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Ex-Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Likely To Join BJP
Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) chief and former CM Amarinder Singh is likely to join BJP, in presence of senior leaders, on September 19. In the previous assembly polls, PLC in alliance with BJP, lost the election to AAP, and Bhagwant Mann became the CM. Notably, Singh after returning from London following a surgery for his spinal cord, met with PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Tags: PLC, BJP, Amarinder Singh, Punjab, Patiala
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Roof Of House Collapses In Punjab's Patiala; 4 Dead, 1 Injured
In Punjab's Patiala, the roof of a house collapsed due to heavy rains, killing four persons and leaving one injured, on July 21. All five belonged to the same family. IMD has forecasted isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Reportedly, Patiala witnessed heavy rains along with storms, which caused several trees to fall and damage vehicles.
Tags: Punjab, Patiala, roof collapse, IMD, MONSOON
Courtesy: ANI
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Sidhu Moose Wala Murder Case: SIT Cross Interrogates Bishnoi & Bhagwanpuria Face-To-Face
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has brought gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria face-to-face for questioning, on July 12. The cross interrogation was reportedly carried out to connect the dots in the investigation. Furthermore, over 18 persons have been arrested so far, in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case.
Tags: Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, Sidhu Moose Wala, Punjab, Patiala
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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SC Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Transfer Of Sidhu Moose Wala Murder Case To CBI
The apex court of India refused to entertain Jagjit Singh's plea seeking the transfer of Sidhu Moose Wala's murder case to CBI, on July 11. The bench stated that such cases should not be given a "political colour". Meanwhile, Lawrence Bishnoi's father has challenged the transit remand of his son to the Punjab police, which will be heard on July 18. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is the prime accused in the case.
Tags: Sidhu Moose Wala, Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, Punjab, Patiala
Courtesy: ANI
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Seek Special Diet In Jail, Undergoes Medical Tests
Imprisoned for one year in the 1988 Road Rage Death Case, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was taken to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala for a medical checkup. The medical examination on May 23 was in view of Sidhu's demand for a special diet, as he is not allowed to consume several food items. post-medical-examination, a board of doctors will decide diet for Sidhu, and his counsel will submit a report.
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Patiala Jail, imprisonment, Medical Checkup, Patiala
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Taken To Rajindra Hospital For Medical Checkup In Patiala: Punjab
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu who has been sentenced with one-year of rigourous imprisonment, has been taken to Rajindra hospital in Patiala, for medical checkup, on May 22. Sidhu has been imprisoned for "voluntarily causing hurt" in a 1988 road rage case, by Supreme Court. In the aforementioned case, Sidhu was acquitted in connection with the culpable homicide charges, and was slapped with a fine of Rs 1000.
Tags: Congress, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Patiala, Punjab, Supreme Court
Courtesy: ANI
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Skips First Day Dinner In Jail, Takes Medicines: Punjab
Navjot Singh Sidhu who surrendered before a Patiala court in a case of 1988 road rage, reportedly skipped his dinner on May 20. A jail authority stated that Sidhu said he "had food", however, he took his medicines. Furthermore, Sidhu will reportedly not receive any special meal in prison. He can however buy from jail canteen or cook. Furthermore, Sidhu will reportedly earn Rs 40 to 60 every day.
Tags: Patiala, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, Jail Food, Road Rage
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Captain Amarinder Singh Trails In Patiala, Accepts Defeat Via Twitter
The former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh lost election from his Patiala Urban constituency against the Aam Aadmi Party's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli. While, Kohli secured 33,142 votes, whereas Amarinder got 22,868 votes. Notably Singh resigned from Congress and CM's post in September, contested the Punjab elections with his Punjab Lok Congress party in alliance with the BJP. "I accept the verdict of the people with all humility", said Singh.… read-more
Tags: Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab, Chief Minister, AAP, Patiala
Courtesy: NDTV
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100 Students At Patiala Medical College Test COVID-19 Positive: Punjab
At least 100 students at Govt Medical College, Patiala, tested COVID-19 positive, on January 4. To curb the spread of the virus, students were asked to vacate hostels. Notably, Patiala is one of the worst-hit places in Punjab, as it, along with Pathankot report 50% cases of state's total COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, in view of the COVID-19 situation, the Punjab government is mulling to close schools, college, and educational institutions.
Tags: Patiala, Punjab, Covid-19, colleges, Closure
Courtesy: News 18
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This Is The Weakest Government In Punjab, Says Arvind Kejriwal
Intensifying the poll campaign in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Congress saying, "this is the weakest government in Punjab". On December 31, Kejriwal addressed the public during " kranti March" in Patiala. After the kranti march, he paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sri Dukhniwaran Sahib. Notably, the Punjab Assembly elections 2022, are said to be a tough fight between BJP, Congress and AAP.
Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Government, Punjab Assembly Election, Indian National Congress, Patiala
Courtesy: Zee News India
