Two Punjab-Origin Men Convicted in $2 Million Cargo Theft Case in US
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The Indian Captain Who Opened the Cockpit and Prevented a 9/11
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The Narcotics Web Beneath Downtown Srinagar
The busting of an alleged narcotics network in downtown Srinagar is a significant police action, but it must not be mistaken for the end of the problem. Eight arrests, the recovery of large quantities of pharmaceutical drugs and heroin, a pistol, cash and gold, along with the freezing of Rs 1.07 crore in bank accounts, point to something far more serious than an isolated criminal operation. They indicate the emergence of a structured narcotics economy with money, logistics, transport and distribution working in concert. The figures are deeply disturbing. Police say they recovered 3.830 kilograms of codeine, around 40 grams of heroin, over 2.18 lakh tapentadol tablets, tramadol capsules and pregabalin. They also seized Rs 85.76 lakh in cash and gold valued at more than Rs 1.05 crore. Such quantities and assets cannot be explained away as the work of a few street-level sellers. The police description of a well-organised supply chain demands a deeper investigation into the financiers, suppliers, transporters, distributors and beneficiaries operating behind the arrested accused. The extension of the probe to Punjab and Chandigarh is therefore welcome. The involvement of the Punjab Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau suggests that the networks reach may extend beyond local neighbourhoods and familiar routes. The alleged use of transport agencies must be examined with particular urgency. Every link that enables narcotics to enter the Valley and reach vulnerable communities must be identified, documented and broken. But enforcement cannot end with seizure and attachment. The real test lies in whether the investigation reaches the people who fund such networks and those who profit from them while remaining hidden from public view. The absconding alleged associates from Muzaffarnagar must be traced, but the investigation must also establish whether there are other local and interstate collaborators yet to be exposed. The case also raises uncomfortable questions about how such a large operation could function in populated areas without attracting sustained scrutiny. Were warning signs missed? Did financial transactions, transport movements or property acquisitions go unchecked? These questions are not meant to weaken the police action; they are necessary if future networks are to be detected before they expand. The administration must pair firm enforcement with prevention, treatment and public awareness. Addiction is not only a law-and-order challenge; it is a public-health and social crisis. Families need support, young people need protection and rehabilitation services must be strengthened. The Srinagar Police have stated that their aim is to dismantle the entire narcotics model. That promise must now be measured by the depth of the investigation, the prosecution of the wider network and the prevention of its revival. A seizure makes headlines. Only dismantling the system can protect Srinagar.
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The Dog Bite that should Never Become a Death Sentence
Imagine a child playing outside his home in Kashmir when a dog suddenly approaches and bites him. The wound looks small, there is little bleeding, and the family decides to wait and see. But with rabies, there is no time to wait. One of the worlds oldest and most feared zoonotic diseases, rabies is almost invariably fatal once clinical signs appearyet it is entirely preventable when wounds are treated promptly, and post-exposure prophylaxis is given without delay. With dogs responsible for around 99% of human rabies cases globally, controlling rabies in dogs remains central to protecting people. As the world observed World Rabies Day on September 28, the message for Kashmir is simple: a dog bite should never become a death sentence. Rabies is not merely a medical problem Rabies is often discussed as a problem of human health. In reality, it sits at the intersection of human health, animal health and the environment. A person develops rabies because of an exposure to an infected animal. In India and much of Asia, dogs are the principal source of human infection. Therefore, treating humans after bites is only one part of the solution. Unless rabies transmission among dogs is controlled, the cycle continues. This is why rabies demands a One Health approacha coordinated effort involving veterinarians, human doctors, public-health authorities, municipal agencies, animal welfare organisations, local communities and responsible pet owners. The goal should not simply be to treat more bite victims. The goal should be to prevent those bites and interrupt transmission before people are exposed. Kashmir needs to rethink the stray dog problem In discussions about rabies, free-roaming dogs are often viewed solely as a nuisance or a threat. But simply removing or indiscriminately killing dogs is not a sustainable rabies-control strategy. WHO specifically identifies mass dog vaccination as the most cost-effective way of preventing human rabies by stopping transmission at its source. Kashmir therefore needs a more scientific and humane approach. This should include sustained vaccination of dogs, responsible dog population management, improved waste management, responsible pet ownership, identification and reporting of suspected rabies cases, community education and strong coordination between veterinary and human-health authorities. Vaccination cannot be a once-a-year publicity event. It needs to be a sustained programme with measurable coverage. Similarly, responsible pet ownership must become a social norm. Every dog owner should understand that rabies vaccination is not optional. Vaccinating a pet protects not only the animal but also the family, neighbours and the wider community. The five minutes that can save a life One of the most important messages that must reach every household is what to do after a bite or scratch. Wash the wound immediately and thoroughly with soap and running water for approximately 15 minutes. Then seek medical attention without delay. This simple action can substantially reduce the amount of virus at the site of exposure. Appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis includes wound management, rabies vaccination and, when indicated, rabies immunoglobulin or other recommended biologicals. People should never wait for symptoms of rabies before seeking treatment. Once the virus reaches the central nervous system and clinical disease develops, the outcome is almost invariably fatal. The window for prevention is after exposure but before disease develops. There is also a dangerous tendency to rely on home remedies or traditional practices after an animal bite. Chilli powder, acids, plant substances and other irritants should never be applied to wounds. Such practices do not prevent rabies and can cause additional tissue damage. A bite that looks insignificant can still represent a serious exposure. Children deserve special attention Children are particularly vulnerable because they are more likely to play with dogs, approach unfamiliar animals or fail to report minor scratches to adults. Rabies education should therefore begin in schools. Children should be taught simple rules: do not disturb dogs while they are eating or caring for puppies; do not tease or chase animals; avoid approaching unfamiliar dogs; and immediately inform an adult about any bite, scratch or possible exposure. Parents should also understand that a child may hide a bite because of fear of punishment. A small scratch may be ignored, while the consequences of ignoring rabies exposure can be devastating. Kashmir needs stronger veterinarymedical coordination A rabies-control programme cannot succeed if the veterinary and medical systems work independently. Veterinarians are essential for dog vaccination, animal surveillance, investigation of suspected cases, responsible pet ownership and community education. Medical professionals are responsible for assessing human exposures and ensuring appropriate post-exposure treatment. When a suspected rabies exposure occurs, information should move rapidly between these sectors. This is the essence of One Health:the health of humans, animals and the environment cannot be treated as separate issues. Bhutan has shown that elimination is possible. There is an important reason for optimism this year. On September 4, 2026, the World Health Organisation validated Bhutan as having eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies as a public-health problemthe first country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. Bhutan's success was built on mass dog vaccination, dog population management, community participation, integrated human-animal surveillance and strong One Health coordination. This achievement carries an important lesson for Kashmir and the wider Indian subcontinent. Rabies elimination is not a utopian idea. It requires political commitment, sustained vaccination, surveillance, accessible post-exposure treatment and community participation. From awareness to action Every year, World Rabies Day brings posters, seminars, social-media campaigns and public messages. These are valuable, but awareness alone cannot eliminate rabies. Kashmir needs to move from campaign-based awareness to continuous prevention. We need regular vaccination of dogs, accessible and quality-assured post-exposure treatment, better surveillance, responsible pet ownership, scientific dog population management, improved waste management and meaningful community participation. Most importantly, we need to stop thinking of rabies as an unavoidable consequence of living with dogs. It is not. Rabies is preventable. WHO identifies three proven pillars: community awareness, timely post-exposure prophylaxis and mass dog vaccination. The real measure of our success should therefore not be how efficiently we treat people after they are bitten. It should be how successfully we prevent people from being bitten by infected animals in the first place. A child should be able to walk to school without fear. A family should be able to keep a vaccinated dog without fear. A community should be able to coexist safely with its animal population. Kashmir should make that its ambition. Because the ultimate victory against rabies will not be the ability to save someone after a bite. It will be creating a society where that bite never becomes a death sentence. (The Author is Assistant Professor cum Scientist, Dept. of Medicine, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab. Feedback: dr.abrar79@gmail.com )
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Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned from his position as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president after high command pressure. His resignation followed demands from several state Congress leaders, including former chief minister CS Channi. Warring's exit reflects the central leadership's attempts to appease dissenting party factions.
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CISF mourns loss of four personnel, last rites held with full honours
New Delhi [India], October 1: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday mourned the loss of four of its personnel posted at the Sewa-III Hydro Electric Project, Mashka, Basohli, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, who lost their lives on September 29 in an incident of fratricide. Their last rites were performed on Thursday at their native places with full honours and in keeping with laid-down procedure. Late Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, posted with CISF Unit NTPC Tanda, joined the Force on October 3, 2015. His last rites were performed at his native place, Mathiya Daulatpur in Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, according to the release. Senior officers, including DIG Manish Kumar Singh and the Deputy Commandant of CISF Unit, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Tanda, were present along with personnel of the Unit and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Sub Inspector Laxman Singh, posted with CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat (P&HCS), Chandigarh, joined the Force on August 9, 2013, and had served CISF for over 13 years. His last rites were held with full honours at Village Loona in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh from 0830 to 1030 hours. Personnel of CISF Unit, P&HCS, Chandigarh, attended the ceremony and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Constable Sanjeev Kumar, posted with CISF Unit SEWA HE Project, joined the Force on October 29, 2013. His last rites were performed at 1030 hours at his native Village Rameen, Makhyaan, PO Chowki Choura, Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir. Personnel of CISF Unit, Salal Hydro Electric Project (SHEP), attended the ceremony and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Constable Md Rafiq, posted with CISF Unit DHEP Dulhasti, joined the Force on March 8, 2010, and had served CISF for over 16 years. His last rites were held with full honours at 1030 hours at Village Kandali in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with a Guard of Honour and ceremonial salute, in the presence of family members, relatives and colleagues. Personnel of CISF Unit, Dulhasti Hydro Electric Project (DHEP), paid homage on behalf of the Force. The CISF said it grieves with the families, colleagues and friends of the departed personnel and considers it a solemn duty to stand by the bereaved families in this hour of grief. The Force said it shares their sorrow as one family and assured them of all possible support and assistance, in accordance with the rules, in the days ahead. (ANI)
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ED files charge sheet in Rs 66 crore bank fraud case involving Ruchi Global Ltd
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 1 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Indore Sub-Zonal Office on Thursday filed a charge sheet before the Special Court (PMLA), Indore, against 21 accused persons and entities in a bank fraud case involving M/s Ruchi Global Ltd (now known as M/s Agrotrade Enterprises Ltd), an agency statement said. The court has issued notices to the accused for a pre-cognisance hearing. The ED initiated the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on the basis of an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Bhopal, against Ruchi Global Limited and its directors for wrongful loss to a consortium of banks. According to the investigation, M/s Ruchi Global Ltd fraudulently availed non-fund-based credit facilities, primarily Letters of Credit (LCs), aggregating approximately Rs 66 crore from the consortium comprising Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and Jammu & Kashmir Bank in favour of related associate concerns. These LCs were opened under the guise of purchasing agro-commodities against fabricated documents, including forged bills of exchange and fake lorry receipts, it said. Upon discounting these bills through negotiating banks, the proceeds were rapidly layered through a network of shell and layering entities and integrated back into the bank accounts of M/s Ruchi Global Limited within one to three days. Due to non-payment by Ruchi Global Ltd on the due dates, all the LCs devolved upon the issuing banks, resulting in wrongful loss to the consortium banks. Earlier, during the investigation, the ED conducted search operations under Section 17 of the PMLA on December 23, 2025, leading to the seizure of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 23.50 lakh and the freezing of bank accounts. Subsequently, a Provisional Attachment Order was issued on February 18, 2026, attaching immovable property valued at Rs 5.13 crore. The ED stated that further investigation is in progress to unearth the complete money trail and the roles of all involved persons and entities. The filing of the prosecution complaint marks a significant step in the agencys efforts to bring the alleged perpetrators of the bank fraud to justice under the provisions of the PMLA.
Abhay Jodhpurkar on winning National Award for best male playback singer, It feels like a dream
Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar has received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his Marathi song Navasachi Gauri Mazi from Gharat Ganpati at the 72nd National Film Awards. The ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the Rajat Kamal to this years winners. The event marked the first time in more than seven decades that the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside Delhi. For Jodhpurkar, the recognition holds personal significance as Navasachi Gauri Mazi is rooted in the Gauri-Ganpati tradition that he has grown up celebrating with his family. Receiving the honour for a song in Marathi, his mother tongue, added another dimension to the achievement. The award also marks another milestone in Jodhpurkars career, which has seen him work across several Indian languages and film industries. He began his playback career at the age of 21 with A.R. Rahmans Moongil Thottam from Mani Ratnams Kadal. He later lent his voice to projects in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi cinema. His Hindi playback debut came with Mere Naam Tu from Zero, composed by Ajay-Atul. While the National Film Award was announced earlier this year, receiving it at the ceremony made the recognition more tangible for the singer. Speaking about the honour, Abhay says, I am still trying to soak in this moment. It is honestly quite overwhelming and still feels like a dream. When I heard the news, I cried, and even now, a few days later, I don't think I have completely processed it. To stand there and receive the National Award, especially for a Marathi song that is so close to my heart, was something I could never have imagined when I started singing. There was a lot of emotion because I felt I wasn't just receiving an award for a song; I was representing my mother tongue and something that has been such a big part of my upbringing. To be awarded the National Award by President Droupadi Murmu maam made the moment even more surreal. It reminded me that dreams really can come true, no matter how far-fetched they may seem. I feel invincible and deeply humbled at the same time. More than anything, it gives me a sense of responsibility to become a better artist and create work that can bring about a positive change in the people I reach. All the hard work, the constant effort to get better at my craft and the resilience through all the hardships feel truly worthwhile today. The Gujarat venue also held personal significance for Jodhpurkar. Born in Badwani and raised near the Narmada, he attended the ceremony with the memory of his parents in mind. Reflecting on the experience, he says, Coming to Ekta Nagar to receive the National Award felt like a homecoming with my mom and dad. I was born in Badwani and grew up right by the Narmada. So to be standing there, receiving one of the biggest honours of my life, with my parents in my heart, was incredibly emotional. Knowing that I am only the third singer after Lata Mangeshkar ji and Kishore Kumar ji to receive this honour from Niwad, Madhya Pradesh, made it even more special. Its a great matter of pride and honour for any artist, and to receive something like this at a place with so much history made it even more meaningful. At the same time, I dont know where I have reached yet. I still have a lot to learn in my journey and so much more work to do. This is such a big honour in itself, and it only makes me want to keep working harder and become better at my craft. It felt like everything had somehow come full circle. The National Award adds another chapter to Jodhpurkars career, which spans more than 300 projects across 16 languages. His Hindi work includes songs such as Mere Naam Tu from Zero, Saare Jag Mein from Aap Jaisa Koi, Rasiya (Climax Version) from Brahmastra, Duniya from Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat, Ek Boond from Doctor G and Jara Jara Man Khulavate from Gandhi Talks. Alongside his Hindi work, Jodhpurkar has continued to contribute to Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bangla, Gujarati, Punjabi and other regional cinema. With the National Film Award now part of his journey, the singer aims to continue exploring different musical styles and languages while developing his craft further. Also Read : Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar on his experience of working with AR Rahman in Gandhi Talks, Every time I sing for him, I discover a new nuance about my own voice
President Murmu to offer prayers at Naina Devi temple ahead of Atal Tunnel visit
Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 1 (IANS) Ahead of visiting the strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Himachal Pradeshs Kullu district, President Droupadi Murmu will offer prayers at the hilltop Naina Devi temple and attend the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bilaspur as the chief guest on October 6. The visit is part of her proposed October 6-8 Himachal Pradesh tour, which also includes a visit to the Atal Tunnel overlooking the picturesque tourist resort of Manali. The tunnel connects the Kullu Valley with the remote Lahaul-Spiti region. To pay obeisance at the Naina Devi temple, the President will travel by road from Anandpur Sahib in Punjab. She will then return to Anandpur Sahib before proceeding to AIIMS Bilaspur for the convocation ceremony, according to media reports. Murmu is expected to spend around two to three hours at the ceremony before leaving for Manali. In view of the Presidents visit, devotees entry to the Naina Devi temple will be suspended from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 6. The administration has appealed to devotees wishing to visit the shrine that day to complete their prayers before 7 a.m. or after 1 p.m. Security arrangements at the Naina Devi temple and the AIIMS campus have been divided into three sectors each. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Police will jointly manage security during the Presidents inter-state movement. Both the Naina Devi temple and the AIIMS campus will be declared no-drone zones during the Presidents visit. The Presidents route has largely been planned within the AIIMS campus to minimise disruption. Officials said alternative arrangements have also been made to reduce the visit's impact on schools and traffic movement. The visit to the strategic Atal Tunnel is expected to be a key part of the Presidents tour of the hill state. During her stay in Manali, she will also visit the historic Hidimba Devi Temple on October 7. The Atal Tunnel visit was also planned during President Murmus previous visit to Himachal Pradesh in April this year but had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The Atal Tunnel, inaugurated in October 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, provides all-weather road connectivity between Manali and the Lahaul Valley, reducing travel distance and eliminating the need to cross the high-altitude Rohtang Pass.
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NIA Arrests VHP Leader Vikas Prabhakar
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Harwinder Kumar alias Sonu Barnala at New Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport upon his deportation from the UAE on October 1, 2026, in Punjab Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakars murder. According to reports, the VHP leader was shot dead by operatives of the designated terrorist group Babbar [] The post NIA Arrests VHP Leader Vikas Prabhakars Murder Accused After UAE Deportation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BKI man deported from UAE arrested by NIA for Punjab VHP leader's killing in 2024
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an accused, a fugitive deported from the UAE, over the targeted killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakar in Punjab in 2024, an official said on Thursday. Harwinder Kumar alias Sonu, son of Chaman Lal, was taken into custody soon after he landed at Delhi airport after deportation from the UAE, the NIA said. The accused was involved in providing logistical support and funds to the perpetrators and had been wanted by the NIA, said an official statement. Prabhakar was shot dead by operatives of the terror organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) at a grocery shop at Roopnagar in Nangal on April 13, 2024, in an attempt to create communal unrest, at the behest of its Pakistan-based chief, Wadhawa Singh alias Babbar, said an official. Harwinder Kumar was deported from the UAE to India on Thursday after vigorous diplomatic efforts. Following his arrival in India, he was arrested by the NIA at Indira Gandhi International Airport and produced before the Special NIA Court for further legal and custody proceedings, the statement said. The NIA had registered the case RC-06/2024/NIA/DLI on May 9, 2024, and has so far filed three chargesheets in the matter, it said. The present arrest follows the arrest of another UAE-based accused, Manveer Ram, on August 13, 2026, the NIA said. Manveer Ram, who was allegedly involved in supplying weapons used in the crime, was intercepted at Amritsar Airport and subsequently arrested by the NIA, the statement added. The NIA investigation revealed that the conspiracy to kill Prabhakar was allegedly hatched by Germany-based BKI operatives Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu. The investigation established that Harwinder Kumar (identified as accused number 7 in the charge sheet), while operating from the UAE, played a crucial role as a logistics provider and financer for the BKI operatives based abroad. He acted as a recruiter and handler, arranged weapons and facilitated their delivery to the shooters involved in the killing of Prabhakar, the NIA said. He also received and transferred terror funds in connection with the conspiracy, acting on the directions of Harjit Singh and Kulbeer Singh. The deportation of Harwinder Kumar from the UAE and his subsequent arrest by the NIA demonstrate the Agencys resolve to pursue fugitives involved in terrorism cases and bring them back to India to face the due process of law, said the statement. The development is also the result of coordinated efforts of the various agencies involved in facilitating the return of fugitives to India, it said.
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 1: Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, Mohali, to provide engineering students with practical exposure to industrial automation technologies and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
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After impressing audience with Queen (2014), Goodbye (2022) and Shaitaan (2024), Vikas Bahl is all set with his next directorial. The untitled film stars Jimmy Shergill, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mona Singh and Alizeh Agnihotri in lead roles. The coming-of-age drama is set against a defining cultural moment, where a generation of immigrants found belonging, rebellion and a voice through music. Set in Britain in the early 1990s, the film unfolds against the rise of the UK Punjabi music movement, a turbulent and exhilarating time when a generation growing up between cultures began turning up the volume from garages, backrooms, pirate radio stations and underground gigs. It was a time when Punjabi dhol collided with basslines and when young Brown artists, with their unique sound, fought their way to music charts, making their whole community visible. Set against this cultural explosion, the film is a coming-of-age story about music, identity, family, friendship and belonging. The film brings together an ensemble of Indian and international actors, musicians and performers to recreate a moment when an entire generation began to discover that perhaps belonging wasn't something they needed to ask permission for. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana says influencers and YouTubers have changed the definition of stardom: It used to be exclusive club earlier but not anymore
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Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
Punjab Congress chief Warring set to quit, Vijay Inder Singla frontrunner for post
The announcement of a new Punjab Congress chief is expected soon, party sources said
LeT Terrorist Killed in Kashmir Encounter, Militant Group Wiped Out: Officials
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Irani Cup: Srinagar Ready To Host Historic Clash As Big-ticket Cricket Returns To Sher-i-Kashmir
Save Sharda Temple Committee: Its hard to ignore the sheer buzz around the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium. Located in Srinagars Sonwar Bagh area, the ground is nestled in an environmentally rich area by the side of the Jhelum River, tall chinar trees, serene hills and the Shankaracharya temple atop make for a picture-perfect view. Add to it the cool breeze that comes in brings a setting that makes cricket feel at home. But when you look closer, barbed wire rings around the ground catch your eye, while sniffer dogs are doing a final check. Outside, fans jostle in line for passes, holding up a copy of their Aadhaar card, and nobody seems to mind. When the Irani Cup begins here, with Rishabh Pant's Rest of India facing Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir, it will mark the start of a time Srinagar has waited for a very long period. The last big-ticket fixture in the city was an ODI between India and Australia in 1986. The one before it, in 1983 against the West Indies, came just months after Kapil Dev's team epically won the ODI World Cup. Raju Raina, then a college student, was in the stands for the clash on October 13, 1983 and still remembers it clearly. Excitement was there as it was the first ODI between India and the West Indies after India were crowned the World Cup winners at the mecca of cricket Lords in London. Upon reaching the stadium, the teams were doing their warm-up. Soon the match started, and India were put in to bat first. It was a full house & the atmosphere was good initially. It was the first time I had the opportunity to see our World Cup-winning cricket stars so up close. One of the friends of my elder brother-in-law got us tickets for 10 rupees, which translates to 1000 rupees for seeing modern-day international games in India. The conditions were comparable to the ones obtainable in England. The ball swung well, as October in Srinagar is pretty cold & fresh. Quite a picturesque cricket stadium, with the Jhelum River on one end & the Shankaracharya hill on the other. A slight breeze was running across the ground, he said in a free-wheeling chat with IANS. After India were bowled out for 176 in 41.2 overs, twelve men came in to dig in the pitch at lunch break, but matters got settled before the West Indies reply started. At 108/0 in 22.4 overs, a dust storm came and forced the game to be abandoned, with the West Indies declared winners. Raju, who also saw a three-day match between North Zone and the visiting Australian team, which had the likes of Ashok Malhotra and Raman Lamba, still remembers it well. The match progressed well until India completed their innings. During lunchtime, suddenly a few people emerged from nowhere and dug up the pitch. But the management got the pitch rolled, and the West Indies innings started. Soon there was a dust storm due to which the match had to be abandoned and the West Indies won. A section of the crowd was restive, engaging in sloganeering etc. Though 12 men were arrested, they were acquitted in 2011. Ravinder Pandita, a former All India Radio and Doordarshan Kashmir commentator who now chairs the Save Sharda Temple Committee - Kashmir, clearly remembers the mood around the 1983 ODI in Srinagar Cricket had its own place in Kashmir, despite the craze for football. Even in cricket, the craze was particularly for Pakistani players because if you go to any college or hostel in those days, then you would find cricket players - not just footballers, cricket players. Before that 1983 ODI, Ranji Trophy matches were going on and, suppose Punjab would come to play or Haryana, they would boo them out. Support was for the J&K team, but J&K was always losing, he said to IANS from Teetwal village. Pandita still remembers the tension before the match in October 1983. Before this India-West Indies ODI, they dug the pitch at night. The West Indian players, I remember, were staying in Broadway Hotel. Many were opposing the hosting of this game, and in this way, the separatists tried to derail it by saying that they don't want to play it happen. Such was the effect that an entertainment band assigned for the entertainment of the visitors couldnt reach their hotel. Then at the last moment, they called us from REC Srinagar. A few youths led by Sukumar Singh Manipuri, who played the guitar, were there, and my brother was playing the mouth organ, and then there would be Anuj Dayal; he would be on the congo. We played in the band and entertained the West Indies players because the main band couldn't come due to the mahaul created. So, it was only the filmi tunes which were played. I think for half an hour we entertained them, and that was the situation. The next day, they found the pitch was dug on the day of the match. Then again, during the lunch break, it was dug in, and then a storm came, and the game was over. So, players had to take cover because booing and throwing bottles were happening towards the Indian fielders. The West Indies were also worried about what would happen in those days. They were quite frightened about whether they were playing in India or not. They were not willing to play, but somehow, I think organisers convinced them to take on the field. So, Indians were always astonished by what was happening. The atmosphere was very bad. The stadium was filled, but it was not mainly for the interest of the game it was full of people there to boo Indian cricketers. Then, next was 1986, India versus Australia ODI. That was captained by Allan Border, and two Kashmiri Pandits were working on the game - Dhruv Narayan Koul, an SBI employee at that time, was the scorer, and I was the commentator, though I didnt do anything as I was observing JP Narayan in English and Indramohan Sahay in Hindi commentary. I interviewed Sunil Gavaskar at a houseboat in Dal Lake, and Allan Border was also there. So, that match went okay and was won by Australia. Then the quiet came. As militancy spread and Kashmiri Pandits like Pandita and Raina were forced to leave Srinagar, paramilitary forces occupied the stadium complex for 18 years and used the dressing rooms as living quarters and stores. First-class cricket returned in 2009, but big games stayed rare. The love of the game never faded, though, and when the Legends League visited Srinagar in 2024, even a makeshift venue was packed. Pandita went back to see the ground for himself two months ago. The majestic Chinar trees are still standing, and I saw them while I was staying in Circuit House. But it's a very small stadium, right? Now we have exposure to bigger stadiums. I thought. 'What kind of a stadium is this?' He believes cricket has won over the valley and its people, now that the likes of Parvez Rasool, Umran Malik, Rasikh Salam and Auqib Nabi are now in India and India A set-ups. Yes, definitely, because the way local tournaments are happening here, people have forgotten football now, while hockey is totally gone. I think Hockey will never pick up again. Football is not the same as it used to be before. So now it's all cricket. Whether it's Baramulla or Anantnag, cricket has become a big thing. That devotion and love for cricket now has a team to match. Jammu and Kashmir won their first Ranji Trophy in February, after 67 years of trying, and Nabis ODI debut in Guwahati, though he leaked 84 runs, made everyone delighted in Srinagar. The stadium was in a race against time to have everything a top-class stadium needs for smooth functioning. He believes cricket has won over the valley and its people, now that the likes of Parvez Rasool, Umran Malik, Rasikh Salam and Auqib Nabi are now in India and India A set-ups. Yes, definitely, because the way local tournaments are happening here, people have forgotten football now, while hockey is totally gone. I think Hockey will never pick up again. Football is not the same as it used to be before. So now it's all cricket. Whether it's Baramulla or Anantnag, cricket has become a big thing. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Delhi AQI Slips To 'Moderate' As Stubble Burning Reported In 6 States
A total of 114 residue-burning events were detected across the six states between September 15 and 30, including 59 in Punjab, 32 in Uttar Pradesh, 17 in Madhya Pradesh, three in Haryana, two in Rajasthan and one in Delhi, the data showed.
Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoption
Major industrial states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana and Punjab are taking longer than expected to notify the final rules, leaving employers in a flux over several divergent provisions. HR departments say they now have to navigate Centre-state rules that don't align, creating inconsistencies in compliance requirements.
AAP Takes Chitta Swipe at BJP As Amit Shah Holds Rally In Punjab, Congress Slams Them Both
Punjab AAP chief Aman Arora launched a sharp attack on the BJP over its Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra and questioned the party's record on the drug issue, and underlined that the party has been in power for multiple terms as a partner of the Shiromani Akali Dal
Amit Shah pledges to end drug menace in Punjab by 2029
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How Sachin Pilot's Report Led To Amarinder Warring's Exit As Punjab Congress Chief
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Congress' Punjab test amid renewed push to oust warring
Senior Punjab Congress leaders are again pushing the party high command to replace PCC president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, citing continued rebellion and lack of cooperation within the state unit.
Bundela, Lahiri, Doru Emerge As Applicants For BCCI Mens Junior Selection Panel
Harvinder Singh Sodhi: Domestic cricket stalwarts Devendra Bundela, Saurasish Lahiri, and Nikhil Doru are among the prominent former players in contention for spots on the BCCIs new five-member junior selection committee. Yes, the likes of Bundela, Lahiri and Doru have expressed interest in being the next junior selection panel members. The BCCI is in the final stages of shortlisting candidates to succeed the outgoing S Sharath-led panel and may make an official statement in October, said a source tracking the development to IANS on Wednesday. The Sharath-led panel, which took charge in September 2021, comprises Ranadeb Bose (East Zone), Harvinder Singh Sodhi (North Zone), Pathik Patel (West Zone), and Krishen Mohan (Central Zone). As previously reported by IANS, former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar and ex-Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Ashish Winston Zaidi had submitted applications for positions on the panel, for which the BCCI invited applications in August. It is also understood that ex-India pacers Praveen Kumar and Sudeep Tyagi, along with former Mumbai batter Manoj Joglekar, have also submitted their applications for the junior selection panel, while a word on who comes from South Zone is yet to be known. While there was initial interest surrounding Powar being handed the chief selector's role, the decision could ultimately boil down to international experience following Praveens entry. As per the BCCIs selection committee protocols, the candidate with the highest number of Test caps is generally appointed as the chairman of the panel. Powar represented India in two Tests and 31 ODIs, while Praveen featured in six Tests, 68 ODIs, and 16 T20Is. Powar was recently involved as a spin consultant with the Australia Under-19 team during their ODI series against India in Rajkot. The Sharath-led panel had recently selected the India U-23 squad for a game against the CK Nayudu Trophy winners Tamil Nadu, with the clash to happen at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and shortlisted a provisional squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup, to be played later this year. With the new selectors yet to be finalised, coaches from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) have been busy monitoring the next set of future U19 stars. The national junior mens domestic calendar will kick off when the Vinoo Mankad Trophy begins on October 8. Meanwhile, India fast bowler Umesh Yadav will play for Punjab as a guest player in the ongoing domestic season, after previously getting his NoC from Vidarbha. A new chapter begins. Grateful to start the 202627 domestic season with Punjab Cricket Association. With the new selectors yet to be finalised, coaches from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) have been busy monitoring the next set of future U19 stars. The national junior mens domestic calendar will kick off when the Vinoo Mankad Trophy begins on October 8. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring quits as Punjab Congress chief in big shakeup months before assembly polls.
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Sanjay Nirupam Backs Amit Shahs Anti-Drug Campaign in Punjab
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Tractor or BMW, Drugs Find a Ride In Punjab
The two cases offer a striking contrast in how vehicles were allegedly used in the drug trade. While the Moga accused allegedly relied on an agricultural tractor and a speaker box to conceal heroin, the Amritsar network allegedly used a luxury BMW to move drugs and weapons.
Dismissed BSF tradesmen share their sufferings, veterans support their cause for reinstatement
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) About 400 tradesmen in the Border Security Force (BSF) realised their long-held dream of serving the nation in 2024 when they got recruited in the force through Prime Ministers Rozgar Mela initiative, but their dreams were short-lived as their services were terminated over fake skill certificates. Deepak, a Delhi resident, sharing his suffering, said that he never imagined that he would face termination from the national service he had always craved. After serving the BSF for nearly two years, he was dismissed from service over possession of a fake certificate. In fact, Deepak is not alone; there are around 400 tradesmen who were dismissed from jobs due to fake documents. All of them were reportedly tricked with fake skill certificates, issued by the cyber fraudsters. Today, Deepak is facing a financial crisis and is also tense about how to fund his elder sister's wedding, the responsibility for which lies on his shoulders. Like Deepak, there are many BSF tradesmen who not long ago had flourishing career options, but today they are jobless and also carry a taint of submitting fake documents. All the affected personnel, including cooks and water carriers, want their services restored and are calling for their reinstatement, failing which they plan to protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The 'Alliance of All Ex-Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association' on Wednesday held a press conference at the Press Club of India regarding the dismissal of these 400 individuals. The organisation demanded that the government reinstate these employees. It stated that these individuals were dismissed over fake documents and were themselves victims of cyber fraud. The organisation urged the government to reconsider the matter and provide relief to the affected employees. The organisation also announced that if no action is taken on their demands, they will launch a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar starting October 9. Speaking to IANS, Deepak said that he is from Delhi and was posted with the 155th Battalion in Ferozepur, Punjab. He said he was informed that his certificate was not genuine. According to Deepak, he fell victim to online fraud. He recounted learning about an institute via YouTube that claimed to issue valid certificates. Deepak claimed that legal action and arrests were made against the individuals involved in the matter; however, they were released after a few days and are currently running their YouTube channel. We have been victims of cyber fraud. We are facing immense difficulties. My elder sister's wedding has been put on hold. This job meant a great deal to us; we had worked very hard to secure it, he said. Ranbir Singh, General Secretary of the Alliance of All Ex-Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association, stated that the employees working as tradesmen were serving in the lower ranks of the force. Recruitment drives were held in 2023-24 for positions such as cooks, water carriers, and waiters. The candidates submitted the certificates required for this recruitment and served for two years. However, the documents later turned out to be fake. In reality, the fault does not lie with the young recruits, but with those who issued the certificates; the recruits themselves have been victims of fraud, he argued. Making a fervent appeal to the government, he said that with Diwali near, these personnel should be reinstated so that 400 families can also celebrate the festival. Association President HR Singh described the situation as highly peculiar, saying, These individuals had secured jobs as cooks, water carriers, and other tradesmen after successfully clearing written exams, physical tests, and document verifications. They served for nearly two years and became proficient in their duties; some even received awards for their performance. They fell victim to cyber fraud, and having served for two years, many are now ineligible for employment elsewhere due to age limits. While isolated cases might have been a different matter, dismissing around 400 people based on technical discrepancies is a serious issue. The government and the BSF should consider this matter from a humanitarian perspective, he added. Gajendra Singh Chaudhary, a retired BSF officer, supported their demand for a statement, claiming that the reason cited for their sacking was unfair and unsound.
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BJP pledges to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, with public support
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Everyone's responsibility to make Punjab drug-free: BJP's Harbhajan Singh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that eliminating the drug menace from Punjab is the responsibility of every citizen, as he participated in the concluding ceremony of the 'Drug-Free Punjab Yatra' in Jalandhar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the concluding ceremony of the yatra, which was organised to spread awareness against drug abuse in the state. Talking to ANI on the occasion, Harbhajan Singh said, Absolutely, this is a very important issue, and it is everyone's responsibility to eradicate drugs from Punjab, and the rally that had been started several days ago has concluded today. I hope that Punjabis become aware. The responsibility to completely eradicate drugs from Punjab is everyone's, and I hope that all of you will join us, he added. The BJP MP urged people to come forward and contribute towards making Punjab free from drugs. BJP leader Tarun Chugh said that the party has set a deadline of December 31, 2029, to make Punjab free...
Ajay Devgn and Alok Jain, Head - Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV and Studios), JioStar, spoke about their upcoming film, the much-awaited Drishyam The Conclusion, on day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026. The thriller releases on October 2. While both spoke about their film, they also made a larger conversation about box-office, post-Covid changes in audience trends and a lot more. Ajay Devgn said, Id not like to take the credit away from international or regional cinema; it's as difficult to make films there, but I personally feel making a Hindi film is the most difficult. You do not know what your target audience is. When you make a Punjabi film or a Telugu film or a Tamil film, you understand the audience as its made for a certain region. You know their tastes and hence, youll target accordingly. Ajay continued, As for Hindi-speaking regions, the language changes every 80 to 90 kms. The thought process changes. You also need to understand the idea of mass and class audiences or cities or rural centres. So, either its liked by one section of the audience and the other section may not like it. As a result, the numbers dont come (as intended). Ajay Devgn further said, However, in international cinema, they know their target audience. They know that, This is how they think, this is how they behave. So, we need to make a film for them. Here, we have to target everybody. How do you cut across to everyone? Hence, it's most difficult to write a Hindi film. Also Read: Drishyam The Conclusion: Abhishek Pathak reveals he studied fan theories to keep climax under wraps; says The climax is the real (star of the) show
Iranian boat carrying drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore seized in Lakshadweep, five Pak nationals held (Ld)
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (IANS) A Nigerian national allegedly acted as a link between a Gujarat-based wanted accused and a wider drug network that planned to move a 526-kg consignment of methamphetamine and heroin to Punjab, Gujarat ATS officials said on Wednesday, adding that the Iranian boat carrying the drugs used a Starlink device to communicate with handlers while at sea. The consignment, comprising around 400 kg of methamphetamine and 126 kg of heroin, was seized from the Iranian boat 'Azad' in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep on September 25. Five Pakistani nationals on board were apprehended, and the vessel was brought to Mumbai for further investigation. Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi said the agency had received intelligence about a meeting in Ahmedabad between a Nigerian national and a wanted accused from the state in connection with the planned import of more than 500 kg of narcotics. According to the ATS, the original plan was to transfer the consignment to a Tamil Nadu fishing boat in Indian waters, unload it on the Tamil Nadu coast and then transport it onwards. The drugs were ultimately intended for Punjab, from where they could have been distributed to other parts of north India, officials said. Joshi said the investigation had established a link with Pakistan-based drug smuggler Haji Salim, describing him as a supplier and a key figure in the network. Haji Salim has his network in Punjab, Joshi said, adding that the consignment belonged to his network and had been sent by him. He said the five Pakistani nationals arrested from the 'Azad' were also believed to be part of the same network, though their precise roles were still being investigated. The ATS also found that the boat was equipped with a Starlink device. Officials said the system could provide internet connectivity in international waters and could be used for communication, including WhatsApp calls, with handlers in Pakistan. The use of the device is now part of the investigation into how the maritime network coordinated the movement of the consignment. The Nigerian national who allegedly attended the Ahmedabad meeting is also being investigated. Joshi said Nigerians have emerged in several drug-trafficking networks as intermediaries, peddlers and, in some cases, people operating networks within India. The Nigerian linked to the present case had appeared in connection with narcotics activity elsewhere, though not previously in a Gujarat ATS case, he added. The ATS said it had information identifying the intended receiver in Punjab but was withholding details while efforts to trace the network continued. We know where it was supposed to go, but we will not disclose it at present, Joshi said. The intelligence was shared with the Indian Coast Guards headquarters in Delhi, following which a joint team was formed. Gujarat ATS officers B.H. Korat and V.N. Vaghela were sent to Kochi and joined Coast Guard personnel for maritime surveillance. The operation involved sustained tracking of suspicious boats over a large maritime area. On September 25, the 'Azad' was located around 160 nautical miles northwest of Lakshadweep and approximately 490 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai. Officials told IANS that the Coast Guard used smaller boats to surround the vessel during the interception, helping prevent the suspects from throwing the narcotics overboard. Such precautions were important because dumping the consignment into the sea would have made recovery difficult, they added. The operation resulted in the seizure of 526 kg of high-grade heroin and methamphetamine valued at over Rs 3,000 crore, alongside the apprehension of five Pakistani crew members, the Indian Coast Guard said in a statement. The five accused were identified as Mohammad Yakub Balochi, Shakirullah, Faridullah, Ahmad Khan and Wahidullah Khan, all residents of Peshawar in Pakistan. Preliminary questioning indicated that the 'Azad' had sailed from the Konarak area of Iran and received the narcotics from a smaller boat originating from Gwadar, Pakistan. A case has been registered with the Gujarat ATS, and further investigation is underway to identify the remaining members of the network, including the wanted accused from Gujarat, the Nigerian intermediary and the intended receivers in Punjab.
Row in Punjab Over Religious Leader Dhirendra Shastri's Remarks, Shahi Imam Seeks Apology
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SSSB Punjab Result 2026 Out - Download Warder
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Appeal to Punjabis to Join March for Release of Bandi Singhs on October 2: Misl Satluj
Misl Satluj President Ajaypal Singh Brar has appealed to Punjabis to participate in large numbers in the Bandi Singh Release March on October 2, beginning at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and concluding at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. The post Appeal to Punjabis to Join March for Release of Bandi Singhs on October 2: Misl Satluj appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday promised to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, if the BJP is voted to power in the assembly elections next year, while launching a sharp attack on the...
High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt on LPU violence
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday sought a status report from the Punjab government on the violence, arson and vandalism at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, directing authorities to clarify whether the alleged sexual assault that triggered the unrest had actually taken place. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor was hearing a public interest litigation filed by LPU student Ravi Raj, who has sought a CBI probe into the violence. The court has not passed any order on the demand for a CBI investigation and fixed October 8 for the next hearing. The Bench directed the state to file a report under the signatures of the Commissioner of Police, specifying whether the incident referred to in a social media post on September 26 had occurred. It also sought details of the action taken if the alleged incident had taken place and, if it had not, what steps were taken to get the social media post removed and to deal with its circulation. The case related to the violence that erupted at the university following the circulation of an unverified post on social media alleging that a female student had been raped on the campus and subsequently sent home. The rumours triggered protests, which later escalated into vandalism, arson and damage to property, while a stretch of the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway was blocked. During the hearing, the state government said the matter was under investigation. The state government's counsel also told the court that police were trying to trace the source of the Reddit post and were investigating both the alleged incident and the violence that followed. The High Court also sought clarity on the responsibility for the violence and the action taken against those involved. Punjab Police have registered three first information reports (FIRs) in connection with the unrest and constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations, including arson, robbery and assault on police personnel. The university had suspended academic activities following the unrest, while security was tightened on the campus.
Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
Amit Shah vows to make Punjab drug-free by 2029, criticizing the AAP government during a rally in Jalandhar. Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
'Someone who gets intoxicated': Shah's dig at AAP, vows drug-free Punjab
During a rally in Jalandhar, Amit Shah slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing them of allowing drug trafficking to persist in Punjab. He criticized the Chief Minister for failing to tackle the pressing drug problem. Shah assured voters that the Bharatiya Janata Party could eliminate drugs from Punjab within two years, highlighting the BJP's success in drug seizures compared to the Congress.
Will make Punjab free of chitta by December 2029, says Amit Shah at Jalandhar rally
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Sep 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday promised to make Punjab free of the illicit chitta (synthetic drug) trade before December 31, 2029, saying the BJP would contest the next Assembly elections in the state primarily on the issue of a drug-free Punjab. Addressing a massive anti-drug rally in Jalandhar city, he urged the mothers and the youth of Punjab to extend support to the BJP in the next Assembly elections by voting for the lotus symbol, promising to free the state from the illicit drug trade. Why has the need arisen today to make Punjab drug-free? Because the Aam Aadmi Party government has allowed the chitta trade to operate openly, he said. His address marked the culmination of the BJPs 13-day Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, which covered all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. I have come today to tell the people of Punjab that there are several issues in the states elections... issues concerning farmers, industry, law and order, and womens safety. But the Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the upcoming election solely on the issue of making Punjab drug-free, he said in his nearly 20-minute address in Hindi. Without mincing words, the Home Minister said, Someone who gets intoxicated and insults the Gurus cannot free Punjab from the scourge of drugs. It cannot liberate Punjab. Only the BJP is capable of freeing Punjab from drugs. The BJP has already demonstrated this. We launched a nationwide campaign for a drug-free India. From 2004 to 2014, the Congress was in power; in those 10 years, 26 lakh kg of narcotics were seized nationwide. Then came Modi ji's government; between 2014 and 2024, PM Modi's government seized Rs 1.2 crore kg of drugs. The Congress had seized narcotics worth Rs 40,000 crore, but in contrast, the BJP seized drugs of Rs 1,90,000 crore. Describing his visit to Jalandhar for the anti-drug campaign as a matter of great honour, HM Shah said Punjab was known across the country for two major contributions -- ensuring food security and safeguarding the nations borders. Whenever the country needed food, Punjabs farmers filled our granaries and continue to do so even today, he said. He said Punjab had also made immense sacrifices for the country's security, both before and after Independence. Whether it was before Independence or after it, whenever the question of security arose, Punjab was always ready with its response. The sacrifices of Punjabis not only secured our freedom but also helped protect India's borders after Independence, HM Shah said. The BJP said the campaign covering nearly 4,000 km was aimed at mobilising public support against drug abuse in the state. Calling for a united fight against drugs, HM Shah said the people of Punjab were waging a decisive battle against the menace. He said the BJP had launched the statewide yatra to unite people and raise awareness about drug abuse, particularly among the youth. The Home Minister also said the Centre would take steps to disrupt the drug supply chain in Punjab and strengthen efforts of Central agencies to check cross-border smuggling. Before addressing the rally, HM Shah met families affected by drug abuse and listened to their experiences. The BJP had earlier brought several drug-affected families before the media, including those who had lost their children to addiction. Posing a question to the gathering -- Can AAP make Punjab drug-free? -- HM Shah replied, I have just met the families of those who have lost their lives to drug addiction. A mother, holding photographs of her two young sons in her lap, said, 'Stop this. I couldnt save mine, but save someone elses son.' And AAP has no shame? Those who insult the Gurus while being intoxicated cannot free Punjab from the scourge of chitta. The campaign, under the slogan BJP da Naara, Nasha Mukauna Saara, also highlighted issues of law and order and corruption, besides drug abuse. The rally comes ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with the BJP seeking to make the drug menace a major political issue in the state.
