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18/11/2024

New Delhi: The western parts of India will experience a significant increase in precipitation compared to most of the eastern and northeastern parts of the country in the period up to 2040 due to climate change, according to a new analysis.

The report comes at a time when countries are debating ways, at the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan, to raise trillions of dollars to help developing nations reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

The southwest monsoon will see a shift from east to west, with the normally-drier western states experiencing higher precipitation, the analysis by the Azim Premji University said.

It said the southwest monsoon will bring more rain to the normally-drier western states. However, the eastern states, such as parts of the northeast, may experience reduced rainfall. This shift will further strain agricultural systems in these regions.

Gujarat and Rajasthan are projected to see significant increases in rainfall -- up to 40 per cent in the moderate-emissions scenario and up to 50 per cent in the high-emissions scenario in the 2021-2024 period as compared to the 1960 levels. This could lead to more flooding, soil erosion and decreased agricultural productivity.

The Indian Himalayas, from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh, will face less rainfall during the northeast monsoon. Some places like north Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh could see up to 15 per cent less rainfall.

During the northeast monsoon, many parts of the country will experience less rain, especially in the Indian Himalayas. However, states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Ladakh will see 20 per cent to 60 per cent more rainfall, with Gujarat receiving the most.

It is expected that more heavy rainfall in higher-altitude areas like Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and the Western Ghats could cause problems, such as faster snowmelt, landslides and damage to crops and local economies.

Data also showed that the average annual maximum temperatures in India could rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius by mid-century, with faster increases under high-emissions scenarios.

Himalayan districts like Leh could see an increase of up to 1.8 degrees Celsius. Winters in Arunachal Pradesh might warm by 2.2 degrees Celsius, affecting crops that rely on cooler temperatures.

Coastal areas and parts of the eastern Himalayas may experience dangerous wet-bulb temperatures (above 31 degrees Celsius), significantly affecting health and labour productivity, the analysis said. PTI

18/11/2024

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Monday on the second leg of his three-nation visit, during which he will attend the G20 Summit.

Modi arrived in the South American country after wrapping up a "productive" visit to Nigeria, where he held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interacted with the Indian community.

Announcing Modi's arrival in Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the G20 Brazil Summit." It also shared pictures of Modi's welcome at the airport.

Announcing his arrival, Modi said in a post on X, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the G20 Summit. I look forward to the summit deliberations and fruitful talks with various world leaders."

In Brazil, he will attend the 19th G20 Summit as a member of the Troika. India is part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa.

Alongside Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden will be among the leaders attending the Rio de Janeiro summit on November 18-19.

In the third and final leg of his trip, Modi will visit Guyana from November 19 to 21 at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. It will be the first-ever visit of an Indian prime minister to Guyana in more than 50 years.

Modi said in his departure statement on Saturday, "This year, Brazil has built upon India's legacy. I look forward to meaningful discussions in keeping with our vision of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. I will also use the opportunity to exchange views on furthering bilateral cooperation with several other leaders." PTI

18/11/2024

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a second round of review meeting with the top ministry and intelligence officials here on Monday amid increasing violence and protests in Manipur after the discovery of bodies of six people.

The meeting was attended by Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau director Tapan Deka, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and other senior officials of the ministry.

On November 17, Shah had rushed to Delhi after cancelling his rallies in Maharashtra amid spiralling violence in Manipur and held a review meeting with top officials.

CRPF chief Anish Dayal is already in Manipur to monitor the security situation.

Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday officially took over the charge of probing three cases related to violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district, including an encounter with the CRPF on November 11 in which 10 suspected militants were killed and the alleged murder of a tribal woman on November 7, who was shot, r***d and burnt to death by armed militants.

During a protest, a man who was vandalising properties in Manipur’s Jiribam district, was killed, police said on Monday.

Police confirmed that one person was killed in firing but said it was not immediately clear who opened the fire, while eyewitnesses claimed the firing came from the direction of the security forces.

The incident took place late on Sunday night (November 17) when agitators were vandalising properties at Babupara in Jiribam police station area to protest the killing of women and children abducted by militants.

18/11/2024

Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu was allegedly attacked during a live performance in Australia. The incident occurred when a fan ran to the stage and attempted to choke Sandhu.:

Security and police present at the event caught the attacker and took him off the stage before arresting him.

Garry was performing in New South Wales as part of his Australian tour when the incident took place.

As per reports, the attacker became aggressive after Sandhu made an offensive gesture considered socially not accepted by raising his middle finger towards the crowd.

The offensive gesture did not go down well with the fan and it trigged him, leading to the confrontation on stage.

It was after a brief struggle that the security managed to pull Sandhu away from the attacker.

Garry Sandhu has not released an official statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, videos of the altercation have surfaced on social media, drawing mixed reactions.

Garry Sandhu--basically from Punjab’s Jalandhar--resides in the United Kingdom.

He has a massive fanbase with over 5.3 million followers on Instagram.

18/11/2024

London: The UK police investigating the murder of 24-year-old Harsh*ta Brella, whose body was recovered from a car boot in east London, have launched a manhunt for her Indian-origin husband who they suspect fled the country after killing his wife earlier this month.

In an updated statement from the Northamptonshire Police on Sunday, Chief Inspector Paul Cash said more than 60 detectives were working on the case as the force released an image of Pankaj Lamba, the accused husband, in an appeal for information.

"Our inquiries lead us to suspect that Harsh*ta was murdered in Northamptonshire earlier this month by her husband Pankaj Lamba," Cash said.

"We suspect Lamba transported Harsh*ta's body from Northamptonshire to Ilford by car. We believe he has now fled the country…More than 60 detectives are working on the case and are continuing to follow numerous lines of inquiry, including house to house, property searches, CCTV (cameras) and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition). We are, of course, continuing to appeal for any information that will help us piece together exactly what happened as we work to get justice for Harsh*ta," he added.

Earlier, the Northamptonshire Police had named the woman found dead in the boot of a car in London as Harsh*ta Brella as they launched a murder inquiry over the weekend.

The force said it had received a call on Wednesday regarding concerns for Brella's welfare and officers were deployed to her home address at Skegness Walk in Corby, Northamptonshire.

After getting no answer, the police launched a missing person investigation and fast-track enquiries were made that led to the discovery of the victim's body inside the boot of a vehicle on Brisbane Road in the Ilford area of east London in the early hours of Thursday. A post-mortem was conducted at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Friday.

"First of all, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to everyone who loved Harsh*ta Brella," said Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell, senior investigating officer from the East Midlands Special Operations Major Crime Unit (EMSOU).

"She was a young woman in her early 20s with her whole life ahead of her and it is absolutely tragic that her life has been cut short in this way. Detectives from EMSOU and the Northamptonshire Police are working around the clock to establish the circumstances behind her death, including the exact location and timeframe in which it took place," he said.

Investigators believe Brella was killed in a "targeted incident" as they appealed to anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward.

"Although we believe Harsh*ta was attacked by someone known to her, we are keeping an open mind, and would appeal to anyone who knew her to contact us with any relevant information they may have. If you saw anything suspicious in the past week or have any information, no matter how small, please contact us. We would always rather receive well-meaning information that turns out to be nothing as opposed to not receiving it all," he said.

The police said officers were satisfied there was no wider risk to the public as a result of this incident.

However, extra patrols will be taking place in Corby in the coming days for reassurance purposes. As is mandatory, the Northamptonshire Police have also made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact between the police force and the victim.

"Shortly after midnight on the morning of Thursday, November 14, the Met was contacted by officers from the Northamptonshire Police, raising concerns for the welfare of a woman who was believed to be in a car in the east London area," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

"The car was located parked in Brisbane Road, Ilford, and the body of a 24-year-old woman was found inside the vehicle," the spokesperson said.

The police investigators are now working to establish the connection between Brella going missing from her home in Corby, around 145 kilometres north of London, and being found dead in a car in the UK capital days later. PTI

18/11/2024

New Delhi: Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday announced that her much-awaited film ‘Emergency’ will be released in theatres on January 17.

The update comes a month after the actor-filmmaker said the team had finally received the censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after the film missed out on its September 6 release.

Ranaut, who plays the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the political drama, shared the film's release date on her official X page.

The caption of her post read: "17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation's most powerful woman and the moment that altered India's destiny. – Unveils Only in cinemas on 17.01.2025!"

"Emergency", also written, directed, and co-produced by Ranaut, was earlier scheduled to be released in September after multiple delays but it couldn't be screened as its certificate was stuck with the CBFC.

The film was mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong. PTI

18/11/2024

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the secretary to the President to place death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy petition in the Beant Singh assassination case before her.

If the President doesn't take a decision in two weeks, it would consider granting him interim relief of releasing him for a few months, a Special Bench led by Justice BR Gavai said.

The Bench took note of the fact that no lawyer appeared on behalf of the Centre.

The Bench ordered the matter to be listed on December 5.

18/11/2024

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484. Tighter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects, came into force in the morning.

The dense toxic smog caused visibility to drop sharply in the morning.

According to officials, visibility at Safdarjung airport was 150 metres.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 484, the worst this season, at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The AQI was 441 at 4 pm on Sunday and rose to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions.

With the AQI crossing 450, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas ordered the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR.

According to the order, no trucks will be allowed into Delhi except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel (LNG/CNG/BS-VI diesel/electric).

Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for EVs and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones.

Delhi-registered BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for those in essential services, the order said.

All construction activities, including highways, roads, flyovers, power lines, pipelines and other public projects, have been suspended.

The CAQM recommended that offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) work at 50 per cent capacity, with the rest working from home.

The Delhi government asked all schools to discontinue physical classes for all students, except those in classes 10 and 12, from Monday.

An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions.

First implemented in 2017, the GRAP is a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in the capital and its vicinity according to the severity of the situation. PTI

18/11/2024

Chandigarh: Sunil Khanna (62) has been elected as the new president of the Chandigarh Club located in Sector 1 here. The voting took place yesterday and the results were declared today. The elections were conducted after a gap of eight years.

Anurag Aggarwal (54) has been elected as the vice-president. The new governing body will serve for a three-year term.

Industrialist Khanna defeated his nearest rival Naresh Chaudhary by a margin of 128 votes. Khanna secured 1,623 votes, while Chaudhary polled 1,495 votes. The third candidate, Ramneet Singh Chahal, managed to secure only 104 votes. Khanna is aligned with the group of outgoing president Sandeep Sahni.

Aggarwal received 1,129 votes for the post of vice-president, while his nearest rival Karan Vir Nanda got 1,110. The third candidate, Anurag Chopra, secured 973 votes.

Of the 7,441 eligible members, 3,292 had cast their votes. The outgoing council was elected in 2016, but subsequent elections were delayed owing to legal disputes and the Covid-19 pandemic.

The eight elected executive members are Jasman Singh Rikhy, Dr Vikram Bedi, Rohit Suri, Paramveer Babla, Rachit Goyal, Aadesh Joshi, Vikas Bector and Sanjay Pahwa.

18/11/2024

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it would not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission.

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) even after the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched alarming levels in the national capital.

At the outset, the counsel for the Delhi government informed the bench that stage 4 of GRAP had been implemented from Monday and heavy vehicles banned from entering the national capital.

“The moment the AQI reaches between 300 and 400, stage 4 has to be invoked. How can you take risk in these matters by delaying applicability of stage 4 of GRAP,” the bench told the counsel.

It told the state government that the court wanted to know what steps it had taken to curb the alarming rise of pollution level.

"We won't allow scaling down of preventive measures under stage 4 even if AQI goes below 450. Stage 4 will continue till court permits," the bench said, adding it will hear the matter in detail at the end of the day's work.

On Sunday, the CAQM announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under GRAP-4, effective from 8 am on Monday, including a ban on truck entry and a temporary halt on construction at public projects.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued the order as Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened, reaching 441 at 4 pm and rising to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions.

According to the order, no trucks would be allowed into Delhi except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel (LNG/CNG/BS-VI diesel/electric).

Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for EVs and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones. PTI

18/11/2024

New Delhi: Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday joined the BJP in the presence of top saffron brass led by union minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

While inducting Gahlot into the BJP, Khattar said "this is the turning point in Delhi politics".

Khattar said Gahlot had joined the BJP after comparing internal systems and policies of the two parties, and seeing the spirit of service of the BJP and PM Narendra Modi to the nation.

Khattar said that Gahlot being Najafgarh MLA for two terms is closely linked to Haryana as Najafgarh may geographically be in Delhi but for all other purposes it is part of Haryana.

Gahlot, meanwhile, rubbished the AAP allegations that he had joined the BJP under duress and said he had never acted in his entire life under force.

"I have willingly joined the BJP looking at PM Modi's policies and after getting disillusioned by AAP which came into existence to serve the people of Delhi but completely compromised on its values. It is sad that the party put personal ambitions before the people of Delhi and spent the entire time in conflict with the Centre at the cost of our people," Gahlot said, adding that he will discharge whatever responsibility the BJP gives him.

Gahlot had quit the AAP yesterday.

18/11/2024

Jammu: A man allegedly killed his mother-in-law and critically injured his wife and her sister over a family dispute in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, police said on Monday.

The accused, Suresh Kumar, attacked the trio with a sharp-edged weapon at Kiya village in the Ram Nagar area on Sunday night. Police said Kumar fled the scene after leaving his mother-in-law Shanti Devi, wife Lalita and sister-in-law Anju Devi in a pool of blood.

While Devi was declared dead at a hospital by the doctors, the two other women were referred to the district hospital at Udhampur for specialised treatment, the officials said.

A case was registered and efforts were underway to nab the accused, who is absconding, they added.

Rakesh, brother-in-law of the accused, said he was in an inebriated condition when he went to their home. He said his sister and Kumar's wife had a fight with him over some issue a few days ago and he was pressing her to return.

“He should be arrested and handed an exemplary punishment for killing my mother and injuring my sisters,” he said. PTI

16/11/2024

Srinagar: The J&K Transport Department Friday issued an advisory for the parents and the under-age drivers, advising the parents against allowing their underage children to drive two-wheelers or four-wheelers.

The advisory signed by Transport Commissioner Rajinder Singh Tara, highlights that giving access to underage children to four-wheelers or two-wheelers not only puts the lives of their minor children at risk but also poses a threat to pedestrians and other commuters.

“This is a serious offence, which can attract punitive action against the offenders,” the advisory reads.

Referring to Section 199-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the advisory said that if an offence under this act has been committed by a juvenile, the guardian of such juvenile or the owner of the motor vehicle shall be deemed to be guilty of the contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

“Provided that nothing in this subsection shall render such guardian or owner liable to any punishment provided in this act if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence,” the advisory reads.

The advisory has further explained the rules stating that for the purposes of this section, the court would presume that the use of the motor vehicle by the juvenile was with the consent of the guardian of such juvenile or the owner of the motor vehicle, as the case may be.

“In addition to the penalty under sub-section (1), such guardian or owner shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with a fine of Rs 25000,” it reads.

The advisory reads that the provisions of sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) should not apply to such guardians or owners if the juvenile committing the offence had been granted a learner’s license under Section 8 or a driving licence and was operating a motor vehicle which such juvenile was licensed to operate.

“Where an offence under this act has been committed by a juvenile, the registration of the motor vehicle used in the commission of the offence should be cancelled for a year,” it reads.

It further states that where an offence under this act has been committed by a juvenile, then, notwithstanding Section 4 or Section 7, such juvenile should not be eligible to be granted a driving license under Section 9 or a learner’s license under Section 8 until attaining the age of 25 years.

“Where an offence under this act has been committed by a juvenile, then such juvenile should be punishable with such fines as provided in the act while any custodial sentence may be modified as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 1000 (56 of 1000),” the advisory reads.

The Transport Department has cautioned the people, especially parents and the guardians of minors to desist from the practice of allowing their minor children to drive two-wheelers or four-wheelers as it is prohibited and punishable under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

16/11/2024

Srinagar: Gulmarg, a tourist destination in Kashmir popular for skiing, received the season’s first snowfall on Saturday, while rains lashed the plains, officials said.

The snowfall began early in the morning and continued intermittently, blanketing the meadows of the destination with about an inch of snow, they said.

Several other areas in the higher reaches of the valley, including Gurez in Bandipora district, Machil in Kupwara, Mughal Road in Shopian, and other locations, also recorded fresh snowfall, the officials added.

Meanwhile, many parts of the plains, including Srinagar, experienced rainfall, they said.

The meteorological department said the weather is expected to improve by the afternoon.

According to the Met office, the weather will remain generally dry from November 17 to 23 and on November 24, light rain or light snow is likely at isolated places in the higher reaches.

16/11/2024

Chandigarh :- As many as 18 wagons of rice, that left Punjab’s godowns earlier this month for Dimapur in Nagaland, have been found to have “first level” of pest infestation, besides having less than the specified fortified rice kernels.A communique in this regard has been received by the state government as well as officials of the regional office of the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This is the third rice consignment from Punjab that has been rejected, after being labelled as “beyond rejection limit”. Earlier, the rice consignments sent to Arunachal Pradesh and Karnataka were rejected for having broken grains beyond the specifications, and the rice millers in the state had been asked to replace the rice at their own cost.

The consignment rejected by Nagaland was reportedly dispatched from Sunam on November 4, and offloaded at Dimapur on November 11 and 12. Once these 23,097 bags, having 11,241.59 quintals of rice, were checked for quality, it was found that these contained less than the specified amount of fortified rice kernels, ranging from 0.52 to 0.78 per cent. The rice used for public distribution should contain 0.9 to 1 per cent of fortified rice kernels. This rice was harvested and milled in the 2022-23 crop year.In some of the rakes, the rice was found to be having first level of pest infestation, it is learnt. The third rejection has set the alarm bells ringing in the state, as fears of it being used to discourage paddy cultivation in the state next year are being raised by both farmers and rice millers. They say that rice from the state is dispatched only after its quality has been checked, and the damage to quality could have been done either during transportation and handling, or while it was stored in other states.Now, FCI teams from the region and those posted in Nagaland will jointly conduct fresh quality tests.

16/11/2024

Ludhiana :- Heaps of garbage strewn by the roadside, open and overflowing drains, encroachments on streets, potholed roads, parking woes, non-functional streetlights and freely roaming stray animals — “Smart City” Ludhiana doesn’t have much to boast of when it comes to amenities. And that too after an expenditure of Rs 935 crore under the Centre’s Smart Cities Mission.The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to transform 100 selected cities nationwide by enhancing infrastructure to provide quality life to the residents. Ludhiana Smart City Limited (LSCL), a Punjab Government company floated for the project, has claimed the completion of 61 projects worth Rs 688.81 crore. Another 13, worth Rs 207.1 crore, were under ex*****on while nine, amounting to Rs 28.1 crore, were at the tendering stage, said an official. Called the industrial and financial capital of Punjab, Ludhiana has an estimated population of around 35 lakh.All six MLAs whose constituencies fall within Ludhiana have alleged that unmindful spending has neither beautified nor developed the city, as was envisaged. The MLAs — Daljit Singh Grewal Bhola (Ludhiana East), Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina (South), Ashok Parashar Papp (Central), Gurpreet Bassi Gogi (West), Madan Lal Bagga (North) and Kulwant Singh Sidhu (Atam Nagar) — belong to the ruling AAP and have demanded a high-level probe by either the CBI or the Vigilance Bureau into the alleged scam in the ex*****on of the Smart City project.

“The entire SCM funds were either misutilised in a single constituency or misappropriated at the behest of the then ruling Congress leadership,” they said.The allegations notwithstanding, Ludhiana ranked first among the three smart cities — Amritsar and Jalandhar the other two —being developed in Punjab and 49th among the 100 nationwide, as per the latest rankings released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, who reviewed the Ludhiana project’s progress during a meeting with LSCL Chief Executive Officer Aaditya Dachalwal here recently, told The Tribune that funds amounting to Rs 959.25 crore — Rs 490 crore Centre’s share and Rs 469.25 crore Punjab’s — had already been allocated. Of this, Rs 934.56 crore (97.42 per cent) had been utilised, which included Rs 475.06 crore released by the Centre and Rs 459.5 crore by Punjab, he said. “We are committed to turning Ludhiana, which has a significant migrant population, into a smart city. I have asked the authorities to improve the basic infrastructure,” said Arora.

When contacted, Dachalwal said, “The Smart City concept was an area-based plan, for which Ludhiana West Assembly segment was chosen following a proper voting procedure. In this segment too, only a certain portion was to be developed. While 25 per cent of the total funds were spent on the Buddha Nullah rejuvenation, we also focused on building necessary infrastructure such as streetlights, integrated command control centre, e-challaning system, CCTV cameras and sports infrastructure for the entire city. Those raising objections are oblivious to the fact that the SCM was never meant for the entire city.”

16/11/2024

Chandigarh :- Politics over the first hurdles being cleared for the allotment of land to the Haryana Government in Chandigarh for the construction of a new Vidhan Sabha building continued to play out through the day today.While Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party sent a delegation led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema to meet Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to oppose the move, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to indulge in “petty politics” on the issue and instead focus on the pressing issues of farmers in his state.

Saini reiterated that Haryana also had a right over Chandigarh and urged Punjab leaders not to play petty politics over the matter.The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference here. MLAs Ram Kumar Gautam, Randhir Panihar, Vinod Bhayana and Devender Kadian were also present on the occasion.

He said the Punjab Chief Minister was claiming that he would not allow the Haryana Vidhan Sabha to be built in Chandigarh. Saini urged the Punjab Government to work in the interests of the people. Saini said Haryana was Punjab’s “younger brother”, adding that Punjab should not create animosity or spoil the brotherhood by making such statements.Driven by political motives, leaders of Punjab had first stopped Haryana’s SYL water and now they are talking about stopping the Haryana Vidhan Sabha from being built. The people of Punjab share a strong bond with Haryana and want the state to get SYL water,” he said. He expressed disappointment over “cheap politics” being played by some Punjab leaders.

Meanwhile, a delegation of AAP, led by Punjab Finance Minister Cheema, today submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Punjab, registering its strong opposition to the Haryana Government’s proposal to set up a separate Legislative Assembly complex in Chandigarh. The memorandum was handed over by the delegation, which also included minister Harjot Singh Bains, AAP leaders Deepak Bali and Parminder Singh Goldy. In a press briefing outside the Governor House, Cheema said the matter was of immense importance for Punjab and its “rightful claim” over Chandigarh. He said Chandigarh was the capital of Punjab and belonged solely to the state, and the AAP government was firmly opposed to any attempt to allot land in the city for the construction of Haryana’s Legislative Assembly.

“Chandigarh is Punjab’s capital, and no other state has the right to build its legislature here,” said Cheema.

“The Haryana Government has sought 10 acres of land in Chandigarh in exchange for 12 acres in Panchkula. This proposal is part of its clear agenda to establish its Assembly complex in Chandigarh. AAP strongly opposes.Stop petty politics over House: Saini to Mann as Punjab hardens stance
Finance Minister Cheema says state won’t part with an inch for Haryana

Politics over the first hurdles being cleared for the allotment of land to the Haryana Government in Chandigarh for the construction of a new Vidhan Sabha building continued to play out through the day today.

Protect Punjab’s interests: BJP’s Kalia to Guv

A day after Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urged the PM to get the decision on allocation of 12 acres in Chandigarh to Haryana for the House reversed, former BJP minister Manoranjan Kalia on Friday wrote to the Punjab Governor asking him to act in the matter strictly in accordance with “constitutional propriety to protect the interests, assets and faith of Punjab”.

Chandigarh admn to seek clarity on land

The Chandigarh Administration will seek clarity from the Haryana Forest Department regarding a proposed land swap for the construction of a new Haryana Assembly building. The focus is on ensuring that the land in question does not fall within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.

While Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party sent a delegation led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema to meet Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to oppose the move, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to indulge in “petty politics” on the issue and instead focus on the pressing issues of farmers in his state.

Saini reiterated that Haryana also had a right over Chandigarh and urged Punjab leaders not to play petty politics over the matter.

The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference here. MLAs Ram Kumar Gautam, Randhir Panihar, Vinod Bhayana and Devender Kadian were also present on the occasion.

He said the Punjab Chief Minister was claiming that he would not allow the Haryana Vidhan Sabha to be built in Chandigarh. Saini urged the Punjab Government to work in the interests of the people. Saini said Haryana was Punjab’s “younger brother”, adding that Punjab should not create animosity or spoil the brotherhood by making such statements.

“Driven by political motives, leaders of Punjab had first stopped Haryana’s SYL water and now they are talking about stopping the Haryana Vidhan Sabha from being built. The people of Punjab share a strong bond with Haryana and want the state to get SYL water,” he said. He expressed disappointment over “cheap politics” being played by some Punjab leaders.

Meanwhile, a delegation of AAP, led by Punjab Finance Minister Cheema, today submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Punjab, registering its strong opposition to the Haryana Government’s proposal to set up a separate Legislative Assembly complex in Chandigarh. The memorandum was handed over by the delegation, which also included minister Harjot Singh Bains, AAP leaders Deepak Bali and Parminder Singh Goldy. In a press briefing outside the Governor House, Cheema said the matter was of immense importance for Punjab and its “rightful claim” over Chandigarh. He said Chandigarh was the capital of Punjab and belonged solely to the state, and the AAP government was firmly opposed to any attempt to allot land in the city for the construction of Haryana’s Legislative Assembly.

“Chandigarh is Punjab’s capital, and no other state has the right to build its legislature here,” said Cheema.

“The Haryana Government has sought 10 acres of land in Chandigarh in exchange for 12 acres in Panchkula. This proposal is part of its clear agenda to establish its Assembly complex in Chandigarh. AAP strongly opposes

this move and will not allow even an inch of Chandigarh land to be given to Haryana.”

Cheema said previous governments had failed to safeguard Punjab’s interests regarding Chandigarh. He reminded that when Punjab and Haryana were created, it was clearly understood that Haryana would establish its own capital in Panchkula, and not in Chandigarh. He stressed that Haryana should build its Legislative Assembly in Panchkula.

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