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Chandigarh - On the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa visited the Talwara Surface Water Project last evening. This project will provide clean and drinkable water to 197 villages of Talwara, Hajipur, Bhunga and Dasuya blocks. The project is scheduled to be completed by next year. It is pertinent to mention that through this project, a pipeline of about 231 km long is to be laid from the Shah Canal Barrage. Jimpa said that the total cost of this project is Rs. 258.73 crore. After the completion of this project, the…

The Union Sports Ministry has declared that the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) lacks the authority to organize the Senior National Championships. If they proceed with hosting a tournament, it will be deemed `unsanctioned` and `unrecognized.` Following the WFI elections last month, the Sports Ministry suspended the body after the newly elected president, Sanjay Singh, announced plans to hold U-15 and U-20 nationals. In response to this decision, the Ministry directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to establish an ad-hoc committee to oversee WFI affairs. Sanjay Singh rejected the committee, expressing a willingness to seek legal advice. The Ministry,…

A probe panel formed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has directly implicated Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the recent firing incident at Gurdwara Sri Akal Bunga Sahib in Sultanpur Lodhi, accusing him of the police firing and disrespecting Maryada (conduct). The SGPC President, Harjinder Singh Dhami, made the report public, stating that CM Bhagwant Mann, who also oversees the Home Department, is the main culprit according to the investigation. On November 23, 2023, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib ordered the SGPC to submit a complete report on the incident, leading to the formation of a…

A report from SBI Research reveals a positive trend in income distribution, with income tax returns (ITRs) filed by individual taxpayers in India earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh increasing by 295% in the assessment years 2013-14 and 2021-22. There is a significant rise of 291% in the number of ITRs filed by those earning between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. The total number of individuals filing income tax increased to 74 million in the assessment year 2022-23 from 70 million in 2021-22. The report notes a change in the income pattern of Micro, Small,…

Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, expressed Russia's full support for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The ambassador highlighted that this matter was extensively discussed among the foreign ministers of both nations in December. Speaking at a public talk on `International Turbulence: Challenges and Opportunities` in the National Capital, Ambassador Alipov emphasized Russia's backing for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council. He noted that India's balanced and independent approach to global issues, coupled with its concurrent presidencies in the G20 and SCO in 2023, provides an opportunity to advance the…

Chandigarh - Following a vigorous follow-up investigation in a 19-kg heroin recovery case carried out as part of the decisive war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Monday arrested three more members of Mannu Mahawa cartel and recovered an additional chunk 3.5kg heroin, taking the total recovery to 22.5 kg in this case. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav has identified the arrested persons as Balraj Singh alias Kaka of village Lahorimal in Amritsar, Anmol Singh alias Laalu and Sarabjit Singh, both residents of Ranjhe di Haveli in Amritsar. With…

Three additional members of the Mannu Mahawa cartel have been arrested by the Punjab Police in connection with the recovery of 19 kg of heroin. This development is part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The arrests bring the total number of apprehended individuals in this case to 10. The recovered heroin now amounts to 22.5 kg. The arrested individuals are identified as Balraj Singh (alias Kaka) from village Lahorimal in Amritsar, Anmol Singh (alias Laalu), and Sarabjit Singh, both residents of Ranjhe di Haveli in Amritsar. In addition to the heroin recovery, the…

The Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted to AAP leader Satyendar Jain until further notice in a money laundering case. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Jain, argued the case before a bench of Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, who deferred the matter and listed it for the next day. Singhvi briefed the court on the case against Jain, emphasizing his client's cooperation and asserting that there is no predicate offense against the former minister. Singhvi argued that, according to the law, a shareholder or director cannot be directly attributed to a company's assets,…

A significant Muslim organization in Uttar Pradesh has declared its intention to shut down meat shops in various areas of the state capital, Lucknow, on January 22. This decision aligns with the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on that date. The All India Jamiatul Quresh, represented by National Secretary Shahabuddin Qureshi and Vice President Ashfaq Qureshi, submitted a memorandum to Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday, confirming the closure of meat shops in Lucknow's Bilochpura, Sadar Cantt, Faatehganj, and Laatouche Road areas. Shahabuddin Qureshi stated in the memorandum that, in light…

  The Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, has highlighted the effectiveness of integrating sports competitions in villages as part of Haryana Police's anti-drug initiative. Emphasizing the program's success in engaging youth, Kapur mentioned the involvement of policemen, ex-servicemen, and sportspersons who serve as mentors for young individuals. Kapur stressed the positive impact of sports in redirecting the youth's energy, fostering physical development, and preparing them for various fitness examinations. A Youth Sports Festival in Panipat district, with over 2200 participants, showcased talent depth. Similar sports activities are planned in districts like Hisar, Bhiwani, Dadri, Sirsa, Dabwali, Narnaul, Rewari, Nuh,…