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06 Jun

CJP Protest Begins at Jantar Mantar Amid Tight Security Across Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday began their protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, prompting heightened security arrangements across the national capital. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke, drew a significant number of supporters to the designated venue after the organisation announced that it had received official permission to hold the demonstration at Jantar Mantar. In view of the gathering, Delhi Police, assisted by paramilitary forces, intensified security measures at key locations across the city. Additional personnel were deployed in central Delhi, at Indira Gandhi International Airport, major…

05 Jun

Amritsar Bar Association strikes work, protests inclusion of advocate in Majitha FIR

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Amritsar Bar Association on Thursday observed a “No Work” strike in protest against the inclusion of Advocate Bikramjit Singh Bath’s name in an FIR registered at the Majitha police station. Members of the legal fraternity termed the move an attack on the independence of the legal profession and voiced strong opposition to the action taken by the police. Bar Association president Gurpreet Singh Panesar said that representing clients and safeguarding their legal rights was a lawyer’s fundamental duty and could not be treated as a criminal act. He alleged that the advocate had been unnecessarily implicated…

19 May

Delhi-NCR taxi, auto drivers announce three-day strike from May 21

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Rajeev Sharma :- Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23, demanding an immediate revision of taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices and alleged economic exploitation by app-based cab aggregators. According to a letter submitted by the "Chalak Shakti Union" to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Transport Minister, and Police Commissioner, the strike has been called in support of a nationwide protest announced by the All India Motor Transport Congress. The union stated that taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years despite a steep rise…

08 May

Outrage Over Alleged Beadabi of Gutka Sahib Aung at Singh Sheeda Gurdwara; Sangat Holds Peaceful Protest

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Mohali (Naval Kishore): Deep concern and anger spread among members of the Sikh community following an alleged incident of beadabi involving Gutka Sahib aungs at Mohali. In response, members of the sangat and local residents gathered to hold a peaceful protest, demanding strict action against those responsible at Singh Sheeda Gurudwara Sohana. Speaking to National Times Media, president Harjinder Singh strongly condemned the incident and appealed to the government and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation. He said the Sikh community’s religious sentiments have been deeply hurt and those behind the alleged act must be identified and punished…

11 Feb

Sidhu Moosewala’s parents stage protest outside Mansa SSP office over inaction in royalty case

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National Times Bureau :- The parents of slain Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala on Wednesday staged a sit-in protest outside Mansa senior superintendent of police (SSP) office in connection with their complaint against three digital marketing promoters over an unresolved financial dispute. The protest coincided with DIG Bathinda range Harjeet Singh’s visit to the office in connection with Operation Prahar 2.0. The couple claimed that a firm holding the marketing rights to the late rapper’s released tracks has failed to share financial audits and royalty payments for over a year. “We are being deprived of the income generated by our son’s…

24 Nov

Delhi pollution protest turns violent as agitators spray chilli pepper on cops, 15 detained

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National Times Bureau :- A protest in Delhi against deteriorating air quality turned violent after agitators clashed with police personnel at India Gate on Sunday. Several protestors reportedly threw chilli powder at police personnel who were attempting to remove the agitators. Police said that the protesters near the C-Hexagon area blocked ambulances and medical staff from moving ahead. On the other hand, the protesters accused the government of “trying to silence people” whenever they speak up about issues. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is getting worse, and the polluted air is creating major health risks for people living in the…

02 Oct

12 civilians killed as anti-government protests turn violent in PoK

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National Times Bureau :- At least 12 civilians have been killed in protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters. The protests erupted over government's failure to meet 38 key demands, have now snowballed into extensive agitation against excesses by the military in the region. The unrest entered its third day on Thursday, with violent clashes breaking out between protesters and the army in Dadyal. The government deployed thousands of additional troops in an attempt to restore order. Besides Muzaffarabad, the violence has spread to Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, and Kotli. Reports say five protesters were…

30 Sep

NRI Husbands Rally Against Marital Fraud in Punjab: Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society Leads Protest

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National Times Bureau :- A massive protest was held at Gandhi Palace in Bagha Purana, where NRI husbands raised their voices against the growing cases of fraud in overseas marriages. The demonstration was led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society, which extended full support to the victims. Led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society The protest was spearheaded by President Anmol Dang, Vice President Gurpreet Inder Singh, Cashier Gaurav Shahi, and team members Sonu Yadav, Gurjant Singh, among others. Their presence and statements strengthened the gathering. “Families Spend Lakhs, Yet Sons Are Abandoned” Addressing the crowd, President Anmol…

23 Sep

Valmiki Organization Protests Against “Maha Valmiki” Trailer

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National Times Bureau :- The Adi Valmiki Ambedkar Organization has strongly objected to the trailer of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film “Maha Valmiki.” The organization submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner, demanding that the trailer be removed from YouTube and the film banned. Sumit Kali, a leader of the organization, said that the trailer portrays Bhagwan Valmiki in a distorted manner, which has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community. He further demanded that the community be given representation in the Censor Board to prevent such incidents in the future. The leaders warned that if no action is…