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Punjab: Security stepped up in Bhatinda amid Amritpal's rumoured call for Baisakhi congregation

Security arrangements in Bathinda have been stepped up security ahead of Baisakhi celebrations in the state. Read further on dynamite News:

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Punjab Govt changes office timings to save power, to function from 7.30 am to 2 pm

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced new office timings for all the state government offices ahead of the summer season. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Targets of Amritpal’s online ‘bullying’ in 2022, Punjabi feminists still demand justice for him

Before Amritpal Singh became the head of Waris Punjab De, before he was pegged as a “youth leader”, before he went on the run leading to a police manhunt spanning weeks – he was plain Amrit Singh Sandhu based in Dubai, with a reputation of instigating trolling towards feminists on…

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Punjab election on May 14

Supreme Court orders the government to hold snap polls in the country’s most populous province of Punjab on May 14.

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Amritpal Singh's uncle was arrested after legal process, family was informed, Punjab police inform HC

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab police on Monday informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that radical Sikh preacher Amitpal Singh’s uncle, Harjit Singh alias Chacha was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) after following proper legal process before being sent to Central jail Dibrugarh in Assam.

The Times of India

Congress leader Navjot Sidhu visits Sidhu Moose Wala's residence in Punjab's Mansa to meet his parents

CHANDIGARH: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday visited the residence of slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Punjab's Mansa district on Monday to meet his parents.

The Times of India

Punjab CM announces compensation ahead of Baisakhi for farmers facing crop damage

Swinging into action to ensure compensation for crop loss to the farmer before the festival of Baisakhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked the MLAs and officers to enhance their field visits for expediting the process of Girdawari and redress problems of farmers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amritpal Singh dares to demand Khalistan due to 'Hindu Rashtra' talk by BJP, RSS: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that the Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh dared to speak about Khalistan because of the frequent refrain by the BJP and RSS of 'Hindu Rashtra'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Congress leaders making big preparations for Navjot Sidhu’s release from jail

AMRITSAR: Congressmen in Amritsar have made big preparations to visit Patiala to receive Navjot Singh Sidhu who is likely to be released from jail on April 1.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu may be released from Patiala Central Jail on Saturday

PATIALA: Former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu is expected to be released from Patiala Central Jail by Saturday and a tweet from Navjot Singh Sidhu’s account was also shared on Friday in this regard.

The Times of India

‘Dire imposition on press freedom’: Global media group on ‘press blackouts’ in Punjab during Amritpal search

The International Federation of Journalists yesterday condemned “government censorship, press blackouts and restriction of journalists’ social media accounts” in Punjab as a fallout of the search for Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh. It described these moves as “dire impositions on press freedom and democracy in India”.

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New Covid cases up 306% in Punjab, but testing stays low

CHANDIGARH: Even as there has been a sharp rise in Covid-19 caseload, the number of people being tested for the virus — crucial to early detection and isolation of infected people — remains low in Punjab. The state has sufficient testing capacity. It has been witnessing a steady growth in…

The Times of India

Pakistan ups security as 11 killed in Ramadan food stampedes

Pakistan says 11 people have been killed in stampedes at free wheat distribution centers for the poor across the country since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan last week

The Independent UK

Police cancel licence of gunman of fugitive Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal

With Khalistani sympathizer Amritpal on the run since March 11 and Punjab police launching a crackdown against his "Waris Punjab De", Kishtwar police on Thursday said they have cancelled the licence of the gunman of the fugitive leader after it was renewed by allegedly using fake documents. Read further on…

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At India Ahead, content in rewind, and salaries paused despite continuing ads

Stale content could be a recipe for disaster in the news broadcasting business. But not for India Ahead. Well, almost.

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Why is Pakistan government trying to clip Supreme Court’s powers?

Government tables bill in National Assembly as PM Shehbaz Sharif accuses top court of creating ‘political instability’.

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ECI announces bypoll dates for Punjab, Odisha, UP and Meghalaya

The Election Commission announced the dates for the by-elections in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies on Wednesday. read further on Dynamite News:

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Bitter taste of kiwis: Indian fruit pickers in Italy allege abuse

Many farmhands hail from the Punjab and migrate for better salaries than they would earn in India’s breadbasket.

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Denim jacket, mask, no turban; Amritpal Singh spotted on Delhi streets

Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh, who is on the run for more than a week after escaping from Punjab, has been spotted roaming on the streets of Delhi, as shown in a CCTV footage. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BBC Punjabi’s account withheld in India ‘in response to legal demand’

BBC Punjabi’s Twitter account was withheld in India today even as the police continues its search for Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh. Visitors from India to the Twitter handle can only see a message saying the account has been “withheld in India in response to a legal demand”.

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BSF shoots down another Pak drone in Punjab, seizes contraband

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot down another Pakistani drone in Punjab soon after it entered into Indian territory carrying a consignment of contraband items, the paramilitary force said on Tuesday. Read further on dynamite News:

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Department of Immigration, Nepal government issues alert for fugitive Amritpal Singh

The Department of Immigration, Nepal government has alerted its offices, particularly those at airports to prevent Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher from Punjab, India who could flee to a third country using Nepali territory either on his own passport or a fake passport, the Himalayan Times reported. Read further on…

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2ft girl, 9, mistaken for toddler after she stopped growing when she was just 3

Komal, who lives in Patiala, Punjab, India, had stopped growing at the age of three and now she measures at just 2ft (60cm) tall and weighs just 8kg (1st 3lb)

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Ahead of Jalandhar by-poll, Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal lay foundation stone of Ravidas centre at Ballan

JALANDHAR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Guru Ravidass Bani Adhiyan Centre at Ballan and handed over cheque of first instalment of Rs 25 crore to Dera Sachkhand Ballan head Sant Niranjan Dass for starting the project.

The Times of India

Crackdown on Amritpal Singh: Dhindsa-led delegation meets guv, accuses Punjab govt of implicating Sikh youth in false cases

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of "misusing" police for implicating the youth of the state in "false cases" since March 18 – the day when Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh escaped from Jalandhar after a crackdown was launched against him.

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