Shah assured voters that the Bharatiya Janata Party could eliminate drugs from Punjab within two years, highlighting the BJP's success in drug seizures compared to the Congress.
