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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.
BJP' s OBC Morcha leader, Akali Dal' s SC wing leader join AAP
BJP OBC Morcha, Akali Dal, NSUI leaders joined AAP in Punjab. Mann welcomed them. AAP aims to win 13 Lok Sabha seats. Tinu, Rajwinder also joined. Sharma inducted into AAP.
Amar Singh Chamkila: A wannabe electrician who was allegedly shot dead by Khalistani militants
Amar Singh Chamkila, known for his controversial yet popular lyrics, emerged as a folk sensation, captivating Punjab's youth. Chamkila's enduring popularity is reflected in an annual fair held in his memory in Dugri. However, his life was tragically cut short at 26, along with his wife and band members, in a shooting incident shrouded in mystery.
BJP election campaign: What the Google election ad spend indicates about the BJP
The BJP has emerged as the highest spender on Google ads among all political parties, splurging Rs 39 crore from January to April. The party ran 76,800 ads, focusing on promoting government schemes. With a goal of "Abki baar 400 paar" and strategic alliances, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned for the upcoming elections.
Pakistan Rangers detain six Indian 'smugglers': Army
Six Indian nationals have been detained by the Pakistan Rangers for allegedly smuggling narcotics, weapons, and ammunition into the country. The Inter-Services Public Relations stated that the individuals were apprehended between July 29 and August 3. The statement also mentioned that the smugglers would be dealt with according to the law.
Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's close aide Papalpreet Singh held in Amritsar
Amritpal and Papalpreet had been on the run since March 18 when the Punjab Police launched a crackdown against the Khalistan sympathiser and his aides.
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Amritpal's close aide Papalpreet seen in CCTV footage of 'dera' in Hoshiarpur
It began after police chased an Innova SUV from Phagwara, which sources said may have carried Amritpal Singh and his aides. The occupants abandoned the vehicle near Gurdwara Bhai Chanchal Singh in Marnaian and disappeared. There were also inputs the suspects could have used a Swift car after abandoning the SUV. Police had recovered another vehicle from Phagwara which they suspected could have been used by the fugitive and his close aide Papalpreet Singh.
Amritpal Singh: Massive search in Hoshiarpur village after suspects abandon car following police chase
The Punjab Police launched a door-to-door search operation in Marnaian village over concerns that radical preacher Amritpal Singh may be hiding in the area. After chasing a vehicle that was believed to be transporting Singh and his accomplice, police sources said the suspects abandoned their vehicle near Gurdwara Bhai Chanchal Singh in the village and fled.
Indian armed forces counted among best in world, thanks to indomitable courage of veterans: Army chief
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar also shared the dais with the Army chief during the celebrations held at the Manekshaw Centre here. A large number of veterans drawn from the three wings of the armed forces had also gathered at the venue.
Punjab police busts terror module behind Nawanshahr CIA office grenade attack, 3 held
The Punjab police on Monday claimed to have solved the case of a hand-grenade attack at the Crime Investigating Agency (CIA) office in Nawanshahr by busting a Pakistan-based terror module. The module, run by Harvinder Singh alias Rinda, was busted with the arrest of three of its operatives, Director General of Police (DGP) V K Bhawra said here.
Congress constitutes election committee for Punjab
The party also approved a proposal for the appointment of the president and working presidents to 28 district Congress committees in Punjab. The state has 23 districts, of which Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Jalandhar and Bathinda have more than one committee.
BSF IG Sonali Mishra to be first woman commander to head Punjab frontier formation
She has earlier headed the BSF formation in the Kashmir valley as the IG. There the paramilitary force guards the Line of Control (LoC) along Pakistan under the operational command of the Army.
GST: 5 arrested for operating bogus billing network
Officials of the investigation wing of the Punjab State GST Department arrested five persons for creating and operating a bogus billing network across various states, including Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, it said.
Can Punjab CM Amarinder Singh deliver a captain’s knock?
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Karambir Singh to be next Chief of Naval Staff
Singh will succeed Admiral Sunil Lanba who retires on May 31.
Military Engineer Services electrician spying for Pakistan held in Punjab
Ram Kumar, presently living in Jalandhar, was arrested by the intelligence wing of the police, according to a statement issued by the police.
‘Exposed after I failed to recite Kalima’
IAF veteran Air Commodore J L Bhargava, who crash-landed in Pakistan during the 1971 war and remained in Pakistani captivity for a year, says Abhinandan was lucky the mob filmed him.
Aviation sector on a high as UDAN spreads wings
Under the scheme, it is up to an airline to suggest and bid for routes that it deems viable after having done its due diligence on air travel demand and viability.
How India is partying this New Year
Mikaela from Finland has been performing in India for the last one year with the Belly Dance India company. "
Jagtar Singh Johal: A Scottish Sikh in a Punjab jail
Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested over his alleged connection with a spate of what is suspected to be targeted killings in the state over the past two years.
Killing of RSS leader is eighth murderous attack since 2016
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants shot dead 60-year-old Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Gosain in the Kailash Nagar locality in Ludhiana, the police said.
Securitymen on high alert on eve of Op Bluestar anniversary
Radical outfit Dal Khalsa has called for a shutdown in Amritsar tomorrow, on the anniversary of the Army's 1984 operation to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple.
Rules bent to give govt job to Geelani's grandson during 2016 Kashmir unrest
He was appointed research officer in Sher-e-Kashmir international convection complex. The appointment was done flouting all rules of recruitment policy.
DCW asks Facebook to deactivate accounts threatening DU student Gurmehar Kaur
DCW Chief Swati Maliwal in the letter said that Kaur has been subjected to "extreme abuse and rape threats" on her Facebook profile.
Arvind Kejriwal announces AAP's Punjab Deputy CM to be a Dalit
AAP is being seen as a serious contender in the state that has given four MPs to the party in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Black money: IT department targeting small traders but not big businessmen like Vijay Mallya, says Arvind Kejriwal
"Instead of conducting such raids, IT sleuths should be raiding Vijay Malya and I'm sure their target of at least Rs 7000 crore could have been met."
Centre sends 10 BSF units to Punjab
Congress criticised the Punjab government for seeking paramilitary forces, saying "it will put additional financial burden on the already indebted government".
BJP chief Amit Shah to take up the issue of drug menace in Punjab
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too had taken up the issue of drugs in Punjab in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ speech on AIR.
Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP race to win Dalit votes via BSP leaders
Parkash Singh Badal’s had recently said that the alliance between the Akali Dal and BJP was essential for Hindu-Sikh unity in the state.
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