Tubewell contamination fixed after PSHRC resolves water woes complaint
In a significant development, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission addressed a water contamination complaint in New Green Park Colony, Patiala. Following resident grievances, the Municipal Corporation decommissioned the contaminated tubewell and made cleanliness improvements. The Commission mandated periodic inspections, reassuring residents they could report future issues if necessary.
Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an additional plea for the government -- to fast-track the process of laying down the currently in-vogue 'Mondotrack' at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.
SC pulls up Centre for toothless environmental laws on stubble burning
New Delhi: The Supreme Court criticised the central government on Wednesday for rendering environmental protection laws ineffective, specifically regarding the enforcement of penalties for stubble burning under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act of 2021 (CAQM Act). A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih highlighted that the CAQM Act was enacted without the necessary mechanisms for effective implementation to combat air pollution. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Centre, assured the court that the provisions related to penalties for stubble burning would be enforced in ten days, stating that regulations would soon be issued. She mentioned that an adjudicating officer would be appointed and that all necessary actions would be taken to ensure compliance. Bhati also noted that the CAQM had sent notices to senior administrative officials in Punjab and Haryana, as well as to officials of the state pollution control boards, seeking explanations for their lack of action. However, the bench questioned the seriousness with which the CAQMs notices were treated, saying, Please tell your chairperson of CAQM not to bail out these officials. We know what is happening on the ground. The court was informed that over 1,000 instances of stubble burning had occurred in various districts of Punjab, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Patiala, Sangrur, and Taran Taran. On October 16, the Supreme Court had reprimanded the Punjab and Haryana governments for failing to prosecute violators of stubble burning regulations and summoned the chief secretaries of both states to provide an explanation. The court expressed its frustration over the inaction of Punjab and Haryana in implementing the CAQMs directives aimed at curbing stubble burning in the national capital region.
CHANDIGARH: With more than a dozen cases of assault on government doctors of Punjab in the last two months after the RG Kar hospital horror in Kolkata and assurances by the AAP-led Punjab Government for comprehensive security and reinstatement of dynamic assured carrier progressions (DACPs), nothing has happened on the ground. The doctors are now planning to follow the path of agitation. In the last few days, two incidents of violence against doctors have been reported, one from Civil Hospital at Jalandhar on October 20 where a drunkard person assaulted a doctor on night duty and harassed his female colleagues and another from the community health centre (CHC) Dhakoli where two groups clashed with each other in the centre thus forcing the lady doctor and staff to lock themselves in the room till police came. Thus after the intervention of the association, the state police lodged the cases against the alleged accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Punjab Protection Medicare Services Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage of Property) Act. It is learnt that similar incidents have taken place since August at the government health facilities at Dera Baba Nanak, Patiala, Jagron, Sunam, Rajpura, Ferozepur and Naushera Majha Singh. Talking with TNIE, Dr Akhil Sarin, president of the Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association of Punjab said, If commitment made by the government is not met within the stipulated time frame then the doctors will be forced to follow the path of agitation. He said that on October 21, a letter was written to the state health and family welfare secretary requesting a meeting regarding a review of the implementation of security provisions. On September 11 the association met with the cabinet subcommittee and received a written assurance that a comprehensive security framed work at all the 24/7 centres of the state would be put in place within a week of the meeting and also the government agreed to the implementation of dynamic assured carrier progressions (DACPs) within 12 weeks of the meeting but nothing happened on the ground, he added. The ACP scheme provides financial benefits and higher pay scales to government employees. After the meeting, the state health minister announced and reiterated that the assurances will be implemented within the stipulated time frame. However even after the lapse of six weeks, no on-ground steps for implementation of the assurances are perceptible, he said. The PCMS Association has been demanding a detailed assessment of each health facility to determine optimal security guards. For a 200-bed hospital ten guards during day time and four at evening and night hours. For the sub-district level hospitals, six security guards and at the community health centre, four guards. Besides security guards, visitor passes for people coming to see the patients, installing CCTVs and improving lighting in hospital campuses are also recommended. Earlier on September 14 the PCMS doctors, who had suspended OPD services since September 9, announced that they would be resuming duties after assurance from state health minister Dr Balbir Singh.
SC pulls up Centre for making environmental laws 'toothless', says penalty provision not implemented
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre for making the environment protection law oothless and said the provision under the CAQM Act that deals with penalty for stubble burning was not being implemented. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanulllah, and Augustine George Masih said the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act of 2021 (CAQM Act) was enacted without creating required machinery for implementing the provision to curb air pollution. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said Section 15 of the CAQM Act, which deals with penalty for stubble burning, will be implemented effectively as regulations for it will be issued in 10 days. She submitted that an adjudicating officer will be appointed and all necessary actions will be taken to enforce the law effectively. Bhati pointed out that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued notices to senior administrative officials of Punjab and Haryana besides officials of the state pollution control boards and sought their response as to why action should not be taken against them. The bench asked the CAQM, who is taking your notices seriously as the procedure is not provided under the law. Please tell your chairperson of CAQM not to bail out these officials. We know what is happening on the ground, the bench said. Bhati pointed out that over 1,000 cases of stubble burning have taken place in several districts of Punjab, like Amritsar, Ferozepur, Patiala, Sangrur and Taran Taran. On October 16, the top court had pulled up the Punjab and Haryana governments over the non-prosecution of violators found guilty of stubble burning while summoning the state chief secretaries to appear before it on October 23 for an explanation. The top court has been upset over Punjab and Haryana governments not taking any steps to implement the directions issued by the CAQM in the national capital region (NCR) to stop stubble burning. All talk, no action: SC raps CAQM, Punjab & Haryana for failing to stop stubble burning
Patiala & Asr account for half of Pbs new farm fires
Navdeep Gill to get Bhai Vir Singh Award for Udna Baaz
The Punjab language department has announced ten best literary book awards for 2022 that include 'Udna Baaz' by Navdeep Singh Gill. The awards, including the Bhai Veer Singh Award for Gill's book, will be conferred during a state-level function in November at Bhasha Bhawan, Patiala.
Violence broke out across several villages in Patiala district during the Gram Panchayat elections, resulting in two severe injuries. Despite the disturbances in a few areas, most of the election process remained peaceful with many village panchayats being elected unopposed.
Er Rashids bail extended till October 28
In a major relief for Awami Itehad Party (AIP), the interim bail of Er Rashid, the Member Parliament North Kashmir Lok Sabha seat was today extended up to October 28. AIP chief spokesman Inam-un-Nabi said that the interim bail of Er Rashid has been extended up to October 28 by the Patiala House Court, New []
Baba Siddique murder: Mastermind Zeeshan Akhtar of Punjab on the run
CHANDIGARH: The main suspect in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader and former minister Baba Siddique has been identified as 21-year-old Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar. He belongs to Punjab. Mumbai police have cast a net for him. Baba Siddique, a 66-year-old veteran politician, was shot dead outside his office in Mumbai's Bandra during Dussehra celebrations on Saturday night. A day after the murder, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the killing. According to sources, Zeeshan Akhtar allegedly passed on information about Siddique's location to the three shooters, one of whom, the 23-year-old Gurmail Singh belongs to Haryana. Police sources said that Zeeshan hails from Shakar village in Nakodar of Punjab and there are nine cases, ranging from attempt to murder, dacoity, and robbery to extortion registered against him. He was arrested on the charges of organized crime in 2022 by the Jalandhar Police and then sent to Patiala Central Jail. He was released on June 7 this year. In jail he reportedly came in contact with the associates of Lawrence Bishnoi gang who allegedly gave him the contract to kill Baba Siddique and after his release he met Gurmail Singh in Kaithal. Zeeshan had been giving directions to Gurmail, Dharmaraj Kashyap and Shiv Kumar, He allegedly provided information about Siddiques location to the three shooters at the time of the killing and also allegedly assisted them with logistic support, including arranging rental accommodation, said sources. Sources further claim that Akhtar was directly in touch with Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnois brother, who is now in US, through a specialized app. Baba Siddique's shocking Supari murder shows poor law enforcement A senior police officer said, he Mumbai Police is in touch with the Punjab Police. The Jalandhar Police is tight-lipped on the matter. A police officer said that the Mumbai police has not contacted them so far. Gurmail Singh disowned by family Meanwhile the 23-year old Gurmail Singh of Kaithal in Haryana, who is one of the three alleged suspects arrested for killing Siddique, had been disowned by his family 11 years ago. The villagers of Nard in Kaithal district told the media that Singh had allegedly murdered his friend's brother few years ago near the Rudri Temple in Kaithal district. Following this, he was arrested by the police and was in Kaithal jail where he came in contact with the associates of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. After Singh came out on bail, he didn't stay in his village for long and left for Mumbai. The locals said that Singh visited the village six months ago. Singhs grandmother, Phulli Devi said that they had disowned him 11 years years ago, As far as we are concerned, he is dead. They (police) might as well shoot him in the middle of the road it would not affect us at all. When he came home last time he stayed for just a few minutes. I had gone out for some work and by the time I returned he had left. He had not been in touch with the family. He was in jail for four years. Superintendent of Police of Kaithal Rajesh Kalia said that the accused was arrested in a murder case in 2019, in which he got bail later and so far the police had not received any request from Mumbai Police seeking information about the accused. He has a couple of other cases registered against him. Baba Siddique's murder 'shocking, shameful': Opposition calls for Maharashtra CM, Dy CM to resign
Baba Siddique shot dead: Cops make third arrest, on lookout for another man
Baba Siddique was shot dead on the evening of Saturday, October 12, in Bandra. Sources said the fourth accused came in contact with the Bishnoi gang when he was in Patiala Jail in connection with a murder and robbery case in 2022
Punjab Police books 18 illegal travel agencies for advertising employment opportunities abroad
CHANDIGARH: The NRI Affairs Wing and Cyber Crime Wing of Punjab Police in coordination with the Protectorate of Emigrants, Chandigarh, have booked 18 travel agencies across the State for illegally advertising employment opportunities on social media. The Protectorate of Emmigrants had red-flagged the advertisements for jobs in foreign countries by unscrupulous travel agencies on Instagram and Facebook. The development comes close on the heels of the registration of at least 20 FIRs against 25 such illegal travel agencies in August. With this, the number of such illegal travel agencies booked has risen to 43. Praveen Kumar Sinha, Additional DGP, NRI Affairs said, These travel agencies were advertising jobs abroad without the possession of requisite licence and permissions. We checked the online platforms, verified their credentials covertly and registered FIRs against them. He added that 18 new FIRs have been registered under sections 24/25 of the Emigration Acts in various NRI Police Stations in Chandigarh, including Amritsar, SAS Nagar, Ludhiana and Patiala. Of the 18 FIRs registered, six were registered in September and twelve were registered in October. Sinha said that 25 of the 34 accused in 26 FIRs registered in the months of August and September have been arrested. Further investigations are on and notices are being sent to remaining accused travel agents, he said. Sinha exhorted the citizens to be cautious and verify travel agents' credentials before entrusting them with documents and money. Engage agencies with a valid Recruiting Agent (RA) license under the Emigration Act, 1983 only. Always ask for the license of the Agency issued under the Act. 'Verify and trust' should be the working principle while engaging travel agents, he said.
Patiala House Court Allows Engineer Rashid More Time Before Surrender in Terror Funding Case
New Delhi: D elhi's Patiala House Court has extended the interim bail of Engineer Rashid, the Member of Parliament from Baramulla, until October 15 in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. Initially granted interim bail until October 2, Rashid's bail was extended by 10 days on October 1. The court has now further pushed his surrender date to October 15 instead of the previously set date of October 13, as confirmed by his lawyer. Rashid had filed a petition in the Patiala House Court seeking a three-month interim bail to participate in the campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.During the hearing, Rashid's lawyer requested the court for interim bail until at least October 10 to cover the election period, but the court initially granted bail only until October 2. Afterward, it was extended by 10 days and subsequently for an additional three days. Engineer Rashid, who has been held in Delhi's Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act since 2017 due to his involvement in a terror funding case, was recently released on interim bail. His party participated in the Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir but did not achieve significant results. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 75 Border Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 2,236 Crore Railways Crash Near Chennai: NIA Investigates Potential Terrorist Involvement India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Showdown: A Crucial Battle for Semi-Final Spot
Sanjay Raut Denounces IAF C-295 Landing at Mumbai Airport as 'Election Stuntbaazi'
Mumbai: O n the inaugural landing of the IAF C-295 at Navi Mumbai's International Airport, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the event as stuntbaazi ahead of the assembly elections. During a press conference, Raut remarked, This is 'stuntbaazi' for the elections in the state. The government's people have brought all the land in the adjacent area there. So to raise the price of the land, they are doing this drama. They are just working as contractors. In one minute, they make 15 decisions. In contrast, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the Navi Mumbai Airport as a significant development for the people. He stated, Navi Mumbai Airport will prove to be a boon for the people. Today, the C-295 successfully landed at Navi Mumbai Airport. The Airport will be named Lokneta DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport. CM Shinde emphasized that this would be the largest airport, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, and noted that the first runway's test landing had taken place successfully. He set a target for completing the airport by March 2025, with commercial flight operations expected to commence then. Shinde asserted that his government is efficiently executing welfare initiatives, saying, We are ready for the flight as well as for the fight. We do what we say; we don't say what won't happen; let's see what happens in the future. Our work is done quickly. We started the Ladli Behan Yojana, and now money goes to the accounts of sisters quickly. Highlighting the rapid progress made by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, he claimed that all schemes initiated by his government are already in motion. Our work is swift, not slow and sluggish. Those who talk slowly later say there's no money. We started the Laadli Behna Yojana, and money is being transferred to the sisters' accounts promptly. Our plans are always executed swiftly. We have worked to bring good days into people's lives. The opposition has tried to halt many schemes, but I want to say that no scheme will be stopped, CM Shinde added. Congress Takes Aim at RSS Chief Bhagwat Over Minorities in Bangladesh Remarks Patiala House Court Allows Engineer Rashid More Time Before Surrender in Terror Funding Case Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 75 Border Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 2,236 Crore
PLW Patiala Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Key Details
Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) has announced the recruitment of 250 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The application process began ... Read more
Girls outshine boys in all India essay writing contest on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Aligarh:Mehvish Khan, a postgraduate student at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), won the first prize in the All India Essay Writing Competition in English. The second prize went to Sahiba Meher, a BA LLB student at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab, and Ashutosh Kumar, a B Tech student from Sastra Deemed-to-be 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 .
Vivo PMLA case: Patiala House Court grants bail to CA Rajan Malik
This case also involves other individuals, including Lava International's former Managing Director Hari Om Rai, Chinese national Guangwen (Andrew Kuang), and chartered accountant Nitin Garg
JeM terror conspiracy case: 10 suspects 'apprehended' in Assam
GUWAHATI: Ten persons have been 'apprehended' from Assams Goalpara in connection with a terror conspiracy case involving the Jaish-e-Mohammad. In a statement, the Assam Police said it had carried out a joint operation with the NIA at multiple locations in Goalpara and Hojai districts, resulting in the apprehension of 10 suspects. All are currently in NIA custody. The investigation and legal procedures are ongoing, the statement added. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the arrests made in Assam proved yet again that the challenge the state is facing from Islamic fundamentalist elements is real. He said during every nationwide raid by the NIA, someone or the other from Assam is among the people arrested by the agency. Fundamentalist forces are active in Assam and we have to be wary of them. There have been some incidents which indicate that a mentality of extreme Islamic fundamentalism is building up here and there in Assam, Sarma said. The indigenous people of the state will be forced to live in deep uncertainty after 10 to 15 years from now, he added. However, the NIA said only one person, Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi alias Ayubi, was taken into custody after searches at 26 locations in Assam, Maharashtra, UP, Delhi and J&K. The accused was arrested on account of his incriminatory role in the conspiracy caseHe will be produced before the NIA Special Court, Patiala House, New Delhi. In addition, several other suspects have also been rounded up for questioning, the NIA said in a statement.
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Delhi court extends Engineer Rashids interim bail till October 12 in terror funding case
Additional sessions judge of Patiala House Court directed the MP from Baramulla to surrender before Tihar jail authorities on October 13
Interim Bail Of MP Er Rashid Extended Till October 12
New Delhi , October 1: AIP Supremo and Member of Parliament from North Kashmir, Er Rashid, has been granted an extension of his interim bail until 12th October 2024. Originally, he was scheduled to surrender and return to Tihar Jail on 3rd October, but the extension allows him additional time out on bail. AIP Chief Spokesperson, Inam Un Nabi, confirmed that the party had applied for the extension in Delhis Patiala House Court, which has now been granted. Inam expressed [] The post Interim Bail Of MP Er Rashid Extended Till October 12 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
16 districts, 663 villages stubble-burning hotspots, board gives list to DCs for action
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has identified 16 districts and 663 villages in the state as stubble-burning hotspots. These districts are: Barnala, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Muktsar, Patiala, Sangrur and Tarn Taran. These villages recorded 23,410 cases of stubble burning last year 64 per cent of [] The post 16 districts, 663 villages stubble-burning hotspots, board gives list to DCs for action appeared first on Northlines .
Students at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala, Punjab are staging an indefinite sit-in protest to demand the ouster of V-C (Dr.) Jai Shankar Singh. The University administration has denied all allegations.
Bhaichung Bhutia launches football talent hunt across 50 Indian cities
Football icon Bhaichung Bhutia has unveiled India's largest-ever football trials aimed at discovering and nurturing young talent nationwide. Kicking off this month, the talent hunt will span 50 cities, including Jalandhar, Patiala, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mysuru, Mangalore, Bangalore, and Belgaum. Organised by Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) and powered by enJogo, the trials are expected to see over 6,000 players aged 9-18 showcasing their skills in front of AIFF/AFC certified coaches. Bhutia aims to tap into the potential of youth from diverse regions, offering them opportunities to develop their skills at the BBFS Residential Academy. Football in India needs a strong foundation, and that starts with youth development, said Bhutia in a release. Our mission is to create pathways for young footballers to rise through the ranks, whether they come from big cities or remote areas. Through these trials, we hope to find and develop India's next football stars. The
Punjab: Students of RGNUL in Patiala hold protest against vice-chancellor
According to the students, the vice-chancellor allegedly conducted a surprise check of the girls hostel and questioned the dressing sense of the girls thus violating their privacy
Punjab Police Crack Down on 25 Travel Agencies for Fraudulent Overseas Job Schemes
Chandigarh: The Punjab Police have taken legal action against 25 travel agencies across the state for deceiving young people with false promises of job opportunities abroad. This crackdown, led by the NRI and Cyber Crime wings of the Punjab Police in collaboration with the Protectorate of Emigrants, Chandigarh, targets agencies that have been advertising fake employment opportunities on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. These agencies are accused of enticing individuals with assurances of guaranteed jobs in Western countries and Russia, often through dubious or non-existent documentation processes. A total of 20 FIRs have been filed under Sections 24/25 of the Emigration Act at various NRI police stations, including those in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, and SAS Nagar. The operation focused on agencies actively promoting fraudulent job schemes on social media and defrauding young people of their money. ADGP Praveen K Sinha reported that these agencies were operating without the required licenses and permissions. Our investigation included examining online platforms and verifying the credentials of these agencies. Following confirmation of their illegal activities, FIRs were lodged against them, Mr. Sinha said, according to the Tribune. This enforcement action comes in response to increasing incidents of travel agencies using illegal routes to send youths to Western nations or Russia, where some have been recruited to fight in the Ukraine war. ADGP Sinha has urged the public to be cautious and thoroughly verify the credentials of travel agents before sharing personal documents or making financial transactions. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges ULFA(I) to Avoid Actions That Harm State's Future Rising Water Levels in Saryu River and Ganga Cause Disruption Amid Floods in Uttar Pradesh PM Modi Celebrates Karam Puja with Jharkhand's Tribes, Lays Foundation for Railway Projects
Amarjot Singh, Brother-in-Law of MP Amritpal Singh, Linked to Ottawa Grenade Attack
New Delhi: A significant development in the investigation of the grenade attack on the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, on March 23, 2023, has emerged. Recent media reports reveal that Amarjot, the brother-in-law of MP Amritpal Singh, is the individual accused of throwing the grenade. Amarjot, a resident of Butala village in Amritsar, is reportedly involved in pro-Khalistan activities, including demonstrating in support of Khalistan and hoisting the Khalistan flag at the Indian High Commission premises. This information surfaced during a recent National Investigation Agency (NIA) operation. On Friday, the NIA conducted coordinated raids across four districts in Punjab. These raids took place at three locations in Gurdaspur district, two in Amritsar district, and one each in Patiala and Moga districts around 5 am. The targeted properties included those belonging to Amritpal Singh's relatives: Amarjot in Butala, Gurmukh Singh in Haon (Gurdaspur), and Pargat Singh in Jallukheda (Amritsar). During the raids, the authorities questioned the occupants and seized various electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and DVRs. The grenade attack, carried out by a pro-Khalistan mob, involved throwing two grenades at the Indian High Commission. Initial investigations suggested possible involvement of Pakistan, leading to the NIA's takeover of the case. On June 24, 2023, a Hindustan Times report indicated that Amarjot Singh had allegedly led the mob responsible for the attack, even as Punjab Police were searching for him. Following this report, Iman Singh Khara of 'Waris Punjab De' contested the allegations, arguing that Amarjot Singhs involvement was unfounded and that the Ottawa incident was being misrepresented. Despite these claims, Amarjot Singh's name has resurfaced in connection with the attack. Congress and BJP Criticize Kejriwal's Resignation Announcement as Political Theater Anil Vij Seeks Chief Ministerial Position Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections Tragic House Collapse in Meerut: Nine Dead, Four Feared Trapped
25 travel agents booked for illegally advertising jobs: Punjab police
Twenty-five travel agents in Punjab have been booked for illegally advertising employment opportunities on social media, said police on Wednesday. The action came after the Protector of Emigrants under the Ministry of External Affairs red-flagged the advertising on social media for jobs in foreign countries by such unscrupulous travel agencies. In a statement, Additional Director General of Police (NRI Affairs) Praveen K Sinha said these travel agencies were advertising jobs abroad without possessing the requisite licence and permissions. We checked the online platforms, verified their credentials covertly and registered FIRs against them, he said, adding that a total of 20 FIRs have been registered under the Emigration Acts at various NRI police stations in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur and SAS Nagar. The ADGP said this operation specifically targeted those illegal travel agents, who were advertising on online platforms, offering promisi
Parliament breach: Delhi court rejects bail plea of Neelam Azad
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday turned down the bail plea of Neelam Azad, one of the six accused in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case. Declining to release Azad on regular bail, the Patiala House Court said that there were sufficient reasonable grounds for believing that the allegations made against the 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 .
The Patiala House Court has issued a release order for Rashid Engineer, with the condition that he must not speak to the media about his ongoing terror funding case. He has been granted interim bail until October 2, allowing him to campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The decision on his regular bail plea has been deferred to October 5, 2024.
MDB Group honors Channel Partners with Helicopter ride and Kanwar Grewals musical evening
Jammu Tawi: The MDB Group, renowned for setting benchmarks in luxury real estate across Tricity, Patiala, Sangrur, and Didba, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence with a spectacular event that raised the bar in channel partner appreciation and luxury experiences. Held on 28 and 29 August 2024, the event underscored MDB Group's dedication [] The post MDB Group honors Channel Partners with Helicopter ride and Kanwar Grewals musical evening appeared first on Northlines .
This Is A Step Towards Justice: Ghulam Nabi Azad Welcomes Interim Bail Granted To Engineer Rashid
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday welcomed the interim bail granted to jailed MP Engineer Rashid, saying this is a step towards justice. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News I welcome the interim bail order granted to Eng. Rashid Sahib by the Delhi Patiala House Court. As a democratically elected MP with a strong mandate, this is a step towards justice and his right to campaign [] The post This Is A Step Towards Justice: Ghulam Nabi Azad Welcomes Interim Bail Granted To Engineer Rashid appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Baramullah MP Rashid Engineer gets interim bail till Oct 1
In a relief, the Delhi Patiala House court provided interim bail to Baramullah MP SheikhAbdul Rashid alias Rashid Engineer on Tuesday, September 10. He had moved the Delhi court seeking interim bail in view of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections which is scheduled to take place on September 18, 25 and October 1. 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 .
Gippy Grewal and Gurpreet Ghuggi Back Regreening Punjab: Trees Are Our Ancestors
They were joined by their Ardaas co-stars Jasmin Bhasin and Kanwaljeet Singhin planting trees during a drive organized by Roundglass Foundation in Patiala
Punjab doctors begin 3-day strike, patients suffer due to suspended OPD services
PATIALA/HOSHIARPUR: Government doctors in Punjab on Monday suspended outpatient department (OPD) services for three hours across the state to press for their demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and adequate security measures for healthcare workers. The protest, being held under the banner of Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association, will continue till September 11 in district and sub-divisional hospitals, and community health centres, said the protesting doctors. Many patients visiting these government hospitals were inconvenienced as the OPD services remained suspended from 8 am to 11 am. However, emergency services continued. President of PCMS Association (Patiala unit) Dr Sumeet Singh said the reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme (ACP) is one of the main demands of the protesting doctors. Unlike other departments, doctors do not have many avenues of promotion through the course of their career, which was compensated through the annual career progression scheme. But it was halted in 2021, Singh said. The ACP scheme provides financial benefits and higher pay scales to government employees. The association is also demanding adequate safety measures for healthcare professionals at hospitals and recruitment of more medical officers. Another protesting doctor in Patiala insisted upon the need for tightening of security in the government health facilities across the state. The doctors' association pointed out a Sunday night incident in which a woman doctor, who was eight-month pregnant, was manhandled by two unidentified men at the Community Health Centre at Dhakoli in Mohali and fled with syringes and injections. The police have registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, patients, who came for a check-up at Mata Kaushalya Hospital in Patiala faced inconvenience due to the suspended OPD services. Sukhdev Singh, who came to the hospital from Devigarh, said he came to know about the strike after reaching there. He said he had come for an eye check-up. In Hoshiarpur, local resident Harpreet Singh had brought his father Sukhwinder Singh to a government hospital for treatment of his swollen leg. Unaware of the doctors' strike, Harpreet said he found himself helpless. Due to financial constraints, he could not afford private medical treatment and had no choice but to wait for the strike to end, he added. Another patient, Malti Marwaha (48) from Vijay Nagar in Hoshiarpur, shared a similar experience. She came to the hospital to get her eyes checked, only to learn about the doctors' strike. I do not know why the government doctors are on strike, but the government should make necessary arrangements to ensure that poor patients who rely on government health institutions do not suffer, she rued. Vijay Kumar Behal (70) of Sham Chaurasi, who travelled 22 km to the hospital for depression treatment, was equally disappointed. The government should inform people in advance about the strike by healthcare staff, so patients do not waste time coming to government health institutions, he said. A meeting between PCMS Association's representatives and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has been fixed for Wednesday. The association has warned that if no significant outcome emerges from the meeting and the promotion-related notification is not issued, it will begin a complete strike of all services from Thursday.
Punjab docs begin 3-day strike, patients suffer as OPD services suspended
Government doctors in Punjab on Monday suspended outpatient department (OPD) services for three hours across the state to press for their demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and adequate security measures for healthcare workers. The protest, being held under the banner of Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association, will continue till September 11 in district and sub-divisional hospitals, and community health centres, said the protesting doctors. Many patients visiting these government hospitals were inconvenienced as the OPD services remained suspended from 8 am to 11 am. However, emergency services continued. President of PCMS Association (Patiala unit) Dr Sumeet Singh said the reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme (ACP) is one of the main demands of the protesting doctors. Unlike other departments, doctors do not have many avenues of promotion through the course of their career, which was compensated through the annual
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By Mohit Sharma A reduction of 40 per cent in PM 10 pollutants has been witnessed in 21 cities, including Varanasi, as per the latest environment ministry data. Particulate Matter (PM 10), a major air pollutant, are particles with a diameter of 10 micrometres or less which are small enough to pass through the throat and nose and enter the lungs and can cause various illnesses. While reviewing the Clean Air Action Plans being implemented in 131 cities, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that 21 cities have shown a 40 per cent reduction in PM 10 levels as compared to 2017-18 and 51 cities have achieved 20 per cent reduction in the proliferation of harmful pollutant into the air. Major causes of PM 10 are dust from unsealed roads, smoke from fires, sea salt, vehicular exhausts, pollution from industries, incomplete combustion, cooking and chemical reactions in the atmosphere. According to the data, the cities that performed better and achieved 40 per cent reduction include Varanasi, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Firozabad, Moradabad, Kohima, Kanpur, Greater Mumbai, Rishikesh, Kadapa etc. The cities that fared worst in terms of achieving the targets include Meerut, Hubli-Dharwad, Ujjain, Nagpur, Madurai, Chennai, Ludhiana, Pune etc. that saw recorded an improvement up to only 10 percent in the PM 10 levels. In Delhi, where the annual concentrations of PM10 have increased significantly over the last two decades making the national capital the second-most polluted capital city in the world, the reduction in PM 10 levels was between 10 to 20 per cent as per the data revealed by the Centre. Other cities that fall in this category include Thane, Howrah, Jhansi, Devanagree, Patiala, Jaipur, Alwar, Latur etc. This comes a week after the Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai in a letter to the presidents of Delhi units of the BJP and Congress, requested for positive suggestions to help reduce the citys pollution for incorporation into the Winter Action Plan. Rai cited a report of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and claimed that only 31 per cent of the pollution in the capital is caused locally while the rest comes from NCR, referring to stubble burning in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Air pollution in Delhi, especially in the months of October-November, has long been a point of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government and the opposition parties, especially the BJP. Yadav who chaired the 4th meeting of the Apex Committee of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on the occasion of Swachh Vayu Diwas (International Day of Clean Air for blue skies) on Sunday said that a performance-based grant of Rs. 19,612 crore has been allocated to 131 cities for implementation of city action plans from 2019-20 to 2025-26. Out of this, Rs. 11,211 crore has been provided so far to achieve the targets of 40 reduction and National Ambient Air Quality Standards by 2025-26. The minister also highlighted the creation of 3776 hectares of Nagar Van/Vatikas under Nagar Van Yojana in 64 cities. He also commended the extensive tree plantation drives conducted in 131 cities under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, a global campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
21 Cities Under NCAP Cut PM10 Pollution by Over 40 pc Since 2017-18, Shows CPCB Data
New Delhi: Ninety-five of the 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme have shown an improvement in air quality, with 21 reducing PM10 pollution by more than 40 per cent compared to 2017-18 levels, CPCB data shows.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also said that only 18 of the 131 National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities adhered to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM10, set at 60 micrograms per cubic metre. The 21 cities and urban agglomerations that achieved more than 40 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution are Varanasi, Dhanbad, Byrnihat, Bareilly, Firozabad, Dehradun, Tuticorin, Nalagarh, Moradabad, Khurja, Trichy, Kohima, Lucknow, Kanpur, Kadapa, Sivasagar, Sunder Nagar, Agra, Greater Mumbai, Rishikesh and Parwanoo. Fourteen cities, -- Ahmedabad, Ghaziabad, Rajkot, Jalandhar, Raebareli, Amritsar, Kolkata, Jammu, Silchar, Vijayawada, Naya Nangal, Dimapur, Baddi and Jodhpur -- reduced PM10 pollution by 30-40 per cent, compared to 2017-18 levels. Khanna, Durgapur, Kurnool, Dera Baba Nanak, Vadodara, Allahabad, Asansol, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Akola, Ananthapur, Durg Bhilainagar, Surat and Noida recorded a 20-30 per cent reduction in PM10 levels during the same period, the data showed. A 10-20 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution was recorded in 21 cities -- Delhi, Howrah, Thane, Latur, Nellore, Gajraula, Alwar, Chittur, Kala Amb, Mandi Gobindgarh, Amravati, Patiala, Jaipur, Ongole, Chandrapur, Nashik, Jhansi, Sangli, Kota, Devanagere and Rajahmundry. India launched the NCAP in 2019 with a target to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024, using 2017 as the base year. The target was later revised to a 40 per cent reduction by 2026, using 2019-20 as the base year. In practice, only PM10 concentration is being considered for performance assessment. Surat was on Saturday ranked as the top major city in India for air quality improvements, followed by Jabalpur and Agra. The Union environment ministry presented the National Clean Air City Awards during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan - 2024, held at a national workshop celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Jaipur. While Surat, Jabalpur and Agra secured the top three positions among cities with populations of more than 10 lakh, Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) were recognised as the best among cities with populations between three and 10 lakh. Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Nalgonda (Telangana) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh) topped the list among cities with populations under three lakh. Swachh Vayu Survekshan is an initiative by the environment ministry to rank cities based on the implementation of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in cities covered under NCAP. These cities were awarded for significant improvements in air quality through various best practices to reduce air pollution. Key activities included paving roads, promoting mechanical sweeping, bioremediation of legacy waste, solid waste management, converting reclaimed land from dump sites into green spaces, greenbelt development, intelligent traffic management systems, and Miyawaki afforestation.
Parliament security breach case: Accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy, alleges Delhi Police
The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month
Parl security breach chargesheet: Accused wanted to discredit democracy
The December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach accused wanted to discredit India's democracy, gain instant global fame, usurp power and achieve ichness and glory by targeting the very symbol of democracy, according to the chargesheet filed in the court by Delhi Police. The accused first met on social media and planned their move for nearly two years before executing it last year on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. According to the chargesheet, a source said, their first in-person meeting was held in February, 2022 at Mysuru. Citing from the chargesheet, sources told PTI, that in total they held five meetings in Mysuru, Gurugram and Delhi to decided finalise their plan and arrive at a modus operandi. The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July. The chargesheet mentioned that the group of young people, led by Manoranjan D, a resident of .
Randhir Singh set to be elected as first Indian president of OCA
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh is set to be elected as the first Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in the 44th General Assembly of the Asian body here on Sunday. Randhir, a former Indian shooter, will be officially named OCA president in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia. Randhir, 77, hails from Patiala in Punjab and belongs to a family of sportspersons. His uncle, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, played Test cricket for India and was an IOC member. His father Bhalindra Singh, also a first-class cricketer, was an IOC Member between 1947 and 1992. Randhir competed in four Asian Games, winning the trap gold in 1978, bronze in 1982 and a team silver 1986. He also competed at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada. Randhir entered sports administration in 1987 when he was appointed the secretary-general of the Indian Olympic Association, a position he held till 2012. He was also ..
On Camera, Man Dragged Off Bike In Punjab, Assaulted And Stabbed In Heart
A 22-year-old has been brutally assaulted and then stabbed in the heart after being dragged off a running motorcycle in Punjab's Patiala. Police said the man was taken to a hospital but died due to excessive blood loss.
Piyush Goyal to chair meet with states on Sept 5, discuss industrial growth
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal would chair a meeting of state industry ministers on September 5 to discuss ways to promote industrial growth of the country, an official said. As industry is a state subject, they are key stakeholders in promoting the sector, the official said. Issues like ways to promote manufacturing, promotion of industries and state issues may come up for deliberations on September 5 here, the official added. The Centre is already taking a number of measures in this direction and that includes reducing compliance burden, promoting ease of doing business and setting up of industrial townships. Recently, the Government of India approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Ag
Indias Union Cabinet Unveils Major Infrastructure Boost
New Delhi: In a move to give a fillip to the Indian economy, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a series of decisions, including setting up 12 world-class greenfield industrial smart cities, multi-tracking projects across Indian Railways, expanding the scope of the agricultural infrastructure fund (AIF) scheme and hydropower development projects for the Northeast states, among others. Given the potential to attract investments worth Rs 1.52-lakh crores, the Union government is focusing on the development of 12 new industrial cities in 10 states. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crores. This move is set to transform the industrial landscape of the country creating a robust network of industrial nodes and cities that will significantly boost economic growth and global competitiveness, Mr Vaishnaw said. The Union minister said that spanning across 10 states and strategically planned along six major corridors, these projects represent a significant leap forward in Indias quest to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and economic growth. These industrial areas will be located in Khurpia in Uttrakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telangana, Orvakal and Kopparthy in AP, and Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, Mr Vaishnaw said. As the governments approach ensures advanced infrastructure that supports sustainable and efficient industrial operations, Mr Vaishnaw said that these projects under NICDP are expected to generate significant employment opportunities, with an estimated 1 million direct jobs and up to 3 million indirect jobs being created through planned industrialisation. These projects will create an investment potential of about Rs 1.52 lakh crore, he added. The Cabinet also approved two new lines and one multi-tracking project of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of over Rs 6,000 crores. According to a statement from the Ministry of Railways, the government aims to provide connectivity, facilitate ease of travel, minimise logistics costs, reduce oil imports and lower CO2 emissions, among others. The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three railway projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore, a statement from the railway ministry said. The approved projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas, increase the existing line capacity and enhancing the transportation networks, resulting in streamlined supply chains and accelerated economic growth. The multi-tracking proposal will also ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections across the Indian Railways, the ministry said. The three projects covering seven districts in four states -- Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh -- will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 300 km. With these projects, 14 new stations will be constructed, providing enhanced connectivity to two aspirational districts (Nuapada and East Singhbum), it added. The Union Cabinet also approved equity support of Rs 4,136 crores to Northeast states for developing hydropower projects, totalling 15,000 MW capacity over the next eight years. The Cabinet approved the proposal of the ministry of power for providing Central financial assistance to the state governments of the Northeast region towards their equity participation in the development of hydroelectric projects through joint venture collaboration between state entities and Central public sector undertakings, the statement said. The Union government has also expanded the scope of the Rs 1 lakh crore agricultural infrastructure fund scheme to make it more attractive, as part of its objective to strengthen farm-related infrastructure facilities in the country. These initiatives aim at expanding the scope of eligible projects and integrating additional supportive measures to foster a robust agricultural infrastructure ecosystem, the government said. Also, the Cabinet also gave the go-ahead to a proposal to hold a third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 channels in 234 new cities under the Private FM Radio Phase III policy. The estimated reserve price has been pegged at Rs 784.87 crores. The Cabinet also approved a proposal to charge an annual license fee (ALF) of FM channels as 4 per cent of gross revenue excluding GST. This will be applicable for 234 new cities/towns, Mr Vaishnaw said. The governments statement added that the private FM radio rollout in 234 new cities and towns would fulfil the unmet demand for FM radio in areas that still remain uncovered by private FM radio broadcasting and bring new and local content in the mother tongue. It will lead to the creation of new employment opportunities, a boost to local dialect and culture and vocal for local' initiatives, it underlined.
Govt to set up 12 new industrial cities to boost mfg; outlay Rs 28,602 cr
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad 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 .
Cabinet nod for setting up 12 industrial cities to boost manufacturing; outlay Rs 28,602 cr
NEW DELHI, Aug 28: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states states to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. Spanning across 10 states and strategically planned along six major corridors, these projects represent a significant leap forward in Indias quest to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and economic growth. These industrial areas will be located in Khurpia in Uttrakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and [] The post Cabinet nod for setting up 12 industrial cities to boost manufacturing; outlay Rs 28,602 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Patiala, August 28:The Vigilance Bureau has arrested a sacked security supervisor Rupinder Singh in a fake recruitment case at Punjabi University, Patiala. The security supervisor has been accused of embezzling lakhs of rupees by recruiting his son who was settled abroad and his domestic help. The security supervisor was drawing salary on his behalf. [] The post Vigilance Bureau arrests sacked security supervisor in fake recruitment case at Punjabi University in Patiala appeared first on Northlines .
Terror Funding Case: Delhi Court orders release of Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in PMLA Case
NEW DELHI, Aug 27: A Delhi Court has ordered release of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case connected to a terror funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Dheeraj Mor of Patiala House Courts passed the order after noting that Shah has undergone the maximum sentence of seven years prescribed for the [] The post Terror Funding Case: Delhi Court orders release of Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in PMLA Case appeared first on Northlines .
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala who is known for his luxury car collection received a unique Maybach from Adolf Hitler.
NEW DELHI, Aug 27: A Delhi Court has ordered release of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case connected to a terror funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Dheeraj Mor of Patiala House Courts passed the order after noting that Shah has undergone the maximum sentence of seven years prescribed for the offence under Section 3 of PMLA. The court noted that Shah was in continuous custody in the case from July 26, 2017, and since then, [] The post Terror Funding Case | Delhi Court Orders Release Of Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Shah In PMLA Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Thapar Institute pledges to become zero waste campus soon
New Delhi, Aug 23: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) on Friday said it will transform its 250-acre campus into a zero waste ecosystem and no waste will be dumped in landfills. This 68-year-old engineering education institute located in Patiala (Punjab) has taken the pledge of becoming a zero-waste campus, a statement said. The institute was generating an estimated 3.5 tons of waste on a regular working day. Since the Zero Waste Teams intervention, about 18 categories of waste [] The post Thapar Institute pledges to become zero waste campus soon appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nabha jailbreak mastermind Ramanjit Singh extradited to India from Hong Kong
CHANDIGARH: Almost six years after the arrest of Ramanjit Singh alias Romi (29) the mastermind behind the 2016 Nabha jailbreak, has been extradited to India from Hong Kong. Singh hailing from Bangi Ruldu village of Bathinda district of Punjab was arrested in Hong Kong for his role in a robbery of 450 million Japanese yen (HK$32 million) on February 9, this year. Interpol then informed the Punjab Police about his arrest. The money was later recovered. He was on court bail after being charged over another robbery in Hung Hom in March 2017, involving HK$3.2 million. He allegedly raised an empire in Hong Kong through nefarious activities and faced a Red Corner notice. Singh was the key conspirator in the Nabha jailbreak incident in which six hardcore criminals, including two terrorists, managed to escape. A team of Punjab Police, comprising the assistant inspector general (AIG), crime investigation department (CID), Patiala, Harvinder Virk and Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) deputy superintendent of police Bikram Brar, brought Singh back to Indira Gandhi, International Airport, New Delhi. Sources said Singh was the communication link between Punjab gangsters and ISI-backed Pakistan-based terrorists. He was working through WhatsApp and VoIP platforms. He was the contact person of the terrorist-gangster nexus and hatched the jailbreak conspiracy sitting abroad. He was involved in arms and drugs smuggling and had provided money, weapons and other logistical support for the Nabha jailbreak. A group of gangsters in police uniforms opened fire at security guards in the high-security Nabha jail in Patiala district on November 27, 2016, and freed four gangsters besides two terrorists. Khalistani Liberation Force chief Harminder Singh Mintu who was escaped in this jailbreak was arrested by the state police within a few hours. The main accused involved in this case, gangster Vicky Gounder, was killed in a police encounter. The union government had sent formal requests for his deportation through diplomatic channels and a court in Hong Kong handed his custody to India after much delay. The extradition proceedings against Singh were initiated in 2018 as he had been residing at Kowloon in Hong Kong.
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Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of the erstwhile princely state of Patiala was the most extravagant of all the Indian royals.
Private Universities overtake Government Institutions in Punjab's NIRF 2024 rankings
CHANDIGARH: For the first time since the inception of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2016, three private universities from Punjab have outperformed government-run institutions in the state. The rankings, released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi, placed Chandigarh University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in Patiala, and Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara as the top three higher education institutions in Punjab. Chandigarh University secured the highest rank in the region, climbing to 32nd place nationally, up from 45th last year. It is noteworthy that the founder-chancellor of Chandigarh University is BJP leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Satnam Singh Sandhu. The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology was ranked 43rd, while LPU, founded by Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, took the 45th spot. In contrast, the rankings of government-run institutions in Punjab have declined. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, which had consistently been the highest-ranked institution in the state for four consecutive years, dropped from 33rd to 48th place. Panjab University in Chandigarh fell to 60th position, down from 44th last year. The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Mohali was ranked 64th, while Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana dropped to 80th position. However, PAU secured the third spot in the agriculture and allied sectors category. Two prominent government-run educational institutions from Punjab, the National Institute of Technology in Jalandhar and Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, failed to make it to the top 100 this year. Last year, they were ranked 72nd and 87th, respectively. In the neighboring state of Himachal Pradesh, only two institutions made it to the top 100: the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mandi, ranked 72nd, and Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management, ranked 89th. No institutions from Haryana were featured in the top 100 this year. The NIRF rankings evaluate higher education institutions on five broad parameters: teaching, learning, and resources; research and professional practice; graduation outcome; outreach and inclusivity; and perception. Chandigarh University and LPU performed better than government-run institutions in the outreach, inclusivity, and perception categories. In the college category, no college from the region made it to the top 100. However, in the top 50 medical colleges in the country, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) was ranked 35th, Dayanand Medical College was ranked 40th, Christian Medical College was ranked 49th, and Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in Rohtak secured the 50th position.
SC directs DGP of Punjab for partial reopening of highway at Shambhu border
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the police chiefs of both Punjab and Haryana to hold a meeting along with the SPs of adjoining Patiala and Ambala districts within one week for partial reopening of the highway at the Shambhu border, where protesting farmers have been camping since February 13. The court asked the Punjab government to persuade protesting farmers at the Shambhu border to remove tractors from the road, saying highways are not parking space. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan also appreciated the Punjab and Haryana government for suggesting apolitical names for constituting a committee, which will hold meetings with the protesting farmers. The bench said partial opening of the road at Shambhu order is needed to facilitate movement of ambulances, essential services, senior citizens, women, girl students and the local commuters of adjoining areas. We will pass a brief order on the terms of the panel to be constituted for talking to protesting farmers at
SC asks Punjab, Haryana DGPs to meet with SPs for partial reopening of roads at Shambhu border
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the police chiefs of both Punjab and Haryana to hold a meeting along with the SPs of adjoining Patiala and Ambala districts within one week for partial reopening of the highway at the Shambhu border to ensure and facilitate the movement of ambulances, essential services and local commuters. We direct the senior superintendent of police of Patiala and Ambala and the deputy commissioners of both the districts to held a meeting and lay down the modalities for partial opening of the highway initially for the purposes of ambulances, essential services, girl students and daily commuters of the nearby area, a two-judge bench of the apex court, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice R Mahadevan said in the order on Monday. The court acknowledged that the states had proposed names for the constitution of a committee, complying with earlier orders We appreciate the initiative taken by the States by suggesting the names that are apolitical. An appropriate committee along with the issues to be determined (later) and appropriate recommendation shall be made, the top court said. During the hearing, the apex court expressed hope for an amicable and respectful resolution.Now that being the situation why do not you (Pubjab and Haryana) persuade the farmers, because highways are not parking (space), the apex court observed. Farmers protesting at Shambhu border: SC says govts have to find solution While recognizing the efforts of the Punjab and Haryana governments in proposing neutral panel members, the court emphasized the necessity of partially reopening the Shambhu border to facilitate essential services and local commuter traffic. The Supreme Court indicated that it would issue a brief order regarding the terms of the panel to engage with the protesting farmers on August 22. Highways are not for parking for tractors, trolleys and JCBs, the top Court said and partially allowed teopening of roads at Shambhu border to ensure and facilitating the movement of ambulances, essential services and local commuters. On the previous hearing date, August 2, the court had asked Haryana and Punjab governments to apprise it about the possible names of neutral and eminent persons who can be part of a committee and might find ways and means to solve the issue of farmers protesting at Shambhu border near Ambala. The top court had also underlined the fact that the neutral names will inspire more confidence in the farmers, who also wanted a solution to it. It also extended the earlier order of its status quo on the border in the case. The Haryana government had approached the Supreme Court on July 15, challenging a High Court order requiring the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within a week. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had issued this order on July 10, directing the Haryana government to clear the blockade. The Haryana government, in its appeal to the Supreme Court, cited concerns over law and order to justify the continued blockade. Haryana govt moves SC against HC order for removing barricades at Shambhu border
Puja Khedkar granted interim protection by Delhi HC from arrest till August 21 in UPSC cheating case
The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi Police not to arrest former IAS Puja Khedkar until August 21, while her anticipatory bail plea is considered. Khedkar's previous plea was dismissed by the Patiala House Court, which deemed the allegations of falsifying her UPSC application serious and requiring detailed investigation
As UPSC, police turn up the heat on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, she flees to...., claims report
Controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar reportedly fled to Dubai to avoid arrest after being denied anticipatory bail by Delhi's Patiala House Court.
Delhi court rejects anticipatory bail request of former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar
Delhi's Patiala House Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Puja Khedkar, a trainee IAS officer accused of fraudulently passing the UPSC exam. The UPSC has canceled her provisional candidature and barred her from future exams. Khedkar, who allegedly exceeded the number of permitted attempts by falsifying her identity, failed to respond to a show-cause notice from the UPSC.
Number of Sikhs registering for SGPC elections declines by 50% since last polls in 2011
CHANDIGARH: The number of Sikhs with unshorn hair (keshdhaari) who have registered for the upcoming elections of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the mini-Parliament of Sikhs, has dropped by almost 50 percent since the last elections in 2011. Only around 27.87 lakh voters have registered till July 25, while in the last elections, the number was 52 lakh. Sources said that as per the data with the gurdwara commission, the highest number of voters registered was in Gurdaspur district at 3.22 lakh, followed by Ludhiana at 3.13 lakh and then Amritsar at 3.02 lakh. The lowest number of voters registered was in SBS Nagar at 25,090 and Pathankot at 26,023. This is despite the Gurdwara Election Commission thrice extending the last date for registration of voters. The process of registration started last year on 21 October and the last date was 15 November. However, it was extended to 29 February, then extended to April 30 and finally the deadline was set as July 31. The migration of Sikh youth abroad, disenchantment with SGPC, the flourishing dera culture and tedious process to get registered as a voter are among the reasons cited for this steep fall. Also, this time the Akali Dal hardly took interest in the registration unlike earlier when their workers used to facilitate the process. Former Prof of Sikh Studies at Punjabi University at Patiala Dharam Singh said, The youth have gone abroad, a separate SGPC was formed in Haryana and the SGPC could not properly preach the religion to the masses which led to people going to deras for moral and religious support. SGPC member Kiranjot Kaur says that apart from the disenchantment with the SGPC and migration of Sikh youth abroad, the tedious process to get registered as a voter for the polls is a factor in the decline. The prospective voters do not know where to go to get themselves registered. Due to the delimitation, there was no clarity on the wards they belonged to and when they go to the camps, their applications are rejected due to discrepancies in wards. Also, everyone be it elders or women is supposed to go in person to complete the voter registration formalities with identity proof. There is no publicity about the camps held to register voters, she says. The SGPC has 179 members as every Sikh in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh with unshorn hair is eligible to vote for the 159 elected members of the SGPC. Of these, 157 members are elected from Punjab and one each from Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh respectively. Other than the 159 elected members, 15 members are co-opted and another six members include the jathedars of the five holy takhts (setas of power) and the head granthi of the Golden Temple. Till 2022, the total number of elected members was 160 which included 11 from Haryana. However, following orders of the Supreme Court, Haryana has formed its own SGPC. The elections to the SGPC are to be held every five years but due to extended litigation over multiple issues, elections have not been held since 2011.
Helping Litigants Resolve Disputes Amicably Gives Greatest Satisfaction: CJI Chandrachud
The CJI shared his experience in dealing with an estranged couple during a pre-Lok Adalat sitting and said the husband had filed a divorce petition against his wife in a family court at Patiala House Court
Park Hospital launches advanced healthcare center for safe pregnancy, delivery
Patiala: Butterfly' an advanced healthcare center for safe pregnancy and delivery was launched at Park Super Multi Specialty Hospital, Patiala on Saturday. Col. Rajul Sharma (retd.) CEO Park Hospital Patiala, Dr. Brahm Prakash Puri VP, Gurjit Singh Romana DSP (retd.) Additional CEO, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Raman Malhi, Dr. Deepika Sehra and Dr. Suman Garg from [] The post Park Hospital launches advanced healthcare center for safe pregnancy, delivery appeared first on Northlines .
Relief for HeroMoto chairman Pawan Munjal as Delhi High Court quashes DRI proceedings against him
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal in a foreign currency case filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in 2022. Munjal's appeal to nullify the proceedings at Patiala House Court succeeded which could impact related Enforcement Directorate money-laundering charges. The DRI had accused Munjal of illegally exporting foreign currency.
NEET UG 2024: Toppers break coaching factory dominance
NEW DELHI: Reports suggesting that only coaching factories in Rajasthan (Kota and Sikar) or specialized coaching centers in Kerala and Gujarat excelled in the NEET UG scores declared on Saturday are only partially true. While traditional centers like Sikar and Kota continued to produce high scorers, a significant number of top performers emerged from other smaller cities and towns. For instance, 35 students from Lucknow, 27 from Kolkata, 25 from Latur, 20 from Nagpur, 19 from Faridabad, 18 from Nanded, 17 from Indore, 16 each from Cuttack and Kanpur, 14 each from Kolhapur, Noida, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, 13 each from Agra and Aligarh, 10 each from Akola and Patiala, eight from Davangere, and seven from Banaskantha scored 700 or more marks. This trend suggests that aligning the NEET syllabus with higher secondary education is yielding positive results, according to the Ministry of Education. The other myth that high scorers were limited to a few cities or states was also debunked. NEET UG city, centre wise results published following SC order In NEET 2024, a total of 23.33 lakh students appeared, with 2,321 students scoring 700 or more marks. These high achievers were spread across 1,404 centers, both within the country and abroad. These centers were distributed across 276 cities and 25 States/UTs, indicating that many candidates from non-traditional tuition hubs made it to the toppers' list. Similar observations were made across other score ranges in NEET 2024.Candidates scoring between 650 and 699 marks were spread across 509 cities and 4,044 centers, those scoring between 600 and 649 marks were spread across 540 cities and 4,484 centers, and those scoring between 550 and 599 marks were spread across 548 cities and 4,563 centers, said the Ministry of Education. A rank-wise distribution of NEET 2024 results revealed the following: candidates with ranks 1 to 100 were spread across 56 cities and 95 centers,those with ranks 101 to 1,000 were spread across 187 cities and 706 centers, those with ranks 1,001 to 10,000 were spread across 431 cities and 2,959 centers, those with ranks 10,001 to 50,000 were spread across 523 cities and 4,283 centers; those with ranks 50,001 to 1,10,000 were spread across 546 cities and 4,542 centres, and those with ranks 1,10,001 to 1,50,000 were spread across 539 cities and 4,470 centers. In comparison, the distribution in NEET 2023 was somewhat smaller. Candidates scoring between 700 and 720 marks were spread across 116 cities and 310 centers; those scoring between 650 and 699 marks were spread across 381 cities and 2,431 centres, and those scoring between 600 and 649 marks were spread across 464 cities and 3,434 centres. The expanding geographical spread of high scorers in NEET 2024 indicates a more inclusive and widespread preparation landscape, suggesting that quality education and competitive readiness are reaching a broader spectrum of students across the country.
India's elderly population expected to double by 2050, with 346 million aged 60 and above: UNFPA
NEW DELHI: India's elderly population is expected to double by 2050, UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar said, stressing that more investment in healthcare, housing and pensions is needed, especially for older women who are more likely to live alone and face poverty. In an interview with PTI given days after World Population Day on July 11, Resident Representative for UNFPA India, Wojnar, outlined key population trends that India is prioritising to accelerate sustainable development. These trends include the youthful population, ageing population, urbanisation, migration, and climate resilience, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for the nation. She said that as the number of individuals aged 60 and above is projected to double to 346 million by 2050, there is a pressing need for increased investment in healthcare, housing, and pension schemes. ...especially for older women who are more likely to live alone and face poverty, she said. India boasts a substantial youthful population, with 252 million people aged between 10 and 19 years, the UNFPA India head said. She highlighted that investing in health, education, job training, and job creation, alongside promoting gender equality, can unlock the potential of this demographic, driving the nation towards sustainable progress. With India projected to be 50 percent urban by 2050, building smart cities, strong infrastructure, and affordable housing is crucial to managing slum growth, air pollution, and environmental issues, Wojnar said. Urban plans should also consider women's needs for safety and security, and access to health care, education and jobs to promote gender equality and improve the overall quality of life, she said. She also noted that managing internal and external migration requires meticulous planning, skill development, and economic opportunity distribution. Addressing the specific challenges faced by women as migrants or spouses left behind is essential for balanced growth. Integrating climate resilience into development plans and investing in renewable energy is vital, she said. Climate change can affect reproductive health, making it harder to conceive, causing pregnancy complications, and limiting healthcare access during emergencies. Addressing these issues is key for gender equality and sustainable development, she said. By focusing on these trends, India continues to strive for more sustainable and equitable growth, Wojnar added. Noting that India, the first country to implement a national family planning programme, has made significant progress, she said some challenges remain. With 9.4 percent of family planning needs unmet and 7.5 percent of pregnancies unplanned, according to the latest data from NFHS-5 (2019-21). This year's theme supports efforts to improve access to contraceptives and family planning resources, particularly in high-need areas, she said. Emphasising informed choices showcases the transformative impact on public health, promoting healthier families and communities. She said this focus also aligns with the international theme. Embracing the power of inclusive data towards a resilient and equitable future for all, she underscored the importance of data-driven policies to ensure universal access to resources and services. On this year's theme of World Population Day, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is highlighting healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies for the well-being of mother and child as they are essential for maternal and child health, with experts recommending at least 24 months between giving birth and becoming pregnant again. This reduces health risks and strengthens family bonds. She said UNFPA, in 2023, distributed 1,00,000 single-rod Subdermal Implants and 2,00,000 doses of DMPA SC (Antara-SC) across 10 Indian states. These long-lasting, reversible contraceptives are ideal for young people and couples seeking to delay or space pregnancies, she said. As part of the FP 2030 (Family Planning) Partnership, the UNFPA chief said India is enhancing contraceptive choices, promoting healthy pregnancy spacing, and increasing access to family planning services, especially in high-need and underserved areas. Efforts also focus on changing social and behavioural attitudes towards family planning. Since 2023, UNFPA has trained 47 midwifery educators at the National Midwifery Training Institutes in Udaipur and Patiala, she said. These educators have supported over 5,000 prenatal visits and assisted with 550 normal deliveries, allowing women to choose their birthing positions and have companions, including a male partner, providing crucial emotional support and fostering stronger family relationships, Wojnar said. Noting that respectful maternity care empowers women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, she said these efforts aim to reduce maternal deaths and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in underserved areas.
Congress opposes reduction of government stake in public sector banks
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday declared that any attempt to reduce the Union government's stake in 12 public sector banks to below 51 percent would be firmly resisted both in Parliament and outside. The party emphasized that the mergers within the public sector banking industry over the past seven years were broadly accepted only because the Union government's share was not reduced below 51 percent. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, recalled that 55 years ago on this day, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had decisively nationalized 14 banks, marking a significant chapter in India's economic history. I have described the background to this momentous event based on archival material in my 'Intertwined Lives: PN Haksar and Indira Gandhi'. DN Ghosh, who played a key role along with Haksar, has also detailed it in his memoir 'No Regrets', he said. Ramesh also mentioned that IG Patel, who was the special secretary in the finance ministry at the time, has written about this significant policy shift in his 'Glimpses of Indian Economic Policy: An Insider's View'. Bank nationalization had profound impacts on lending for agriculture, rural development, and other priority sectors of the economy, Ramesh noted. He asserted that public sector institutions have served the country well during global financial crises and have built an impressive pool of managerial expertise. Over the past seven years, several mergers in the public sector banking industry have taken place. United Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce have merged with Punjab National Bank; Syndicate Bank has merged with Canara Bank; Allahabad Bank has merged with Indian Bank; Union Bank of India has absorbed Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank; and Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank have been taken over by Bank of Baroda. Additionally, the State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Hyderabad, and Bharatiya Mahila Bank have been acquired by the State Bank of India. Ramesh acknowledged that these mergers have presented their own challenges. Big is not always better, he said. But they were broadly accepted only because the Union Government's share in public sector banks was not to be reduced below 51%. Any move to dilute that position in the 12 public sector banks that function presently would continue to be resisted forcefully both in Parliament and outside, Ramesh asserted. He also pointed out that while bank nationalization was a landmark event in July 1969, it initially faced criticism from political parties such as the Bharatiya Jan Sangh. However, within five months, the Jan Sangh was publicly demanding the nationalization of foreign banks as well, Ramesh noted.
Panchkula's Cyber Fraud: How Duo Racked Up Rs 9 Crore in Just 10 Days
The accused, identified as Jatin Jindal and Mushtaq from Patiala, Punjab, were apprehended as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle a network that duped victims through WhatsApp groups.
2 Gangsters Arrested After Encounter In Punjab's Patiala: Cops
The Punjab Police Sunday arrested two gangsters, who were allegedly involved in two firing incidents, after a brief encounter near Rajpura in Patiala district.
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Khelo India Womens Wushu League Gears Up for Northern Zonal Showdown in Patiala
New Dlehi: The upcoming northern zonal round of the Khelo India womens wushu league is set to draw significant attention, featuring prominent international athletes Ayeera Chisti and Komal Nagar. This competition will take place at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala from July 9 to 13, showcasing the talents of 350 athletes across sub-junior, junior, and senior categories. Organized by SAI Patiala, the event will encompass both Sanda (fighting) and Taolu (forms), welcoming participants from Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports funds the Rs 7.2 lakh prize money competition conducted by the Wushu Federation of India. The top eight wushu athletes from the sub-junior, junior and senior events will get cash incentives. Following last month's successful South Zonal event in Karnataka, the North Zonal meet marks the next phase in the league's calendar. After the four zonal meets, the national ranking championship will be held. The womens wushu league will provide an opportunity to several players wanting to make it big like international medallists Ayeera (18 years) and Komal (19 years), who train at the NSNIS Patiala Centre. I am very excited to play in my home ground here in my third Khelo India womens wushu league, having won gold in the last two championships, said Ayeera, who debuted in this competition in 2022. The Khelo India womens league is very important for a lot of girls especially looking at the future and Im thankful to the government for this. As for me, I want to clinch gold medal at the Asian Games in the 52kg category and become the first woman to achieve this feat for India in this weight division. Before that, I am aiming for the gold at the senior Asian championships in China this September, Ayeera added. Jammu and Kashmir's Ayeera Chisti looking to clinching her third consecutive gold medal at the Khelo India Women's Wushu League. Jammu and Kashmirs Ayeera, who will take part in the senior 52kg Sanda category, won a bronze at the junior wushu world championship in Indonesia in 2022. She also landed a gold at the international wushu championship in Georgia in 2022 as well as a gold at the Russian Moscow Stars Wushu International Championship in 2024. Chandigarhs Komal, gold medallist at the Russian Moscow Stars Wushu International Championship 2023 in Sanda, said, Getting an opportunity to play one more tournament in the calendar year besides the nationals, bolsters our confidence. The Khelo India Womens League gives us a good playfield for our performance assessment, understand flaws in our game and areas to work on, said Komal, who started learning self-defence techniques when she was 14. Chandigarh's Komal with her gold medal at the Russian Moscow Stars Wushu International Championship 2023. About Sports for Women: Under the Sports for Women Vertical, Khelo India Women's Leagues are structured into two main formats: Major League and City League. These leagues serve as platforms for promoting women's sports across various disciplines. Additionally, leagues are organized within specific age categories or weight categories, tailored to the requirements of each sport. This approach, supported by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, not only encourages widespread participation among women athletes but also facilitates talent identification and development across different skill levels and age groups nationwide. Through these structured formats, the Khelo India initiative aims to foster a vibrant sports culture and support the growth of female athletes in India.
Engineer Rashid takes oath as member of 18th Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Jailed leader Engineer Rashid took oath as a member of Parliament on Friday after he was released on a two-hour custody parole by the Patiala House court in Delhi. Engineer Rashid was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha following his victory from the Baramulla constituency in J&K. He defeated 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 .
7K trees to go for Sirhind-Patiala 4-laning
A major road project has recently commenced in Punjab which aims to widen and improve the road connectivity between the important towns of Sirhind and Patiala. As per officials, the existing two-lane road will be expanded into a wider four-lane carriageway to enhance mobility and ensure safer travel for residents. The project involves upgrading approximately [] The post 7K trees to go for Sirhind-Patiala 4-laning appeared first on Northlines .
Former DMK Leader Jaffer Sadiq Arrested by ED in Drug-Related Money Laundering Case
Chennai: T he Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in connection with a drug-related money laundering case. Sadiq, who was already incarcerated in Tihar Jail under an NDPS case, was interrogated by ED officials and subsequently arrested on June 26. The ED plans to seek his remand once he is produced in court. Earlier this month, Delhi's Patiala House Court granted the ED permission to examine Jaffer Sadiq in Tihar Jail and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Special NDPS Judge Sudhir Kumar Sirohi allowed the ED to interrogate Sadiq on June 25 and 26, directing jail authorities to facilitate the necessary arrangements. The Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for the ED, N.K. Matta, requested that ED officers be allowed to use a laptop and printer during the interrogation to record and have Sadiq sign his statements. This was essential due to the recovery of 50kg of pseudoephedrine linked to the case. Although Sadiq was previously examined from May 8 to 10, the investigation was incomplete, prompting the need for further interrogation. Previously, on May 1, the court permitted the ED to record statements of Sadiq and four other accused individualsMukesh PU, Mujeepur Rahaman R, Ashok Kumar, and SG Sadanandan (Sathanantham)in Tihar Jail under Section 50 of the PMLA. Special Judge Sudhir Kumar Sirohi granted the ED officials the liberty to bring laptops, printers, and other necessary items for this purpose. The ED's investigation is part of a broader probe into drug-related money laundering activities involving Jaffer Sadiq and others, including raids at various sites in Tamil Nadu. The ED's case against Sadiq was registered following his arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for alleged involvement in international drug trafficking. According to official sources, the NCB discovered Sadiq's connections with high-profile individuals during their investigation. Sadiq was identified as the leader of a network that sourced pseudoephedrine in India and trafficked it to Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia under the guise of food-grade cargo. The NCB believes Sadiq's drug syndicate dispatched 45 consignments containing a total of 3,500 kilograms of pseudoephedrine to various countries over three years. Vikram Misri Appointed as Indias Next Foreign Secretary Congress MP Phool Devi Netam Hospitalized During Rajya Sabha Protest The girl's clothes were removed, her body painted, and then food was served on her naked back - a bizarre dinner party took place here
Farmers across parts of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib and Malerkotla districts in Punjab are rejoicing as canal irrigation has resumed in their villages, ending decades of dependence on depleting groundwater. In Ghujerheri village of Patiala district, officials helped clear encroachments to revive a drain that now irrigates over 200 acres. Similarly in Fatehgarh Sahib, underground pipes [] The post Canal water resumes in parts of 3 Punjab districts easing dependence on groundwater during paddy season appeared first on Northlines .
Father-son duo among 3 killed in clash over land in Patiala village
A long-running land dispute in Chatar Nagar village, Patiala escalated tragically last week, resulting in 3 deaths. According to police reports, Dilbagh Singh (67) and his son Jaswinder (40) from a neighboring village had come to take possession of a piece of agricultural land that was leased to another party. On the land was Satvinder [] The post Father-son duo among 3 killed in clash over land in Patiala village appeared first on Northlines .
