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In a bold statement, Punjabi artist Jasbir Jassi took aim at the BJP for selecting Honey Singh to spearhead its anti-drug initiative in Punjab. Jassi argued that this decision either reflects an ignorance of the region's complex relationship with drugs or is an outright provocation.
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Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has received his 16th parole, a 30-day release from Sunaria Jail. This latest furlough follows his acquittal in the journalist murder case earlier this year.
A Chandigarh liquor shop owner was arrested for allegedly distributing free vodka-based ice golas to the public without a license. The incident, captured in viral social media videos, led to a case registered under the Punjab Excise Act. The owner denied involvement, suggesting a customer might have acted independently.