JALANDHAR
PJTL lenders agree for Rs 1,020 crore one-time settlement
Lenders of Panipat Jalandhar NH 1 Tollway (PJTL) have agreed to a one-time settlement on Rs 3400 crore dues, accepting a Rs 1,020-crore all-cash offer from promoters Roadis Group and Soma Enterprises. The settlement, impacted by farmers' agitation, is subject to approval by all ten lenders in the consortium. SBI is the largest creditor.
"He never listens to us": Shiromani Akali Dal leaders launch revolt against party chief Sukhbir Badal
The ShiromAkal Dal is currently facing a crisis as several senior leaders, including Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Bidi Jagir Kaur, have launched a revolt against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. This demand for leadership change follows the party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Radical preacher Amritpal Singh fails to take oath as MP
Amritpal Singh, jailed in Assam, missed taking Parliament oath. His father awaits govt response for temporary release. Singh defeated Zira after evading arrest in Jalandhar, arrested later for causing disharmony in Moga.
Punjab: BJP, AAP field turncoats for Jalandhar West assembly bypoll
The bypoll to the Jalandhar West (SC) assembly segment will be held on July 10 and counting of votes will take place on July 13. The by-election was necessitated following the resignation of Angural as an Aam Aadmi Party legislator.
Jalandar Election Result 2024: Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi wins in Jalandhar with margin of 1,75,993 votes
Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate, secured a decisive victory in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, defeating BJP's Sushil Kumar Rinku by 1,75,993 votes. This win underscores Channi's strong support and marks a significant boost for the Congress party in Punjab.
ED raids 13 sites in Punjab illegal mining case
The agency claims to have seized Rs 3.5 crore during the raids. The raids, by ED's Jalandhar wing, were carried out in the nearby areas of Rupnagar district. According to people in the know, illegal mining was being done on land that the federal agency had attached in connection with the Bhola drug case.
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If BJP comes to power again at Centre, democracy will be in danger: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the BJP. He mentioned that if the party regains power at the Centre, democracy in the country will be at risk. "If BJP forms the government this time, democracy will be in danger. To safeguard the nation, it is imperative that the BJP is not permitted to assume power at the Centre again. That's why I am asking for votes for Charanjit Singh Channi," Tharoor told reporters here as he was in the state to campaign for former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, who is contesting from Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency as Congress candidate.
Ex-AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar joins BJP
Former AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar, a former Punjab MLA, joined BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He was previously associated with Shiromani Akali Dal and won the Jalandhar Cantonment seat.
Channi's remark on Poonch terror attack in violation of poll code, says Punjab CEO
Punjab CEO criticizes Channi for terming terror attack a 'poll stunt', violating code of conduct. Channi accused BJP of staging attacks during elections. Sibin C reported the violation to Election Commission.
Capital Small Finance Bank Q4 Results: Lender reports net profit at Rs 28.2 crore
Capital Small Finance Bank on Thursday reported Rs 28.2 crore net profit for the March quarter against Rs 24.3 crore in the year-ago period, riding on lower provisions and contingencies.
Former Punjab Congress chief Mohinder Singh Kaypee joins SAD, fielded from Jalandhar LS seat
Former Punjab Congress chief and ex-MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee has joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party and was named its candidate from the Jalandhar (SC) Lok Sabha seat. This move comes two days after Congress MP Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary and its national secretary Tajinder Pal Singh Bittu joined the BJP in Delhi. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal welcomed Kaypee into the party fold and named him as the Jalandhar (SC) Lok Sabha seat candidate.
Lok Sabha Polls: Congress fields Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi, Channi gets ticket from Jalandhar
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced new candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Kanhaiya Kumar will be contesting from North East Delhi against BJP's Manoj Tiwari, while Charanjit Singh Channi has been nominated from Jalandhar.
LS polls: Former Akali MLA Pawan Tinu joins AAP; likely to be fielded from Jalandhar
Former SAD MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu joins AAP, likely to contest Jalandhar LS seat. Appreciates AAP's initiatives, criticizes BJP, and expresses distrust in SAD. Congress candidate awaited for June 1 polling.
AAP's lone Lok Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, Punjab MLA join BJP
AAP's Lok Sabha member, Sushil Kumar Rinku, shifted to BJP with MLA Sheetal Angural due to AAP's failure in Punjab's development. He praised Modi and Shah, lauding BJP's Jalandhar initiatives, aiming for a better Jalandhar through this experiment.
PHF Leasing to hire 200 employees over next 2 quarters
PHF Leasing Ltd, a deposit accepting NBFC, on Tuesday said the company is targeting to hire another 200 people across sectors over the next two quarters, keeping up with its growth plans and new office openings. The Jalandhar-headquartered NBFC has over 400 employees.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stones of 29 highway projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Punjab
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 29 national highway projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Punjab. The projects include the Ladhowal bypass in Ludhiana, a six-lane flyover, a two-lane road overbridge in Ludhiana, the four-laning of the Jalandhar-Kapurthala section, and three bridges on the Jalandhar-Makhu road.
Bhagwant Mann hikes sugarcane price by Rs 11 per quintal to Rs 391; farmers term it as 'betrayal'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 11 per quintal increase in sugarcane prices, making it the highest in the country. The announcement came after farmers held protests demanding an increase from Rs 380 to Rs 450 per quintal. The strike ended after a meeting between farmer leaders and the chief minister.
Army's Vajra Corps conducts mock exercise on CBRN disaster management
The Indian Army conducted a two-day exercise in Jalandhar to manage chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear disasters. The exercise, called Vajra Sahayata, involved tabletop discussions on the roles and responsibilities of participating units, including the Army, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and Punjab State Civil Administration. On the second day, Army teams were mobilized as "second responders" to a chemical gas leak, validating the state administration's capabilities.
Man stuck in 70-ft-deep pit in Jalandhar taken out after 45 hours
A construction worker named Suresh was rescued from a trench in Jalandhar, India, after being stuck for approximately 45 hours. Suresh and another worker entered the pit for construction of the Delhi-Katra Expressway to free the boring machine that got stuck underneath.
NCSC chairperson Vijay Sampla tenders resignation, may get organisational responsibility in BJP: Sources
Vijay Sampla, 62, a prominent Dalit face from Punjab, began his political career in 1998 as the sarpanch of Sofipind village in Jalandhar Cantonment. He won the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Hoshiarpur in Punjab and was the minister of state for social justice and empowerment in the first Narendra Modi government from 2014 to 2019.
Punjab Cabinet expansion: Balkar Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khudian to be inducted as ministers
The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab will on Wednesday induct MLAs Balkar Singh and Gurmeet Singh Khudian as cabinet ministers, officials said here. Cabinet Minister Inderbir Singh Nijjar has tendered his resignation from the Council of Ministers, citing personal reasons, they said.
Punjab: AAP wins Jalandhar bypolls, breaks 24-year-old jinx
The Aam Aadmi Party candidate, Sushil Kumar Rinku, won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll, which has been a Congress stronghold for the past 24 years. Rinku defeated his closest rival, Congress's Karamjit Kaur, by a margin of over 58,000 votes. BJP nominee Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal and ShiromAkali Dal candidate Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi were placed third and fourth, respectively. The bypoll was necessitated following the death of Karamjit Kaur's husband and Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary. The voter turnout was 54.70%, well below the 63.04% recorded in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
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