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Juvenile among 3 arrested in inter-state drug smuggling bust in Malerkotla

November 28, 2023

A drug trafficking operation spanning across state was dismantled on Monday when authorities apprehended three individuals in Malerkotla. Among the arrested were Javed (also known as Jaidi), Anwar Khan, and Anwar’s juvenile son, caught in possession of 2.56kg of opium and Rs 16,000 in drug-related funds. Senior superintendent of police...

Farmer leaders set to meet Punjab Governor amid ongoing protests for MSP and other demands

November 28, 2023

Farmer Leaders to hold talks with Punjab Governor on Tuesday amid ongoing protest. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s three-day protest continued for its second day at the Mohali-Chandigarh border, drawing scores of farmers. Their demands, including a legal assurance of the minimum support price (MSP), prompted farmers to gather and press...

Police shootout in Mohali after Amritsar car snatching incident

November 27, 2023

In Mohali, a clash erupted between the police and criminals from nearby Chandigarh. Gunfire ensued from both sides in Badmajra village. The criminals were heading from Amritsar towards Mohali after snatching a car. Police set up a barricade to apprehend the criminals, who retaliated by opening fire on the police....

DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor inspects Mata Mansa Devi Police Station

November 27, 2023

Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, Director General of Police (DGP) in Haryana, conducted an inspection of the Mata Mansa Devi Police Station in Panchkula on Sunday. During this visit, the DGP, along with Mamta Singh, Additional DGP (Law and Order) in Haryana, Hardeep Singh Doon, Police Inspector General (Law and Order) in...

Punjab police suspends seven officers over security lapse during PM Modi’s visit

November 27, 2023

Seven Punjab police officers have faced suspension due to alleged negligence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s January 2022 visit to the state. Superintendent of Police (SP) Gurbinder Singh, serving in Bathinda district, was initially suspended, followed by six more officers. The Director General of Police (DGP) submitted a detailed report...

Case against 3 farmers by Amritsar police for NHAI’s erroneous Rs 15 lakh fund transfer

November 27, 2023

The Amritsar police have registered a case against three farmers. There was an inadvertent transfer of extra funds by the government into the accounts of these farmers during land acquisition under the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) project. Following a complaint, the police initiated an investigation and began conducting...

Farmers converge at Amb Sahib Gurudwara, Mohali, ready to press for MSP law

November 27, 2023

Amid preparations to move towards Chandigarh, farmers from various organizations gathered at Amb Sahib Gurudwara in Mohali. Over 3,000 vehicles carrying farmers embarked from different parts of Punjab on Saturday, aiming to reach Chandigarh for a three-day protest starting Sunday. They are poised to rally for the enactment of a...

Punjab’s Mansa witnesses tragic abandonment of HIV-positive patient, investigation initiated

November 25, 2023

In Punjab’s Mansa, a late 40s HIV-positive patient passed away after reportedly being deserted alongside another patient overnight on Wednesday to Thursday. Dr. Ranjit Rai, acting civil surgeon, has initiated a thorough investigation conducted by a three-member team into this distressing incident. The deceased, coping with Hepatitis C and tuberculosis,...

Punjab governor and CM Mann at odds over pending bills approval yet again

November 25, 2023

Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit has replied to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s query regarding the status of five pending bills. The Governor expressed that the issue is actively under review, ensuring a swift decision aligning with the Supreme Court’s judgment dated 10-11-2023. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, highlighting the Supreme Court’s...

CM Bhagwant Mann resolves farmer-government standoff over sugarcane prices

November 25, 2023

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared an end to the standoff between the government and protesting farmers demanding higher sugarcane prices, following discussions with farmer union leaders in Chandigarh. He confirmed the clearance of the railway track in Jalandhar and assured the clearance of the main highway. “We’ve reached a...

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