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19 Mar

Jagjit Singh Dallewal Reaches Chandigarh Ahead of Farmers Another Round of Talks with Central Delegation

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Chandigarh (National Times): Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been staging hunger strike for over months, reached Chandigarh ahead of protesting farmers' meeting with a central government delegation today for another round of negotiations to address their demands, including securing a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher revealed that the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, leading the farmers' movement, will send a 28-member delegation to participate in the talks. Pandher expressed the farmers' hope that the government will address and resolve their ongoing issues. The last round…

19 Mar

Farmers’ Talks with Centre to Focus on MSP, Debt Waiver and Justice for Lakhimpur Kheri

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCrop Insurance, Debt Waiver, Lakhimpur Kheri, MSP, Sarwan Singh Pandher

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader from Punjab, announced that the ongoing negotiations with the central government will focus on 12 key demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), debt waiver for farmers and labourers, a crop insurance scheme, justice for the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, and withdrawal of all cases filed against farmers nationwide. This will be the seventh round of talks, with leaders from 28 farmer organisations under the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and other forums attending. The meeting is scheduled for 11 AM in Chandigarh, with farmer leaders arriving early to…

18 Mar

District Election Officer Holds Meeting with Recognized Political Parties on Polling Station Appointments

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SAS Nagar, March 18, 2025: Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Komal Mittal held a meeting with all recognized political parties in the district today. She informed them about the Election Commission of India's guidelines, which mandate the appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) at every polling station.She directed the parties to submit the BLA-1 and BLA-2 forms by March 25, 2025. The BLA-1 form must be filled out by the party president or secretary, authorizing a representative at the district or constituency level to appoint BLAs. The appointed representative will then complete the BLA-2 form to assign BLAs at the booth…

18 Mar

Training Programme on Legal aspects in cases of Domestic Violence, Dowry Harassment/Deaths and POSH Act & Victim Compensation Schemes for Public Prosecutors held

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDowry Deaths, Dowry Harassment, legal Training Program

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, March 18: A Training Programme on Legal aspects in cases of Domestic Violence, Dowry Harassment/Deaths and POSH Act & Victim Compensation Schemes for Public Prosecutors posted in all over India was organized by Central Detective Training Institute at Chandigarh. Ms. Surabhi Prashar, CJM-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar, while addressing the gathering, apprised the Public Prosecutors of various provisions under Dowry Prohibition Act (Act 28 of 1961), Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1984 and cases under Dowry Harassment/Deaths under BNS-2023. She disclosed that as per ‘Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986 with a view to combat the…

18 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Faces 8 Hours of Questioning by SIT for Second Day in Drug Racket Case

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Patiala, March 18: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Punjab government questioned Bikram Singh Majithia for the second day straight in the high-profile drug racket case. Majithia appeared before the SIT, led by DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, at the police lines at 11:00 AM and left around 6:30 PM.After the session, Majithia told reporters that he had urged the SIT to conclude the investigation as per the court's instructions by either filing a closure report or presenting a charge sheet. He accused the SIT of deliberately delaying the investigation to harass him. Majithia said he was complying…

18 Mar

Bhagwant Mann Lauds AAP’s Achievements, Targets Akali Dal at Ludhiana Rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akali Dal, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, March 18, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a massive gathering in Ludhiana, highlighting AAP's transformative governance and pledging to fulfill the dreams of the nation’s martyrs. Mann paid tribute to Kartar Singh Sarabha, recalling his influence on Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary spirit.Mann praised AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal for shifting political focus to education and healthcare. “Kejriwal ji’s vision is being implemented today, and the results are evident,” he said. He accused the Badals and the Akali Dal of corrupt rule, blaming them for Punjab’s drug crisis and social decline.Mann outlined his government's aggressive anti-drug measures, including police…

18 Mar

Bhindranwale Posters on Buses Stir Debate in Himachal and Punjab

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh / Amritsar, Punjab (National Times): Recent developments in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have sparked a heated debate, following the appearance of posters and photos of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the controversial Sikh leader, on buses operated by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). These posters, placed by pro-Khalistan groups such as Dal Khalsa and Sikh Youth of Punjab, have raised tensions between the two states and drawn attention from political and community leaders. The controversy began when a flag bearing Bhindranwale’s image was removed by local residents in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. This action led to a public outcry,…

18 Mar

Harjinder Singh Dhami to Withdraw Resignation After Key Meeting with SAD Leaders

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Hoshiarpur, Punjab (National Times): In a major political development, Harjinder Singh Dhami has decided to withdraw his resignation after a productive meeting with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, interim party president Balwinder Singh Bhunder, and other prominent party leaders at his Hoshiarpur residence. Following the meeting, Dhami confirmed his decision to rejoin the party and take charge again in the coming days. “For a while now, SGPC members, SAD leaders, and many others have been urging me to reconsider my resignation. After much thought, I have decided to return to my position. In the next 3-4 days,…

17 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Interrogated for 8 Hours in Drug Case, Summoned Again

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Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia faced an intense eight-hour interrogation today by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab Police in connection with a 2021 drug case. The questioning took place at the Patiala Police Lines, and the SIT has summoned Majithia for further questioning on Tuesday.Supreme Court's Directive Leads to InterrogationThe Supreme Court had ordered Majithia to cooperate with the investigation, directing him to appear before the SIT on March 17, 2025, at 11 am at their headquarters in Patiala. This directive came as part of ongoing efforts to investigate…

17 Mar

MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa Attends Religious Ceremony at Union, Listens to Operators’ and Drivers’ Concerns

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Dera Bassi, March 17: Shri Guru Nanak Jeep Union Dera Bassi organized an Akhand Path Sahib for the welfare of all, continuing their annual tradition. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa attended the ceremony and paid his respects. After the Bhog, the Raagi Singhs performed kirtan, and Guru’s langar was served to all attendees.During the event, MLA Randhawa listened to the concerns of the union management and drivers. He assured them that he would address any issues they faced and work toward resolving them through mutual discussion. Randhawa prayed for the well-being of the operators and drivers, emphasizing that their welfare was…