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Himachal Family Tragic Flood Incident: 10 Drowned In Flood Water A devastating incident unfolded on Sunday when ten members of a family from Himachal Pradesh, traveling in an SUV to attend a wedding in Punjab’s Nawanshahr, were swept away by a sudden flood in a choe near Jejon town in the Mahilpur block of Hoshiarpur … Read more
Simranjot Singh Sandhu International Drug Smuggler arrested The Punjab Police, in a remarkable collaboration with a central agency, has successfully apprehended Simranjot Singh Sandhu, an international drug smuggler and the mastermind behind the notorious 487 kg cocaine smuggling case in Germany in 2020. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced this significant development on … Read more
High Court has Disposed of SGPC Petition Regarding Release Dera Chief In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of the petition filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) challenging the temporary release of Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Ram Rahim. The court’s ruling emphasized that the plea for temporary release … Read more
Supreme Court rejects plea Amritpal Singh as Khadoor Sahib MP election New Delhi, August 9, 2024 — The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea challenging the election of Amritpal Singh as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Khadoor Sahib constituency. The plea was filed by an individual claiming emotional distress due to Singh’s … Read more
Chief Minister Resignation Faces Calls Amid Bishnoi Interview Scandal In a significant political development, senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This demand comes in the wake of startling revelations that an interview with notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was conducted while he was in Punjab police … Read more
SAD Chief Sukhbir Badal Seeks Forgiveness for Past Mistakes In a significant development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has sought “unconditional forgiveness” for the mistakes committed during the party’s time in power. This plea for absolution was formally communicated in a three-page letter submitted to Giani Raghbir Singh, the jathedar of Akal … Read more
Supreme Court Bench Take Response High Court Observations Contentious On Wednesday, a five-judge special bench of the Supreme Court commenced the hearing of a suo motu case concerning a controversial order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This order had criticized a Supreme Court verdict, prompting an unprecedented response from the apex court. The … Read more
Punjab Police Dismantle Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Recover Weapon In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a cross-border smuggling module, highlighting the ongoing battle against illegal activities perpetuated by international networks. The arrest of Rajwant Singh, also known as Raju, is a testament to the relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies in curbing … Read more
Sukhbir Badal Reshapes Akali Dal Core Committee Escalating Dissent In a decisive move to address internal dissent and navigate through turbulent times, Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has restructured the party’s core committee. This strategic reorganization, announced on Sunday, is aimed at fortifying the party’s leadership and addressing the grievances … Read more
Himachal Pradesh Rains: Unprecedented Havoc, Many Dead and Missing Himachal Pradesh is grappling with a natural disaster of immense proportions as heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides have wreaked havoc across the state. The districts of Mandi, Kullu, and Shimla have been particularly hard hit, with numerous fatalities, many missing persons, and significant infrastructural damage. The … Read more