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Punjab rural poll landslide boosts AAP run for 2027; Cong totters; SAD bounces back in Malwa | Political Pulse News

Punjab rural poll landslide boosts AAP run for 2027; Cong totters; SAD bounces back in Malwa | Political Pulse News

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The results of the rural local body polls in Punjab brought cheers for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), came as a relief for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and left the BJP disappointed, even as the Opposition parties accused the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government of “excesses”. The principal Opposition Congress, which finished a distant runner-up, claimed that these polls were “no barometer to check the popularity of the government”. The panchayat poll results also renewed the buzz over a possible alliance between the Akali Dal and the BJP. Calling the results a “grand victory” ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, the AAP said they indicated “lack of anti-incumbency even after nearly four years in power” in the state. The Sukhbir Badal-led SAD, which is trying to revive itself after being plagued by factionalism and infighting for a long time, claimed that the results showed the party was “inching towards victory in the 2027 Assembly polls”. A total of 347 zila parishads and 2,838 panchayat samitis across the state went to the polls with ballot …

SFJ slogans found near Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Republic Day speech venue in Faridkot | Chandigarh News

SFJ slogans found near Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Republic Day speech venue in Faridkot | Chandigarh News

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Slogans written allegedly by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), which has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, were found near the venue where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will attend the Republic Day event in the state’s Faridkot. According to the Faridkot police, the pro-Khalistan slogans were found on a wall near the Sports Stadium where Mann will deliver his speech on January 26. The Faridkot police, who are on high alert due to Republic Day, said they will probe the incident. “The slogans were not reported in the area where CM will attend the R-day function. Our men were deployed at that place. The slogans were found away from that area. We will launch an investigation and arrest those who wrote the slogan,” said a police officer. Discover the Benefits of Our Subscription! Stay informed with access to our award-winning journalism. Avoid misinformation with trusted, accurate reporting. Make smarter decisions with insights that matter. Choose your subscription package Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

Faridkot Chief Agriculture Officer Amrik Singh: To truly empower farmers, we need robust and modern extension system | Chandigarh News

Faridkot Chief Agriculture Officer Amrik Singh: To truly empower farmers, we need robust and modern extension system | Chandigarh News

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Dr Amrik Singh, Chief Agriculture Officer of Faridkot, has been honoured with three prestigious awards, including ‘Best Extension Scientist Award’ and ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contributions to agricultural extension services. The Indian Express spoke to Dr Singh, an agronomist working in the Punjab agriculture department for the past 34 years, about the critical role of agricultural extension services and why they are vital for Punjab’s farmers. Amrik Singh: Agricultural extension services are absolutely crucial—they act as the bridge between research and farmers. These services introduce new technologies, techniques, and better practices to farmers, ensuring not only increased productivity but also the adoption of sustainable methods. In Punjab, the backbone of India’s agriculture, these services are particularly important as farmers face numerous challenges, such as climate change, outdated practices, monoculture and the overuse of chemicals. There is a pressing need to reach every farmer and provide them with the latest technical knowledge to improve farming practices and sustainability. How do you reach farmers? Amrik Singh: Besides physical visits to farmers’ fields and organising various camps, …

Cold wave continues to sweep North India, Punjab’s Faridkot at minimum temperature of zero degree | Latest News India

Cold wave continues to sweep North India, Punjab’s Faridkot at minimum temperature of zero degree | Latest News India

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Several parts of northern and eastern India continued to reel under cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures further plunged in states like Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand. In Kashmir, the lowest temperature was recorded in Konibal at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius. (PTI) While Delhi did not experience such cold wave conditions on Tuesday, its neighbours like Punjab and Haryana felt the chillness. The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius, which is 2.2 degrees below normal. The maximum temperature, meanwhile, was two notches above normal at 24.4 degrees. For Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense fog with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 24 and 6 degrees Celsius respectively. Haryana and Punjab Winter season in several parts of Haryana and Punjab is being intensely felt amid cold wave conditions, with Faridkot recording a minimum temperature of zero degree Celsius on Tuesday. Closely following Faridkot was Amritsar, which saw a low of 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Ludhiana and Patiala both recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees …

Punjab Police arrest 2 operatives of Arsh Dalla gang over murder of Sikh activist in Faridkot | Chandigarh News

Punjab Police arrest 2 operatives of Arsh Dalla gang over murder of Sikh activist in Faridkot | Chandigarh News

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The Punjab Police arrested two key operatives of gangster Arsh Dalla who were allegedly involved in the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in Faridkot last month, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday. The Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) conducted a joint operation with the Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) to arrest the accused. DGP Yadav posted on X, “Investigations reveal that the accused also killed Jaswant Singh Gill on November 7, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh under directions from Arsh Dalla.” The DGP further stated that both suspects returned to Punjab after the crime and were apprehended near Kharar in the Mohali district. “With their arrest, another possible target killing in the state has been averted,” the DGP claimed. Two sophisticated weapons were recovered from the accused, said the police. Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau was shot dead on October 9. He was returning home after campaigning for a sarpanch candidate when two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, severely injuring him. He was hit by four bullets. …

Unidentified assailants kill Faridkot man

Unidentified assailants kill Faridkot man

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Oct 09, 2024 10:58 PM IST As per information, two unidentified men intercepted Gurpreet when he was going to his village on his bike and opened fire on him. A resident of Hari Nau village in Faridkot district was shot dead by two bike-borne unidentified persons on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau of Hari Nau village in Faridkot district. (HT File) The deceased has been identified as Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau of Hari Nau village in Faridkot district. As per information, two unidentified men intercepted Gurpreet when he was going to his village on his bike and opened fire on him. The assailants at him thrice in his chest. Gurpreet was rushed to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital at Faridkot, where doctors declared him brought dead. In the past, he had actively participated in the protest related to sacrilege and post-sacrilege firing cases. Faridkot senior superintendent of police Pragya Jain said the police have initiated the investigation and are looking into all the possibilities. “We are trying …

Catch-up classes for weak students ups performance in Faridkot government schools

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Encouraged by the positive outcome of a pilot project initiated by the Faridkot district administration in 2023, about 400 regular teachers at various government-run schools reach their institutions early every day to hold remedial classes for students battling with learning issues. Class 10 students of Government Senior Secondary School during an extra class in Dhilwan Kalan in Faridkot district on Sunday. (Sanjeev Kumar / HT) Spearheaded by deputy commissioner (DC) Vineet Kumar, the district education authorities have identified 5,400 students from classes 1 to 10 enrolled in 200 schools where the catch-up classes for science, mathematics and English are held before the regular school time for an hour from 7.30 am. Kumar said the targeted students hail from a humble socio-economic background and lack support for home learning. In the last academic session, a total of 8,035 students were identified who were unable to perform in classrooms and qualified teachers were outsourced to give extra coaching. They were paid an honorarium by panchayats and the administration. “In the post-pandemic scenario, it was observed that the …

In Faridkot, Indira Gandhi assassin’s son raises 2015 sacrilege case to draw votes | Political Pulse News

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Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, the 45-year-old son of Beant Singh, one of the two assassins of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is a regular contender in Punjab elections. This time, he has entered the fray as an Independent from the Scheduled Caste-reserved Faridkot Lok Sabha seat with the 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration case as his primary campaign plank. Faridkot, which votes in the last phase on June 1, was the epicentre of the “sacrilege” case – in 2015, a case of the Sikh holy scripture being desecrated in the streets of Bargari village in the district sparked protests and led to the deaths of two protesters. The culprits, however, were never caught. “I decided to contest from Faridkot as I want to raise the issue of the 2015 sacrilege… Initially, I had no plans to contest but the Sikh Sangat (community) came to me,” Sarabjeet says. In the fray against him are the AAP’s Karamjit Anmol, an actor and singer, and the BJP’s Hans Raj Hans, a singer. While the Congress has fielded former government …

Sacrilege on lips, Indira assassin’s son throws hat in the ring from Faridkot | Chandigarh News

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The son of one of the assassins of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi Thursday said he will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Faridkot seat in Punjab as an Independent candidate. Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa ( 45), a resident of Mohali’s Phase 5, is yet to visit Faridkot but claimed that many people from the parliamentary constituency have asked him to contest the elections. “I decided to contest from Faridkot about a month ago. Many villagers of Faridkot had approached me to contest, so I made the decision. I will reach the constituency next week,” Khalsa told The Indian Express. Khalsa is the son of Beant Singh. Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, who were the then-prime minister’s bodyguards, killed Gandhi on October 31, 1984 at her residence. Khalsa said the key issue that he will be raising in the election is punishment for those responsible for the sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib. “That’s why I chose Faridkot constituency as sacrilege happened in 2015 there during the SAD-BJP rule and till date the culprits haven’t been …

Punjab study loan, visa statistics signal exodus

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Non-bank lenders, recruiters and consultants are witnessing a five-fold increase in education loan applications from students and young professionals from Punjab looking to Canada, Australia and Europe. The majority of these applications originate from major cities such as Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala and Mohali, as well as smaller towns like Barnala, Khanna, Muktsar, Firozpur and Faridkot. According to experts, the challenging job market in the state is prompting young individuals to explore overseas opportunities. “GyanDhan has observed a threefold increase in loan applications between 2021 and 2023. Remarkably, Punjab has surpassed this trend with a fivefold surge in loan applications since 2021,” said Ankit Mehra, co-founder and chief executive of the non-banking financial company (NBFC). The majority of these aspiring students are pursuing various levels of education, including diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Popular fields of study include science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as medical courses. “One interesting trend is students hailing from Punjab opt for more budget-friendly colleges, resulting in an average loan request of ₹10 lakh. This is in stark contrast …