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Voting for Punjab's Municipal Corporation elections began in Ludhiana on Saturday, with polls open from 7 am to 4 pm. AAP candidates and voters urged enthusiastic participation, emphasizing the importance of development and exercising voting rights. The elections, announced on December 9, encompass municipal corporations, councils, and Nagar Panchayats across the state.
Punjab: Voting for municipal polls underway
Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. #WATCH | Punjab | Voting underway in Bathinda for the Municipal Corporation Elections 2024 pic.twitter.com/wLaR4aPS2j ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024 The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polling, the officials said. The five municipal corporations where the elections are being held are Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara. More than 3,300 candidates are in the fray for the civic polls, the officials said, adding that a total of 3,809 polling booths have been set up. A total of 37.32 lakh voters, including 17.75 lakh females, are eligible to cast their votes in these elections. Electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being used for the polling. Adequate security arrangements have been made, the officials said. The civic polls will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which would like its winning momentum to continue after securing victories in three of the four Assembly bypolls in November. These elections are important as they will reveal the popularity of the ruling party among urban voters. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held roadshows and campaigned for the AAP candidates in the run-up to the elections. It will also be the first test for Aman Arora after he was appointed as the AAP's Punjab unit chief. Arora took part in poll campaigning and made several promises to the voters. The stakes are also high for the Congress, which had majority in the Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala municipal corporations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are also contesting the municipal corporation polls.
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CHANDIGARH: Calling Ludhiana his karmabhoomi (workplace), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann conducted a roadshow in the city today, rallying support for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates contesting the municipal corporation elections. He urged the central government to initiate talks with farmers to address their concerns. Addressing the gathering, CM Mann shared his deep connection with Ludhiana, reminiscing about his early career in the citys bustling markets. This market is not new to me. I used to frequent these streets when I was starting out. Ludhiana has given me so much love, and now its my responsibility to give back to this city, said Mann. He was accompanied by AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, Working President Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi, several AAP ministers, Ludhiana MLAs, and a large number of party office bearers during the roadshow. Highlighting the importance of the municipal elections, CM Mann made a heartfelt appeal to voters: Press the button with the broom (jharoo) symbol wherever you see it on the EVM. Elect representatives who will bring real development to Ludhiana. Criticising past municipal corporations, Mann stated, Earlier, municipal corporations never focused on development. The funds belonged to the people, yet they werent utilised for public welfare. Under AAP, every penny will be spent for the betterment of the people. The Chief Minister also took a sharp jibe at rival political parties, particularly the Shiromani Akali Dal, remarking that people are hesitant to even shake hands with their leaders for fear of losing their rings. These parties have betrayed the trust of the people for years. Its time to clean the system with the broom and give Ludhiana the governance it truly deserves, he said. Punjab CM Mann holds roadshows for upcoming MC polls, urges voters to choose AAP mayor He further commented on the downfall of rival parties: Time is very powerful. Those who committed sins in the name of God are now witnessing their election symbols erased from voting machines. Assuring Ludhiana of unparalleled growth under AAPs leadership, Mann promised: This city, known as the heart of Punjab, deserves to regain its glory. With an AAP mayor in the municipal corporation and an AAP-led government in Punjab, there will be no dearth of support or resources. If any shortcomings remain, I take full responsibility. The Chief Minister also highlighted his governments landmark policy of One MLA, One Pension, criticising previous regimes for burdening the public with multiple pensions for politicians. Why should leaders who ask for a chance to serve the people demand multiple pensions? We have ended this system to ensure public money is spent on the welfare of the people, not on the luxuries of politicians, he stated. Mann concluded by urging the central government to engage with farmers, emphasising the need for dialogue. It is the responsibility of the central government to engage in dialogue with farmers. Any issue can only be resolved through constructive conversation. The government must set aside its stubbornness and listen to the farmers, he said. Farmers block trains in Punjab for three hours as part of their 'Rail Roko' protest, 31 trains affected
Farmers urge Punjab Government to reject Centre's agricultural marketing policy
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CHANDIGARH: Today, farmers across Punjab blocked rail tracks for three hours as part of their 'Rail Roko' protest, demanding that the Union Government address their concerns. As a result, 31 trains were disrupted. The farmers also called for a Punjab bandh on December 30 to further press their demands. The call for the 'Rail Roko' has been given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. The farmers held protests and blocked railway tracks at seventeen places in the state Moga, Faridkot, Kadian and Batala in Gurdaspur; Phillaur in Jalandhar; Tanda, Dasuya, Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur; Makhu, Talwandi Bhai in Ferozepur; Sahnewal in Ludhiana; Shambhu in Patiala; Mohali; Sunam and Lehra in Sangrur, Rampura Phul in Bathinda and Devidaspura in Amritsar. Sources in the railways said that 31 trains were effected as of these nine were short terminated and one train was diverted. The Shatabdi Express coming from New Delhi for Amritsar was halted at Khanna railway station. While the Humsafar Express from Jammu to Sealdah, Dadar Express from Amritsar to Mumbai and Shan-e-Punjab Express from New Delhi to Amritsar were halted at different platforms of the Ludhiana railway station. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha convenor Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers sat on the rail tracks at many places from 12 noon and till 3 pm. For the past three weeks, Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands. Farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. A jatha (group) of 101 farmers made three attempts to enter Delhi on foot on December 6, December 8 and again on December 14 but Haryana Police did not allow them to proceed. Besides a legal guarantee on MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.
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CHANDIGARH: Farmers blocked train routes at several places in Punjab on Wednesday as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. The call for the 'rail roko' has been given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers have been squatting on rail tracks at many places from 12 noon and will continue to be there till 3 pm. VIDEO | Punjab: Protesting farmers block railway track in Mohali as part of their 'Rail Roko' agitation. #FarmersProtest (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7 ) pic.twitter.com/DcnLpI2BZt Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 18, 2024 The places where the protest was supposed to be held included Moga, Faridkot, Kadian and Batala in Gurdaspur; Phillaur in Jalandhar; Tanda, Dasuya, Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur; Makhu, Talwandi Bhai in Ferozepur; Sahnewal in Ludhiana; Shambhu in Patiala; Mohali, and Sunam and Lehra in Sangrur. Farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. For the past three weeks, Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. A jatha (group) of 101 farmers made three attempts to enter Delhi on foot on December 6, December 8 and again on December 14. Haryana security personnel did not allow them to proceed. Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas Besides a legal guarantee on MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.
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CHANDIGARH: Of the eleven Indian nationals found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri , many were from Punjab: Samir Kumar (26) from Khanna near Ludhiana, Amrinder Kaur (32) from Mehma in Patiala district and her sister-in-law Maninder Kaur, and Ravinder Singh and Gurvinder Kaur from Sunam. All of them died due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Samir Kumar, hailing from Billa Wali Chappri area of Khanna, moved to Georgia six months ago. He had been working at Haveli restaurant in Georgia when the tragedy took place. He died on his birthday, a few hours after he spoke to his mother in India. He had told his mother that there was a power shortage in the area due to a snowstorm and went to sleep shortly after. We tried to call him again on Saturday to wish him on his birthday but he did not answer the phone calls. Then we traced the number of the restaurant and called, they informed us that all 12 people sleeping in the premises had died due to a gas leak and he was among them. Our request to the government is that it should bring back his body so that his last rites can be performed, said a close relative who added that he is survived by his parents, brother and sister back here. Amrinder Kaur went to Georgia in 2015. She moved there to support her father and had been working at the hotel after completing class XII. She had also invited her brother Jatinder Singh to stay with them, but he had moved to South Korea. Two years ago, Jatinder married Maninder Kaur from Mansa. Maninder died along with Amrinder in the accident. They (Jatinder and Maninder) were planning to come to India next year to celebrate their marriage. The last time the family spoke to Amrinder was on Thursday and she said that there was blackout in the area due to a snowstorm. We request that her body be brought back so the family can perform her last rites, said a close relative. Ravinder Singh and Gurvinder Kaur moved to Georgia a year ago. They had gone to the resort to celebrate their first wedding anniversary on December 18. Ravinder went to Tbilisi in March and later moved to Gudauri. Singh was the youngest of three brothers. He started working as a carpenter after completing his graduation and moved to Georgia for a better future. Congress Member of Parliament from Amritsar, Gurjeet Singh Aujla urged the Punjab Government to take steps to bring back the bodies of Punjabis who died in the accident. Heartbreaking News: 12 Punjabi's have tragically died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at ski resort in Gudauri, Georgia. I urge CM @BhagwantMann & @KuldeepSinghAAP NRI Minister to take immediate steps to bring back bodies & support grieving families @ANI pic.twitter.com/aefcgNRoNo Gurjeet Singh Aujla (@GurjeetSAujla) December 16, 2024 Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri, the Indian mission had said on Monday. Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia had said the initial inspection found no signs of injury or violence. All victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning, local media reported, citing police. A power generator was running in the closed space and the exhaust likely choked the restaurant staff in their sleep. The ministry added that the bodies of all the victims were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the building. In connection with the fact, investigative actions are actively being carried out, forensic-criminalistics are working on the spot, and interviews of persons related to the case are being conducted. Appropriate examinations are appointed. A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the exact cause of death, it said. The Indian mission in Tbilisi had said it was saddened to learn of the unfortunate passing of 11 Indian nationals in Gaudauri and extended its deepest condolences to their families. The mission added that it is in contact with the families of the victims and is providing them with necessary support. The Embassy of India in Tbilisi is saddened to learn of the unfortunate passing of eleven Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and extends its deepest condolences to their families. The Embassy is working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. We are also in contact with the bereaved families and are committed to providing all possible support, the embassy said in a statement.
CHANDIGARH: Of the twelve Indian nationals found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri , many were from Punjab: Samir Kumar (26) from Khanna near Ludhiana, Amrinder Kaur (32) from Mehma in Patiala district and her sister-in-law Maninder Kaur, and Ravinder Singh and Gurvinder Kaur from Sunam. All of them died due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Samir Kumar, hailing from Billa Wali Chappri area of Khanna, moved to Georgia six months ago. He had been working at Haveli restaurant in Georgia when the tragedy took place. He died on his birthday, a few hours after he spoke to his mother in India. He had told his mother that there was a power shortage in the area due to a snowstorm and went to sleep shortly after. We tried to call him again on Saturday to wish him his birthday but he did not answer the phone calls. Then we traced the number of the restaurant and called, they informed us that all 12 people sleeping in the premises had died due to a gas leak and he was among them. Our request to the government is that it should bring back his body so that his last rites can be performed, said a close relative who added that he is survived by his parents, brother and sister back here. Amrinder Kaur went to Georgia in 2015. She moved there to support her father and had been working at the hotel after completing class XII. She had also invited her brother Jatinder Singh to stay with them, but he had moved to South Korea. Two years ago, Jatinder married Maninder Kaur from Mansa. Maninder died along with Amrinder in the accident. They (Jatinder and Maninder) were planning to come to India next year to celebrate their marriage. The last time the family spoke to Amrinder was on Thursday and she said that there was blackout in the area due to a snowstorm. We request that her body be brought back so the family can perform her last rites, said a close relative. Ravinder Singh and Gurvinder Kaur moved to Georgia a year ago. They had gone to the resort to celebrate their first wedding anniversary on December 18. Ravinder went to Tbilisi in March and later moved to Gudauri. Singh was the youngest of three brothers. He started working as a carpenter after completing his graduation and moved to Georgia for a better future. Congress Member of Parliament from Amritsar, Gurjeet Singh Aujla urged the Punjab Government to take steps to bring back the bodies of Punjabis who died in the accident. Heartbreaking News: 12 Punjabi's have tragically died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at ski resort in Gudauri, Georgia. I urge CM @BhagwantMann & @KuldeepSinghAAP NRI Minister to take immediate steps to bring back bodies & support grieving families @ANI pic.twitter.com/aefcgNRoNo Gurjeet Singh Aujla (@GurjeetSAujla) December 16, 2024 Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri, the Indian mission had said on Monday. Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia had said the initial inspection found no signs of injury or violence. All victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning, local media reported, citing police. A power generator was running in the closed space and the exhaust likely choked the restaurant staff in their sleep. The ministry added that the bodies of all the victims were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the building. In connection with the fact, investigative actions are actively being carried out, forensic-criminalistics are working on the spot, and interviews of persons related to the case are being conducted. Appropriate examinations are appointed. A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the exact cause of death, it said. The Indian mission in Tbilisi had said it was saddened to learn of the unfortunate passing of 11 Indian nationals in Gaudauri and extended its deepest condolences to their families. The mission added that it is in contact with the families of the victims and is providing them with necessary support. The Embassy of India in Tbilisi is saddened to learn of the unfortunate passing of eleven Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and extends its deepest condolences to their families. The Embassy is working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. We are also in contact with the bereaved families and are committed to providing all possible support, the embassy said in a statement.
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AAP in Punjab failed to address issues concerning municipal polls: Congress
AAP in Punjab failed to address issues concerning municipal polls: Congress Chandigarh: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday slammed the ruling AAP for its failure to address issues concerning the ongoing municipal council elections. Beginning his day at the Khanauri border, the Ludhiana MP met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, [] The post AAP in Punjab failed to address issues concerning municipal polls: Congress appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Political leaders make beeline to meet farmer leader Dallewal as fast enters 21st day
CHANDIGARH: As 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal enters the 21st day of his hunger strike, medical experts recommend immediate hospitalization. Politicians from across party lines who are anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are flocking to visit him and enquire about his health to take emotional advantage from this issue. Among those who visited him today were Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament Amarinder Raja Warring, AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang, and several other political leaders. Additionally, Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised the issue in Parliament. Congress Member of Parliament from Ludhiana who is also party's state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today visited Khanauri border and met Dallewal. Dalewal's condition is very sensitive right now as he has not eaten anything for 21 days, his condition is such that anything can happen any time. He is fighting not for himself but for the farmers and the public, if something happens to him then it will be a loss to the state so he should listen but he said that he is fighting for the people, said Warring. He added, I want to warn the central government that if something happens to him (Dalewal) then the people of the state and the farmers of the country will not stop as things can get out of hand. I am not threatening but giving advice. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should come here and talk to the farmers, said Warring. After meeting Dallewal, Aam Aadmi Party MP from Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang said, On one side, the central government is holding a debate on the 75th anniversary of the constitution in the ongoing parliament session, on the other hand, it is the 21st day of hunger strike by farmer leader Dallewal. Nothing can be more unfortunate than farmers not being allowed to go to the national capital. I met him (Dallewal) and inquired about his health. The Punjab government is trying to ensure that the centre opens doors for talks with farmers, he said. He pointed out that although Ravneet Singh Bittu and Shivraj Chauhan have made statements, the central government has not sent any official communication regarding a meeting with the farmers, nor has any date, time, or venue been set for such talks. All these statements are just in the air and the claims of the government but on ground to process has been initiated for any talks. All MPs of the opposition have raised this issue in the ongoing session of the parliament and demanded a discussion on this matter, but till date no positive response from the government, said Kang. While raising the issue of Dallewal in Parliament today, senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal appealed to the Union government to accept the farmers' demands, including making Minimum Support Price (MSP) a legal guarantee, and to save his life. She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to accept all the farmer demands while repealing the three agriculture laws four years back. A promise was made to constitute a committee which would consider all the demands of the farmers but despite the martyrdom of 700 farmers during the Kisan Andolan these demands have still not been accepted. Harsimrat said it was unfortunate that despite directions by the Supreme Court to both the State and Centre to persuade Dallewal to end his fast, the centre had deputed a low-level official who had nothing to offer and simply asserted he had come to hear the views of the farmers. The AAP government has completely failed to present the enormity of the situation to the union government, she added. Aam Aadmi Party MP from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, raised the farmers' issue in Parliament and questioned the Central Government about the promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to double farmers' income by 2022. He said the BJP government owes an explanation to the country on this matter. He said Dallewal is not fighting for personal gain but for the welfare of the farmers across the nation and has been on hunger strike for 21 days. We are concerned about his health, and the Central Government should also take this matter seriously, he said. Hayer pointed out that the Central Government has told farmers they cannot bring tractors and trolleys, and they complied. The government said they could not come in large numbers, so they planned for only 100 farmers to go to Delhi, yet the government still refuses to let them through. When the farmers are willing to adhere to all government conditions, the government should also respect their demands, he said. Congress Member of Parliament from Sirsa in Haryana, Kumari Selja urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate action to address the farmers' demands. She said that the government has turned the Punjab and Haryana borders into something akin to the India-Pakistan border and instead of addressing the farmers' issues, they are being met with water cannons and tear gas shells. On the other hand in the farmers in neighbouring Haryana took out a tractor march in Amabla. Meanwhile, yesterday Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh Rakhra and others also met Dallewal. While the doctors checking on Dallewal, have recommended immediate hospitalisation due to his deteriorating health. However, he has refused to receive any medical treatment. Sharing details about Dallewal's health, Dr Avtar Singh said, `` As per test reports, the creatinine level is increasing and GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is dropping. Ketones are also on a higher side which means his condition is quite bad. Dallewal has not eaten anything. He is just drinking water, Ketone in urine indicates the body is using fat for energy instead of glucose. Creatinine is a waste product created when muscle cells break down during activity. Kidneys remove creatinine from the blood and put it in urine. But when kidneys do not work properly, creatinine builds up in the blood. The glomerular filtration rate shows how well the kidneys are filtering. Dr Singh said,`` Dallewal has turned so weak that he could not stand on his own and required support. A few days ago, his blood pressure was recorded in the range of 80/50 which is not a good sign. There is a possibility of cardiac arrest, he said. Doctors have installed medical equipment at the protest site to monitor the vitals of Dallewal. A few days ago, Dr Karan Jatwani, an oncologist, visited the Khanauri border to examine Dallewal. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar, who has been associated with Dallewal for a long time, said he had been on hunger strikes five times. But this time, Dallewal's fast has stretched longer than the 13-day hunger strike by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare in 2011. He had gone on fast in support of farmers' issues in March 2018, January 2019 and 2021, November 2022 and June 2023. He stated that Dallewal would end his hunger strike only if the farmers' demands are accepted, adding, Dallewal is mentally prepared to sacrifice his life if the Centre refuses to accept the farmers' demands. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the president of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), hails from Dallewal village in Faridkot. Before sitting on the indefinite hunger strike, he had transferred his property to his son, daughter-in-law and grandson. His wife passed away in January this year. He later formed the SKM (Non-political) by involving like-minded farmer leaders. Farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.
Punjab: Class 1 student crushed to death in school premises in Ludhiana
A Class 1 student of BCM School, Chandigarh Road, tragically died after being hit by a school bus inside the premises. The incident occurred Monday morning as the girl walked towards her classroom. The driver reportedly didn't see her, leading to the fatal accident. The school closed its gates as distraught parents gathered outside.
AAP announces five major guarantees for Ludhiana
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched its campaign for the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation elections, promising five major guarantees. These include cleaning the Buddha Dariya, ensuring clean drinking water, introducing electric buses, improving sewerage systems, and eliminating waste dumps. AAP aims to transform Ludhiana into a cleaner, more modern city with better infrastructure and reduced traffic congestion.
Villager attempts suicide at Shambhu border amid farmer protests
A 57-year-old farmer, Ranjodh Singh, from Ratanheri village, attempted suicide at the Shambhu border on Saturday. Distressed by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dhalewal, who is on a hunger strike, Ranjodh consumed Sulphas. His son, Sukhdeep Singh, reported his father is currently in the ICU and his condition appears stable.
Ludhiana deputy commissioner ensures secure elections with strong room inspections
Ludhiana deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal inspected EVM strong rooms to ensure fair and transparent elections for the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, councils, and Nagar Panchayat. He confirmed robust security measures, adherence to election commission guidelines, and reviewed CCTV, power, and fire safety arrangements at designated strong room locations including various colleges and schools.
Caught stealing light bulbs, man attacks boss with aides
Raja Warring, wife Amrita join MC poll campaign trail in district
State govt riding piggyback on Centres funds, says Bittu
Activists gather to save trees
Man tries to kill self, kin blame farm leaders fast
DC briefs poll staff on EVMs, seeks dedication, integrity
AAP assures devp in city with 5 guarantees
Furry friends make this Sunday a warm one in city
SAD makes most of day off by stepping up poll campaign
Temperatures drop in Delhi, Punjab; slight respite from cold for Kashmir
NEW DELHI: Cold weather conditions persisted in parts of north and west India on Sunday with the mercury dropping several notches in Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan. Kashmir and the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received some respite from the intense cold as minimum temperatures rose. The respite for Kashmir is likely to be short-lived as the meteorological department has predicted a cold wave in parts of the valley over the next three days. Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches below normal, but cold wave conditions did not prevail, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The mercury settled at a low of 8 degrees Celsius in the city on Saturday. The capital recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.2 notches below normal, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast moderate fog in Delhi on Monday. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to settle at 5 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius respectively. Punjab and Haryana also remained in the grip of cold weather conditions with Faridkot recording the lowest temperature in the region at 1 degree Celsius, according to the meteorological department. Punjab's Gurdaspur and Bathinda recorded a minimum temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and 4.6 degrees Celsius respectively at night, it said. The mercury settled at a low of 3.5 degrees Celsius in Pathankot, 3.9 degrees Celsius in Amritsar, 6.8 degrees Celsius in Ludhiana and 3.8 degrees Celsius in Patiala. In Haryana, Hisar shivered at 1.7 degrees Celsius and Narnaul recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius. Bhiwani recorded a low of 4 degrees Celsius, Gurugram 5.6 degrees Celsius, Rohtak 5.2 degrees Celsius and Ambala 5.7 degrees Celsius. The weather office said that Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius. Temperatures rose by three to five notches in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh while cold wave conditions gripped the lower hills as the weather remained dry. Tabo was the coldest place in the state at night with a low of minus 10.6 degrees Celsius and Shimla was the warmest at 12.2 degrees Celsius, 6.5 notches above normal. The adjoining resorts of Kufri and Narkanda recorded a low of 9.8 degrees Celsius and 6.4 degrees Celsius respectively. In the lower hills, Una recorded a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius and Sundernagar 0.6 degrees Celsius. The local meteorological office has issued a 'yellow' warning for cold wave at isolated places in the lower hills and plains till Thursday and predicted dry weather in the state over the next seven days. Cold wave conditions will prevail in Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and parts of Kangra districts, the weather office said. There was no significant change in maximum temperatures in Himachal Pradesh. Solan was the hottest during the day at 24.7 degrees Celsius followed by Shimla at 19 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal. Kashmir saw a slight respite from intense cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures rose across the valley, though they remained below the freezing point. The summer capital of Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, an improvement from minus 4.6 degrees Celsius the previous night, the meteorological department said. Gulmarg, a tourist destination popular for skiing, registered a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius -- a rise of nearly four notches from the night before. Pahalgam, the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra, logged a low of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius, three notches higher than the previous night. Konibal, a hamlet on the outskirts of Pampore town, was the coldest place in the valley with the mercury settling at a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was minus 4 degrees Celsius in Qazigund, 3.7 degrees Celsius in Kupwara and 2.8 degrees Celsius in Kokernag. According to the meteorological office, the weather in the valley is likely to remain mainly dry till December 21. Minimum temperatures are predicted to drop and a cold wave is likely over many stations during the next three days, the weather office said. In Rajasthan, cold wave conditions prevailed in most parts and Fatehpur recorded sub-zero temperatures for the third consecutive day on Sunday. According to the meteorological department, the minimum temperature in Fatehpur settled at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius. Churu recorded a minimum temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius; Bhilwara 2.2 degrees Celsius; Sangaria, Pilani and Sirohi 2.6 degrees Celsius; Chittorgarh 3.2 degrees Celsius and Alwar 4 degrees Celsius. The mercury settled below 10 degrees Celsius at several other places in the state.
SKUAST-J conferred Best OFR (SCSP) award
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram organized a four days biennial workshop on AICRP on IFS in collaboration with PAU, Ludhiana. During this function, FSR Centre of SKUAST-J received best OFR (SCSP) Centre award for the year 2023-24 under the guidance of Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.N Tripathy and Director Research, Dr. S.K Gupta, SKUAST-Jammu. Moreover, two Appreciation Letters with respect to development of excellent IFS model and its adoption across UT of J&K under HADP Programme for small and [] The post SKUAST-J conferred Best OFR (SCSP) award appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fake scribes held with stolen car, ID & bike
