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Tracing the history of Sikhs in Vijayawada

Sikhs in Vijayawada, India, have a long history of displacement due to partition in 1947. Paramjeet Singh and his family, along with 45 other Sikh families, settled in the city and established businesses in the transport sector. They found the city peaceful and less crowded than Delhi, and the rents…

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Who Owns Your Media: Punjab Kesari’s rebellious legacy, and a tale of splitting heirs

The Hind Samachar Group, also known as Punjab Kesari Group, after its popular newspaper, is owned by the Chopra family.

Newslaundry

Property linked to Khalistani terrorist confiscated

“A National Investigation Agency court in Mohali has ordered the confiscation of land belonging to designated terrorist and Pakistan-based self-styled chief of the Khalistan Liberation Front Lakhbir Singh alias Rode in Punjab’s Moga district,” an official spokesperson said on October 11.

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SYL canal ‘debate’ - SAD leaders march towards Punjab CM residence, police uses water cannons

Police used water cannons to disperse SAD members marching to CM Bhagwant Mann's residence to debate SYL canal issue. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accused AAP of compromising Punjab's interests. AAP leaders accused opposition of misleading people. Police used water cannons after crowd attempted to break barricades. SC asked Union…

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SYL canal protest: Police use water cannon against Punjab Congress workers

As Congress members marched towards the Raj Bhawan to protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government, they were stopped at the barricades

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Emotive issue of Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal takes political centre stage again in Punjab, Haryana

Punjab & Haryana's SYL canal dispute takes political centre stage. Punjab Cabinet asserts no surplus water to share, SAD appeals to Punjabis to gherao Central teams. Haryana CM urges Punjab to comply with SC orders, states 10.08 lakh acres of land will be irrigated if canal is constructed. Punjab BJP…

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INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support

INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls…

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BJP sharpens attack on AAP over rising debt in Punjab, says State economy is on ‘ventilator’

BJP accuses AAP of mismanaging Punjab's economy, causing debt to rise to Rs 50,000 crore in 1.5 yrs. CM Mann's letter admits state's financial position is strained. BJP's Shergill & Chugh criticize govt, demand white paper on squandering of Punjab money.

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Not even single drop of additional water to be shared with any State: Punjab CM on SYL issue

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said no water will be shared with other States. Cabinet approved Gurminder Singh for AG post and discussed SYL canal issue a fay after SC asked Centre to survey land allocated for SYL canal & pursue mediation process

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Punjab debt goes up by over ₹47,000 crore, experts call for check on freebies

Punjab's debt has risen to ₹47,000 cr in 1.5 years, prompting calls to rationalise freebies. CM Mann said ₹27,000 crore went to interest payments. Economists suggest road map to come out of crisis & mobilise resources.

The Hindu

Canada-India crisis: India's post-colonial era explains why it's on edge about Sikh separatism

India has reportedly told Canada to withdraw about 40 of its diplomats. Any Canadian diplomats in India past Oct. 10 are expected to lose their immunity. The high-profile diplomatic crisis has confirmed rumours of longstanding tensions between the two countries over the issue of Sikh separatism in the Indian state…

The Conversation

Stubble fires witness spike in Punjab; 63% rise since 2022

Punjab faces perennial problem of stubble burning, with 656 farm fire incidents recorded till Oct 4, up 63% from last year. Govt committed to reducing incidents by 50%, but farmers need viable alternatives or financial incentive. PPCB taking steps to create awareness and impose penalties.

The Hindu

BSF recovers China made Quadcopter from Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, seizes 2.7 kg narcotics

BSF foils smuggling attempt of narcotics via drone in Tarn Taran, Punjab; recovers 2.7 Kg heroin and 0.545 Kg from paddy fields. Quadcopter drones, made in China, seized. BSF troops vigilant in thwarting smuggling attempts.

The Hindu

In Punjab, differences start to emerge within Congress, AAP over INDIA bloc

INDIA bloc rift brews in Punjab: Congress & AAP leaders air different voices on alliance for 2024 LS poll. Congress's Bajwa equates alliance to "death warrant" while Sidhu bats for it. AAP's Maan & Cheema have different views. Internal squabbles may arise as parties decide on alliance.

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Rahul Gandhi pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Mr. Gandhi, who was on a personal visit, paid his respects at the Golden Temple by offering a ‘Rumalla Sahib’ — a sacred cloth used to cover the Guru Granth Sahib. He also performed ‘sewa’ (voluntary service) by cleaning water bowls used by devotees.

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Sidhu bats for INDIA bloc amid Punjab Congress's opposition to allying with AAP

Sidhu’s remark comes days after the Punjab Congress leadership termed the arrest of Sukhpal Singh Khaira “political vendetta”.

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Pakistani Taliban attack a police post in eastern Punjab province, killing 1 officer

Pakistani Taliban fighters have attacked a police post in eastern Punjab province, killing one officer and injuring three others

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Punjab govt.’s anti-pollution promise set for ‘field trial’

Punjab's AAP govt faces challenge to curb paddy stubble burning, which causes air pollution in northern states.

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Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters third day, train movement remains hit

The farmers have been blockading railway tracks at several places in Faridkot, Samrala, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Amritsar since Thursday

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Punjab: Farmers in Amritsar continue 'Rail Roko Andolan' over MSP demands

Farmers in Amritsar, under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, continued to sit on railway tracks as they staged a 'Rail Roko Andolan' (Rail Roko Agitation) on Sunday over their demands, including a Committee for MSP (Minimum Support Price), withdrawal of cases regarding agitation in Delhi, and compensation and…

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‘Diaspora illusion’ that’s ‘helping Modi’: How global media views the Khalistan movement

Relations between India and Canada are currently at a new low. First, there were rumours of coldness during the G20. Then, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau dropped a bombshell last week and spoke about a “potential link” between Indian agencies and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. Nijjar,…

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After halting trains, farmers now block Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway in protest

The three-day protest called by farmers in Amritsar led by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee began on Thursday and will continue till Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Fully committed to INDIA bloc", says Delhi CM Kejriwal after Congress MLA arrest in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Khaira from his Chandigarh residence in connection with an old case registered in 2015 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab farmers continue three-day "rail roko" agitation over MSP, flood compensation demands

Farmers in Punjab continued their "rail roko" protest on the second day in Amritsar demanding a committee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers start three-day rail roko agitation in Punjab against Centre; some rail services disrupted

Farmers in Punjab began a 3-day 'rail roko' agitation on Sept 28, demanding a financial package for flood losses, legal guarantee for MSP, and debt waiver.

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